This month's organizing challenge is kitchen organizing. Whether you have a large or small kitchen, organization is essential to save you time and money in this well-used space. To make your kitchen run more smoothly, you must create zones. This challenge will share all the zones you probably will need to start to make your […]
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How to Upcycle Dining Room Chairs into Fun Accent Chairs
While emptying my mother-in-law's home, we removed old furniture and repurposed or donated it. No one seemed to want these two dining room chairs that were left behind. With their design and sturdiness, it would be a shame to trash them or give them away. So, I asked my relative if she wanted them for […]
Turkey, Broccoli and Cauliflower Alfredo Recipe
Alfredo is a favorite of mine, but I can't have it because the cream is too heavy for my stomach. So when I saw an Alfredo recipe made with cauliflower and milk, I had to try it. Here is how I made this delicious Turkey, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Alfredo with Penne dish. Why I made […]
How to Make a Custom Wood Scarf Holder
I love making things I can use to organize different items in my home. This one was no exception. This custom wood scarf holder DIY project was so much fun to make, and I could give it to a relative for their daughter's room. It was a win-win in my book. Here are the step-by-step […]
DIY Small Garage Organization Project
When we moved into our home, we knew our garage was small. When we parked the car inside, it was a single-car garage with about 18 inches of space on either side of the car. So, we had to get creative with organizing tools and supplies there. Follow along and see how I updated our […]
How To Organize Felt Pads And Hooks Like A Pro
Whenever I want to hang something on the wall or in a cabinet, I get "oh no." from my dear husband. He has an aversion to any holes in the walls. So, after 20 years together, I have figured out a way to hang my stuff still and not damage the walls and cabinets. I […]
Easy Small Bathroom DIY Ideas You Can Do This Weekend
The bathroom can get pretty shabby when several people are using it. Why not freshen it up with these bathroom DIY ideas you can do this weekend? I'm sharing my favorite low-cost and quick bathroom DIY tutorials and other tips to help brighten up your well-loved bathroom in a short amount of time. Paint bathroom […]
How to Organize Socks Once and For All {Sock Organization Options}
Sock organization may not be attractive to many people. Over the years, I have seen my share of sock drawers. None of them was pretty and magazine ready. Some were not sorted, others were half-sorted, and some had been balled up and thrown in bins. Since we need socks most days, this area can save […]
Lemon Chicken with Spinach Recipe
Lemon Chicken is a popular dish and great for weeknight meals! This recipe can be cooked within 40 minutes without too much effort. There are only 9 ingredients, which are probably in your pantry and refrigerator right now! Why you should use lemon in your dinner? Lemon gives the light meat a lovely flavor. The lemon […]
The Legal Documents Talk with Aging Parents
After several weeks of discussing how to help your aging parents, this will be the final installment in this series. This post will help you discuss legal documents with your aging parents. It's a sensitive issue, so I'll leave it to the experts. I interviewed a family friend who does wills and estates at Bort […]
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Pumpkin Black Bean Corn Soup Recipe Freezer Meal
Soups are great for freezer meals. This pumpkin black bean corn soup has lots of fiber and goes great with cornbread. This can make two meals for a family of 4 or 1 meal if you want more food than 1 cup of soup per person. This recipe is a part of my freezer meal […]
Helping Aging Parents with Online Accounts
Online accounts can help your parent make their life easier. These accounts can improve their quality of life, from depositing checks online to communicating with family members. This post talks about helping your aging parents with online accounts. But if your parents are on the internet, there are some areas you should review with them […]
Setting up Paper Management with Aging Parents
Now that we have started helping our parents downsize, we will need to assist them with managing their paperwork. Paper management for aging parents is more helpful when they are healthy, but it also benefits them when they are not. So, this paper management process is critical for everyone involved, including your aging parents. This […]
The Money Talk with Aging Parents
Discussing money with aging parents can be a challenging conversation. This post shares tips and tricks to help make the topic more approachable to your parents. This is near and dear to my heart because, as parents get older, they are more likely to experience identity theft. It is a growing trend in this nation. […]
Helping Aging Parents Downsize their Stuff
The previous post in this series was about having the downsizing talk with your parents. Now that you have talked with your parents. And they have agreed that it would be a good idea to simplify their lives. What's next? Usually, your parent have been living in their home for a while, and there are […]
The Downsizing Talk with Aging Parents
This series is all about helping aging parents. It grapples with the difficult conversations you may need to have as you get older. Here, I discuss how to have the downsizing talk with aging parents. As the title states, this series aims to help adult children simplify their aging parents' lives as they retire. Each […]
5 Most Popular Recipes for This Year
Trying new recipes is fun. Check out these 5 recipes for your upcoming dinners. My recipes are getting pretty popular this year! I am so grateful for the shares and the people trying them out. It has been a year of cooking and sharing. I hope this post shares recipes you may not have tried […]
Five Most Popular Home Organizing Posts For This Year
Today, I am taking a break from organizing to spend time with family and friends. So, I am sharing the top five popular home organizing posts for this year. I hope they inspire you to organize your home and give you ideas for areas to organize next year. The fifth most popular home organizing post […]
How to Upcycle a Glass Yogurt Jar into A Gnome Storage
Have you heard of Glass Yogurt Jars? We have them all the time. The jars are adorable and easy to clean up to repurpose somewhere else. So, that is what I decided to do. I will upcycle a glass yogurt jar into a Gnome. The hat is removable, so I can easily fill it will […]
12 Monthly Life Challenges to Get You Organized
To change a life, make a move. Small moves will allow for big changes in the long run. Remember that we need to make these incremental changes to progress toward our goals. I am sharing incremental home organizing challenges incorporating small daily tasks you can accomplish each month. Some of these tasks will take you […]
Easy Dessert Mini Flower Pie Recipe for a Crowd
I recently made a lemon curd flower recipe from SugarApron.com for my niece's bridal shower. They turned out great, and people seemed to like them a lot. This gave me the idea of why I should not make these flowers with other fillings for a beautiful presentation. So, here's my version of an easy mini-flower pie […]
How to get your home ready for the holidays in 14 Days
Do you host parties during the holidays? As you may know, there are many things to do before hosting a party. It's not just prepping the food or getting the table ready. Those are tasks that need to be completed on the day of the party. I'm talking about the things to do before the […]
6 Easy DIY Home Updates You Can Do Before the Holidays
Spending time in your home this year because of the pandemic can be pretty tiresome. Staring at the same walls, you are by now noticing several imperfections and scratches, marks, and dings that you never noticed before March. Do you want to transform your space but do not have the money to spend on a […]
How to Keep Your Refrigerator Organized
Organizing your fridge can be a daunting task. Moving items around to find that one thing you need, then realizing that it had expired in the back of your fridge, is frustrating. I do not like it one bit! I make it a goal for our house to minimize waste, and when the refrigerator is […]
Creative Places To Store Bobby Pins
Ugh, Bobby pins, need I say more? My daughter took ballet lessons for 11 years! She loved ballet. At least a few times a week, we would have to put her hair in a bun. It was time-consuming and a hassle when I couldn't find the bobby pins I needed. While she was a lovely […]
How to Make A DIY Holiday Porch DIY Reversible Sign
I saw several reversible signs on Pinterest and in catalogs recently and thought I could create a customized version of it for my own home. This DIY Reversible Sign project is more affordable, and I could write whatever I wanted on it. The signs were scrap wood I had from our Stonewall patching project. If you […]
Vegetable Cabbage Bean Soup Recipe
If you are looking for a cost-effective slow cooker dish, this vegetable cabbage bean soup recipe is for you! Cabbage is affordable and makes A LOT for a little money. This recipe is wonderful and can be eaten for days. If you are looking for a great easy weeknight vegetarian recipe, this vegetable cabbage bean […]
How to Make Cute Fall Apothecary Jars
I love to decorate the center of my dining room and peninsula during the fall season. It is a focal point in my open floor plan house, and each year, I love to update these centerpieces to make them more attractive for us, and when the company comes over during Thanksgiving. Follow along and check […]
Turkey Breast London Broil with Parsley Rub Recipe
With all the herbs in my garden, I needed to make a meal using at least some overgrown parsley. So, I did a Turkey Breast London broil recipe with Parsley Rub on a cast iron skillet. I just purchased a cast iron skillet that doesn't have a handle so I can use it on the […]
Things You Need When Organizing a College Dorm Room-Part 1
Getting ready for your first college year is an exciting and emotional time. You not only have to go to school in a new place but if you are like 67% of college students, you also have to live on campus. "Where do I begin?" You might say to yourself. To help you get some […]
How to Make Masculine Days of the Week Clothing Organizer
Women are not the only ones who like to organize their clothing during the days of the week. Men also prefer not to think about what to wear during the week. Many famous people would rather wear the same thing each day than organize their clothing. But, if you like to change your outfits each […]
Organizing Photos Around Your Home Challenge
With the school year ending, it's a great time to review your photos for that school year. It is also necessary to review images of your family photos, whether digital files, physical photos, or frames sitting around and not hanging on the walls, which can be done throughout the month. This post shares an organizing […]
How To Easily Clean Your Grill - The Complete Guide
How often do you clean your grill? Once a season, or twice a season, or never? Here is my complete guide on how to easily clean your grill. We do this a few times a season, and it helps with flare-ups and improves the flavor of the food we grill. To help you clean your […]
Delicious Sides That Go With Steak
Steak can be prepared in many ways, from simple to complex, depending on your tastes and time constraints. Over the years, I have shared several variations of steak dishes. From cheesesteak pizza to thin rib eye steak that is super quick to make, these recipes can easily be your main course for any weeknight meal. […]
Asian Infused Turkey Burger Recipe
Asian recipes are great for me because I can easily avoid dairy. They have a lot of flavors. This Asian Turkey Burger recipe is no different. The use of dark turkey ground meat helps give the burger the fat it needs and adds flavor. It is a healthy burger recipe option if you like ground […]
Questions to Ask Yourself While Purging Your Clothes
Many people have no idea where to start when purging clothes in their closets. They look at their clothes and think, "I just don't need all of this," but when they want to start purging, the thought stops them because they do not know where to start and how to discern what item to get […]
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9 Ways to Transform Your Kitchen Into A Hub of Luxury
This week, we are sharing our first guest post for this year. Anita Lang is an interior designer and the founder of IMI Design based in Scottsdale, Arizona. She and her team craft spaces that combine luxury lifestyle and beautiful design. She is going to share with us how to transform the kitchen into a luxurious room […]
Dairy Free Kielbasa, Cabbage, and Carrots One Pot Dinner Recipe
One-pot dishes are great for weeknight meals. This one cooks up quickly and is very flavorful. Because the kielbasa is already cooked and needs to be heated through, it will take only half an hour. Follow along and make your dairy-free kielbasa cabbage carrot dinner recipe. Why was I inspired to make this Kielbasa Cabbage […]
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 […]
How to Organize a Freezer Like A Pro
So, I am writing this post to remind all of you and myself why organizing and clearing out your freezer is essential. We consider organizing the freezer as the last place to tackle in the kitchen. By doing this, we find that many pieces of frozen food are so far freezer-burned that no seasoning will […]