While I am a summer girl at heart, I do enjoy watching the leaves change, warm drinks, cozy pajamas, and the start of sweater weather in the fall. And you don't need much of an excuse to curl up in a comfy chair with a cuddly blanket. From picking the perfect apple to finding the ideal fall scent that is not pumpkin spice, here are my 5 fall must-haves of the season. 1. A cozy s[...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed life as we know it. I keep hearing people say they can’t wait for things to get back to “normal.” I’ve let go of the idea that things will go back to the way they were. And in some cases, that’s not a bad thing. No matter how you decide to move forward, creating your new normal may require you make a considerable shift in your daily life.[...]
It’s back to school time and those school projects are about to start coming home any day now. Are you dreading hearing, “Mom, I have a school project due tomorrow,” followed by a last-minute trip to the store? Then you’ll want to make sure you stock your kids' craft supplies for back to school. Keep this list of craft supplies keep on hand for school projects, rainy day fun, and[...]
For many, summer break is almost over. It’s also right around the time when the kids really start to drive you crazy. They know it’s almost time to go back to school and they want to go out with a bang. They’ve eaten all the food, played all the games, and now they are…gasp…BORED! If you are tapped out of ideas, I’ve got 45 fun kids activities to survive summer boredom. &nbs[...]
In case you haven’t heard, I’ve claimed this summer as Self-Care Summer! This means spending more time having fun in the sun and less time doing household chores. But unfortunately, they still have to get done. So I’m sharing my method on how to keep your house clean in 15 minutes a day. My Cleaning Credentials I grew up in a house that could pass military inspection. My[...]
When it comes to your important documents, keeping them organized can be a struggle. But when a natural disaster, pandemic, home evacuation, or other unexpected life events occur, you need to know they are protected. And your family should know where they are. So, I’m sharing how to organize your important documents so that they are safe and accessible at a moment’s notice. But firs[...]
Hectic mornings don't work for me. Jumping out of bed after 3 snoozes, franticly searching for an outfit, rushing through breakfast, and shoving Journey out the door so she doesn't miss the bus before I head into my home office. Too stressful! I need to move at a much slower pace. I much prefer to ease into it so that by the time I get to the office, I feel calm and ready to work. So in ad[...]
This week's spring cleaning project is the linen closet. Whether you have a small, average, or large linen closet, there are always room to maximize the space to create a beautifully organized closet. Getting this space in order will allow you to clearly see everything and easily access what you need when you need it. If you fear a linen avalanche every time you open the door, check out th[...]
Besides my junk drawers, the space underneath my sinks is probably the messiest space in my house. I think it’s because it's a space that no one can see. Which usually leads to shoving things there to get them out of sight. But since spring cleaning means decluttering ALL of the spaces in your home, I'm sharing a few under sink organization ideas to help you create a neat functional spac[...]
Now that the pantry is organized, it’s time to share some tips on how to organize your refrigerator. Between the leftovers, expired condiments, and uneaten produce for the recipe that you never got around to making, the refrigerator can be as cluttered as your closet! All of that clutter can make your refrigerator seem fuller than it really is. And because you can’t see what in it, you[...]
