When motivation is difficult for a certain task, try this easy tip to get yourself going! Some days I wake up ready to tackle the day and my to-do list with energy and motivation. Other days I can’t seem to get myself going. And, often, my days get so chopped up with appointments and kids …
I have found that a lot of home organization projects can be done in a short time (read some ideas here). However, there are some projects that just get so big and out of control that they require a lot of time and effort. The results from these organization projects are very rewarding and can make …
For me, packing for a trip has always been a huge headache; whether its a weekend get-a-way or a 2 week vacation. I’m always super stressed that I’m going to forget something important or that I won’t have what I need. This past month, I’ve taken 3 separate trips and spent about 11 days away …
I often fall into the trap of thinking that I don’t have enough time to work on an organization project. Therefore, the clutter and mess build and make projects more and more overwhelming. As a working mom, managing time is vitally important and household tasks often fall to the bottom of the priority list. Here …
The newest ideas in organizing are not about clever containers or filing systems. They are simply about having less stuff to organize and keep track of. I loved the ideas in the popular book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. In the book, Kondo teaches the reader that a permanently organized home is …
A new book is trending in the organization world. Have you heard of it? A charming little book titled, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. I decided to give it a read and was thoroughly inspired by it. The book is written by Japanese cleaning consultant, Marie …
Another classic storage solution that just may never go out of style… glass containers. When it comes to glass you just can’t beat the fact it’s always nice too see what is inside. Drinking glasses are an especially great item for storage. Cheap and boasting height, they can house many items. Consider a drinking glass …
Two little stories for you today. First, my friend Brittney likes to borrow things from me. It’s ok, she pays me back in babysitting, and always takes good care of my items. The thing she borrows from me the most is our old Wii VGA cable. We use an HDMI cable to connect our Wii …
I learned something quite shocking to me the other day. Some people don’t know how to organize their computers! Having the IT background that I do, this was completely shocking to me! I figured everyone knew that they should organize their files. As I found out though, most people don’t! I don’t know how you …