3 Tips for Storing Seasonal Decor

3 Tips for Storing Seasonal Decor

It’s time to trim the tree and deck the halls! Have you been battling your storage area in search of all the Christmas decorations? Shuffling boxes to get to what you need? Sifting through decorative pieces to find the ones you use? Here are my tips for simplifying seasonal decor storage.

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Fewer Toys, Happier Families

Fewer Toys, Happier Families

Do you feel like toys taking over your house? If you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of toys in your home, there’s a good chance your kids aren’t reaping the benefit of all those toys either. We tend to think the more toys kids have, the more things there are for them to do and the more entertained they will be, but what amount of toys is enough? The answer may surprise you…

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Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your Home

Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your Home

Good storage systems are a must when decluttering and organizing your home. It’s important to choose organizing materials that make it easy to maintain order. There’s an abundance of options out there, and it can be downright overwhelming deciding which is the proper container for the job. Although every organizing project is unique, there are some general guidelines everyone can follow when it comes to choosing bins or baskets. Let me take you room by room and show you my favorite products for nearly any organizing job in your house.

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How to Organize Your Garage

How to Organize Your Garage

Are you parking in the driveway or street because clutter has taken over your garage? If you find yourself frustrated with the mess and chaos, it’s time to get organized and reclaim those parking spots. When it comes to garage organization everyone’s needs are going to be a little different—maybe you have a preschooler and the sidewalk chalk and bubbles have taken over, maybe you’re having trouble corralling all the sports equipment needed by your young athlete, or maybe you enjoy DIY projects and need more space for tools and supplies. I’ll show you how to maximize your storage space while keeping those frequently used items within reach. Let’s implement an organizational system that will get your garage in order and be simple to maintain.

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Top 10 Things to Listen to While You Clean and Organize

Top 10 Things to Listen to While You Clean and Organize

Cleaning and organizing aren’t always fun. It can be easy to get distracted before completing your “to do” list. With the right resources and some headphones, household chores can feel a lot less like work.

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How to Simplify Your Wardrobe

How to Simplify Your Wardrobe

The seasons are changing and soon you’ll be swapping out sweaters for tees. It’s a great time to simplify your wardrobe. You may have heard the term ‘capsule wardrobe’ by now. There are countless Pinterest pins and blog posts on the topic, but all that information can be overwhelming. I’m here to tell you all about capsule wardrobes and the benefits of having one. You don’t have to get rid of all your clothes, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money—you probably have the perfect capsule wardrobe hiding in your closet—I’ll show you how to find it.

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How to Organize Jewelry

How to Organize Jewelry

Have you ever struggled to find two matching earrings? Have you ever decided against wearing a necklace because it was tangled with another, and you didn’t have the time to unknot the pieces? A little jewelry can turn into a big mess, and most of us have more than just a little…

We accumulate quite a bit of jewelry over the course of our lives. Think of all the Valentine’s Day and anniversary pieces you’ve received, all the items you’re still hanging onto from when you were a teen, and the jewelry that’s been passed down from previous generations. Because more often than not jewelry has a sentimental tie, it can be difficult to let go. Even the pieces that you have no intention of wearing take up storage space and make it a challenge to keep the items you do regularly wear organized.

By organizing your jewelry, you’ll be able to see each piece you own, and you’ll be more likely to actually wear it.

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A Guide to Eco-friendly Organizing

A Guide to Eco-friendly Organizing

So you’re ready to get organized. You set out to buy some super functional organizing supplies… but wait… they’re all plastic!? Disappointment sets in. Maybe you start to feel a little guilty about the impact you’re having on the environment. There’s a way to get organized WHILE being eco-friendly! Now don’t get me wrong, there are certainly times when it’s hard to beat the functionality of plastic storage bins—areas that experience excessive moisture, or when critters are a concern—but there are tons of opportunities to skip the plastic for more sustainable options! Here are plastic-free alternatives for getting your home organized.

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