Some time ago, I had reorganized my shoe station for my entire family. Here is the post. The organized shoe station for the whole family needed to include several different areas for everyone's most-used shoes. We didn't have a place in the foyer to hold ALL those shoes so our attached garage was the closest […]
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How to Freeze Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil - 3 Herb Bombs Recipes
Freezing fresh herbs is a great way to preserve your herb garden through the winter months. I am going to show you three ways I did just that using herbs from my garden. And, boy, am I glad I did. The fresh herbs in olive oil are fantastic with any meat or vegetable you want […]
15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Kids Closet
You are probably getting ready for your kids to go back to school. It's great having them home, but we all know having that set routine each day really helps them and you. To help you get through your kids' room and make it more user-friendly for them, I put together this list to help […]
How to Make a Cleaning Supplies Area Organized
I cleaned out my foyer closet the other day. This closet stores my cleaning supplies as well as my coats, gloves, and hats. I focused primarily on the cleaning supplies section, where I store a variety of cleaning supplies for the common areas. Yes, I know what you are thinking, "Boring!". It IS boring, and […]
6 Home Cleaning Myths You Should Never Believe
Just organizing your home will not make your house clean. You must physically clean it often. Today, Brian Lee will share six myths about home cleaning that will help you get the job done and get your home ready for entertaining. Some destructive home cleaning myths can do more harm than good to your home. […]
Easy Thanksgiving Party Planning Tips
Are you planning your first Thanksgiving dinner but don't know what to do? It can be stressful getting ready for the big day. This post will help you with party planning tips. I will discuss the various areas, along with recipe options, to help you efficiently plan and host a Thanksgiving party that makes it […]
How to Do the Tidy Up Fast Method
With a busy mom schedule, I have perfected the "Tidy Up Fast" method over the years. When my family sees me do this, they often mention that it looks like I am a tornado taking out all the clutter from a room. It's quite a scene. This method will give you a home that is not only […]
Middle School Student Organizing Essentials To Help Them Succeed
Do you remember your middle school years? Do you remember being afraid of how you would manage changing classes all day long? It can be pretty stressful. Remember, middle school is a transition to high school. It allows students to be more independent and find their own style of getting their work done. It's a […]
Easy Organizing Kids' Areas Challenge
Kids grow so fast through different phases and their spaces get cluttered with unused clothes, toys, and anything else that they may own. This month's organizing challenge is organizing kids' areas. Here are areas your kids may have piles of stuff. I included links from other kids organizing posts I created over the years. I […]
The Ultimate Cruise Packing List Everyone Needs
Soon, we are going on a week-long cruise. We haven't been on a cruise in over 15 years. Wow, it's been a while. So, to prepare for the trip with my family (a total of 4 people), I started researching what to bring for this "relaxing cruise." So, of course, I had to create one and share […]
Things To Do to Organize Your Holiday
Ready for a challenge to motivate you to get more out of your holiday season? In just a few weeks, the holiday season will be upon us. This year, people are going all out to make up for last year. By doing this, it is more critical than ever to plan out your holiday season. […]
Easy Family Weeknight Dinner Ideas for Two Weeks
Easy weeknight dinner ideas must have these six things in place. First, the recipe needs fewer simple ingredients to make the dish. Two, the ingredients must be quickly defrosted or placed in the fridge to use before cooking - no more than 10 hours to defrost a large chunk of meat. Third, you can prep […]
Take Care Of Yourself Challenge
Are you ready to take care of yourself more consciously? This month's challenge will not be about giving gifts to someone else, but to yourself. This gift is the gift of self-care. We will embark on a journey to determine your favorite way to take care of yourself and to get the activity incorporated into […]
How to Make a Winterize Your Home Checklist
Winterizing your home or fall to-do checklist is for tasks that need completing before the cold weather hits each year. If we don't do these tasks, things will break in the cold weather. Doing these tasks now, you should have plenty of time to do all the different functions and be finished before winter. Let's get started […]
12 Organizing Tips I Learned as a Kid
As back-to-school has begun, I wanted to share a post about what I learned as a kid about organizing. My immigrant parents were wonderful people and were entrepreneurs, but organizing wasn't their strongest trait. So, as a kid, I had to figure out for myself how to organize my space. I was a fan of […]
How to Organize Your Home Update Projects
While watching HGTV's Fixer Upper the other day, my husband and I were amazed at how gorgeous the house was and how much it was in disrepair. It was so sad to see such a beautiful home in such disrepair. The house had beautiful details like thick wood molding, which outlined the archways and window frames, and a […]
How to Set Up Your Home Emergency Plan
It is National Preparedness Month (NPM) here in the U.S. It was designed to help people get prepared for disasters in the home or in their area. We will discuss setting up an emergency plan, including how to prepare a to-go bag and an emergency food kit. With the increase in catastrophic weather, it is […]
How to Make an Important Personal Account Information List
If there were an emergency and you needed to contact your agent quickly, would you be able to do this quickly? Tracking your crucial personal account information in a list, all in one place, is a great way to have everything you need for quick and easy lookup. Updated: Be aware that this is for […]
4 Areas of an Organized Closet Made Simple
How well-organized is your closet? Making an organized closet takes different areas all working together to allow you to access all your clothes quickly. If one of these areas is omitted, you will be short of space for your items and need to find alternative storage places, like a chest of drawers outside of the […]
Easy to Make and Quick Dessert Recipes for Thanksgiving
Desserts are always a fun thing to bring to a hosted Thanksgiving party. People always love sweets after their large Thanksgiving Feast. But, after cooking all the different side dishes and the main course, the desserts can be left out to dry. And, as you may have realized, I am more of a cook than […]
The best way to organize school papers at home
School paper organization can be quite frustrating for parents when they have other paperwork they need to deal with, so helping them develop a system specifically for their children's school work will make it easier for them to know where things go. Since both of my kids are now upperclassmen, I would like to share […]
Questions To Ask Yourself to Stop Worrying about Decluttering
We all worry about the next step in various areas of our lives. Getting ready to declutter is no exception. Today, we are discussing a situation I had with a potential client and how her worrying and family negativity are stopping her from taking action. Read on to discover the questions to ask yourself to […]
The Ultimate Meatball Recipes Roundup for Autumn Dinners & Gatherings
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, there's nothing quite like the comfort of homemade meatballs to warm your home and heart. Whether you're planning cozy weeknight dinners or hosting autumn gatherings, meatballs are the perfect versatile dish that brings people together around the table. From intimate family dinners to bustling […]
How to Make an Easy Fall Flower Arrangement
Each fall, I like to make a simple DIY Fall Flower Arrangement. There are so many fall flower arrangements that are just beautiful but cost a fortune for a few months of pleasure in your home. I am here to say; you do not need to spend lots of money on a lovely flower arrangement […]
12 Essential Container Types For Your Next Organizing Projects
There are numerous container types available for purchase these days. From dollar store finds to expensive boxes at an organizing store, different container types can help for various purposes. You can use individual containers for the refrigerator, but other bins wouldn't work in the fridge. Some can be stored in the basement, but others will […]
Two Calendars Busy Moms Need for Optimal Productivity
As working moms/dads reassess what didn't work and prepare for another school year, time management is at the top of their list. Reconfiguring the personal planners and calendars will help them feel less overwhelmed and more organized. Today, I will share two calendars, a wall-mount family calendar and a personal calendar for Working Moms (Dads) […]
Back to School Success for Families: Complete System for School-Age Kids
As a professional organizer, I've worked with lots of families to create systems that transform chaotic routines into smooth, stress-free ones. With back-to-school season upon us, now is the perfect time to establish the foundation that will carry your family through the entire school year successfully. These three crucial parts make up the back-to-school success […]
The Ultimate Bathroom Organization Roundup: Transform Your Space from Chaos to Calm
If you've been following my bathroom organization journey, you know I'm passionate about creating functional, beautiful spaces that make your daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. Over the years, I've shared dozens of tips, tricks, and DIY solutions to help you maximize your bathroom storage and organization. Today, I'm bringing together all my best bathroom […]
How To Reduce Academic Stress For Middle Schoolers
I remember speed walking (because you couldn't run in school) around my large, donut-shaped three-story middle school, worrying that I wouldn't have time to get to my locker, retrieve my books, and arrive at class on time. It was three years of this emotional rollercoaster ride since the locker wasn't anywhere near my classes. Middle […]
Confessions of an Organized Mom
As a mom, organizing your family's life and your own can be done in many ways. Not every family or parent is the same, so is the variety of solutions to keep you organized. Above all else, we decide what we prioritize and what we do not care about. But, everyone knows that something has […]
24 Useful Items For Your Family's Organized Car
Recently, I organized my car again, and I shared my tips on 6 Great Ideas To Organize The Car post. It has helped tremendously in those trouble spots in my vehicle. But what about the other items? And how should I organize them? First, I asked myself, Why do I need to organize the car stuff? […]
9 Motivational Quotes for College Dorm Decor
Each year, I focus on back-to-school success for younger and college students. This year, I am starting out with something different. Motivational Quotes help us all get perspective on our lives. As parents, we want to help our college students succeed and work past the pressures that come with going off to college. Motivational quotes […]
How to Organize a School Supply Organizer For The Home
Growing up, I constantly looked for school supplies around the house while doing homework. Pencils were never in one place, and scissors were never around when you needed them. When I had to do a project, it was always a mad rush to the nearby store to buy what I needed. When my kids reached […]
Helpful Tips for Freshman Boys Going to College
Going away to college can be pretty stressful for boys. There are many things they need to stay focused on and learn quickly about different life lessons. I will share tips from my son, a senior in college this fall, in this post. He sat with me to give his advice on various areas for […]
How to Practice Self Care when Working from Home
With everyone in the world dealing with some degree of social distancing, it can be easy for us to forget about taking care of ourselves during stressful times. High-stress levels affect us in different ways, and we need to stop ourselves from getting into deep and creating irreversible damage. Reminding ourselves of ways to perform […]
Tips for Girls Going to College in the City
When girls and boys are going off to college, there may be some anxiety about starting a new school. If they live on campus, they can easily get overwhelmed with the process and what to expect. However, having girls or boys attend a large city college can be even more stressful. Today, we will discuss […]
The Best Guacamole Dip Recipe Ever
My husband and I went on a business trip to Mexico years ago. For a company teambuilding workshop, we had to make guacamole in a group, and the group whose dip tasted best won the contest. It was lots of fun, but I didn't realize how easy it was to make guacamole. Fast forward, I […]
Eleven Easy 15 Minute Closet Organizing Tasks to clear out the Closet
Fifteen-minute organizing projects are a great way to break tasks into smaller, manageable DIY projects that can fit into any part of your day. We have shared several of these 15-minute organizing tasks over the years. The closet organizing process, with all its areas, can also be broken down. Follow along and see how you […]
How to Transform Your Home to an Organized Space
Do you feel stressed and out of control in your own home? Do you want to escape chaos and achieve a calm state of mind? We will discuss how to transform your house from a chaotic mess into a serene and quiet place to live, day in and day out. Come along for the ride […]
Generational Differences When Organizing Their Lives
Each generation has a different perspective on organizing their lives. After all, they come from various backgrounds. Over the last few years, I have surveyed people from different generations to identify what is similar and different about how they organize their homes and lives. I will share the generational differences in how they organize their […]
Organizing Kitchen Tips For Back To School
If you are like our family, you are getting ready for back-to-school. Little by little, I have been clearing out and updating each room in my home. It's incredible how much the house gets cluttered when there are four people in it 24/7. So, when I finally reached the kitchen to reorganize, I decided to write […]
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