Explaining to children the difference between needing something and wanting something can be difficult. This post shows how I, a Professional Organizer, explained the difference to my child and how we were able to clear out his room. The background: Some time ago, I sat down with my son and daughter and planned on explaining […]
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Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe
If you thought Mexican Rice would take too long to make, here's a recipe that will make it easy for you and your family to enjoy, even on a school night. This Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe includes black beans and peas for some more protein for those meatless days, helping you save money. Visit […]
The Focal Wall with Paint and Panels DIY
Painting a wall doesn't have to be just a plain color. It can also have a focal point like the wood panel ones we used. Check out how we transformed our family room wall from plain yellow paint to a fabulous focal point with a new color and three wooden panels we found on Amazon. […]
Organizing Cash Donations The Easy Way
While doing our taxes this year, I realized that we donated to many charities throughout the previous year. Most of these donations did not happen regularly, maybe once every few months. But by the end of the year, we had donated to 19 different charities! Yes, that's right, 19! The fact that I donated to 19 charities […]
Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Roasted vegetables are one of my favorite ways to make a ton of veggies all at once. This is my weekly recipe that helps me keep veggies in my diet all week long. It's super easy to make. Come along and see how I made this recipe of roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes. Make it […]
How to Make an Emergency What-if Scenario List
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 […]
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 […]
15 Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Pantry
We open our pantries every day to prepare meals. Not all pantries look pristine and magazine-worthy-I know mine doesn't-but they are useful places to store stuff. As we go along our days, we add more items and find that the clutter gets out of hand. So, now is the time to clear out the pantry. […]
Instant Pot Turkey Sausage and Spinach Soup Recipe
If you are like me and you are experiencing lots of frigid weather this winter, you will love this recipe. The Instant Pot has become a very useful tool for us for weeknight meals. And I am loving it. Pressure cooker soups are just so easy to make, and wow, the taste is out of this […]
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 […]
Springtime Tin Can Recycling Idea
It's springtime! and to freshen up my home with little cost, I wanted to upcycle a tin can. This springtime tin can is the size of a soup can and has transformed into a cute can for silk flowers or a holder for markers. What inspired me to do this Springtime Tin Can Recycling Idea? […]
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. […]
Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs Recipe
This week's recipe (Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs Recipe) is a really simple marinade for those weeknight meals. It cooks in 20 minutes, and you can give your kids and significant other a lovely and healthy meal without dirtying the kitchen too much. Let me tell you, boneless chicken thighs are a time saver during the week! […]
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 at the same time, she balances her passion and her biggest joy in life. She will […]
Kitchen Remodel Project Tips Part 3: How to Eat Healthy Without a Kitchen
My previous two posts were about tips for kitchen remodel projects. In this post, I will discuss how we ate healthily during the remodel. I like to make sure we all eat healthily. I also like everyone not to eat too much. And because I have food intolerance issues, I didn't want to eat too […]
Organizing College Student Self Care with an Academic Planner
As students head off to college, they can easily get engulfed by all the craziness and busyness of a school year. This results in feeling overworked, tired, and maybe even sick. To combat this, before they go away, setting up a well-organized self-care plan in their academic planner will remind them on those busy days […]
20 Unique Kitchen Organizing Tips to Speed up Your Prep Time
Lack of kitchen organization will have a toll on you and your family. But it doesn't have to be that way. All you need to do is make some small changes. Go through these 20 kitchen organizing tips and try at least a few. Then, come back and try a bit more. Eventually, you will […]
Kitchen Remodel Project Tips Part 2 - Kitchen Remodel Tips Before & During
I found out the start date of the kitchen demo is two weeks away. If you read my previous post, we started the kitchen remodel project planning process about six months ago. Since the weather was so bad this past winter, the start of the process was delayed a bit, too. But that was OK. […]
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. Ways to […]
Back to School Student Organization Challenge
With all the sales on school supplies and school starting now, August is the best time to go through your child's supplies. But we are not just talking about the school supplies here; we are also talking about the areas your child uses to perform tasks before, during, and after school. So, let's do the […]
How to Keep Food Safe While Traveling This Summer
Each summer, long road trips come with some challenges. One is how to keep food safe for everyone to eat after a few hours of driving in the hot, sticky weather. This summer, we are planning a road trip, and when researching how to take food with us, I came across these products from Amazon (affiliate). […]
Kitchen Remodel Project Tips Part 1 - Kitchen Zones To Add To Your New Kitchen
Kitchen remodeling is the hardest project in the home. So, because of that, we waited a long time. Now, we finally finished our kitchen remodel. These three posts will discuss the entire process and how we organized our space and stuff before and during the process. In this post, I included kitchen remodel project tips and […]
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 […]
Ham Beans and Escarole Soup Recipe
It's getting cooler outside these days, so what's better than soup....nothing. Right? Here is a modification of the traditional escarole soup that was my mother-in-law's recipe. I hope you enjoy it. She used mini meatballs that she would make herself. So, to make this a quick weeknight meal for a family of four, I changed […]
How to Make a Desk Organizer on the Cheap
Organizing your desk will easily keep you organized and reduce distractions. If you have clutter in your home office or craft area, making a desk organizer will help you with that. This one repurposes several items you may have in your home or home craft area. Follow along and get inspired to make one for […]
Quick Tips to Overcome Procrastination This Summer
Ahhh, those summer days when you can kick back and relax. You may want to lay around, take long weekend trips, and stay out late at night. The heck with organizing, right? Wait just a minute. You can be productive and overcome procrastination in the summer. Clutter doesn't stop accumulating. If you think stopping your […]
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Bean Stew Recipe
Sweet potato bean stew is a wonderful option for a weeknight dinner. Since it is cooked in a slow cooker, you can easily add it to your busy weeknight meal planning. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free and cooks up thick for a delicious family meal. Follow along and see how I made this Slow […]
Organizing a Kitchen For Easy Mornings
Today, I worked with a client for 2 hours. She needed help with making her mornings easier. So, we started to organize her kitchen. Her goal was to make it user-friendly for her young kids and husband. She has two small children and a busy work schedule, so she leaves early in the morning and […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe in a Slow Cooker
Slow cookers for every season. I find that it makes my life a lot easier when I have a meal cooking all day. And when I finished working, the meal was ready to serve. It makes busy weeknights a joy to cook. This Chicken tortilla soup recipe was inspired by a restaurant I visited recently. […]
What To Do with Old Yearbooks
I have been going through my memorabilia. And I have A LOT OF IT. When I came across my yearbooks, I wondered what to do with them. What condition should they be in to donate them? Today, I am going to share with you what I found. I hope this post gives you options on […]
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, […]
How to Decorate a Tray with Pressed Flowers using Mod Podge
Already-made pressed flowers can be used for many things. I am going to show you a way to use pressed flowers with Mod Podge to upscale your tray. This DIY project is easy with a few different supplies you probably have in your craft area right now. What inspired me to do this pressed flowers […]
How to Encourage Your Kids to Do Household Chores
The concept that your kids should learn to do chores for some lofty reason, like learning about responsibility, sounds good on paper. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work as a strategy. The good news? There's no shortage of practical strategies you can employ to ensure your kids help with the household chores. For instance, parents can […]
Oyster Mushrooms Swiss Chard and Spaghetti Recipe
For my birthday, my sister-in-law and brother bought me this Mushroom mini farm. This is the box I received. "Cool! I had never made mushrooms before. So, let's give it a try." I thought to myself. Then, the very next day, I went home and I started. I had to cut a cross in the […]
Create To-Do Lists Challenge
Do you have tasks that need to be completed? Do you have them written down? Checklists are handy for anyone who has way too many tasks to keep in their mind. Too many tasks are determined by the person. Some people can handle many tasks floating through their minds, and for others, only a few […]
How to Make a DIY Photo Board for Your Child's Dorm Room
A DIY Photo Board is a great way to show how much you love your young adult when they go to college in their first year away from home. It reminds them of all the people who love them while it is displayed in their dorm room. Today, I will show you a simple and […]
How to Make Dairy Free Mac and Beans recipe
I'm a big fan of mac and cheese, but since I can't have cheese and don't want to substitute it with other cheeses, I figured I could make my version. It's called Mac and Beans. Beans are quite starchy, which helps make a nice thicker sauce to coat the pasta. If you want to try […]
7 Powerful Tips to Help ADHD Students Succeed in College
The enormous stress that each first-year student experiences at this time of year can make anyone want to run and hide. If a child has ADHD, it can be even more overwhelming. This week, I am sharing some tips on how students with ADHD succeed in College. Follow along to learn how. These tips are […]
Cucumber Tomato Black Bean Salad Recipe
The cucumber tomato black bean salad is a cold salad that tastes like chili. Hang around and check it out. It's great for a summer weeknight light meal. We had it on a Sunday night when neither of us wanted to cook. The black beans filled us up, and the lemon and lime gave us […]
Creative Ways to Organize Tools in a Closet
Update: It has been five years since we organized this closet and there were some updates in the last year that I wanted to share with you. While a lot of the shelving, bags, and stuff are available to use, we have updated several things that made the tool closet much more user-friendly. While reading […]
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