If you only have one living room space in your home, maximizing it is essential. A small sofa, a TV, and a table are about all that can fit usually in this tiny living room. But, if you maximize this small living room, you can fit so much more. To make your room more user-friendly, […]
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How to Create a Tomato Cage Ivy Topiary
If you love ivy plants, as I do, or want to create something unique with them, consider this tomato cage ivy 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 is functional. […]
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, […]
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 […]
What is Clutter Shame and How to Deal with It
I first watched this video in 2015 and recently watched it again: Brené Brown's Listening to Shame video. It is one of my favorite TED Talks. Brené talks about shame and how we say to ourselves, "We Are NEVER Good Enough or Who Do We Think We Are." Isn't that a great way of looking […]
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" […]
Super Smart Raised Bed Water System for Your Garden {Review}
Gardening at home is advantageous. Having fresh produce and herbs placed in your garden all summer long is super delicious, cost-effective, and helps reduce grocery costs, which clearly everyone can use right now. To keep your garden producing all season long, there is one critical thing you need to do: water your garden each day. […]
The Spring Cleaning Guide for Busy Parents and Homeowners
Spring is in the air. Everyone is opening the windows to let in the fresh air. And we are all getting the itch to declutter and clear out the dust in our rooms from the winter months. Spring cleaning is a time to take action to clear those unwanted things and dust under areas that […]
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 […]
15 Garage Items to Toss for a Stress Free Place and a Garage Organization DIY Project
We walk into the garage, probably daily. Placing items in there to get them "out of the house." The piles and piles get larger while the garage gets smaller and smaller. But where do we begin when clearing out the garage? The list below will guide and motivate you to clear the clutter and make […]
Easy Ways To Do Spring Cleaning in your Home
Spring is in the air. Everyone is opening the windows to let in the fresh air. And we are all getting the itch to declutter and clear out the dust in our rooms from the winter months. Spring cleaning is a time to take action to clear those unwanted things and dust under areas that […]
How to Combat 'What If' Excuses That Stop You From Decluttering
Excuses are ingrained in us from childhood. We create reasons that stop us from taking action. By not taking action, we never move forward from our current situation. The excuse we are talking about today is the 'what if' excuse or 'just in case' excuse. These excuses stop us in our tracks when decluttering. They […]
Loves Challenge: Finding Joy in Your Belongings
Struggling to figure out what to get rid of and what to keep? Decluttering challenges are a great way to jump-start your home's decluttering. We tend to get frustrated and blocked from getting rid of things because we just don't know where to start. My Loves Challenge will help you pinpoint the items you want […]
Beauty Care Organization - Makeup Shelf Life Tips
While working with clients' vanities and organizing my own, I have gone through numerous makeup products. Some were opened and partially used, and some were never used. When purging makeup, there are several key tips to keep in mind. Today, I will discuss ways to keep the vanity organized, what to toss right now, makeup […]
The Ultimate Guide To Organizing Herbs and Spices
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I do a quick dinner recipe once a week. So, my herbs and spices are key to keeping my space organized when cooking. This post will share tips for organizing herbs and spices to speed up your cooking and reduce the risk of accidently […]
How to Remember Daily Tasks (Even When Your Brain Won't Cooperate)
We've all been there. At the end of the day, on our way out of the office, we realize, "Oh shoot - I forgot to do …." Then we run back into the office and do the daily tasks that needed to be done earlier in the day. We always have that one thing that […]
Massive Organizing Gift Ideas Guide for Teenagers
Shopping for Teenagers (Teens and Tweens) this time of year can get expensive. The clutter in a teenager's room can stop you from going out and buying more stuff for your kids. Instead of buying stuff to add to the clutter, why not find items that will assist your child in getting more organized? This post […]
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, Valentine's Day, or her birthday? 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 […]
The Perfect Last Minute Clutter Free Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Giving Valentine's gifts that do not add clutter to the home is my kind of gift idea. It takes some finding, but you can do it. Because it may take time, you may procrastinate till the very end. But instead of rushing to the nearest Target or Walmart to grab flowers and a box of […]
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 discuss small nursery organization ideas. Come along and figure out what you need to make your small nursery wonderful. Before we begin, I […]
Update Small Glass Jar with Mod Podge and Tissue Paper {DIY Project}
When I was little, I loved DIY craft projects that used decorative tissue paper or decorative napkins. Whether it was scraps of decorative tissue paper or making little elevated tissue-paper flowers, all these projects were fun and enjoyable to assemble. I wanted to revisit this type of craft project and update the glass jars with […]
5 Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas Momma Will Love
Did you ever get a gift that you didn't think was practical but felt obligated to keep? Sabrina's Organizing Practical Gift Ideas series helps you find useful gifts for all occasions. Visit our Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas collection of posts here. This installment is about practical baby shower gift ideas for the momma and […]
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 […]
Delicious Beef Yam Stew Recipe {Slow Cooker, GF, DF}
Beef in a slow cooker is a delicious, hearty dish perfect for fall and winter. This Delicious Beef Yam Stew Recipe was created because I wanted to make something that would help me deal with the frigid weather we have been having. To be honest, prepping all the vegetables and browning the meat is the […]
Major Struggles and Easy Solutions for Clutter
Let me guess: you know exactly what needs to be done. You've read the organizing books, watched the videos, maybe even bought the bins. But somehow, your home is still cluttered. Here's what I've learned after 20+ years of helping people get organized: it's not that you don't know what to do. It's that something […]
Adorable Repurposed Cotton Ball Glass Jar Idea {DIY Project}
Repurposed Cotton Balls Glass Jars are a great way to get organized without spending too much. This post shares one that I did recently using a salsa jar. Yes, a salsa jar. Follow along and check out the steps for the adorable repurposed cotton ball glass jar idea. What inspired me to do this diy […]
How to Get Rid of Household Electronics
We use many electronic devices in our homes. From TVs to cables, these items can pile up over time. Today, we are discussing ways to get rid of these household electronics and giving you some inspiration on where to donate them. I hope this helps you get rid of your unused ones. Let's define home electronics. These […]
How an Immigrant Parents' Child became a Successful Business Owner
This is my story about how I became a Successful Business Owner. Spoiler alert: it wasn't a straight shot to the top. Looking back on my life, I found that organizing and helping others have always been my goals from the very beginning. Read on to learn how I transformed myself into a successful business […]
The Ultimate Closet Organization Tips for Senior Citizens
Closet organization changes throughout our lives. But we may not consider how we organize our closets as important. When we were children, we used the closet (kids' closet organizing) to store toys and memorabilia because it had very little clothing. Then, we become teens and need more space for dresses or gowns. When we start […]
New Homebuyer Decorating Tips To Make a New House a Home
After you unpacked your house, you are probably looking around and thinking, "What should I do next?". Should I improve the living room? Dining room? Kitchen? Should I buy furniture to fill up the other rooms? You may think you are at a loss for what to do first. But you have just bought a […]
Quick Wins: 30+ Areas You Can Declutter in Just 15-30 Minutes
We've all been there-staring at the clutter in our homes, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff that needs decluttering and organizing. I've heard from several people, especially those with ADHD, that seeing this clutter is so overwhelming to the point of crippling them from doing anything. The good news? You don't need an […]
How To Jump Start Your Goals This Year
Welcome to the new year! I'm genuinely excited to kick off this January challenge with you. If you're like most of us, you're starting this year with a mixture of hope and maybe a tiny bit of skepticism-because let's be honest, we've all been here before. We've made grand plans, set ambitious goals, and then […]
13 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself to Clear the Clutter
Merriam-Webster defines clutter to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness. The key to this definition is that clutter impedes movement or reduces effectiveness. Effectiveness that will impact your simple life or home. Many things may stop us from removing these obstacles and having an organized home. Today, […]
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 […]
15 Creative Holiday Card Organization Ideas
I send my dearest friends and family holiday cards each year to wish them extra love this time of year. I appreciate that personal touch, and I bet they do, too. It's so much more valuable than a Merry Christmas post on Facebook. It makes me feel loved. And if someone writes something especially for […]
An Entire Year of Taking Action Challenges
We made it through another year, organizing our lives and home. If you haven't been following me, you may not know that I do challenges at the beginning of most months to help you jump-start organizing your life. Taking Action Challenges helps when we don't know where to start. It's like doing a 30-day photo […]
Bathroom Organizing Essentials To Make Your Mornings Easier
The home's bathroom can get very disorganized, which leaves you wasting time in the morning and buying items you don't need. This post covers bathroom organizing essentials to help you get your bathroom in order and, hopefully, save you time and money in the mornings. Every bathroom has a maximum of six areas. All these […]
15 Organizing Tasks that take 15 Minutes Each Day
We are all so busy these days. With work and shuttling kids around taking up most of our day, our organizing tasks are usually lumped in with every other chore. However, organizing doesn't have to happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You need to change your habits and make organizing a priority. […]
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