Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite recipes to bake. And suddenly, what was supposed to be a family-focused time to be grateful for the important things in our lives has turned into a stressful, complicated circus….
How can we stay focused on family during the holidays? 11 homemaking experts share their best tips.
Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite recipes to bake. And suddenly, what was supposed to be a family-focused time to be grateful for the important things in our lives has turned into a stressful, complicated circus. It…
What ONE thing should you do well ahead of time to prepare for the holidays? 11 homemaking experts weigh in.
A panel of 11 homemaking and organizational experts share how their own families prepare for the holidays each year. Emily Chapelle, Jen Jones, Rachel Masser, Beau Coffron, Courtney Carver, Joshua Becker, Laura Wittmann, Becky Rapinchuk, Jen Hadfield, Danielle Smith, and Andrew Mellen.
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I’ve been hard-core decluttering the house. And I’ve been working hard to keep the clutter from coming back in. I’m guessing you’re here because you’re on the same kind of journey. And Halloween is working against us! With all of the costumes, candles, spooky decor, junky little trinkets and toys, the clutter situation can get…
You love your kids. You want them to be creative, to explore the world, to use their imaginations. You want them to learn, make connections, and grow. You want to encourage their interests, support their passions, and broaden their horizons. And for many families, the playroom is where it all goes down. But there’s a…
You have been asking me to share more of my home with you, so that you can see how the things I homemaking methods and techniques I talk about look in action. I share a bit of this stuff on my Instagram account (say hi on IG if you follow me over there!), but I’m happy to…
Are you a “list person”? Do you know a “list person”? I’m a list person, and I used to live by lists. Used to. I loved Epic Itemized To-Do Lists especially. I got a thrill when I saw a long page full of activities and tasks that I planned to accomplish. I would sometimes categorize…
A garage can easily be a Last Holdout. Ours definitely was. What’s a Last Holdout? Those are the spaces that stay messy, unsorted, disorganized, basically unusable long after the rest of the house is under control. Our garage used to be lined with boxes of things to sell at a future yard sale, totes full of…
You’ve decided to declutter. You’re ready to go. The kids are napping, at school, or at the park with their dad. You’ve emptied your drawers or cabinets in whatever room you chose to go through first, and right now all you see is STUFF. But you’re motivated. Motivated to cut through the crap and only…
Menu planning is a great way to get ready for your week. On grocery day, you’ll have a list of everything you actually need to buy (and nothing you don’t). Each day, you will know exactly what to prepare and cook. And every night, your family will gather around your table and be able to…
The pine cone taught me something last week, as I picked it up to dust underneath it, and noticed how it’s become a little bit broken, a little worse for wear.
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Reclaim your time from your clutter NOW. Here’s how!
When you don’t have time and your mind is muddled, you need to clear your mind quickly. Here are 4 great (fast) ways to quiet your mind.
Monday’s coming. Feeling anxious? I’ve been there. Dinnertime rolls around and we realize we forgot to thaw the meat for the day’s meal. Or when our kids ask, “What are we doing today?” we’re not exactly sure what to tell them. As someone who works from home, it’s always apparent to me whether or not…
Your purse. It goes everywhere with you. Always by your side, it’s disguised as a fashion accessory. But what is it really? It’s a little piece of your home. And what might surprise you is that its contents are saying a lot about you and your homemaking style. “I’m thinking balls are to men, what…
Do you have too many craft works-in-progress (WIPs)? I know the feeling. Here’s how to deal with them, get some done, and let go of guilt.
I’m so so so so so excited that Laura asked me to be a regular contributor on her blog, I’m an Organizing Junkie. She’s fantastic to work with, and her entire website pretty much rocks my socks. So, here’s my first post on her blog as an official contributor! 5 Simple Steps for Taming Your…
Here are some things you can simplify NOW so that you’ll be able to stop wasting time and have a few more hours for what’s really important in life.