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, […]
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31 Mini Organizing Projects
Do you have mini-organizing projects in your home but don't have the time to do them? I define mini-tasks as tasks you can do in less than 15 minutes. The tasks below were created for my clients who are too busy to spend even an hour on an organizing project. Doing these 31 mini-organizing projects […]
Quick Tips to Overcome Procrastination This Summer
Ahhh, those summer days when you can kick back and relax. You may want to lay around, take long weekend trips, and stay out late at night. The heck with organizing, right? Wait just a minute. You can be productive and overcome procrastination in the summer. Clutter doesn't stop accumulating. If you think stopping your […]
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 […]
The Best Ways To Do Nightstand Organizing
Organizing a bedroom doesn't just mean organizing a closet or a chest of drawers. It also refers to organizing your bedroom nightstand. While nightstands take little time to organize, they can be an eyesore when going to bed at nighttime. And, during the night, in the dark, finding the one thing you are looking for […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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