The family room is where we come together at the end of the day to unwind. Family rooms are where kids plop down after school or soccer practice, where toddlers drag their toys, where board games are played, and movie nights are held. It’s a known fact that family rooms become a bit of a drop zone. It can be hard to sit back and relax with the day’s clutter surrounding you on the coffee table, end tables, and at your feet. Having good storage systems in place for the items that tend to land on your family room surfaces makes it easier for the whole family to pitch in to keep the space tidy. Maintaining a neat space makes it so much more relaxing to kick back after a long day. Find inspiration and shop my favorite products for solving all your family room storage struggles.
You survived school supply shopping, turned in the last minute school forms, and revamped the kids’ wardrobes. It’s time for back to school. Jumping through the pool will no longer be a substitute for bathing, you’ll be expected to do better than hotdogs and ice cream for lunch, and say goodbye to the complete lack of schedule and late nights. The end of summer is bittersweet. Getting back into the routine of school means early mornings, after school activities, and homework. It’s a big change of pace, and if you’re not ready, it will get stressful. Here are my tips for a smooth transition from late summer nights to early school mornings.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been relying pretty heavily on indoor entertainment. The kids have been getting into the art supplies for some fun out of the sun. All those art and craft materials can get out of hand pretty quickly. It doesn’t matter if your supplies are for kids or the kid at heart, with so many little items to keep track of, it can be a real hassle to get it all organized. Fall is probably my favorite times to get crafty making DIY seasonal decor—and it’s going to be here before we know it. If you’ve got kids in the house, school supply lists are out and it’s time to prepare for another school year of assignments and projects. Whatever your artistic plans, now is a great time to take inventory of your craft supplies and get everything in order.
Bedrooms are a great place to start going minimal. If you think about it, there’s not much a bedroom really needs—a bed, maybe some clothing storage, a place to set your book and a glass of water, that’s about it. If your bedroom isn’t cozy and inviting, if it isn’t your place of refuge and relaxation, it’s time for a change. A minimalist bedroom is simple to achieve and easy to maintain. You’ll have less to clean and fewer surfaces to accumulate clutter. Take out the unnecessary items that are costing you time and energy, and turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreat.
Summer has arrived. It’s time for family vacations and weekend getaways. Are you left to deal with the stress of planning and packing, while the rest of the family gets to anticipate all the carefree fun of some time away? Whether you’re road-tripping or flying, I’m here to give you some useful packing tips to help the process go smoothly so you can let go of the stress and start looking forward to relaxing in the sun.
The end of the school year is here. It’s time for graduation parties, BBQs, summer camps, and family vacations. We’re busy trying to keep up with every event and our minds are whirling with last minute reminders—buy a gift for the teacher, sign up for soccer camp, pick up the graduation gown, turn in registration forms, wash the baseball uniform. Our schedules are full and the weight on our minds is immense. Let’s all take a deep breath, get organized around our thoughts and chores, and recapture the joys of a childhood summer.
Moving is a great opportunity to declutter and get organized. I have made a few personal moves, and I’ve helped many others through their move. Using my experiences, I have compiled these simple tips. If you’re not planning a move right now, save this post for later and pass it along to a friend or family member who is going through a move. These tips will make packing—and better yet unpacking—much easier!
There was a time when I proudly displayed my collection of DVDs. Today, I’m embarrassed I still own them! A few years ago, I decided I could no longer stand the amount of room they were taking up in my home—they had consumed every inch of space in our entertainment center. I couldn’t bring myself to donate them and I knew I wouldn’t make enough money to justify trying to sell them. I set out to find a way to keep the movies but regain some space. I found a lot of good options so I’ll share them all, pick the one that works best for you.
Spring has finally arrived. Now is a great time to clean out the coat closet. Let’s tuck away the winter gear and get raincoats at the ready. Here are my tips for getting your outdoor apparel and accessories organized.
Have you ever stepped on a Lego? Found it difficult to find your child amongst the pile of stuffed animals on their bed? Is finding a place to store puzzles and games, well, puzzling? Over the years, I’ve learned the more organized I keep my kids toys, the more likely they are to actually play with them. I am going to share with you my hacks for organizing what I have found to be the 3 most difficult toys to store: Stuffed Animals, Puzzles + Games, and Legos. Who’s with me?
While having an organized home has many benefits, it’s only one half of the equation. Owning an abundance of possessions, no matter how well organized, can have a negative impact on your life. Every item in your home is consuming, not only space, but time and energy. Today is a great day to start minimalizing your possessions and gain freedom from unnecessary items. I know you have excuses—reasons you’re holding on to items that need to be let go. I want to help you move past those struggles.
Bathrooms store an abundance of our necessities—soaps, lotions, make-up, toothpaste, hair gel, towels, medicine—just to name a few! It’s no wonder this room is a struggle to keep organized, but having a clean and orderly bathroom feels so luxurious. It’s well worth the effort to get this room spruced up. Here are my tips…
