I hope this year was a healthy one for you and your family. As we move forward, this year has brought us to reevaluate our wants in life and make a change. I hope you, your family, and your friends are safe, healthy, and happy this year. Whatever holiday you celebrate, I hope it is/was […]
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How to Organize Christmas Gifts Easily
Organizing Christmas (Holiday) Gifts doesn't just mean the actual gifts. It also means creating a process to put in place for the planning, buying, and storing of these gifts. A few times, I forgot to wrap a gift because it wasn't with the other presents, and I made a mad rush to find and wrap […]
How to Create a Baking Zone with a Baking Tools List
If you are like me, you become the baking expert this time of the year. Pull out all the cookie sheets, baking supplies, and tools you need for the holiday's "Big Bake-off" or "Cookie Swap." This is the second part of creating a baking zone area for your baking needs. We discussed going through the […]
Unique Quick and Easy Cookie Swap Recipes {gluten-free, dairy-free, regular}
Cookie swaps and giving cookies as gifts rage this time of year. We have a cookie-baking marathon sometime in mid-December to make at least 12 different types of cookies over an entire weekend. Then we split the cookies onto plates and give them as gifts to my clients, family, and friends. The kids bring them to […]
11 Surprising Signs Your Garage Needs Purging
With all the things stored in various areas of the garage, it's no wonder we have a heck of a time organizing this space. Instead of waiting until the garage gets unruly, why not start organizing it when you see the signs? Below, I discuss eleven signs to help you realize you need to clear […]
How to Track your Expenses and Create a Budget - Part 1
To be an adult means doing a lot of things you may not want to do. One of those things involves managing money. But where do you start? Years ago, I learned that tracking where you spend your money is essential. It will give you the knowledge to help you save money. Today, I am […]
How to Track Your Money and Create a Budget - Part 2
When you create a budget, the assessing and documenting start at the beginning. Our prior post discussed gathering all the information about your spending and tracking it by category. Today, we will show you how to use all the tracked money information to make an easy budget for yourself. If you didn't read the other […]
How to Make Cute Christmas Place Cards
Place cards for Christmas are super helpful when many people come to your home. They can also look elegant and lovely, and they eliminate the "where should I sit?" question invitees ask all the time. They even add to the table decor when matched with the tablecloth and plates. This one is pretty simple to […]
Best Organizing Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers
We love our pets! They are our furry children. They have food, toys, bedding, and lots more. It's exhausting to figure out where things should go. Wouldn't it be wonderful to give the gift of a pet organization? This post has you covered. With these practical gift ideas, your loved one will be grateful for […]
How to Create a Practical Wedding Registry
Weddings can be a wonderful time, but planning can also stress the couple. Many other detailed tasks need to be completed between planning the reception and the ceremony. But setting up a practical wedding registry should not be difficult. When going to the wedding registry store, like Amazon.com(affiliate), Macy's, Bloomingdales, or Neiman Marcus, you will […]
Clever Organizing Gift Ideas for the Family Chef
If you are like us, you probably have one person in your home who does most of the cooking. In our house, it is me, but my husband also likes to cook during the weekends. Getting food organization gifts is one of my favorite things to get during the holidays because I know I will […]
How to Make Cute DIY Wood Cornices / Valances
Whether you call it a wood cornice or a wood valance, it will give a window that has no frame a clean and upscale look. Today, I will show you how we made these cute DIY wood valances or cornices from scratch for our home. Follow along and make yours today! Note: these wood cornices/valances […]
7 Practical Bridal Shower Gift Ideas They Will Love
There are so many gift ideas for brides these days. From giving experience gifts to home gifts, it can get overwhelming when looking for a gift for the bride. Today, I will be talking about bridal shower gift ideas that your bride will love. These gifts are fabulous options from Amazon. And they will also […]
Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Craft DIY Project
Toilet paper rolls are a great repurposing item for any holiday craft project. This DIY project uses only a few items online and can be easily set up in just a few hours. Read and follow the steps below for the Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Craft DIY Project, and make yours today. What inspired me […]
How to Easily Declutter and Organize Holiday Decorations
We love holiday decorations around our home. Finding the best way to organize and declutter them is another story. When we declutter the house, we often forget the attic because it is rarely used. But not this time. We will declutter the holiday decorations to make the space more user-friendly. Follow along to see how […]
DIY Upcycling Leftover Currency into Coasters
Did you know foreign currency expires? Over time, currency can expire depending on the country. Sometimes, a simple exchange at the airport or currency exchange business will tell you if your currency can be accepted and exchanged for your country's currency. The leftover currency that was my father's when he traveled was left at his […]
Easy Ways to Organize Manuals and Warranties
We all have them, those piles of appliances, paper warranties, and manuals scattered around the house. Where do you put them all? Do you store them in kitchen drawers or have a collection in the basement? Or do you not have a place to put all of them? After we buy that new appliance, we forget that we […]
How to Organize a Narrow Linen Closet {Easy Storage Options}
Narrow linen closet storage is great but can be a challenge to organize. You can see everything at a glance, and nothing is hidden, but when you look for store storage options, you need to have exact measurements to ensure the item fits properly. It's a hassle to deal with this detailed step, but it […]
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. […]
Springtime Tin Can Recycling Idea
It's springtime! And to freshen up my home on a low cost, I wanted to upcycle a tin can. This springtime tin can is the size of a soup can and has been transformed into a cute can for silk flowers or a marker holder. What inspired me to do this Springtime Tin Can Recycling […]
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 […]
DIY Lift Top Coffee Table Makeover
The trend in furniture is lighter-toned wood. In my house, my furniture was always dark cherry. Instead of replacing my coffee table, we decided to go a different route and update our coffee table. This post will show you how I updated my furniture color to match the end tables and the entertainment center. Follow […]
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 […]
Essential 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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Make a Fun Kids Craft Room
If you have holiday family gatherings with kids, you most likely need to have crafts or something for them to do so they keep busy during family activities. If your kids enjoy art and you want to motivate them to unplug and help them create - a fun craft room can do the trick. This […]
Keto Freezer Meal Ranch Burger Recipe
This is a super easy burger recipe that can be frozen to use later in the week. I love freezer meal recipes! To visit my other freezer meal recipes, please click here. This Keto-friendly freezer meal ranch burger recipe is for anyone, but especially visitors who are on the Keto Diet. Low or no sugar […]
DIY Chalk Paint End Table Tutorial
I recently acquired an end table from my mother-in-law's home. It was from my husband's father's mother. The end table was in the garage, collecting dust for years since she passed in the early 2000s. It was unique in style and had many decorative accents that I thought would be a great DIY chalk paint […]
Six Steps to Organize Kids Closets Fast
It's springtime! The birds are singing, and the kids are playing outside. We have more time and energy to do different projects around the house. As every parent knows, the first place to declutter is the kids' closets! Kids' closets are usually places we need to visit regularly since children grow and tend to grow […]
Gluten Free Mexican Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
This week's recipe is super easy to make and I really enjoyed making it. We are not big quiche fans in our home. And, with two family members having gluten intolerances, we really can't have it. But, when I found a product by Gillian's, I had to try it! I was so excited we could […]
How I Organized My Kids Closets
Custom closets for kids seem like an extra expense. But it really is not when you want to keep your kid's small room mess-free. I am going to share with you my experience on how I organized my kids' closets with custom closet organizers. As a Professional Organizer, I have contacts in the closet installer […]
How To Keep A Family Command Station Organized
Over the years, I organized many family command stations. Personally, I love to organize them because usually they are in the kitchen and can easily be a drop zone for many families. The kitchen is the heart and center of the home, so it should be the most organized place since we are always there. […]
Effective Ways to Organize Incoming Paper Mail
OK, we are not kidding anyone. We all know that not everyone looks at their paper mail on a daily basis. Some people may be traveling for work or just habitually process mail on Saturdays. We may only get a few pieces because we minimized our junk mail. Pinning them to a bulletin board can […]
How to Update a DIY Front Porch Storage Box
We have a small covered front porch area open to the street. People can easily see any packages left in front of my home. Years ago, my sister-in-law gave me the perfect-size front crate I used as a porch storage box. It has an open top so delivery people and clients can add things to […]
How to Transform a Table from a Vanity back to a Console Table
Some years ago, I created a custom vanity drawer. The console table was used for a small area in my bathroom so I could have a place to sit and do my makeup and hair. The table worked for a while, but recently, it started to get shabby. With all the small desks around now, […]
Easy Tool Closet Organization To Create More Storage Space
Over the years, our tool closet has transformed and expanded its usability to hold EVERYTHING we need to improve our home, complete home craft projects, and repair stuff. Today, I will share with you the next evolution of our tool closet organization. But, first, let's revisit the past and share the other posts that show […]
How to Change Bump Out Windows Design
Over the last several years, we have used blinds on our stair bump out windows. They are two windows stacked on top of each other on the steps. They are snug on each side and have been difficult to design over the years. This post talks about how I transformed the bump out windows design. […]
How to Repurpose Yogurt Container into A Decorative Flower Pot
This post shares a new way to repurpose a medium-shallow yogurt container into an adorable decorative flower pot. These yogurt containers hold plain yogurt. This project brings a little touch of spring with little to no cost. Follow along and make one today. What inspired me to repurpose this yogurt container? I usually recycle these […]
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