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One of the real surprises of motherhood is how much stuff comes along with the job. For babies, there are big items like swings, highchairs, pack n plays, bouncy seats, and of course, the little stuff like bottles and pacifiers. For older kids, there are piles of toys and books. And of course, we can’t forget school papers. The endless amounts of papers kids bring home may be enough to … [Read more...]
If you’ve let your house go and you’re surrounded by piles upon piles of stuff, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by decluttering. In fact, even if you aren’t dealing with extremes, decluttering can still feel like a completely overwhelming process. Because it is. It’s more than getting rid of items. It’s confronting decisions you’ve made to purchase and hang on to items, even when … [Read more...]
As parents, we can agree, buying gifts for kids can quickly spin out of control. Like, how-did-my-house-become-a-toy-graveyard out of control. Especially when you have more than one child and you’re trying to make sure that each kid has the same amount of gifts to open. (Can you relate?) Before you know it, not only do you have the gifts you intended on buying, but also a lot of random … [Read more...]
Are you ready to get your declutter on but are looking for a bit of a guide? Good...I got you, girl. There are SO many different items in a home that decluttering can feel a bit like chasing your own tail, unless you go about it deliberately. I’ve created a whole-house free decluttering checklist that you can work through, item by item to transform your house. Just enter your name and … [Read more...]
Tell me if this sounds familiar... Covid hit and your responsibilities piled on. Not only are you working but now you're also hybrid/homeschooling, spending loads of time at home and scrambling to keep your house clean. You're picking up the same crap over and over and have finally come to the realization that you simply have too much stuff. If this sounds like you, there is good … [Read more...]
Chances are you’ve spent more time at home this year than any other year. Hello, Covid. And it probably means that 1) your house is more of a mess than it’s ever been and 2) you’re over managing so much stuff. Because the less stuff you have, the easier it is to keep a simple, clean, organized home. Unfortunately, with Christmas usually comes the onslaught of stuff. And whether you’ve … [Read more...]
So - you've been working hard to clean up and declutter your home and you'd like to keep it that way. But what do you do about toddler gifts? After all, toddlers can act as giant toy magnets, especially from family and friends. Luckily, it is still possible to give a toddler amazing gifts that won't clutter up the house. Here are the best clutter free gift ideas for toddlers and … [Read more...]
Now, tell me, is this or is this not super annoying (and almost insulting!)? You go to your neat-freak friend’s house whom you love dearly. You walk through the door, and the first thing you hear - “Oh my gosh. I didn’t have time to clean before you came - please excuse all the messes.” Meanwhile, the “messes” she’s referring to are two toys laying on the living room floor and a … [Read more...]
When my oldest two girls were toddler and preschool aged, I was a fanatic about keeping my home spotless. A total basket-case. The floors were always swept and mopped. If someone was coming over, no toys could be strewn about. I never left a dirty dish in sight. And…I liked everything to be beautifully organized, even before the days of Pinterest. As a full-time working mom of … [Read more...]
I had finally reached the point where my two oldest kids weren’t into toys anymore when I decided to have my third daughter. And now that she’s three, I’m living the toy explosion nightmare all over again. Toys are the arch nemesis to a neat freak mom. Amiright? Sometimes I wonder if someone sneaks in my house and dumps trash bags full of toys all over the floor each night. Because, … [Read more...]
Looking to do some easy decluttering today? Even if your house is organized there are probably some items you completely forget about! Next time you’re in the decluttering mood set a timer and see how many of these items you can get rid of. Expired Medication Wherever you have your medication at go through and get rid of anything that’s expired. Also, toss the things you bought but … [Read more...]
Do you ever have those days where you know you should be do something around the house but can't quite muster the motivation? I sure do. When I hit a funk, one thing that helps me is to look at beautifully organized spaces. I soon want to transform my space too. If you're looking for some inspo here are the top 10 organizational Instagram accounts you should be following. #1 – I Heart … [Read more...]
