There are many shows about how to get a smaller home. From designing and converting school buses into homes, turning transforming shipping containers, and creating homes that can travel like some of the homes in Tiny House Nation. Being an avid fan of these houses, I believe there are many benefits to living in a […]
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Solutions to Hide Clutter in Your Small Home
There are many ways to hide the clutter in your smaller home, apartment, or dorm room. Okay, let's not call it "clutter" because these items are things you actually need and use often. If you don't use them and you don't adore them, you should get rid of them now before trying to hide them. To get […]
Coffee Table with Storage You Will Love for Your Small Home
Coffee tables are functional and excellent for various tasks. In smaller homes, they can be a huge storage help. These coffee tables allow you to store items and do many things on them while watching TV or streaming shows. These tables are particularly great for smaller homes, but if you have a smaller den or […]
How To Organize Small Items in the Home
While we are home, we may notice areas of the house that need a little organizing. But, managing the work schedule, keeping the kiddos focused, and making sure everyone eats well needed to organize areas of the home may be overwhelming. If you are desperate to have areas of your home organized, start small --small […]
How to Customize Ikea Cabinets for a Small Space
If you read my posts, you know I have a smaller home. We have many rooms, but they are narrow and difficult to accommodate the average piece of furniture. It seems that every room has a unique wall that requires a piece of furniture smaller than usual to fit in. It isn't charming. Well, enough […]
10 Clever Small Kitchen Organizing Tips
Organizing a kitchen can already be challenging and overwhelming, but organizing a small kitchen can be downright impossible without a little creative planning. To find these creative areas in a small kitchen, you first need to do a little research to determine which items go where. This post will share Small Kitchen Organizing Tips. To […]
7 Book Storage Solutions For Small Spaces
Small spaces can be subjective to each person. My goal in this series is to inspire my visitors and help them look at their homes differently, so they can see creative solutions to make their houses a home, regardless of their size. The first one in the series is book storage solutions for small spaces. […]
Farmer's Fridge Jars Ideas To Organize Your Home {DIY Crafts}
When traveling at the airport to reach our connecting flight, we were in a rush, and there was nothing to eat near our departure gate. So, we chose to try Farmer's Fridge. These meals come with sturdy plastic containers. There is a place to recycle the jars right on the vending machine. However, while we […]
Interior Stone Wall Transformation in A Small Family Room
This project was created during the summer. Our goal was to create a decorative faux stone wall and storage cabinet in our family room by transforming a wall into an organized stone wall. Here are the instructions on how we made this Stone Wall Transformation. What inspired us to make this wall? Our home was built […]
DIY Bookshelf Lighting Idea For Your Home
Bookshelves are a great way to organize a small home. Because of their height, you can easily store and display several things on them, even real plants. This post is going to show you one way to lighten up that bookshelf, even in the darkest places of your home, so you can easily grow your […]
Tons of Motivating Organizing Challenges to Get Your Home Organized
Are you overwhelmed about where to start when decluttering and organizing your home? I understand. I find myself thinking the same thing. Over the years, I have created numerous organizing challenges to support people who feel overwhelmed and help them get motivated to make a change, even if it is just a little movement forward. […]
How to Organize a Large Family Home
Large families are defined as those with three kids or more. This could include parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Early on in my organizing career, I worked with several of these large families. They lived in larger homes and had lots of stuff for each member of the family. These items were not excessive; they […]
10 Tips To Get Your Home Organized And Ready For Sale
Recently, I was helping a dear friend get her house ready for sale. She was so overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. We first talked about looking at the home through a stranger's eyes. And, since I was an organizer and have helped people move many times throughout my career, I explained to her […]
Incredibly Easy Tips for Organizing An Older Adult's Home
I have worked with seniors for several years. From my experience, organizing seniors is different. They are more likely to be the ones who want to downsize and get rid of their stuff. Some of them get stuck with their kids' stuff, too. Others are likely to have health issues, like bending, knee problems, walking […]
The Best Ways to Organize Shoes in Your Home
Piles and piles of shoes can be hazardous. The more shoes, the more mess. Today, I will share the best way to organize many shoes. It has been an area that I have done for my own home and several clients. If you are interested in organizing your shoes, read on. Let's find the proper […]
Make a Small Boot Tray DIY Project
A boot tray contains the dirt and debris we bring into our homes, keeping the clutter and germs at bay. I have a small shoe organizer I purchased from Ikea to organize my shoes in my foyer. But the area is also a housing place for my kids when they remove them when entering the […]
The Benefits to Downsize Your Home
We refer to downsizing a home as a bad thing. Your kids are out of the house. You can't keep the home clean anymore. You can't afford to stay in the large empty house. But, if you change your attitude and downsize before you need to, it will be a positive change on your own […]
15 Keepsake Items to Toss for a Stress-Free Home
One of the most challenging items to get rid of in a home is memorabilia. It is one of the last areas we all declutter in our home and one of the first that gets accumulated. It is hard to get rid of these items. Don't believe me? Check out this survey. "Twenty-seven percent of […]
43 of the Best Small Gift Ideas to Minimize Clutter
I love it when I can give something to someone that they want, can enjoy, and will not become cluttered in their home. Today, I want to challenge you to look at gift-giving differently. Let's start by minimizing how much we give one another and, in the process, help our loved ones reduce clutter in […]
14 Easy Tips for Organizing Long Term Files in your home and business
I am a stickler for saving space. In our smaller home, space is a valuable commodity. So, to save storage space, one place I often visit is my long-term file storage area. In this area, I store all my paperwork for taxes and other support papers. And, if I forget or am too busy to […]
15-Day Purging Challenge to Clear Out Your Home Right Now
The other day I thought, what would help people get rid of their unused stuff? A challenge, of course. But why should people do periodic purging of their things? There are many reasons, but some of the most important ones are 1. to be able to get rid of the past and see possibilities of […]
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 […]
Unique Home Organizing Gift Guide for Women
Home organizing is frustrating if you don’t know what products are available for different rooms in the home. And, if you see that your family members, friends, or colleagues are struggling while organizing their home, they may need your assistance to get their space working properly. This week, we are focusing on a home-organizing gift […]
Small Nursery Organization Ideas
So, you are having a baby. Congratulations! While looking around your home, you realize you do not have significant places for everything a bouncing baby needs. In this week’s post, we will talk about ideas for small nursery organization ideas. Come along and figure out what you need to make your small nursery wonderful. Before […]
15 Things to Toss for a Stress Free Home Office
How does your home office look right now? Whether you have a small home office or a large one, you will benefit from clearing out the workspace occasionally. Today, we're sharing fifteen things to add to your home office to make it a stress-free workspace. However, first, let's discuss the benefits of having a stress-free […]
The best way to organize school papers at home
School paper organization can be quite frustrating for parents when they have other paperwork they need to deal with, so helping them develop a system specifically for their children's school work will make it easier for them to know where things go. Since both of my kids are now upperclassmen, I would like to share […]
How To Store Clothing In Really Small Spaces
Not everyone has large, beautiful, organized closets that can hold all their lovely clothes. And if they have the right size closet, they may not have enough room for all their sweaters, shirts, shoes, dresses, and accessories. Each house, especially if you have a home over 30 years old, usually doesn't have enough closet space […]
Transform Your Home with Tin Can DIY Projects
Are you ready to roll your sleeves and dive into creative crafting? Let's shake things up this season and turn those ordinary tin cans into extraordinary organizational marvels! As a professional organizer passionate about DIY, I'm thrilled to share some inspiring ideas to help you revamp your space while reducing waste and unleashing your inner […]
Tips for Organizing Every Closet in Your Home
We have a variety of closets in our home, from bedroom clothing closets to pantry and office closets. Every one of these closets needs a facelift and a clear-out every so often. Today, we share all our posts that give you tips for each of these closets. Organizing closets is popular this month during spring […]
29 Days Small Items Big Clutter Challenge
Decluttering is so much easier when you clear out small tasks a little each day. As you know, small items in any house can envelop the home if not controlled. Every group in this challenge can get out of hand rapidly if not looked at and scrutinized periodically. This time, we will be sharing a […]
How to Find Wasted Storage Spaces in Your Home
Are you looking for hidden storage spaces in your home? With a small house, I have to be creative in every room. As the kids get bigger and my house seems to get smaller, it is even more crucial that I make my storage space count. This post shares the four ways I found storage […]
How to Find The Perfect Downsizing Home
Downsizing is not just for baby boomers or empty nesters. Many younger couples are looking to lighten their cost of living. When looking for a home to downsize into or your dream home to live in for a long time, many home features that you wouldn't think of when buying a home need to be […]
How To Pack Up Your Home Easily
Packing up your home for a move can be pretty intimidating. And, if you are packing up and moving an entire family, it can be downright stressful. You can go out of your mind just thinking about all that needs to be done. Fortunately, I've compiled a list of tips to help you pack your […]
Homemade Gluten Free Cauliflower Tots Recipe
This week's recipe is a little different! I decided to do a low-carb cauliflower recipe. The Cauliflower tots are super tasty and easy to make. Follow along and see how I made these gluten-free cauliflower tots. Additional thoughts There are some things you need to know about this recipe: The important thing when making these […]
How to Downsize the Home Without Moving
In 2021, only 8.4% of Americans moved. It is less than half the move rate since the Census Bureau started tracking it in 1948. It's a fact that people are staying in their homes longer than ever before. But are they keeping their homes clutter-free? Probably not. Many homeowners rent space in a storage facility […]
How To Organize a Functional Home Workspace
Working from home, whether it be for running a blog, working a remote job, freelance or contract work, or starting your own business, comes with a lot of perks. Often, it makes your schedule more flexible, makes it easier to eat meals at home instead of wasting money on lunches out of the office, and […]
21 items in Your Home You Can Declutter and Recycle right now
Are you overwhelmed with the decluttering process? Do you wish you could get through the clutter in your home fast? To help you get your home streamlined and clutter-free, below are 21 items you can declutter and recycle right now to help you jump-start your decluttering journey. Let's dive in! Now, this list is not […]
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!
How to Organize Digital Receipts in Your Home
Everything is digital these days, even all the purchases and statements we receive almost every day. And paper store receipts are becoming more and more difficult to keep track of these days. To streamline your stress when looking for tax return documents, I am going to show you a way to organize digital receipts. And […]
DIY Small Fall Grapevine Wreath Project
Having a beautiful wreath hanging on the door welcoming us home is always my sweet pleasure. It doesn’t have to be big; it just has to be cute and easy to make. This small moss wreath is special because it is easy to do and can easily be added to any door or cabinet. Follow […]
Easy Home Organizing Tips for People With Short Attention Spans
While doing my chores recently, I was going through my kids' rooms. They are teenagers now and, of course, don't listen to Mom's advice about how to keep a room neat and tidy even though I have 25+ years of experience. No bother; it's a typical mom-and-teen relationship. Anyway, I found that my kids, like […]
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