Do you love conquering the mystery of the junk drawer? Do you have dreams about labeling your kitchen cabinets? If you’ve ever thought of taking your organizing talents pro, then this post is for you! I am so so excited to share with you the site, Profitable Organizer, which provides step by step instructions to [...]

Has it happened? Full blown Christmas mode complete with carols on repeat and children on a constant sugar high? My girls started the Christmas countdown before the Thanksgiving leftovers were even done! Holidays can be an opportunity for fun activities and creating wonderful memories. We also know that holidays can bring stress and frantic days too. Fortunately a little time [...]

We don’t post about organizing finances very often, but it is something I whole heartedly believe in! Ever since my family started living off of a monthly budget two years ago (thanks to Dave Ramsey), it always feels like there is a bit more money to work with when we need it and a whole [...]

Do you ever feel like there are just too many projects on your plate? Are you overwhelmed and you don’t know where to start? You know what I am going to say, don’t you? Take small steps. Small steps are a common theme around these parts, because honestly I have to remind myself daily to take [...]

Have your kiddos started school yet? I know it is the last week of summer for some, but for the rest of us, we’re diving into the year! My oldest has just started kindergarten! As a newbie to this back to school season (on the parents side), I am sharing a few of my favorite [...]

Managing a smooth back-to-school transition takes some planning. Here are two deals to help you get organized for the fast approaching fall schedules. The Back to School Boost for Moms is a collection of 5 ebooks for only $10 that will save you time, money and a little bit of sanity this school year. The $10 [...]

You know how to get organized. You’ve read many, maybe even hundreds of articles about getting organized. You’ve read a couple of books and watched the TV segments about getting your life in order. You may have even peeked in on an episode or two of Hoarders while assuring yourself, “At least I’m not that [...]

Have you ever been cleaning out a closet or cabinet and thought, “Why did I even buy this?” A clutter clearing session can bring out buyers remorse in even the most savvy shopper. Here are 3 tips to help us save money, be smart consumers, and ultimately limit the clutter we bring into our home. Have a budget [...]

Congratulations! You have taken the big step to clear the clutter from your home! Now you have a few trash bags sitting in the corner waiting to be dealt with. Don’t lose your momentum and let those bags just sit there (speaking from experience)! It is time to make a decision about where to unload the clutter. [...]

Have you seen this before? A gadget to make a tiny charging station. I love the tagline, “Organize your phone while charging.” It got me thinking about the numerous ‘organizing’ gadgets out there, all promising to make our life easier. I must admit that I’m a sucker for these types of gadgets, especially The Container Store’s gadgets they [...]

  In these late summer days, I am taking a break from organizing but not from my blog reading!  Here are a few that are sure to keep your mind off the heat.   Check out these 15 Clutter Busting Routines from Becoming Minimalist. Time saving kitchen tips from the sister blog of Unclutterer, SimpliFried. How [...]

   I am thrilled to be partnering up with Jill over at Mission Decorate as a part of her August theme…using ordinary things in unconventional ways, all while spending very little money.  One of the many things I love about organizing is how you can chance the look and feel of a space with very [...]

  I am thrilled to be partnering up with Jill over at Mission Decorate as a part of her August theme…using ordinary things in unconventional ways, all while spending very little money. Just up my alley! For a little refresher, Jill first wowed me with her 1 hour garage organizing project. I was in awe of her speedy [...]

  Have you ever dreaded cleaning out your closet? (I may actually be the only one who looks forward to it.)  I have done a lot of closet purging in my life, but none have been quite as enjoyable as the latest purge for my first ever clothing exchange. Who knew that a clothing swap [...]

  I was recently sent an article by a friend, Toddler Gear: The Only 6 Items you Need. It was of course, all the very basic items; crib, car seat, stroller, sippy cups, potty, and crayons. Of the 553 comments that followed the article, many were negative, claiming toddlers are all different and my toddler never needed [...]

  Have I mentioned I liked Pinterest?  I may have proclaimed my love a few times!  Today I have a prime example of why this site is just so addicting and fun.  Without Pinterest I would have never found this  brilliant  organizing  solution  by  Spunky Junky.   After seeing this contraption, I knew I could [...]

I thought it would be fun to share a collection of organizing ideas found on Pinterest.  (This post may or may not have been written so that I can officially call my time spent on Pinterest “research.” ) There are so many clever organizing solutions to be found! Every time I log on to the site, I [...]

I am becoming addicted to spray painting.  Don’t worry; I am not out there on the streets under a bridge.  I am on my balcony making major changes, one small can of paint at a time.   Since this is the 5th item I have spray painted in a two week time period I might [...]

Please say I am not the only person who struggles with staying focused while online: so many links to click, articles to read, and pics to Pin! For example, I love twitter. It’s so easy to navigate through tweet after tweet, with most of them offering a link to click or picture to view. But [...]

  Instead the usual 10 Minute Tuesday Organizing Challenge, I am going to share my latest easy-peasy cord control discovery. Cords are a constant pain in my side. Check out the cord mess hiding behind my husband’s bedside table.   I honestly haven’t figured out the best way to handle them and I am always [...]

  I am humming the song “Anticipation” by Carly Simon, singing procrastination instead. For those who are not Carly Simon fans, here is a video to jog your memory. “Procrastination….”  Procrastination seems to be a part of life; although some have a harder time with it than others, especially around daunting tasks (anyone else stressed about [...]

  I was thrilled to be featured on IHeart Organizing, for my big Toy Overhaul, Part 1.  A few folks commented on the labels I made on my computer.  I revamped the toy closet and labels in Part 2 then laminated at a local copy store for $8. If you add in the cost of the Velcro squares, you have some very expensive labels. [...]

One of the hardest things about being a mom (work-at-home, working mom, single mom, homemaker) is becoming a self-starter. No one will check up on your work or evaluate how you spend your time. There are no quarterly reviews to evaluate your progress and goals. It is all up to you to get things done [...]

Take this quiz to discover your next steps in creating space for living.    1)      When I arrive home after a busy day, I feel: a)      Still busy, there are a lot of to dos at home b)      completely overwhelmed by the mess that greets me c)      Relieved and able to unwind in my space 2)      My papers and receipts are a)      in [...]

  …with a calendar!  I know, I know, those are strong words but I just feel it welling up inside of me.  In my long, anticlimactic hunt for the perfect planner, I eventually settled and decided to continue the hunt in preparation for next year.  Well, I found it at Orange Circle Studio.   This calendar has [...]

       I just received The Container Store Christmas Flyer in the mail.  Has anyone else seen this? There are some kooky things but also some really interesting organizing solutions.  My favorite is the GRID_IT! Organizer.  It has elastic straps placed in a grid so you can organize any combination of gadgets all in one place. This would have been [...]