Want to grow your own vegetables but not sure where to start? Planning a raised bed vegetable garden doesn't have to be complicated - but a little upfront organization makes a huge difference in how much food you actually harvest. I've been backyard raised bed gardening since the early 2000s. Our property has clay soil […]
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Organizing a Nursery: From Chaos to Calm in 2 Hours
I worked with a client who had just given birth to her second child. When she went into labor early, the room wasn't organized when the baby was born, so she became overwhelmed and called me for help. This post shares the tips we used when organizing a nursery, based on our practical experience and […]
DIY Kitchen Paper Management System
Organizing the family's kitchen papers can be a daunting task. These could include papers from your kids' activities and school, doctor's appointment paperwork, manuals, and your own bills. It's a task that needs to be done every day, and possibly even several times a day. Having an effective kitchen paper management system is crucial. Benefits […]
4 Areas of Your Garage to Keep Safe and Organized for Kids and Pets
Did you know that according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, more than 2 million poisoning cases are reported each year in the U.S., with children under six accounting for nearly half? A surprising number of those incidents involve items stored in the garage - antifreeze, pesticides, pool chemicals, and cleaning supplies that […]
How to Label Mason Jars That Actually Stay On — My 10-Year Tested Method
10-Year Update: I originally published this tutorial in 2016. These chalkboard tape labels are still going strong after nearly 10 years and countless dishwasher cycles. This method works. Scroll down to see the 2023 proof photo. If you've ever tried to label mason jars, you know the struggle. Whiteboard markers smudge when you touch them. […]
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, she balances her passion and her biggest joy in life. She will be sharing quick and […]
Clutter Represents Indecisions
Ever picked up the same sweater five times, put it back on the chair, and walked away? Or opened the same junk drawer, stared at a tangle of cords, and closed it again? That is not laziness. That is indecision. We leave certain areas of our homes cluttered because, in the moment, making a decision […]
8 Areas To Make An Amazing Child Playroom
Setting up a fabulous playroom for the kiddos is the first step if you want your kids' toys and stuff kept in one room. This week, we are going to talk about different areas (zones) that may be useful in your kids' playroom, so they will be excited to play and get off of other devices, like your […]
Organizing Your Life Playlists to Help You Stay Motivated
If you love music, I sure do! And, if you love to listen to music when you are organizing or doing things around your home, this post is for you! These playlists will help you stay focused and reduce distractions as you organize your life. I will often update this post when I create new […]
Thrift Glass Bowl Makeover DIY Project
When you go to a thrift store, you can find a ton of cut or engraved glass bowls that are just sparkling on the shelves, waiting to be used. Let's update one of these glass bowls, shall we! Today, I am going to share with you one way to do a thrift glass bowl makeover […]
43 Positive Mantra Sayings to Keep You on the Decluttering Path
When organizing, your home can get frustrating and downright overwhelming. To stay focused and motivate you to keep going, I created these personal mantra sayings to help you keep moving through the clutter to the lighter side of a home organization process. Say your favorite mantra or affirmations first thing in the morning, starting your organizing […]
How to Quickly Pack Up the Dorm Room
With the craziness of finals, college students often forget to pack up their dorms. To help them out, I am sharing tips to pack up effectively and quickly so there is no frustration when you arrive home, and you can easily put things away and start your vacation! I hope these tips help you get […]
15 Expired Items to Toss from Your Medicine Cabinet Right Now
Did you look in your medicine cabinet and feel like you are looking at a graveyard of good intentions? The hydrogen peroxide was three moves ago and never used. The thermometer still has dead batteries in it. And somewhere behind the floss you forget to use sits a tube of ointment with an expiration date. […]
A Professional Organizer's Guide to a Successful College Life
Soon, college students will be heading back to school. Emotional and physical health is essential, especially in their freshman year. As a Professional Organizer, I love sharing tips on time management and space planning this time of year for successful college life. I am going to share with you tips to help students succeed under […]
A Fun Oui Jar with Jute DIY Project
An easy way to organize is to upcycle food jars you already have in your home. Soup cans, yogurt jars, and lots of other things can be used to organize your small things. Today, I am going to show you a cute Oui Jar with Jute DIY Project so you can manage your small things […]
Bedroom Upgrades That Actually Improve Sleep Quality
If you struggle with sleep, I want you to know you are not alone. I deal with sleep challenges myself, and I know firsthand how frustrating it is to lie awake at night feeling exhausted but unable to settle down. Over the years, I have learned something important: your bedroom environment plays a much bigger […]
Best Time to Buy Organizing Products to Save Money
When inflation is up, we don't get as much as we used to from the well-earned money we make. Organizing products is often overlooked during this time, but it can help reduce stress and boost productivity. But there are times when you can strategically buy organizing products to get the best deal. Today, I'll share […]
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. Be sure […]
How to Make Trash Can Labels
Trash cans are an essential part of a home and office. It helps keep your home clutter-free of items you do not want or need. There are at least two types of trash cans you can have in your home or office - a recycling bin and a trash can. While recycling bins are divided […]
The Reasons I Love Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planner
I have been an Order Out of Chaos (OOOC) academic planner affiliate for 10 years! My son graduated from college and a master's program, and my daughter is now in medical school, where these planners are an excellent option from elementary to university. Today, I will revisit those posts where my kids and I explored […]
How to Conquer Fear in Your Life
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 […]
How to Create a Tomato Cage Philodendron Topiary
If you love ivy and philodendron plants, as I do, or want to create something unique with them, consider this tomato cage philodendron 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 […]
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, […]
Never Forget a Task at Work with These Methods
Starting a new job can be scary for anyone, but especially a 20-something person. Your brain is juggling 47 things right now, and one more Slack message might break you. You are on a Zoom call meeting, take mental notes, nod confidently, and leave feeling productive. Then, 20 minutes later, you forget everything. The task […]
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" […]
How to Organize Standing Desk Cables
Standing desks have become very popular over the years. But the cables under the standing desk can be unruly. Today, I will share how to easily organize standing desk cables. How much does it cost to organize standing desk cables? The organizer I used cost about $25.00 and included two wire racks, screws, two cable […]
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 […]
How to Organize Your Holiday Cookie Baking Tradition
Baking this massive number of cookies on the same day takes a lot of planning. So, this post is about baking cookies more efficiently without spending extra money on overbuying ingredients and reducing the time it takes to make them. I hope these holiday cookie-baking tips help first-time cookie-bakers and anyone who wants to bake […]
Resilient Trees: What Nature Teaches Us About how to build Grit and Perseverance
Did you ever wonder about the trees on a steep hillside? How did they get there? Why did they thrive and persevere in the climate that has been increasingly harsher? Today, I am talking about my experience observing nature and sharing some tips on building grit and perseverance. My Mindful Walk In February, we decided […]
This Year's Recycling and Shredder Events
We challenge all environmentally conscious individuals to purge clutter from their homes in ways that protect the environment. Below are various recycling and shredder events that will help you eliminate these items in the most environmentally friendly way. This page updates periodically, so please return each spring to check for new information. All the events […]
How to Create a Front Yard Flower Container
During a hurricane in our region, we discovered that one of our plants was damaged. This plant was near the lamppost where we had installed the DIY stone address marker. Visit the post here to see how we completed this project. We had to remove the dead plant and replace it with something. My husband […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Upcycle an Old Bench into an Adorable Accent Table
I recently acquired a bench from my mother-in-law's home when we cleared it out after her death. This particular bench was from my husband's grandmother's home. It was a sewing bench she used to sew. It was loved, and I wanted to bring it back to life. So, today, I will show you how I […]
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 […]
Easy Beef Ragu Recipe {Slow Cooker, GF, DF}
Homemade tomato sauce was a staple in my Italian home growing up. I remember making dinner with my mother many times and making her a delicious, easy sauce. As I started having our own family, I wanted to increase the protein in our homemade tomato sauce, so I decided to add ground beef. So today, […]
Great Gifts for Dads to Get Organized
Dads usually work outside the home and don't have time to organize their home spaces. Whether your husband or father travels a lot or works two or more jobs to support the family, let them know how much you care about keeping their spaces organized. They all need respect and honor this, and every month. […]
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