New Year, New Beginnings
There's something about a new year that gets me all excited. I want to clean everything in sight, pare down to bare minimalism in every room, make goals, go out for a run, clean my car, remodel the garage,
Getting Ready for Baby
This week I helped a sweet client, who also happens to be my daughter, get her nursery ready. This sweet baby girl will make baby number 3 for my daughter, and grandbaby number 7 for my husband and I. Hashtag blessed!
Gearing Up For The Holiday Season
Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost here! Thirty five days, (35!) till Thanksgiving, and seventy days (70!) until Christmas! Holidays can be filled with stress if you aren't ready.
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
I've had a lot of inquiries for this pumpkin bread/muffin recipe. I've tried many over the years and this is by far the best, in my opinion!
Calling All Teachers
Did you know I'm a teacher as well as a professional organizer? And this week, I was able to combine my love for both!
Back To School Routines: Daily Schedule
Having a daily schedule that everyone is on board with makes your days run so much better. Children of all ages can contribute to the housework. Here are some examples of chores for all ages.
Back To School Routines: Food Prepping
This time of year brings a shift in all our homes. Wether you have kids going back to school or not, summer routines come to an end.As a teacher, I personally love this time of year. It brings me a renewed resolve to start fresh!
Whole Home Project, Day 5
Today was the final day of my whole home project with this special family. As you recall, a family health crisis turned this sweet family upside down, literally and figuratively.
Whole Home Project, Day 4
Day 4 was all about the kids' rooms.Mom and I worked a day in each room before the kids came home. She wanted to have some control over purging without them there.
Whole Home Project Day 3
Day 3 we moved to the family room. This room was cluttered, but not overwhelming like the other rooms. We knocked this out in a couple of hours. Organizing isn't just about "cleaning" a room.
Whole Home Project Day 1 & 2
A health crisis turned this busy home upside down, literally and figuratively. Life got messy quick. Days went by, months went by, years went by. They were drowning in stuff and clutter. It took a lot of courage to finally ask for help.
Home Office Closet
Last week I traveled to beautiful Sunnyvale, TX to continue helping a client organize her new home. They have been in the house a couple of months. As they have unpacked boxes, things have just been "placed" but not organized.
Pantry Redo
Saturday, I traveled to Celina, TX to help organize a pantry. This is the before: My client had an inspiration picture that she found on Pinterest. Her goal was to have a pantry like this..
Storing Home Made Play Dough
My grand kids and my preschool students LOVE play dough. I used to be that mom that disliked play dough......sorry my darling grown children, lol! It was messy, stuck in the carpet, crumbled, dried out fast, and the smell was icky.
Little Girl's Bedroom
I travelled to beautiful Sunnyvale, TX this week.My client has been in her new home for a few months. When the movers came, they placed furniture and items in the rooms they belonged in, and that's where they have stayed