Thanks so much for stopping by. Today we are going to talk about storage. I think getting the best use out of your storage is something everyone struggles with and I’m sure you do too. We all have SO much stuff and trying to store it in a way that protects it while still giving…
Moving soon? Moving can be a messy, expensive, back-breaking effort, so I feel for you. In the 30 or so years we’ve been married, we’ve moved a total of eight times. I don’t like it much, but I have to say, I’m pretty danged good at it, so I thought I’d put together some tips…
I don’t know about you, but I HATE cleaning! Anytime there is the slightest chance that I could do LESS of it, I am all over it! So, I’ve been doing a little research on the topic and I’ve discovered not one, but SEVEN different ways you can keep your house cleaner by actually doing…
OK, I have a confession to make. When it comes to Email, I am a true hoarder. I’m pretty good about physical clutter, but I live and die by my computer. When it comes to Email or digital files, I never like to get rid of ANYTHING. That is classic hoarding behavior, but because it’s…
Here’s the final installment in my organizing kids series. This one is about taking back your mornings. With school-aged kids, it can be a real headache to get them out of bed, pulled together and fed, and somehow off to school on time every morning of the week. As the mom of two ADHD boys,…
Is there anything more pesky and annoying than trying to get your kids to do their chores? Unless you were born with that magically organized child (I never had THAT kid!), you are going to be fighting this fight for at least 18 years. According to my favorite behavioral psychologist Brian Wansink, the best way…
It occurred to me that in this New Year’s motivational series, I had not included any posts about parenting. So, I am starting a 3-part series here about both parenting and organization – double win! This first one is about helping your kids organize their homework. In the next post we will talk about kids…
Clutter is one of the one of the biggest challenges in keeping your home looking nice. It can get out of control SO quickly and then you’re up to your neck in dishes, mail, shoes, newspapers, backpacks, etc. If you can just get this one very simple clutter habit under control, you would be…
I hear from a lot of women who set up unrealistic standards of perfectionism for their homes and themselves. I’ve heard all the variations of it, my towels have to be folded a certain way, or only *I* can load the dishwasher the right way, or even a right way to vacuum so that the…
My definition of a cleaning mistake is one that causes you waste time cleaning. We’re busy people, so why spend MORE time cleaning instead of something more fun? So this is my collection of efficiency tips to make your cleaning routines FAST and EASY! Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate…
I was watching TV on my lunch hour the other day and I happened to catch Peter Walsh on Rachael Ray. So, I jotted down a few notes thinking you might enjoy some of the great tips he was sharing. Peter is awesome – I use his books as a reference for my organizing tips….
America has a huge love affair with the magazine industry. And I get it, they’re all glossy and pretty and promise all these fresh new ideas. There are thousands of magazines created every month for everything from knitting to golf and every other hobby or interest imaginable. Most people have at least 5 to…
Is it just my imagination, or do we take about a zillion more photos than our parents used to take? I guess it’s because we carry a camera around in our pocket every day, plus we so much more visual than we used to be. But managing all those thousands of photos can be crazy-making….
One of the biggest clutter challenges my readers ask about is PAPER. It’s like a faucet that never shuts off. Every day when the mailman comes – more paper. The kids come home from school – more paper. And don’t get me started on the newspapers, and the magazines, and the coupons. If you don’t…
OK, I have to ‘fess up, like many of you, I am seriously ADD. At times, my mind has the attention span of a Cocker Spaniel Puppy – (Squirrel!). A lot of it is my own fault. I am always doing at least 2 or 4 (or 9!) things at once, and my mind…
I think there is one common thread among women and that is the fear and embarrassment of being “caught” with a messy house. I’m not sure if we pick this up from our mothers or from TV or where. But I think it’s a universal feeling, and it’s worse if it happens in front of…