I think it's about time we make decluttering fun! Believe it or not, decluttering doesn't need to feel like a chore. I promise! Try these 14 easy tips to make decluttering fun, and you'll have the peaceful, organized home you want in no time! Decluttering can sometimes feel like the last thing we want to do, but wouldn't it be great if it didn't feel like a chore? Dorothy Parker once said that she hated writing but loved having written, and that perfectly sums up how I feel about ...Continue Reading
A What NOT to do List
I have a special treat for you today!! My sweet friend, Emily, from Small Stuff Counts, is visiting to share her fantastic tips for making the most of our time with a what not to do list so we can crush our week! This is seriously just what I need if I'm going to have any chance at successfully living my word for the year so I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Here's Emily! ...Continue Reading
40 Bags in 40 Days Decluttering Challenge for 2022
Tired of living with clutter? Join the 40 Bags in 40 Days decluttering challenge! A more organized, tidy, and uncluttered home is only 40 days away. If your home has you feeling overwhelmed, the 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge can help! What is the 40 Bags in 40 Days decluttering challenge? The 40 bags in 40 days challenge is a decluttering challenge to get rid of 40 bags worth of stuff in a 40 day period. It started in Catholic circles as a challenge for the lenten season to create ...Continue Reading
11 Easy Ways to Hide Ugly Cords and Wires Around Your Home
Ever wondered how to hide ugly cords in your home? Now you can easily turn any messy cord situation into a clean and clutter-free space with one of these eleven solutions. I was over the moon when I finished decluttering and staging my entryway, but there was one eyesore that was really bugging me… seeing the lamp cord under the table. Not pretty. This post contains affiliate links. For more info, please see my disclosures page. You may be thinking, “Just use the basket to hide the ...Continue Reading
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 117 Ideas to Make This Your Best Summer Ever
After the world shut down last year, I am determined to make this summer our best summer ever, and I thought a great way to do that would be to create the ultimate summer bucket list. My kids had a bunch of great ideas for things we can do together on the upcoming summer days. Will we complete them all? I'm really not sure to be honest, but I know we'll have a lot of fun and make great memories trying! I think my least favorite sound of summer just might be, "Mom, I'm boooored!" That ...Continue Reading
Free Printable Weekly Meal Planners
Have you ever opened your fridge to see a ton of ingredients and absolutely no idea what to make for dinner? That was my life before meal planning. I would make long grocery lists and have great ideas, but when it came time to cook I couldn't remember what I'd planned to make. Thankfully, these free printable weekly meal planners solved that problem once and for all. ...Continue Reading
4 Hard Truths about Why your Kids are so Messy
Every time I walk around my home I always see the same thing: a toy mess! Stuffed animals, Lego, puzzle pieces, and Calico Critters seem to be scattered everywhere, and I'm sick of it. We've decluttered the toys multiple times, but they seem to multiply behind our backs. There's no way we actually BOUGHT all of these toys, right?! Sometimes I feel like we're single-handedly keeping Toys R Us is business. It's ridiculous. I've been at my wits end for a while now (we're talking years, not ...Continue Reading
The Best Solution When You Cannot Afford a Professional Organizer
So many people want to declutter and get organized but cannot afford a professional organizer. Professional organizers can be immensely helpful, but also expensive, and when it feels like your entire house is filled with clutter, it's not hard to imagine the hours (and cost) adding up pretty quickly. Since hiring help isn't always a possibility, I decided to create the next best thing because no one should feel hopeless about clearing their clutter. A few months ago, I reached out to my ...Continue Reading
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids
These are the BEST Stocking Stuffers for Kids! From unique and educational games to books, treats, and toys to keep them entertained for hours. As a kid, one of my favorite parts of Christmas morning was digging into my stocking and seeing what was inside. ...Continue Reading
5 Day Thankful Decluttering Challenge
The thankful decluttering challenge is a fast, five day challenge to help you get big decluttering results in your home in less than a week. I've been itching to declutter lately. I don't know if it's the inevitable chaos of the holidays or I've just finally cured my own clutter blindness, but I'm finally realizing how much clutter affects me, and I want it all gone. I wanted to come up with a fun way to get big results quickly so, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I created the Thankful ...Continue Reading
