Bookcases are great for storing items vertically in small spaces. It's awesome for small bedrooms and living spaces to keep the floor clear and safe for people to walk. This week, we are sharing an easy way to improve a cheap bookcase. The bookcase was one I purchased for my son after we finished the […]
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Quick & Easy Apple Pie Puff Pastry Recipe
When do you have dessert? Every day? Only on special occasions? Well, this dessert is super easy and quick to make. If you didn't know by now, I am a fan of apple pie - any form of apple pie. And this Apple Pie Puff Pastry Recipe is no different. I was trying various puff pastries […]
How to Organize Your Pantry to Cut Your Grocery Bill
If your grocery bill feels higher than it should be, your pantry might be part of the problem. Most people aren't overspending on groceries on purpose. It usually comes down to not knowing what they already have. When items get pushed to the back, expire, or get forgotten, it leads to waste and duplicate purchases. […]
Creative Ways to use Chalkboard Contact Paper
DIY Chalkboards are a great way to decorate your home and help you get organized. There are a few options you can do to make your chalkboard wall or area. You can use chalkboard paint or get self-stick chalkboard paper. The chalkboard paint takes time to dry and may need several coats in your area. […]
25 Areas to Regularly Clean a Dorm
When a student is new to a college, they are thrown into an environment where they encounter many people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in their immediate personal space, such as an apartment or dorm. They can easily get sick and catch anything from the common cold to some of the deadliest […]
30 Helpful Mother's Day Gifts That'll Save Time
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you want to give Mom something she'll actually use - not another candle or dust-collecting trinket. =) The best gifts for mom are the ones that give her back the most precious thing of all: her **time**. So I gathered up 30 […]
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, […]
The Best Summertime Areas to Organize when It Is Hot Outside
You may wonder if it is a good time to declutter and organize in the summer. I'm here to tell you yes! It's a perfect time to clear out and lighten up your home. And, with kids, it's a great time to clear out your kids' school things, too. Today, I will share summertime areas […]
Creative Ways to Throw a Summer Party on a Budget
Summer is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. With birthdays, graduations, and 4th of July barbecue activities, it can be a pretty packed summertime, with lots of money spent on hosting parties. But why? There are creative ways to throw a summer party on a budget. Follow along and learn about these […]
The Best Ways To Do Nightstand Organizing
Organizing a bedroom doesn't just mean organizing a closet or a chest of drawers. It also refers to organizing your bedroom nightstand. While nightstands take little time to organize, they can be an eyesore when going to bed. And, during the night, in the dark, finding the one thing you are looking for can be […]
Pantry Declutter Checklist: 15 Items to Throw Away Right Now
Your pantry is one of the easiest places in the house to declutter - and one of the most satisfying. Unlike a closet full of sentimental items, most pantry decisions are straightforward: if it's expired, stale, or forgotten, it goes. The problem is, we open our pantries every day but rarely stop to actually look […]
Extensive List of Used Book Donation Places and Tips
While we all love books, sometimes we need to declutter them so we can buy more. We only have so much room in our homes, right? This post shares a detailed list of Places to Donate Used Books and tips. Plus, how to organize the treasured books you have left. Read on, and let's declutter […]
The Ultimate Bathroom Organization Roundup: Transform Your Space from Chaos to Calm
If you've been following my bathroom organization journey, you know I'm passionate about creating functional, beautiful spaces that make your daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. Over the years, I've shared dozens of tips, tricks, and DIY solutions to help you maximize your bathroom storage and organization. Today, I'm bringing together all my best bathroom […]
How to Plan a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden (With My Real Layout & Cost)
Want to grow your own vegetables but not sure where to start? Planning a raised bed vegetable garden doesn't have to be complicated - but a little upfront organization makes a huge difference in how much food you actually harvest. I've been backyard raised bed gardening since the early 2000s. Our property has clay soil […]
Organizing a Nursery: From Chaos to Calm in 2 Hours
I worked with a client who had just given birth to her second child. When she went into labor early, the room wasn't organized when the baby was born, so she became overwhelmed and called me for help. This post shares the tips we used when organizing a nursery, based on our practical experience and […]
DIY Kitchen Paper Management System
Organizing the family's kitchen papers can be a daunting task. These could include papers from your kids' activities and school, doctor's appointment paperwork, manuals, and your own bills. It's a task that needs to be done every day, and possibly even several times a day. Having an effective kitchen paper management system is crucial. Benefits […]
4 Areas of Your Garage to Keep Safe and Organized for Kids and Pets
Did you know that according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, more than 2 million poisoning cases are reported each year in the U.S., with children under six accounting for nearly half? A surprising number of those incidents involve items stored in the garage - antifreeze, pesticides, pool chemicals, and cleaning supplies that […]
How to Label Mason Jars That Actually Stay On — My 10-Year Tested Method
10-Year Update: I originally published this tutorial in 2016. These chalkboard tape labels are still going strong after nearly 10 years and countless dishwasher cycles. This method works. Scroll down to see the 2023 proof photo. If you've ever tried to label mason jars, you know the struggle. Whiteboard markers smudge when you touch them. […]
5 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes To Make This Week
So excited to introduce our guest blogger, Paula Hughes from Chew the World! Paula is the founder of ChewTheWorld, a foodie blog that aims to help modern moms to prepare and enjoy exquisite meals. A mother of two and a food blogger, she balances her passion and her biggest joy in life. She will be sharing quick and […]
Clutter Represents Indecisions
Ever picked up the same sweater five times, put it back on the chair, and walked away? Or opened the same junk drawer, stared at a tangle of cords, and closed it again? That is not laziness. That is indecision. We leave certain areas of our homes cluttered because, in the moment, making a decision […]
8 Areas To Make An Amazing Child Playroom
Setting up a fabulous playroom for the kiddos is the first step if you want your kids' toys and stuff kept in one room. This week, we are going to talk about different areas (zones) that may be useful in your kids' playroom, so they will be excited to play and get off of other devices, like your […]
Organizing Your Life Playlists to Help You Stay Motivated
If you love music, I sure do! And, if you love to listen to music when you are organizing or doing things around your home, this post is for you! These playlists will help you stay focused and reduce distractions as you organize your life. I will often update this post when I create new […]
Thrift Glass Bowl Makeover DIY Project
When you go to a thrift store, you can find a ton of cut or engraved glass bowls that are just sparkling on the shelves, waiting to be used. Let's update one of these glass bowls, shall we! Today, I am going to share with you one way to do a thrift glass bowl makeover […]
43 Positive Mantra Sayings to Keep You on the Decluttering Path
When organizing, your home can get frustrating and downright overwhelming. To stay focused and motivate you to keep going, I created these personal mantra sayings to help you keep moving through the clutter to the lighter side of a home organization process. Say your favorite mantra or affirmations first thing in the morning, starting your organizing […]
How to Quickly Pack Up the Dorm Room
With the craziness of finals, college students often forget to pack up their dorms. To help them out, I am sharing tips to pack up effectively and quickly so there is no frustration when you arrive home, and you can easily put things away and start your vacation! I hope these tips help you get […]
15 Expired Items to Toss from Your Medicine Cabinet Right Now
Did you look in your medicine cabinet and feel like you are looking at a graveyard of good intentions? The hydrogen peroxide was three moves ago and never used. The thermometer still has dead batteries in it. And somewhere behind the floss you forget to use sits a tube of ointment with an expiration date. […]
A Professional Organizer's Guide to a Successful College Life
Soon, college students will be heading back to school. Emotional and physical health is essential, especially in their freshman year. As a Professional Organizer, I love sharing tips on time management and space planning this time of year for successful college life. I am going to share with you tips to help students succeed under […]
A Fun Oui Jar with Jute DIY Project
An easy way to organize is to upcycle food jars you already have in your home. Soup cans, yogurt jars, and lots of other things can be used to organize your small things. Today, I am going to show you a cute Oui Jar with Jute DIY Project so you can manage your small things […]
Bedroom Upgrades That Actually Improve Sleep Quality
If you struggle with sleep, I want you to know you are not alone. I deal with sleep challenges myself, and I know firsthand how frustrating it is to lie awake at night feeling exhausted but unable to settle down. Over the years, I have learned something important: your bedroom environment plays a much bigger […]
Best Time to Buy Organizing Products to Save Money
When inflation is up, we don't get as much as we used to from the well-earned money we make. Organizing products is often overlooked during this time, but it can help reduce stress and boost productivity. But there are times when you can strategically buy organizing products to get the best deal. Today, I'll share […]
How To Improve Time Management with An Academic Planner
Some students prefer a digital planner, and others prefer a paper planner. We discussed apps that would help college students stay organized. Today, we are discussing improving time management using an academic planner. If your student (boy or girl) prefers paper calendars, here are tips to improve time management with an academic planner. Be sure […]
How to Make Trash Can Labels
Trash cans are an essential part of a home and office. It helps keep your home clutter-free of items you do not want or need. There are at least two types of trash cans you can have in your home or office - a recycling bin and a trash can. While recycling bins are divided […]
The Reasons I Love Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planner
I have been an Order Out of Chaos (OOOC) academic planner affiliate for 10 years! My son graduated from college and a master's program, and my daughter is now in medical school, where these planners are an excellent option from elementary to university. Today, I will revisit those posts where my kids and I explored […]
How to Conquer Fear in Your Life
With the pandemic fear that is running rampant these days, I am taking a break from my usual home-organizing post to bring you something near and dear to my heart. It is a conquer fear reflection piece I wrote during my freshman year in college. And how I moved forward and what I learned from the […]
How to Create a Tomato Cage Philodendron Topiary
If you love ivy and philodendron plants, as I do, or want to create something unique with them, consider this tomato cage philodendron topiary DIY project to make your plant the star of your home. I love any project that has a dual purpose, and this DIY project is no different. It looks pretty and […]
Studio Apartment Organization Tips to Maximize Space
Designing and organizing a one-room studio apartment or condo can be difficult. It is such an open space, and if you don't have a vision, it will be a huge and overwhelming task. You will probably not have much floor space. This post will help you get your vision of your new home together and, […]
Never Forget a Task at Work with These Methods
Starting a new job can be scary for anyone, but especially a 20-something person. Your brain is juggling 47 things right now, and one more Slack message might break you. You are on a Zoom call meeting, take mental notes, nod confidently, and leave feeling productive. Then, 20 minutes later, you forget everything. The task […]
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 […]
Upcycling Candle Jar into a Cute Marker Holder
Have you ever loved a glass jar candle, but when the candle was finished, you didn't know what to do with the glass jar? This post will share an upcycling idea for a candle jar to turn it into a cute marker holder. This candle jar was a Chesapeake Bay Candle(R) - Yankee Candle. My […]
9 Surefire Ways to Downsize Your Life Without Guilt
When planning a move or downsizing, the process can be exciting and overwhelming. It can bring up memories and other thoughts, positive or negative, that you may not want to deal with right now. But, having the courage to see the better life you want will give you the fuel to move past the "guilt" […]
How to Organize Standing Desk Cables
Standing desks have become very popular over the years. But the cables under the standing desk can be unruly. Today, I will share how to easily organize standing desk cables. How much does it cost to organize standing desk cables? The organizer I used cost about $25.00 and included two wire racks, screws, two cable […]
Update Coffee Can with Lid with Mod Podge and Tissue Paper {DIY Project}
Artisan coffee cans usually have a unique style, and when we use up the contents, I want to reuse the lids for another organizing purpose. Follow along and check out how I transform this coffee can with a lid with Mod Podge and a decorative Napkin or tissue paper. NOTE: I used a one-layer decorative […]
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