I’m going to begin this post with the most cliché, expected question: Can you believe that January is almost over? (I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I had to! This year is already flying by!) I’m a big fan of fresh starts. I like to celebrate them with the new year, on the first of every month, and [Continue Reading…]
Free Printable Holiday Packing Prep Sheets (3 Options!)
Remember how I accidentally wrote an entire packing post in the middle of my Christmas Travel Prep post on Wednesday? Well, I suspect it’s because I’m really passionate about smart packing. I first discovered this passion when I studied abroad in Spain and only brought one suitcase for five months overseas. I quickly learned how important it was [Continue Reading…]
How I Meal Plan Online (And Why I Love It!)
I was thrilled to get married for many reasons, but one major reason was that I could not wait to have someone to cook for! I absolutely love to cook (always have), but when I was single and living alone, I seldom put forth the effort to make homemade meals knowing that I’d end up having to [Continue Reading…]
Organizing Our Hot Mess Closets (Cue Scary Music)
My feet are swollen and tired and I really just want a bubble bath and an extra long nap because I spent more than five hours cleaning out and organizing our master bedroom closet and the storage closet yesterday! (Plus another two hours cleaning up the rest of the house after everything was in shambles from [Continue Reading…]
Honest Review of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Good, The Bad, and The Bizarre
After seeing what seemed like 47 posts on Instagram and Facebook, a couple dozen articles, and just as many blog posts about Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I decided to grab a copy and read it for myself. I went into reading it with no preconceived notions whatsoever, except that I wondered [Continue Reading…]
GET RID OF STUFF 2015: Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry, & Accessories
As promised in this post, I’m chronicling my attempt to get rid of a bunch of stuff I don’t need. Although this post was supposed to be focused on clothes and shoes only, once I got organizing, I couldn’t stop, so I went through my jewelry and accessories, too! When I started the process (which [Continue Reading…]
GET RID OF STUFF 2015
Wow, that’s an aggressive post title. I like it. This post needs a title as big as the task it represents–getting rid of a whole bunch of stuff! I’m single (for 168 more days 😉 ), I live alone, and I am the furthest from a hoarder that you could ever imagine. Still, there is [Continue Reading…]
9 Things You Should Do Every Weekend To RESET for a Fresh, Smooth Week
I’m a planner by nature. I love planning ahead, thinking through details, and fine-tuning the future. I realize not everyone shares my love of to-do lists and preparation (thank goodness), so I’ve put together a list of what I do each weekend, usually on Sunday, to “reset” for the week ahead. I have to tell [Continue Reading…]
No Craft Room? Here’s a Portable Craft Storage Solution
I love crafts. Michael’s and Hobby Lobby are my homes away from home. I love to create. What I can’t stand? Complete and utter chaos and disorganization. Which was exactly what my craft “storage” looked like until today. I finally found an excellent (and unique) solution to my craft organization issues. Because it’s not your [Continue Reading…]
Work With Time & Get More Done With The Pomodoro Technique
Something about this time of year is always chaotic. I literally cannot recall one late September/early November season that was serene or particularly relaxing. In the next three weeks I have exactly three out of town trips planned, big things are going on in the office, and I’m preparing for friends to come visit and [Continue Reading…]
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