Does it seem like every home organization project involves me getting my husband to get rid of his stuff? That's what he said! (Literally, he said that.) Seriously, this week we sorted all of our books and it looked like we were having an estate sale on the dining room table with all of the… Continue reading Home Organization Project 11
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Home Organization Project 10
Who invented the in-box? I'd like a word with them. In our house, my in-box is where everything gets piled. This piling into my in-box doesn't count as "home organization" either. Once it goes into my in-box, everyone thinks they are absolved of all personal responsibility. Wrong! We had a serious discussion about my in-box,… Continue reading Home Organization Project 10
Home Organization Project 9
Here's what the 9th week of this home organization project has taught me: The less I have, the more I want less. It's a think piece. Things I've been keeping and holding onto for one reason or another are now going, going, gone! Once we finish an area, it feels so good. During it and… Continue reading Home Organization Project 9
Home Organization Project 8
Shoes, glorious, shoes - oh, how I love shoes! How many pairs does one person actually need? How about an active family? This week's home organization project is - you guessed it - shoes! When every activity seems to require a different pair of shoes, we certainly own our share. Remember when we just went… Continue reading Home Organization Project 8
Where to Recycle Electronics
Electronics seem like they need to be upgraded before they're barely out of the box. If you're looking for ways to keep your electronics out of the landfill and recycle them, check out these organizations and companies. There are several options for recycling - and you can even mail items. Where to recycle electronics Free… Continue reading Where to Recycle Electronics
Remaking a Belt
Dear 25-year-old Self, Buy bigger belts! You will not be the same size around the middle - despite all of your best intentions and hard work. Child birth, fashion, and gravity will all conspire against you, and your beautiful belts won't fit any longer. With love, from your 45+-year-old Self ps buy Apple stock. If… Continue reading Remaking a Belt
Home Organization Project 6
When my kids were little and played with toys, I felt like the day would never come when they would stop - and we'd no longer step on random Legos or vacuum up Polly Pockets. But, before I knew it, we were in the slow process of giving away toys and games. What I've learned… Continue reading Home Organization Project 6
Home Organization Project 5
Since we began this project of organizing and "de-cluttering" a different area of our house every week, we've been on the same page about what needs doing. This week was different because we organized our "home office." Because both Brad and I work from home, our office files and work are here. Without pointing any… Continue reading Home Organization Project 5
Inspiration for Organizing Clothing
Because the "52 weeks of home organization project" is centered around having less stuff, I'm planning to pare down what's in my clothes closet. That thought has me cringing about parting with several Laura Ashley dresses from the 1980's - not that I've worn them since the early 1990's -Â but when it comes to clothing,… Continue reading Inspiration for Organizing Clothing
Home Organization Project 3
Every Friday, we’re cleaning out a different area of the house. We're being smart and keeping it simple so that we feel like we've accomplished a little home organization every single week. Home Organization Week # 3: Kitchen towels and cleaning rags What I'm noticing about this project is that everything is related. As I… Continue reading Home Organization Project 3
Go Gingham 