Happy New Year!! As usual, I can't believe I'm already saying that, but here we are in 2017. Wow! I remember when the year 2000 sounded far away, and now almost 20 years have passed. Suddenly, I'm feel very old. I know New Year's resolutions aren't for everyone, but I'm the kind of person who is energized by a clean slate. I love setting goals and envisioning my future, but I'm usually a bit too optimistic about what I can achieve. I tend to set more goals than I can realistically handle, ...Continue Reading
Introducing our New Addition!
Today's post could easily be described as my biggest DIY project of 2016. It was 40 weeks in the making, took all of my energy at times, and I'm so excited to share it, or rather her, with you. On December 10th, our family grew by two adorable little feet... and into a party of seven!! Sidenote: I love the picture above, but the little boys' hair reminds me of Jim Carrey in Dumb & Dumber! Hahaha! Whoops. Next time we'll try to remember to brush it to the side right before ...Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Need to Organize Your Finances
I have a special treat for you today! My sweet friend Lindsay from One Beautiful Home is here to share her brilliant tips for organizing your finances. With our fifth little mouth to feed entering the world at any minute, you can probably understand why money is on my mind. #collegetuition ???? So without further ado, here's Lindsay! I feel like everybody and their brother, want to be organized. We all want beautiful pantries, with labeled shelves, closets that never have piles of ...Continue Reading
Best and Most Fun Educational Gifts for Kids
[tps_header] As the holidays quickly approach, I've been racking my brain trying to think of new and exciting gifts for my kiddos. While their lists are anything but short, I'm doing my best not to go overboard this Christmas like I have in years past. With four kids and number five on her way any second now (seriously, I'm 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant today, but who's counting, right? I'm not sure she's ever coming out!), it already feels like toys are taking over our home. ...Continue Reading
This Organized Life Binder Tour
[tps_header] I hope this organized life binder tour gives you some great ideas on how to get more organized in your own life! I'm so excited to share today's post with you because we're taking a peek inside the new and improved This Organized Life planner! The updated version will include a few new surprise printables, and the biggest change of all... the entire thing will now be available in the smaller A5 size!! I've had an eventful week to say the least. I'm 39 weeks pregnant today, ...Continue Reading
DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub & Free Printable Labels
I'm thrilled to be back today with our very first Adventures in Organizing reveal post and a new diy peppermint sugar scrub recipe... with free printables, of course! Earlier this month, I mentioned that I was teaming up with a few of my blogging friends for a new series all about how we organize different spaces and events in our lives. We thought it was a perfect time for our first challenge to be about getting organized for the holidays. ...Continue Reading
2017 Monthly Calendar Free Printables
**UPDATE! The 2017 version of This Organized Life is now available! You can also take a sneak peek into the planner by visiting this binder tour post. Happy Organizing! Now on to the free printables... I have received so many emails requesting these printables, and I'm happy to say the long-awaited day has arrived! The free printable 2017 monthly calendars are finally here!! ...Continue Reading
Reasons to Be Thankful Free Printable & A Giveaway!
*Be sure to check out the end of this post for a HUGE giveaway!** For as long as I can remember, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. I love that it focuses on gratitude (and food!), and makes me reflect on what's really important. Despite anything negative that's happened in my life, I have been extremely blessed, but I don't always have the easiest time remembering that. Sometimes I get a little too wrapped up in all of the, "Why are these things happening?" thoughts to see any of ...Continue Reading
How to Organize your Time for Maximum Productivity (One Room Challenge, Week 4)
It's update day! We're in the fourth week of the One Room Challenge, which means there are only two weeks to go! Eek! I'll be honest... part of me is wondering what I was thinking taking on this huge project halfway through my third trimester. I guess seeing a fun home challenge while in serious nesting mode is too much for an expectant mama to resist. ...Continue Reading
Creating a Big Girl Butterfly Garden Bedroom (One Room Challenge, Week 3)
Okay, so when they say "One Room Challenge" they aren't kidding. Making the decisions for this room and writing this week's post have definitely been challenging! My daughter loves everything creative. She loves to draw, paint, and design so I knew I always wanted to include her in making decisions for her bedroom, but I think I made the mistake of presenting her with too many ideas. ...Continue Reading