When should you hire a professional organizer? And when shouldn’t you? Does everyone need to hire a professional organizer to help them get organized? Absolutely not. But can one help? In many cases, yes. When to consider hiring a professional organizer: Difficulty making time One of the biggest advantages to hiring a professional organizer is…
This past year I discovered and implemented some ways to simplify meal planning in our home. Turns out these kids want to keep eating…three times a day even. It can be a real pain sometimes. However, there are ways to bring joy back to meal planning. 4 Ways I Simplify Meal Planning: Trade with a…
If you’re anything like me when you’ve decided to declutter you want to just get straight to it. However, I’ve found that while that seems like the obvious thing to do, slowing your roll and starting with this other important step will get you better results. Before you start decluttering, it’s important to know where…
Summer is sadly always over before we feel ready for it. Preparing for back to school happens in stages here. I’ve discovered some ways it’s much easier when I start planning in advance. Preparing for back to school The beginning of the school year can be met with mixed emotions. I am feeling excited, a…
Have you heard of the Buy Nothing Project? A couple of years ago, a few different friends mentioned their local Buy Nothing Facebook groups. At the time, I had no idea what it was so I did some research. Through joining, I have discovered various ways that my Buy Nothing group helps me simplify my…
Have you ever wondered how to help kids who struggle with decluttering? If not, you are fortunate. However, I’m guessing I am not the only person to start out on a decluttering journey with not everyone in my house on board. As I am working through this with my kids, I have figured out a…
It is said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In many cases, this is true. What functions well or is lovely to one person may be the exact opposite to someone else. This can make defining exactly what clutter is a challenge, as it varies by the individual. A commonly quoted phrase in…
We live in a world surrounded by so much noise and so many distractions. Can you imagine what it would be like to spend a day in silence? Does that thought energize you or frighten you? When was the last time you shut everything off and enjoyed the experience of silence? The experience of silence…
When was the last time you went on a retreat? I had not been on a retreat since I was in college. For many moms, myself included, it is hard to take the time for self-care. However, I was able to go on a retreat and learned about self-care, solitude, and community. Shortly after we…
How often do you receive gifts you don’t want? If it happens fairly often, let me offer you these simple tips on how to get gifts you want. May is a month of celebrations in my house. My birthday and Mother’s Day are both in May and sometimes my birthday falls on mother’s day and…
