This past weekend my parents visited my sister in Baltimore MD. While they were there, we all had a Facetime call in order to discuss our summer calendars when it came to when my sister would be coming home to see us, and when we would make trips down to see her.
Read MoreCan you tell there is a theme this month when it comes to blog topics? If not, I will tell you that all blog topics relate to moving!
Read MoreOften times I have clients shyly admit to me while we are working together that a reason they had waited so long to organize their home together was because their spouse or partner was unsure about the idea of decluttering or working with a professional organizer to do so.
Read MoreTime blocking is something I have talked about a lot because it is a technique that has worked so well for me in juggling the many hats that I wear in a typical day. We all are more than just one thing - we have many titles and many responsibilities that fight for our attention as we go about our lives.
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, there is no one, tried and true method to organizing. This thought holds especially true in kitchens. Organizing a kitchen truly requires plenty of trial and error.
Being a professional organizer, I myself have even been stumped when helping clients organize their kitchens and even when it was time to put together my own kitchen after moving into our home.
Read MoreBeing that I am organized and routine driven at heart, it only makes sense for me to have implemented a routine into my relationship! I remember last summer when the world and opportunity outside of our home began to open up a bit, I suggested the “2/2/2 Rule” to Jordan to get OUT of our usual routine at home when it came to spending time together.
Read MoreLife can get busy and when it does, lists often save us from letting important details or tasks get lost in the shuffle. However, when traveling (from overnight to a week away), there are often many lists created and many “important details” that can’t be forgotten when it comes to accommodations, plans, and what to pack.
Read MoreCreating a life made simple at home for me has always been about taking the stressful tasks and making them manageable through systems and routines. Since living on my own, meal planning and grocery shopping for our little family of two has always stressed me out.
Read MorePart of living a more simple life at home doesn’t just involve organizing your physical space, but your time and thoughts as well. When I start to get overwhelmed in any area of my life, it always helps me to have some system in place that provides the solutions to all the problems swirling in my head.
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