How You can Turn Your Clutter into CashHow You can Turn Your Clutter into CashIf you have a house that’s full of stuff that you’re ready to get rid of, you could be sitting on hundreds, or if you’re really lucky thousands, of dollars!Learn moreOne of my favorite places to sell items is in local facebook groups. It feels safer to me than craigslist because you can usually see who you’re dealing with.1Learn moreOnline sales sites can be a great way to reach a large audience for items you ...Continue Reading

3 Things You Should Absolutely Avoid Purchasing3 Things You Should Absolutely Avoid PurchasingI rarely make sweeping statements about what we all should and shouldn’t do.Learn moreLet’s be honest, if you don’t love it in the store, you’re not going to love it when you’re away from the beautiful lighting and the rush of getting something new is gone.1Learn moreThere comes a point when we just have to accept that there will always be good deals out there, but that doesn’t mean we have to look ...Continue Reading

Why You Need to Eliminate Paper ClutterWhy You Need to Eliminate Paper ClutterOne of the most overwhelming aspects of clutter is how it sometimes seems to be everywhere, which is most definitely true of paper clutter.Learn moreIt’s hard to stay on top of things when our homes are filled with paper clutter. Bills get misplaced and go unpaid, invitations get lost, special events are missed, and important information goes unnoticed.1Learn moreHaving a home filled with clutter leaves me ...Continue Reading

How to Declutter in 26 Weeks In Order to Have an Organized LifeHow to Declutter in 26 Weeks In Order to Have an Organized LifeSome people are naturally organized; it’s in their blood. They’ll apologize profusely for their messy houses when there isn’t a single item out of place and every room is impeccably decorated.Learn moreThis decluttering challenge isn’t about a quick fix or an overnight solution. I wish it was that easy. I’m not an expert in organizing.1Learn moreThis declutterathon ...Continue Reading

3 Reasons you NEED a Laundry Basket to Declutter3 Reasons you NEED a Laundry Basket to DeclutterA laundry basket is a declutterer’s best friend. It’s a great tool for piling everything in one place and hiding it in a closet.Learn moreIn all seriousness though, a laundry basket really can be your best friend while decluttering. It’s saved my sanity in a few different ways.1Learn moreHaving a basket to put all out of place items allowed me to stay in my bedroom and sort through it quickly.2Learn ...Continue Reading

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy: 12 Ways to Stop ComparingComparison Is the Thief of Joy: 12 Ways to Stop ComparingComparison is the thief of joy” is a powerful phrase that reminds us of the consequences of comparison and how the negative thoughts in our minds can derail our contentment and joy.Learn moreWhile we all have our own interpretation of comparison, its purpose is always the same: to assess how we measure up to other people, places, or things.1Learn moreWhen we compare ourselves to ...Continue Reading

Dining Room MakeoverDining Room MakeoverWhen there is a family gathering, you want your family to have a nice and welcoming atmosphere.Learn moreAs you can see, our dining room only has one solid wall, but despite the openness it feels really dark in this room.1Learn moreI’m also hoping to get new lighting fairly soon, and I would LOVE to install hardwood since we already have it in other parts of the house.2Learn moreLight carpeting plus 4 kids (2 of whom are under 2) makes for rather stressful ...Continue Reading

How to Reduce Toy ClutterHow to Reduce Toy ClutterOver the last year I have pulled apart, reorganized, and put our toy area back together at least four times.Learn moreMy sweet little ones are going to be in for quite a shock soon because I’ve finally come to the realization that simply organizing isn’t going to be enough to keep the room clean on a regular basis1Learn moreI’ve lost count of the number of times the kids have come up to me and said they’re bored, and I know it’s because they’ve ...Continue Reading

Make a Grand Entrance with this Unique Initial Door DecorMake a Grand Entrance with this Unique Initial Door DecorThis year I wanted to incorporate a little of our family into the decor too so I chose to recreate this beautiful decoration (from This Ole Mom) that I recently stumbled upon.Learn moreFirst, I looped my ribbon through the hole in the R because I wanted it to be underneath the moss.1Learn moreThen I covered the R with moss by using the hot glue gun with my right hand and placing the ...Continue Reading

A Tasty Black Bean Soup That will Become Your Next ObsessionA Tasty Black Bean Soup That will Become Your Next ObsessionIt’s packed with flavor and has just enough kick to make it interesting. It’s also super easy to make. You can either make it on the stove or throw it in the crock pot and it will be waiting for you at day’s end.Learn moreIngredients you need: - Chicken broth - Diced tomatoes -Onion -Cloves garlic  -Celery  -Sugar & Salt1 -Basil  -Oergano -Cumin  Chili ...Continue Reading