A lush vegetable garden can be intimidating when you're just starting. The thought of transitioning from creating a garden to planting a seed packet or small plants and harvesting a bounty of delicious, healthy produce is overwhelming. I know that feeling, I felt that way, too. I have been backyard raised bed gardening since the […]
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Easy Healthy Snacks Ideas for College Students Dorm Life
When you're in college, you may not always want to go all the way to the cafeteria for a large breakfast. As a college student, you may want to prepare something small and healthy in your room or suite. To help you make better choices, I've created a list of healthy snacks and tips that […]
The Ultimate Guide to College Life: Your Complete Resource Roundup Tips for College Life
Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with the proper organization strategies and preparation, you can set yourself up for success from day one. I had two children who went through college. Over the years, I've shared dozens of college success tips from our experiences, and today I'm bringing together the very best resources to help […]
Things You Need When Organizing a College Dorm Room - Part 2
Last time, we discussed organizing college dorm room essentials. I will continue this topic in this post to share even more dorm room essentials to help manage a small dorm space. If you didn't read the last post, here is the link, You absolutely need when organizing a College Dorm Room Part 1. Here are some […]
29 Days Small Items Big Clutter Challenge
Decluttering is much easier when you tackle small tasks a little at a time each day. As you know, small items in any house can envelop the home if not controlled. Every group in this challenge can quickly get out of hand if not closely monitored and scrutinized periodically. This time, we're sharing a new […]
Asian Beef and Broccoli Rabe Recipe
We are creating a few Asian Keto-friendly recipes to add to our collection. We hope you enjoy them. The first one is an Asian Beef and broccoli rabe recipe. The gluten-free soy sauce gives the broccoli rabe a run for its money. It pairs nicely with the veggies and meat, and it's super easy to […]
DIY Small Fall Grapevine Wreath Project
Having a beautiful wreath hanging on the door to welcome us home is always a 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's easy to create and can be easily added to any door or cabinet. Follow […]
15 Charitable Locations With a Cause
Over the years, as I worked with clients, I found that people with a charity that offered a cause close to their hearts were more likely to donate their gently used belongings. Whatever the reason, they were happier when they gave to a charity they supported than when they sold the item. In this post, […]
How to Prioritize Your Tasks to Get Everything Done
You can take several steps to enhance your time management skills. Reducing the number of steps to do a project is just one of them. Another way to improve your time management is to prioritize the tasks that must be completed. But have you ever wondered what the best way to improve time management is? […]
How to Update a Plain White Foam Pumpkin
Plain white pumpkins are cute, but I didn't like them so simple. I had an extra hollow foam pumpkin and wanted to update it to something more unique. Here's how to edit a plain white foam pumpkin to decorate your table! Feel free to check out the step-by-step instructions and the transformation. What inspired me […]
Air Fried Pepperoni Chips Recipe
Snacking low-carb can be difficult sometimes. Usually, we have to prep, cut, and clean before we can enjoy our snacks. If you have an air fryer, you can easily make this air-fried pepperoni chips recipe. Air Fried Pepperoni Chips Ingredients 30 Pepperoni slices thin ones - Hormel(R) Pepperoni Original - I used theirs because they […]
Beef Ragu and Spaghetti Squash Recipe
I never knew how to microwave spaghetti squash until now. And boy, is it easy. I don't know why I didn't look it up sooner. Using the microwave is a quick and easy way to speed up your weeknight meal. While I don't cook in the microwave, I do like to use it to cook […]
Spinach and Artichoke Mac n Cheese Recipe
Slow cooker recipes are quite comforting in the winter months, don't you agree? It keeps you warm on cold, short days. However, I found many mac n' cheese recipes, especially the ones in the slow cookers, had very little flavoring. While some people may like that, my goal was to infuse flavor into the slow […]
15 Easy Tips to Keep Dorm Rooms Clean
Living in a dorm can be cramped, and it can be downright uncomfortable when two or more people share the space with all their belongings. Keeping the dorm room clean is essential for keeping germs at bay and minimizing sickness. Today, we'll discuss 15 easy tips to keep your dorm room clean. Ensure that your dorm […]
Essential Mens Closet Organization Tips
Why not give the man in your life a valuable gift - the gift of a well-organized men's closet? By organizing your guy's closet, you will be able to help him manage his time more effectively in the morning and easily identify what he has and what he needs. I will discuss the most effective […]
Toss These 105 Items for a Stress-Free Home
Do you want a stress-free home? Are you ready to reduce your clutter and get rid of unwanted stuff in your life? Stuff can accumulate when it becomes invisible. This week's post will give you a list of things to toss in each high-traffic room to create a serene and clutter-free home. But wait, don't […]
A Creative Way to do a Stone Wall Hole Repair DIY Project
Recently, I updated my post about how we transformed our small family room into a focal wall with ample storage. I wanted to share with you the update we made because the heater stopped working. Rest in peace. We relocated the heater to the other wall and installed a split unit, which is now vented to […]
How to Awaken from Clutter Blindness - Part 1
Are you wondering where the clutter is in your home? Have you ever walked around your home and couldn't find clutter you didn't want or need? Have you ever walked around your house and not seen the clutter? You could be walking over things without realizing it. This is clutter blindness. Indeed, it is a […]
3 Important Areas To Get Organized BEFORE The School Year
While many vacations are happening right now, it's also a good time to get organized for back-to-school. To prepare you for the busy season of running around and helping your kids with schoolwork, today's post will discuss the three areas to set up to help organize the school year. Doing this before school starts will […]
Incredible Tips on Labeling Kids' School Supplies
If you have been visiting my blog, you know I love labeling everything. It not only helps everyone else know where things go, but it also helps when anyone loses an item. Recently, I became an affiliate with Mabel's Labels, a fun site for labeling kids' school supplies. From my kids' lunch bags, clothing, bag […]
Quotes To Motivate You To Take Action
Everyone struggles to take action from time to time. Life is busy, and we can easily forget the important tasks that need to be completed to achieve our goals. And that is OK. We are not always going to stay on target. There are many times when I feel lost and then have to refocus my […]
Keep Going Quotes to help you stay motivated when organizing your life
When changing habits, we tend to lose motivation around a week or two into the changed habit routine. Because of this, January 9th is considered the day many people abandon their New Year's resolutions. At this time, many people feel frustrated with their goals and want to try something else. Today, we're sharing 11 'keep […]
Motivational Quotes: Keep Calm and Carry On While Organizing
Decluttering and organizing can be overwhelming. Today, I'd like to share some motivational quotes featuring the "Keep Calm" slogan. I always liked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" slogan when I first heard about it 25 years ago. It is simple and easy to read, conveying a lot. After doing some research, I found out that […]
DIY Ways to Add Extra Storage to a Small Kitchen with little money
We moved our daughter into her first college apartment. The move-in was very smooth, but then we had to deal with a small apartment - the kitchen was extremely tiny. While the cabinets were plentiful, it was not well organized at all. So, I went and modified the items in the cupboards. This post will […]
How to Organize An Elementary School Student
Elementary school can be stressful for your little student. But it doesn't have to be. To help you, as a parent, organize an elementary school student, I've compiled my favorite tips and had my fellow Professional Organizers community share their thoughts as well. I hope it helps your child feel less stressed on their first […]
Gluten Free Summer Recipes Your Family Will Love
You don't need to cook behind a hot stove when making summertime recipes. Summertime cooking should be easy and quick to make the healthiest meal for you and your family. This post offers suggestions for gluten-free summer recipes. I divided this post into four sections: GF Dinner Recipes, GF and DF Dinner Recipes, GF Pasta […]
Amazing Toy Organizer Ideas to Get Your Playroom Organized
Climbing over mounds of mixed toys can be dangerous, and just looking at them can make you feel overwhelmed. Stepping on those dreaded Lego pieces can also be painful. Plus, your kiddos may not even know what to enjoy. So, keeping the playroom organized is essential. This post will share ten unique toy organizer ideas […]
The Complete Organizing Kids Sports Equipment Guide
If you have kids, like me, you will likely have a lot of sports equipment in your home. You know the items I'm referring to - the knee pads, uniforms, shirts, and pants. Items specifically for sports, such as tennis balls, baseball gloves, shin guards, baseball bats, cleats, and helmets, can be challenging to find […]
Affirmation Quotes to Remind You How Powerful You Are
Affirmations help remind oneself that one can be a force of nature. Accomplishing everything one puts their mind to and creating steps to achieve said goals. Today, I'm going to share with you my favorite affirmations to remind you of your power. Read on, and get inspired. My story Since I was a kid, I […]
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 […]
Teen Academic Planner To Master Time Management
I have looked for a teen academic planner for years. I would get so frustrated because I couldn't find the right type to keep myself organized. So, when my kids started high school, I wanted them to be more in control of their time. This academic planner did the trick! I am so relieved because […]
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 […]
The Best Way To Label Mason Jars
You think it should be easy to mark mason jars, right? Over the years, I tried everything to label mason jars. I found whiteboard markers that worked, but would rub off if you held the jar a certain way and dragged your finger across it. I tried labels that would fall off when I laid […]
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. […]
Clutter-Free Ways To Splurge On A Hobby
If you are like me and many others, you enjoyed buying all sorts of things to add to your hobby supplies. We add new stickers, cutouts, and papers for our scrapbook hobby. We purchase supplies and tools for our photography hobby. We buy music for our music hobby. We buy gear for our exercise hobby. […]
Places To Donate Jewelry You Do Not Want
Recently, I spoke with someone about her mother's buying and hoarding costume jewelry. She was concerned that she would not be able to get rid of almost new costume jewelry. As she discussed the issue, she became increasingly frustrated with the possibility of having to discard all those jewelry pieces. "What a waste of money!" […]
Slow Cooker Spinach Baked Ziti Recipe
Slow cooker meals are great for any gathering as well as weeknight meals. These recipes are going to be easy and many will be make-ahead or quick leave-alone recipes. This one is Slow Cooker Spinach Baked Ziti. I used gluten-free penne pasta but it can easily be changed to regular ziti. I hope you enjoy it […]
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 […]
How to Make a Two Tier Raised Garden Bed
If you've followed me for a while, you know that I love gardening from spring to fall. I live in Pennsylvania, so we have true seasons here, and when it's time to go outside, I'm ready for the fun my garden brings to my family and me. I have three gardens on my property. All […]
Pantry Organizing Monthly Challenge Made Easy
This month's organizing challenge is to go through your pantry. This is where you may have food that was hidden and lost behind other larger items. This month is the perfect time to go through, purge, and organize. Tasks to do when purging your pantry Pantries come in different sizes and shapes. Regardless of the […]
Super Easy Ways to Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Over the years, my favorite DIY organizing projects are the ones with peel and stick wallpaper or a self-adhesive shelf liner. Today, I am going to show you several different ways I used these products to upcycle and improve the items in the home after organizing a space. Feel free to come along for the […]
Bench Makeover Idea - DIY Project - Step by Step Instructions
Benches are excellent for sitting outdoors. They are typically made of wood and can be easily stored away during the winter months. But, when your wood bench, like mine, gets a little shabby being outside, it will most likely need a makeover. Today, I'm going to share with you how I transformed my bench makeover […]
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