Realistic Organization for Moms.
Do you struggle with getting motivated to declutter and organize? When we see pictures of perfectly organized spaces, it’s easy to get excited about the idea of creating an organized home. Who wouldn’t want to live in a house with beautiful decor, organized possessions, and extra rays of sunshine? But, when we’re faced with going […]
Do you have areas in your home that are always cluttered? No matter how many times you try to tidy them up, they’re always accumulating more clutter. Those areas are called hotspots. In our house, the hotspots are my desk, the playroom, and the kitchen counter. They can go from clean-and-tidy to out-of-control in […]
As parents, we have A LOT to remember. Between sleep schedules, feeding schedules, school activities, doctor appointments, grocery lists, homework, sports, and everything else we do with our kids, there are hundreds of things we have to remember to do every day. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could put home maintenance on autopilot? A […]
Lately we’ve been trying to eat more fruits and vegetables in our house. For dinners, we’ve been trying to eat slow-carb foods. During the day, it’s harder to eat healthy meals. It’s difficult to find time to prep salads and vegetable dishes for lunch when there’s so much going on. One thing that has helped […]
We all know that routines can help us. They make things more automatic, they eliminate the need to think through every next step in our days, and they help us know that we’re not forgetting something. Morning and evening routines in our house are life-savers. They help our children feel more secure, and they’ve eliminated a […]
One of the best things we can do to raise our energy levels, improve our health, and just feel better is to drink more water. Being dehydrated has all kinds of nasty side effects that can chip away at our happiness. And solving the dehydration issue by making the commitment to drink more water is […]
Have you heard of the Konmari method? In the past few years, Marie Kondo’s book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has taken the world by storm. Thousands of people who want to declutter their homes have used this book as a guide to help them get back on track, but many parents have […]
Do you have a bunch of nagging tasks that you need to take care of? Even though nagging tasks, like hanging pictures or vacuuming out your car, are easy to put off, they could be keeping you from reaching your big goals. Nagging tasks are distracting. Even if you put them off, you still expend energy […]
Are you thinking of selling some of your stuff in a garage sale? Although it’s a lot of work, garage sales can be a big motivator for families that want to declutter or downsize. Here are some ideas for making the most of your garage sale: How to Prepare for a Garage Sale Time it […]
Are you planning a big trip with your kids? Are you looking for ways to streamline the process of getting ready? Do you want to make sure you’ll easily be able to find what you need once you reach your destination? Packing our kids’ things has always been tough for me. It’s hard for me […]
