These helpful tips for laundry room organization can turn even the most boring of chores into an enjoyable task! This post contains affiliate links. Laundry is not one of my favorite chores, but when I think about how people used to have to clean their clothes, I'm very thankful to have those machines in our house. As far as pretty decorating and organizing ideas go, laundry rooms can sometimes get the short end of the stick. They're usually located in an out of the way location and mainly ...Continue Reading
Why Clutter is Actually a Good Thing
I know this title probably has you pretty confused, but it's true... clutter actually can be a good thing! I'm explaining why in today's video. https://youtu.be/BSvCxZgQugQ I tried all kinds of things to solve my clutter issues. I read the magazines, bought the bins and containers, and tried to implement different routines to keep my house organized, but they never seemed to work for long. Then one day, I realized it's not about the stuff. If decluttering was as simple as buying ...Continue Reading
Let’s Start Decluttering! (Decluttering Workshop Day 3)
Today's the day... we're finally going to start decluttering! In yesterday's prep post, I said I was going to declutter my entryway. Well plans have changed! In today's video, I'm sharing all about why I'm no longer going to declutter my entryway (at least for now), and what I'm doing instead. This video will also explain why this post is so short. I'll write more as soon as I can, but I'm exhausted! These videos have a bit more of a learning curve than I expected, and my technology ...Continue Reading
Decluttering Workshop (Day 2)
Back for day two, huh? You must be pretty serious about this decluttering thing, and that's great! It means you're in the right place. ;) We're going to spend today getting ready to declutter... again. Okay, I know what you might be thinking, "Wait, what? We just spent yesterday preparing to declutter. I want to get rid of stuff already!!" We're going to start decluttering tomorrow, I promise! But first we're going to answer a few questions for ourselves that will help point us in the ...Continue Reading
Decluttering Workshop (Day 1)
Welcome to the first day of the decluttering workshop! I'm so excited you're here, and I'm looking forward to spending the next week with you decluttering our homes and creating more peaceful, organized spaces to live in. If this is your first time here, welcome! I'm Emily, and I share my own decluttering journey here on my blog, Happy Organized Life, and on my new YouTube channel of the same name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTJyXNslWzc&t=1s I wish I was one of those born ...Continue Reading
How to Write Smart Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Not sure how to write smart goals you can actually accomplish? This free smart goal setting worksheet collection takes all the guesswork out of creating goals so you can stop dreaming and start achieving! I can feel my heart beat a little faster with every number I yell. "FIVE!" This year will be different. "FOUR!" This time I'm prepared. "THREE!" I know I can do this. "TWO!" It's almost here! "ONE!" I don't want to fail again. "HAPPY NEW YEAR!!" I hope this goal makes it to ...Continue Reading
Make Decluttering Fun with Decluttering Bingo
Happy 2019! The new year is finally here, and if you're anything like me, you're ready to declutter! One of my favorite parts of starting a new year is having a clean slate, and I love that no where more than in my home. Parting with the things that are no longer serving us (like emotional, mental, and physical clutter) opens us up to everything new that's coming our way so the sooner it can be gone, the better. What better way to do that than with a brand new decluttering challenge game?! ...Continue Reading
The Hardest Part about Decluttering
It's week four of our Holiday Decluttering Challenge! If you've been following along on our calendar, that means it's break week. Yay!! If you find the time between holiday festivities and want to do a little decluttering, I've suggested a few small tasks for this week, but for the most part it's time to relax and enjoy our families and less cluttered spaces. ...Continue Reading
Decluttering the Kitchen
Hello, friends! It's already week three of the Holiday Decluttering Challenge, which means it's kitchen week! We'll be focusing on decluttering the kitchen so we're ready for Thanksgiving and all the holiday cooking and baking we have ahead. ...Continue Reading
Decluttering the Family Room
I can't believe it, but we're already wrapping up week two of the Holiday Decluttering Challenge! I hope you're seeing great progress around your home and are excited for today's task. ...Continue Reading
