Whether it is hurricane warnings, power outages, or a sewer line leak, all these emergencies may take us by surprise, leaving us wondering what to do next. We have tasks we need to do after they happen, but we may forget them if we haven't done them in a while. This post will share how […]
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How to Set Up Your Home Emergency Plan
It is National Preparedness Month (NPM) here in the U.S. It was designed to help people get prepared for disasters in the home or in their area. We will talk about setting up an emergency plan and how to set up a to-go bag and emergency food kit. With the increase in catastrophic weather, it […]
How to Make an Easy Emergency Kit for your Home
These days, it is important to have an emergency kit that you can use if there are power outages or if you have to leave your home for a short length of time. The Ready.gov/kit site talks about how to create these Emergency Kit. It is quite detailed and can get a little overwhelming. […]
Create a Reward and Credit Card Binder to Help Protect Identity
No matter how digital we become, we will still have physical reward cards and credit cards, especially if you already had these items before the digital era. Knowing how to organize these items is key to your protection. Even if you have these items digitally, the physical items must be kept private and organized in […]
Great Gift Kit Ideas For Your Loved Ones
We use various bins/bags/boxes to hold groups of items for particular tasks. Why not give a gift kit that houses a starter collection for a particular task or job? In this post, you will discover gift kit ideas you can purchase for your loved ones this holiday season. From self-care gift kits to practical gift […]
The Perfect Way to Make a Babysitter Checklist for Parents
Parents need time together to stay connected when there are children in their lives. It is a critical time when your baby is young to get into the habit of making your relationship a priority. Today, I will walk you through how to find a babysitter, schedule a date night and affordable date night activities, […]
Last-Minute Organizing Gift Ideas for Mom
Are you looking for last-minute gift ideas for Mom? Why not get your mom organized AND give her a great gift for Mother's Day? She will appreciate the thoughtful gift to get organized. Here are perfect organizing gift ideas to help her get organized. Full disclosure: some of the images below are from Amazon.com, and if you […]
14 Essential Items to Keep in Your Junk Drawer
We all have that kitchen junk drawer; you know, the one. The one that holds all the little items that are not large enough to have their designated space. These little things can be challenging to store and usually get stored in several places in the home. This place can easily be a dumping ground for […]
No Buy Challenge - Stop spending and start saving
There is a new challenge many people are planning on doing this year. It is called the No Buy challenge. This post will explain this challenge and why you may want to do it. And here are some tips when making your No Buy challenge. My Story When I started living with my husband, I […]
Free Powerful Ebooks to Make Your Life Easier
Ebooks are convenient for keeping one organized and getting your positive thoughts together to help you deal with your own problems in today's world. They work for women, men, families, students, and children. Some ebooks will need to be purchased, but others are not. Many of them are free to use. Today, I will share […]
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself In 20 Minutes
Do you have time to take care of yourself regularly? Not many people can say "yes" to this question because they are busy doing tasks for others. I know that I will take care of myself better some days than other days. I am trying to change this, make better choices, and choose myself first. […]
How to Make a DIY First Aid Kit for the Home
Recently, my daughter injured herself, and if not for this First Aid kit, it would have been much more challenging to help her. A DIY First Aid kit for the home gives you the peace of mind that if something happens, you can at least take care of it immediately without worry. I will share […]
10 Unique Organizing Gift Ideas To Give Love Ones
Ever want to help your loved one get organized? Getting them great unique organizing gifts may do the trick to make their life easier and more organized. This post shares ten great organizing gift ideas to give to your loved ones. I love these gifts because they not only are great gifts, but they also […]
Great Gifts for Dads to Get Organized
Dads usually work outside of the home and don't have time to organize their spaces at home. Whether you have a husband or father who travels a lot or one who works two jobs or more to support the family, let them know how much you care about getting their spaces organized. They all need […]
How to Create a Safe Place for Your Senior Parent
While living in their own home may be an option for some seniors, there are things you should consider to make the space safer for them to age in place. This post shares several tips on how to make a safe place for your senior parent. But, first, before purchasing home items, walk through the […]
7 Ways to Transform a Hall Closet Into Pantry
Being creative in your home to maximize your space is the easiest and most cost-effective way to organize your home. I found this true when organizing my home before our kitchen remodel. To help you get inspired, I will share how we transformed half of our hall closet into a pantry. Here we go. First, […]
31 Mini Organizing Projects
Do you have mini-organizing projects in your home but don't have the time to do them? I define mini-tasks as tasks you can do in less than 15 minutes. The tasks below were created for my clients who are too busy to spend even an hour on an organizing project. Doing these 31 mini-organizing projects […]
Critical Areas to Visit When Organizing Older Parents
In this time of uncertainty, revisiting tasks that may have fallen by the wayside with you and your senior citizen parents is essential. These areas are not just for organizing your aging older parents. It's necessary for you, too, to get these items in an order that your beneficiaries can understand and take action on […]
Amazing Checklists to Reduce Stress in Your Life
The other day, my client and I discussed how tired she gets after going through the clutter (clothing, papers, books, etc...). Here is my take on the organizing process. Not making decisions turns into an incomplete action. Let's compare it to a little pebble that stays in your mind until the action is completed. Over time, […]
An Entire Year of Taking Action Challenges
We made it through another year, organizing our life and home. If you haven't been following me, you may not know that I do a monthly challenge at the beginning of most months to help you jump-start organizing your life. Taking Action Challenges helps when we just don't know where to start. It's like doing […]
How to Make a Useful Home Management Plan and Binder
We are so excited to share with you my new FREE ebook that contains 55-pages on how to make a home management binder!
Car Organization Challenge
This challenge is to organize your car for a more pleasant ride. Yes, we all know that car organization is important, but did you realize that it could save lives, your own life, and your family's life? Here's an article I found from ABC News that talks about an example of what happened in a […]
Ham and Cheese Calzone Recipe {Freezer Friendly}
This fun freezer meal is great for the kiddos. It's great for after-school snacks or even a quick dinner. Try it and see if your kids like it. It's Ham and cheese calzone. And the best part is they can be frozen and reheated. Woo hoo. The kids may love it so much that they […]
24 Useful Items For Your Family's Organized Car
Recently, I organized my car again, and I shared my tips on 6 Great Ideas To Organize The Car post. It has helped tremendously in those trouble spots in my vehicle. But what about the other items? And how should I organize them? First, I asked myself, why do I need to organize the car stuff? […]
Tips for Girls Going to College in the City
When girls and boys are going off to college, there may be some anxiety about starting a new school. If they live on campus, they can easily get overwhelmed with the process and what to expect. However, having girls or boys attend a large city college can be even more stressful. Today, we will discuss […]
Things To Label in a Well Organized Home
After organizing a room, it is essential to remind everyone where the homes are for all the stuff. As the individuals start remembering where the items go, it will result in a well-kept, organized area. To help them remember where items belong, labeling is key. So, to help you make your well-organized home stay organized, […]
How to Create A Complete Bank Account List
There are so many dangerous weather-related emergencies that have gone on over the years. Why not be prepared if you have to quickly leave your home. This week, we are going to talk about how to create a complete bank account list for your preparedness binder. A bank account list is where you would store […]
How to Make the Holidays Less Stressful
This time of year is very stressful. Between sending out Holiday cards and getting gifts for everyone, it can be quite a ride. But it doesn't have to be that way. As I was making the task lists for the holidays, I realized I wanted to be able to stop, enjoy the season, and smell the […]
How to Make an Important Personal Account Information List
If there was an emergency and you needed to contact your agent quickly, would you be able to do this quickly? Tracking your important personal account information in a list, all in one place is a great way to have everything you need for quick and easy lookup. Here is some important information you can […]