If you are like me, you receive a meal delivery each week. I like that the delivery companies provide everything and all I have to do is pull out the food and cook. But, what do you do with the containers afterward besides recycling them, of course? After a year of doing the food delivery […]
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4 Easy Ways to Organize Shoes
Women own an average of 19-20 pairs of shoes. If you have a family of four, you can expect to have between 76 and 80 pairs of shoes in your home. If this is true, they take up a lot of space in your home. So, to combat this, we need to design creative ways […]
Five Ways to Organize Cables Forever
Imagine your cable area. What does it look like right now? Are your cables organized by purpose? By type? Do you see an unruly number of cables for your television, stereo, computers, laptops, and cell phones? There are so many cables that come with all these electronic devices in your home that it can get […]
Easy and Simple Ways To Save Time This Year
Time flies by so fast these days. Wow! To recapture more quality time and less zooming around from one task to another, I made up this list to help you manage your time more efficiently this year. I hope it helps. We use time in many ways, but saving time will allow you to be more […]
Easy and Simple Ways to Stay Fit to Reach Your Goal
Staying fit can be a challenge if you don't have a plan. This goal is one of my objectives for this year, as I spend the majority of my day behind a computer. And, the kicker is that I have a standing treadmill desk and haven't used it in 4 months. Bummer. You would […]
How to Make Dairy Free Mac and Beans recipe
I'm a big fan of mac and cheese, but since I can't have cheese and don't want to substitute it with other cheeses, I figured I could make my version. It's called Mac and Beans. Beans are quite starchy, which helps make a nice thicker sauce to coat the pasta. If you want to try […]
Organizing College Student Self Care with an Academic Planner
As students head off to college, they can easily get engulfed by all the craziness and busyness of a school year. This results in feeling overworked, tired, and maybe even sick. To combat this, before they go away, setting up a well-organized self-care plan in their academic planner will remind them on those busy days […]
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 Coconut Stake Ivy Topiary
Whether you are dealing with a mess of ivy growth in indoor pots or just love the look of a well-architected design ivy topiary, this project is for you. It is a super-easy project and quick to set up. I recently made this coconut stake ivy topiary and wanted to share it with you. Information […]
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 […]
Organizing DVDs on the Cheap in a Small Home
DVDs have been making a comeback in recent years, so I figured it was time to revisit my older post on how to organize DVDs on a budget for a small home. Below, I show how I organized my DVDs, which I still have, and how we kept them from getting lost after we got […]
Sausage Soup Recipe with Gluten Free Pasta
Sausage soup is a perfect way to keep your dinner flavorful and all cooked in one saucepan. Using a 5-quart cast-iron saucepan for a family of four is perfect for weeknight dinners. This one is especially great for family members with gluten intolerances. As a bonus, it is also dairy-free. Yay! If you want to […]
How to Plan a Cruise Vacation with Dietary Restrictions
Planning a cruise vacation is fun for most. Figuring out what to do, where to go, how long the cruise should be, and planning excursions on land. It's a blast. However, when people have dietary restrictions, it can be tricky to find the right cruise. Then, finding a cruise provider that also caters to your […]
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 Ivy Topiary
If you love ivy plants, as I do, or want to create something unique with them, consider this tomato cage ivy 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 is functional. […]
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, […]
GF DF Flounder with Capers and Lime Recipe
Pan-cooked flounder is an easy dish and is great for any weeknight meal. It is a remarkably light dish. Why was I inspired to make this recipe? Flounder is one of my favorite dishes. It is super easy to make and light. When I was younger, my mother would make it often. I couldn't find […]
What is Clutter Shame and How to Deal with It
I first watched this video in 2015 and recently watched it again: Brené Brown's Listening to Shame video. It is one of my favorite TED Talks. Brené talks about shame and how we say to ourselves, "We Are NEVER Good Enough or Who Do We Think We Are." Isn't that a great way of looking […]
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 […]
Homemade Gnocchi Recipe Like Mom Makes
My mother would make delicious, quick recipes when I was growing up, and I shared them on this blog. However, this Homemade Gnocchi Recipe takes a little longer but is worth the wait. If you don't know how to pronounce it, it is pronounced nyow·kee. Making homemade gnocchi is filling and affordable for any family […]
Super Smart Raised Bed Water System for Your Garden {Review}
Gardening at home is advantageous. Having fresh produce and herbs placed in your garden all summer long is super delicious, cost-effective, and helps reduce grocery costs, which clearly everyone can use right now. To keep your garden producing all season long, there is one critical thing you need to do: water your garden each day. […]
The Spring Cleaning Guide for Busy Parents and Homeowners
Spring is in the air. Everyone is opening the windows to let in the fresh air. And we are all getting the itch to declutter and clear out the dust in our rooms from the winter months. Spring cleaning is a time to take action to clear those unwanted things and dust under areas that […]
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 […]
Crafty Over the Door Hanging Organizers to Maximize your Kitchen Space
An organized home is essential. It helps you control your stuff and doesn't allow your things to control you. However, you must be creative in smaller houses or apartments when organizing to maximize your spaces. I suggest that my clients use the backs of wooden entry doors to hang and store small items. It gives the […]
Amazing Games to Help Kids Understand How to Organize
Many games can teach kids many lessons. They can teach them how to analyze situations, do math, distinguish between colors, strategize, etc.… Below are fantastic games to help kids understand how to organize. These games would also be great for gifts. Amazing Games that Show Organizing Skills The Pickup Sticks game It shows fine motor […]
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 […]
Easy Dairy-Free Dinner Recipes for Your Entire Family
If you are like us, you are sensitive to dairy. I know, it's horrible, right? Not to fear, this post will help you make a dairy-free meal plan for you and your family. We will share lots of dairy-free dinner recipes for you and your family to make this week! I divided these recipes into […]
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 […]
50 Delicious Weeknight Spring Dinner Ideas for family
Are you tired of the same old weeknight dinner routine? As the weather warms up and fresh produce appears, it's the perfect time to refresh your family's meal plan. But finding recipes that are both delicious and quick enough for busy weeknights can be a challenge. Fear not! We've gathered a fantastic selection of weeknight […]
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 […]
Beauty Care Organization - Makeup Shelf Life Tips
While working with clients' vanities and organizing my own, I have gone through numerous makeup products. Some were opened and partially used, and some were never used. When purging makeup, there are several key tips to keep in mind. Today, I will discuss ways to keep the vanity organized, what to toss right now, makeup […]
Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial
The armoire below was from my father, a great Italian man who loved the world and loved people. It's a nice piece. I inherited it when he passed. But since it was in the basement family room, it was way too dark. As I mentioned in my other post, I purchased a new sofa for […]
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