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DIY Corkboard Picture Frame To Organize Your Day

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Want to stay focused and keep your tasks in one place while making a really cute place to post them? Check out this DIY Cork Board Picture Frame project. It is super easy to make and fun, too! You can make it in about half an hour and let it dry for one day before […]

Awesome KitchenAid Mixer Attachments and why I love them

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Having a smaller home, the valuable countertop real estate can be limiting. So, when buying gifts for someone with a smaller kitchen, it's imperative to buy things that have multiple purposes. In a recent post, I discussed multipurpose gift ideas and mentioned this KitchenAid® Mixer. This KitchenAid® Mixer is great for your favorite bakers or home […]

How to Make a Travel Tech Organizer Kit

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The best gift I ever received was a travel tech organizer kit my husband made for me a few years ago. My husband is pretty organized when it comes to his electronic cables. He has been a tech guy in the technology industry for over 25 years, so he knows his stuff. We recently made […]

Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Cranberry Recipe

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Chicken salad is a quick way to use up leftover chicken breast. It's great for lunch in a sandwich or a light dinner on top of a salad. This recipe is one of my favorites because I added two of my favorite ingredients to salads: Walnuts and Cranberries. Follow along and make this delicious and […]

Upcycling Candle Jar into a Cute Marker Holder

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Have you ever loved a glass jar candle but went the candle was finished, you just didn't know what to do with the glass jar? This post will share upcycling candle jar idea to turn it into a cute marker holder. This candle jar was a Chesapeake Bay Candle(R) - Yankee Candle. My daughter loves […]

7 Essential Products for Organizing Tools

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How do your tools look right now? Are they organized in a way that makes the best use of your time when you need them? Or do you spend a lot of time looking for a particular thing and never get around to doing the initial task? If you like to do home projects or just […]

How to Quickly Pack Up the Dorm

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With all the craziness that is happening with the pandemic, students and parents find themselves sadly bringing their kids home early from college. These tips are great not only during the pandemic but also for those last-minute packers and parents of packers. I hope these tips help you get your stuff together, your tasks done, […]

How to Maximize Space in Your Refrigerator with Zones

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You probably know about creating zones in the kitchen, but have you ever created zones in your refrigerator? You may think, "Why must I make zones in my refrigerator?" It sounds a little OCD. Don't worry; this will be quick and painless, I promise. I divide my fridge into zones: the lunch area, the drinks […]

How to Transform A Refrigerator Drawer Like A Pro

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A recent refrigerator purchase gave me a new dilemma - what to do with the wide deli drawer? If you look at refrigerators now, some have a super-wide "deli" drawer that usually has one or two dividers in it and not a lot of flexibility. Adding items to this drawer can be quite annoying - […]

How to Improve A Scrapbooking Cabinet Zone

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Recently, I shared my scrapbooking cabinet and how I turned it from an unused armoire to a standing scrapbooking station. Feel free to see it here. These days, I do more crafts than scrapbooking, so I wanted to update my station to incorporate the stuff I am using now to improve my scrapbooking cabinet. This […]

How to Conquer Fear in Your Life

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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 […]

15 Garage Items to Toss for a Stress Free Place

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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? This list below will guide and motivate you to clear the clutter and make […]

How to Make a Spring Apothecary Jars Decor

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Apothecary jars are excellent options on your dining room table or in your home to decorate for the season. Depending on the season, I replace the items inside my two glass jars and love changing them. In this post, I will share my spring apothecary jars with you. I hope they inspire you to get […]

11 Organizing Tasks To Do Before Gardening Season

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Are you thinking of spring already? I sure am.  Though I am not considering the warmer days, we had warm days this winter.  I am thinking about all the tasks I need to do this spring.  It can get overwhelming.  To help you and me with the planning, I constructed this list to jumpstart your […]

Important Tasks to Do to Organize Your Money

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It's never too soon to work on organizing your finances. Before you know it, the holidays are here, and it's the new year. So, to help you get more organized with your money, this post will break down the areas and tasks you need to go through to make your money work better. No more […]

Teen Academic Planner To Master Time Management

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I have looked for a teen academic planner for years. And, when my kids were starting high school, I wanted them to be more in control of the time. This planner did the trick! I am so relieved because I was sick of being their secretary and setting up appointments for them. They can manage […]

The Reasons I Love Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planner

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I have been an Order Out of Chaos (OOOC) academic planner affiliate for six years! My son was starting high school, and my daughter was finishing middle school when they began using these excellent planners. Today, I will revisit those posts where my kids and I explored using these academic planners. Follow along and see […]

How to Make a Timed Tasks Markerboard

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Time management is always a great idea for anyone who keeps forgetting to do tasks that they need to do on a regular basis. I'm going to share with you a way I keep myself focused on tasks by showing you how I made this timed tasks markerboard layout. First, to get my template for […]

Chicken Soup with Shells and Vegetables

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At our home, we love chicken noodle soup.  So, here's a twist on that recipe. I made chicken soup with shells and vegetables in a slow cooker to help me out because it was a busy day. This recipe made extra to have for lunch the next day. Who invented chicken soup? From my research, […]

How to Create a Well Organized Craft Zone Cabinet

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If you have visited my blog before, you know I love to do DIY projects. And, as the blog has become more DIY craft-friendly over the year, I found that it has been more critical than ever before to declutter and organize my craft cabinet. So, this post will show how I decluttered and made […]

Blueberry Iced Tea Recipe

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Homemade blueberry iced tea is great for a summertime gathering. I made this recipe for a smaller crowd. It serves about 8 people in 6 oz glasses and can be made a day in advance. Follow along and see how I made this refreshing drink. Why add blueberries to iced tea? There are many reasons […]

Organizing Issues Experienced By A Professional Organizer

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We remodeled our kitchen. So, being the professional organizer I am, I decided to collect lots of stuff that would help me organize my kitchen precisely the way I wanted it. Well, I think I overdid it!  I returned what I could. After the organizing was complete in the kitchen, I decided to keep the […]

Living Room Organizing Essentials

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Living rooms are constantly used. You may have two of them - a family room and a living room. They are usually the main gathering space. Spending time with family and friends, we share these places all the time.  But, if the area is a mess, we may not want or have room to use […]

This Year's Recycling Locations and Shredder Events

We challenge all environmentally conscious people to purge clutter from their homes in a way that will protect the environment. Below are various recycling events and locations and shredder events that will help you get rid of these items in the most environmentally friendly way.  This page gets updated when information is available, so return […]

How to Change a Built-in Desk Area into a Seating Nook

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Having an area to read or meditate in a home office is super special. Sitting down and enjoying reading, meditating, and spending quiet time is helpful for your mind and spirit. Today, I am going to share a DIY Tutorial to help you do just that. Follow along and see how to change a built-in […]

How to Create an Elegant Minimalist Wedding

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We are in the middle of wedding season, and to help everyone who is planning for this special day, I created this list of tips to have a minimalist wedding for maximum effect. To recognize the busy wedding season, I divided this post into sections to quickly check off the tasks to make your wedding […]

What Memorabilia To Keep To Honor Loved Ones

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If you are like me, and your mom or dad passed away, you may be wondering what to do with all those family items you have inherited. Some things can easily be given away. But, when it comes to those keepsakes (memorabilia), you may find it more challenging to get rid of them. To help […]

30 Days Spring Cleaning Challenge

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Spring cleaning doesn't happen just in one weekend.  Well, it can, but boy, will you be exhausted after you are done. I like to do these tasks over several weekends or even a bit each day.  Doing these jobs a part of the day for the next 30 days or longer will help manage the time more efficiently. You […]

Transforming a Planter into a Command Station Organizer

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I’m a huge fan of upcycling things. I love turning items that were not used into new and improved organizing products. It’s helped me use the items in a different more effective way instead of trashing them or donating the items. Today I am going to transform a planter into a Command Station Organizer. Follow […]

What to Keep in Your Organized Closet

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How does your closet look right now? Can you find everything you need to wear when you need them? This is one of the biggest issues I encounter with my clients with my years of experience. Many of my clients with different sizes of closets have asked me this question. "How can I make my closet […]

Five Family Command Center Board Options to Organize a Kitchen

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Many items need to be organized in a family command center. From papers to schedules, you do various tasks in this area of the home. Today, I am going to talk to you about board options for organizing a family command center. Follow along and see which Command Center Board Options would work best for […]

Transforming coffee table with gray chalk paint

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We are in the process of updating our family room. First, we painted the room a beautiful yellow, which brightened it up so much that we can now leave the lights off and still see. Then, we got rid of the old furniture. This post is about how I am transforming a narrow table into […]

How to Add Lighting to the Bookcase in a Dark Room

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If you love plants but just don't have the light you need for them, you will love this DIY project. It was quick and easy to set up and enjoy. And, boy, your plants will love it! Giving your plants the light they need is so important. In our home, they need a full spectrum […]

Bathroom Organizing Essentials To Make Your Mornings Easier

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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 talks about bathroom organizing essentials to help you get your bathroom organized and, hopefully, save you time and money in the mornings. Every bathroom has a maximum of six areas.  All these […]

Critical Areas to Visit When Organizing Older Parents

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In this time of uncertainty, revisiting tasks that may have fallen by the wayside with you and your senior citizen parents is essential. These areas are not just for organizing your aging older parents. It's necessary for you, too, to get these items in an order that your beneficiaries can understand and take action on […]

The Ultimate Closet Organization Tips for Senior Citizens

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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 […]

13 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself to Clear the Clutter

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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, […]

Amazing Checklists to Reduce Stress in Your Life

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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, […]

Last Minute Clutter Free Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

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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 nearby Target or Walmart to grab the flowers and a box […]

The Best Goal Setting Advice You Were Ever Told

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Since January is "Get Organized Month" and goal setting is a major part of getting organized, I wanted to share a collection of what Professional Organizers have learned when setting goals. Feel free to read on and receive an abundance of goal setting advice. For me, goal setting is a task that helps me focus […]

Extensive List of Used Book Donation Places and Tips

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While we all love books, sometimes we do need to declutter them so that we can buy more books. We only have so much room in our homes, right? This post shares a detailed list of Used Book Donation Places and tips. Plus, how to organize the treasured books you have left. Read on, and […]

How to Hide the Charger in the Bedroom DIY Project

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I’m not a fan of seeing chargers, especially in the bedroom. The charger lights are very bright, and I like a dark room for a restful night's sleep. In fact, for many years, I have hidden my chargers throughout my home. Today, I am going to show you one way you can also hide the […]