My daughter recently turned 16, and we wanted to have a party. It was a last-minute thing, and we pulled it together beautifully. She and her 15 friends, comprised of Band and Guard kids, enjoyed the Black Light Room and the Sweet Candy Bar. We incorporated gluten-free and dairy-free snacks for the few kids with […]
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Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Carrots Warm Salad Recipe
We are always looking for dairy-free and gluten-free recipes that pack a lot of nutrients for a dinner meal. Today, I am going to share with you another vegan recipe, or you can add meat too if you want. If not, it's a great busy weeknights recipe for a Meatless Monday meal. This recipe is […]
Tuna and Artichoke Tomato Sauce Recipe
Growing up, our homemade tomato sauce was a staple in my house. My mom would make it homemade, and she taught me how to make it too. Visit our other homemade tomato sauce recipe to try it today! She would always make it plain, just with whole tomatoes and some herbs and pepper. It is […]
15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress Free Kitchen
A kitchen used day in and day out can get cluttered fast, resulting in a frustrating place to be each day. Gathering up and purging items you just don't use frees up space in the cabinets and makes room to help you truly see what you have and what you use. Below are 15 items […]
How To Make An Effective Spring Cleaning Process
Effective spring cleaning can be complicated. All the detailed steps involved can make us forget a step or two. In this post, I will share how to create a spring cleaning process so you do not forget any step. This will ensure that your home is ready for the summer months by the time you […]
False Assumptions About Professional Organizers
What is your first thought when someone says, "I am a Professional Organizer?" Do you have some preconceived judgment about them? Do you think they were too perfect? Here are some false assumptions about Professional Organizers and the reality of what we do and who we are. To show you I am not the only one who […]
Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers Soup Recipe
The other day I was visiting family, and we went to a soup take-out restaurant. They make soup daily, and there was a soup that sounded so good that I had to try it. It was a Stuffed Peppers Soup. It had rice in it, so if you are aware of the Keto diet, you […]
11 Organizing Tasks To Do Before Gardening Season
Are you thinking of spring already? I sure am. Though I am not considering the warmer days, we had warm days this winter. I am thinking about all the tasks I need to do this spring. It can get overwhelming. To help you and me with the planning, I constructed this list to jumpstart your […]
30 Days Spring Cleaning Challenge
Spring cleaning doesn't happen just in one weekend. Well, it can, but boy, will you be exhausted after you are done. I like to do these tasks over several weekends or even a bit each day. Doing these jobs as a part of the day for the next 30 days or longer will help manage the time more efficiently. […]
An Easy Way to Organize the Laundry Folding Task
We have a laundry room in the basement, and because of that, I do laundry once a week. It takes about 8-12 hours with an efficient washer and dryer with no interruptions (like me having to go out, getting distracted, etc..). So, to make this laundry process more efficient, I developed a system with my […]
DIY Beautiful Wall Planter easy and affordable
Wall planters are very popular these days. The other day, we went to the farm for our annual tradition, and they had several different vertical planters. They were so pretty but can cost a pretty penny, so I prefer to make one myself. There are lots of ways to do this. Here is one way […]
How to use a color coding system to organize your home or office
I'm a big fan of color coding in an office, but it can also be easily used to organize the home. I found that if everyone knows the system (or their assigned colors), they can see what they are looking for quickly and easily. They do not have to ask anyone for assistance finding their […]
Inspiring Quotes about Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
Looking at the clutter in an area, do you see just the clutter, or do you know the fear of what ifs that happen if the clutter is gone? What if I need it again? What if I can't afford to buy a replacement if I need it? Many what-ifs can come up. Fear and […]
The Benefits to Downsize Your Home
We refer to downsizing a home as a bad thing. Your kids are out of the house. You can't keep the home clean anymore. You can't afford to stay in the large empty house. But, if you change your attitude and downsize before you need to, it will be a positive change on your own […]
Upcycled Springtime Soup Can Craft Ideas
We celebrate Earth Day in April. It is a wonderful time to pull some of those soup cans (tin cans) out of your recycling bin or trash and make them into special springtime soup can craft ideas. I will use this post to share step-by-step instructions on a bunch of springtime soup can craft ideas. […]
15 Unique Closet Items to Toss Right Now
After the bathroom, the next area that you can quickly purge is the closet. If you do not have all your items in the closet, you may want to check all the areas where you have clothes, like drawers and other rooms. The closet can be overwhelming because of the plethora of small items. From […]
Roasted Garlic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipe
An easy dinner to cook up is chicken thighs without skin and bones. This recipe shows you an easy weeknight dinner you can prep on Sunday and do a quick reheat or continue this recipe during the week. Follow along to see how I make this roasted garlic boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe. I decided […]
15 Unique Bathroom Things to Toss Right Now for a Stress Free Life
The bathroom can get cluttered very quickly. I experienced this firsthand, working with my family's and clients' bathrooms. Piles and piles of opened self-care products stacked in baskets, shoved in drawers, and layered in cabinets. It's no wonder the space got cluttered quickly. Today, I'm discussing 15 items that will help you declutter your bathroom […]
Unique Organizing Tips I Developed While Working with Clients
There are many tips on organizing on the internet, TV, radio, and podcasts. What makes these unique organizing tips? It is because these tips were created as the client and I needed them. All of these tips and photos are from my consultations with clients. Read on to see how we came up with these […]
How To Organize Small Items in the Home
While we are home, we may notice areas of the house that need a little organizing. However, managing the work schedule, keeping the kids focused, and ensuring everyone eats well, as well as organizing areas of the home, can be overwhelming. If you are desperate to have areas of your home organized, start with small […]
Kitchen DIY Projects You Can Do This Weekend
Hosting parties can be hard unless you organize the kitchen to ensure all the items are in the most optimal area. I am going to share with you kitchen areas you can organize yourself this weekend to make it more organized and ready for those visitors. To help you, I divided the tasks into four […]
Speed Up Weeknight Cooking Challenge
When busy, our meals can be a little less healthy and not as good for us. So, this month's challenge is to speed up weeknight cooking processes to stop eating processed foods. Today, we will share tips to help you improve your meal-planning process. Tips to Speed up Weeknight Cooking Let's start by getting your meal-planning process […]
15 Keepsake Items to Toss for a Stress-Free Home
One of the most challenging items to get rid of in a home is memorabilia. It is one of the last areas we all declutter in our home and one of the first that gets accumulated. It is hard to get rid of these items. Don't believe me? Check out this survey. "Twenty-seven percent of […]
Beef Stew with Carrots Recipe
Beef stew is a lovely dish for a great Sunday meal. And, with leftovers, you will have some for the next day's dinner if you want it. I love making it easy by making it the night before and reheating it the next day. It helps add more flavor and depth to the dish. Why […]
Free Powerful Ebooks to Make Your Life Easier
Ebooks are convenient for keeping one organized and getting your positive thoughts together to help you deal with your own problems in today's world. They work for women, men, families, students, and children. Some ebooks will need to be purchased, but others are not. Many of them are free to use. Today, I will share […]
Upcycle Large Yogurt Container Idea
If you haven't visited my blog in a while, you may not know that I love upcycling containers to organize things in my home and clients. Well, here's another one of my upcycling projects to help you get organized. This one involves upcycling a large yogurt container using a Kite Hill Dairy Free yogurt ½-quart container. I did not get […]
What is a Goal, and to Make Goal Success Happen
Are you planning on setting new goals this year? If you haven't succeeded with your goal before, you may not understand what you must do to create the achievable goal. Today, I am going to talk about what a goal is and ways to develop goal success in your life. Follow along for some wise […]
Tasks To Do Before The Year Ends
There are only a few days left until the end of the year. Have you reviewed your end-of-year tasks? You have probably already considered what you want to achieve next year. Considering it is great, but actually starting to plan for it is even better. December is a time for celebrating my accomplishments and learning […]
Must Read Keeping Yourself Organized Popular Posts
Over the years, my blog has shared numerous life-organizing posts with its visitors. This year was no different. Keeping yourself organized is vital and helps keep you on track with other activities. This post shares the Must-Read Keeping Yourself Organized Popular Posts for this year that you need to read. What were the popular posts […]
Elegant DIY Tray Makeover for only Five Dollars
Food trays are great for a variety of uses. They help contain items together to display or carry things without walking back and forth, bringing stuff into another room. Today, I will show you how to do a tray makeover for only five dollars. It's a table I still use as an addition to my […]
How to Organize Christmas Gifts Easily
Organizing Christmas (Holiday) Gifts doesn't just mean the actual gifts. It also means creating a process to put in place for the planning, buying, and storing of these gifts. A few times, I forgot to wrap a gift because it wasn't with the other presents, and I made a mad rush to find and wrap […]
Delicious and Quick Thanksgiving Meal When You Have to Work
I know many people who work on Thanksgiving. They may be nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, or servers at a nursing home. These people don't always have time to make a grand dinner on Thanksgiving, so to help them and you share in the festivities in a faster but still delicious manner, I have put […]
How to Create a Baking Zone with a Baking Tools List
If you are like me, you become the baking expert this time of the year. Pull out all the cookie sheets, baking supplies, and tools you need for the holiday's "Big Bake-off" or "Cookie Swap." This is the second part of creating a baking zone area for your baking needs. We discussed going through the […]
Unique Quick and Easy Cookie Swap Recipes {gluten-free, dairy-free, regular}
Cookie swaps and giving cookies as gifts rage this time of year. We have a cookie-baking marathon sometime in mid-December to make at least 12 different types of cookies over an entire weekend. Then we split the cookies onto plates and give them as gifts to my clients, family, and friends. The kids bring them to […]
26 Days of Your Favorite Things Challenge
While thinking about November, one word comes to mind-gratitude-being grateful for the things we have and the family and friends around us. Since gratitude challenges are common and can be found anywhere, I decided to add a twist to this Your Favorite Things Challenge. You are probably asking, "Why should I do this?" Well, the […]
11 Surprising Signs Your Garage Needs Purging
With all the things stored in various areas of the garage, it's no wonder we have a heck of a time organizing this space. Instead of waiting until the garage gets unruly, why not start organizing it when you see the signs? Below, I discuss eleven signs to help you realize you need to clear […]
How to Track your Expenses and Create a Budget - Part 1
To be an adult means doing a lot of things you may not want to do. One of those things involves managing money. But where do you start? Years ago, I learned that tracking where you spend your money is essential. It will give you the knowledge to help you save money. Today, I am […]
How to Track Your Money and Create a Budget - Part 2
When you create a budget, the assessing and documenting start at the beginning. Our prior post discussed gathering all the information about your spending and tracking it by category. Today, we will show you how to use all the tracked money information to make an easy budget for yourself. If you didn't read the other […]
How to Create a Practical Wedding Registry
Weddings can be a wonderful time, but planning can also stress the couple. Many other detailed tasks need to be completed between planning the reception and the ceremony. But setting up a practical wedding registry should not be difficult. When going to the wedding registry store, like Amazon.com(affiliate), Macy's, Bloomingdales, or Neiman Marcus, you will […]
How to Make Cute DIY Wood Cornices / Valances
Whether you call it a wood cornice or a wood valance, it will give a window that has no frame a clean and upscale look. Today, I will show you how we made these cute DIY wood valances or cornices from scratch for our home. Follow along and make yours today! Note: these wood cornices/valances […]
7 Practical Bridal Shower Gift Ideas They Will Love
There are so many gift ideas for brides these days. From giving experience gifts to home gifts, it can get overwhelming when looking for a gift for the bride. Today, I will be talking about bridal shower gift ideas that your bride will love. These gifts are fabulous options from Amazon. And they will also […]
How to Easily Declutter and Organize Holiday Decorations
We love holiday decorations around our home. Finding the best way to organize and declutter them is another story. When we declutter the house, we often forget the attic because it is rarely used. But not this time. We will declutter the holiday decorations to make the space more user-friendly. Follow along to see how […]
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