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. […]
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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 […]
24 Unique Items to Get Rid of NOW to Clear Clutter Fast
How often do you pass items or a pile in your home and say, "I need to deal with that"? We all have an area or more in our home that becomes our catchall area. And, since we do not have time to spend a little time on it, it grows until it gets so […]
How to Organize Important Documents in a Fireproof Safe
There are essential documents we all need to keep. From birth certificates to reward cards, we have documents and cards that must be well-organized to access them in emergencies. But CAN you access them if you need them right now? Do you know where all of them are? And, if you can access them, are […]
10 Affordable Organizing Products to Finish Your Next Organizing Project
Over the many years of working with clients, I found that most of the time, they would have unused organizing products in their homes. We would usually find them in closets, garages, basements, or attic spaces, and they wouldn't need to buy anything to get the room organized. They never completed the process to where they actively […]
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 […]
Essential Products For a Well Organized Craft Room
Do you love crafting and using your hands to create beautiful things? As a fellow crafter, I understand the struggle of keeping all your supplies organized and easily accessible. But fear not, there is a solution! Creating a dedicated craft room, no matter the size can greatly improve your productivity and creativity. I recently transformed […]
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 […]
How to Make a Necklace Organizer Picture Frame
This week's home craft organizing project features another one of my picture frame jewelry organizers. This one is particularly for necklaces and hook earrings. But you can also use hooks to hold bracelets. It's a valid focal point of any room or walk-in closet. Read on to see how I made it. Stuff you need to […]
What to Keep in Your Shed to Stay Organized
It's time to do some Spring Cleaning. We will be going into our sheds and pulling out tools and equipment to get our lawns and patio ready for the summer. This is also a great time to do some shed organizing! Note: If you click through and make a purchase from Amazon, I will receive a small commission at […]
Laundry Room Cleaning Tips And Tricks
The laundry room is the workhorse of most homes. This is where your clothes, floor rugs, shoes, window treatments, and cleaning tools are cleaned. Though it's not among the areas your visitors frequent, it is beneficial to keep it clean and well-organized. In fact, the laundry room cleaning process encourages efficiency. Today, we share some […]
Amazing Family Memorabilia Ideas to Honor Loved Ones
I love honoring my whole family's memorabilia in different ways. From framing my kids' art projects to deciding to display my favorite watch growing up, I love to keep items that remind me of happy moments in my life. So, today, I am sharing creative ideas to honor my family's memorabilia to inspire you to create […]
How to Make this Cute DIY Crochet Doily Moss Wreath
Making things for the home is fun, especially with items you already have. When found on sale, Moss wreaths can easily be used to make a special festive decoration. Today, I will show you a DIY Crochet Doily Moss Wreath, in which I used several vintage small crochet doilies to add a special look. Come […]
How to Create a Kate Spade Bridal Shower Dessert Bar
I recently did a bridal shower for my niece, and the theme was Kate Spade Bridal Shower. While other people were responsible for the decoration and meals, I was responsible for the dessert bar. And what a dessert bar it was! Here are my recipes to create this fantastic Kate Spade Bridal Shower Dessert Bar. […]
Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe for a Crowd
I like cold pasta salads. Some can be time-consuming, but this one only took me 30 minutes. Adding different flavorful items to any old pasta salad recipe will help enhance the flavor of any cold pasta salad recipe. This recipe is great for hot summer months to enjoy at a gathering or just with the […]
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 that needs completing. However, organizing doesn't have to happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You just need to change your habit and […]
Awesome KitchenAid Mixer Attachments and why I love them
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
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
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
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 […]
How to Maximize Space in Your Refrigerator with Zones
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
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 typically features one or two dividers and limited flexibility. Adding items to this drawer can be quite annoying - the items lie on top […]
How to Improve A Scrapbooking Cabinet Zone
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. I do more crafts than scrapbooking these days, 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
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 Make a Spring Apothecary Jars Decor
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 […]
The Reasons I Love Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planner
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. We always share these places when spending time with family and friends. But if the area is a mess, we may not want or have room to use the space. I […]
This Year's Recycling and Shredder Events
We challenge all environmentally conscious individuals to purge clutter from their homes in a way that protects 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 […]
How to Create an Elegant Minimalist Wedding
We are in the middle of wedding season, and to help everyone 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 amazing. From […]
What Memorabilia To Keep To Honor Loved Ones
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 […]
Transforming a Planter into a Command Station Organizer
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
How does your closet look at the moment? Can you find everything you need to wear when you need it? This is one of the most significant issues I encounter with my clients with my years of experience. Many of my clients with various closet sizes have asked me this question. "How can I make my […]
Five Family Command Center Board Options to Organize a Kitchen
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
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 […]
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