Whether you’re hosting a big game-day crowd or just want your space feeling calm and welcoming before kickoff, a little decluttering goes a long way. With just a few strategic moves, you can transform your home into a party-ready zone— stress-free and guest-friendly. Here are five ways to make it happen: 1. Focus on High-Traffic…
If you’re staring at clutter and thinking “I don’t even know where to begin,” you’re not lazy, broken, or failing. You’re overwhelmed and you are not alone, that’s a very human response. Decluttering isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing one small, manageable thing that creates momentum. Stop looking at the whole house or the…
I helped set up a kitchen last week after a move. We got the shelves, drawers and pantry looking absolutely perfect. Like Instagram worthy. Just when I thought my job was done, the movers realized they missed a ‘kitchen’ box and it wasn’t a little box either. It had a little bit of everything for…
We all know that an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force, according to Newton’s first law of motion. I have so many areas in my life where I know this to be true. Exercise, cleaning, writing and anything I’m procrastinating. It’s just so hard to start when we…
We recently got back from a trip through Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. Tons of driving and we didn’t stay in the same hotel for more than one night. Thankfully, we packed for warmer weather and kept our luggage pretty light. That made it much easier to shlep…
No question about it, the hardest things to declutter are sentimental items. It hasn’t been too hard for me to declutter for my current season in life with a huge chunk of things. I don’t need to store my triathlon bike, that season is behind me. If I do choose to take it up again,…
When my kids were little, I was always desperately trying to organize and calm the chaos. I set up chore charts with such grand hopes. I created binders with laminated sheets for the boys to check off daily tasks. I bought three baby books and three school scrapbooks that were exactly the same since I…
I was recently organizing kitchenware at our local Restore (Habitat for Humanity) and I mentally went through a list of things to pass on when on vacation. I can’t tell you how many shot glasses I sorted through, mugs and little decorative plates with states on them. As we prepare to make our annual trip…
Even if you don’t have kids in school, September often feels like the start of a new year. It’s a good time to set some new goals and start with a clean slate. Toiletries and make up are top on my list to get to this month. I have a hard time passing up a…
I love to find new tips and strategies with organizing and often take advantage of the library to help find new ideas and resources. If they are a great find, I can purchase it and mark it up with my notes and if not, it doesn’t create more clutter. Organized Ninja sounded interesting, at least…
It can be overwhelming to even think about downsizing a lifetime of possessions, let alone doing it. Add sentimental objects to the mix and it can leave you in decision paralysis. Consider the following tips when you’re considering downsizing your home. Just get started. The best time to start is now. It’s best to start…
I feel like Margareta Magnusson’s ‘The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning’ has been out forever. I had no idea that when I first read it back in 2018 it was a new publication. I felt like I couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about Marie Kondo or the Swedish Death Cleanse, but I’ve recently realized…
Things don’t get lost. Cluttered cupboards and pantries make it hard to find items. It’s easy to forget about things and only discover them once they’ve expired. When it’s easy to see things in your cupboards, on your shelves and in your closet you know what you have and don’t make the mistake and buy…
Better Focus- It’s hard to concentrate in a cluttered space and not just because it’s visually distracting. It’s hard to find things that you need when your surroundings are a mess. When your area is in order, it makes it much easier to concentrate on what you are trying to accomplish. Higher Self-esteem- It’s hard…
