I know that many people are horrified with how early those Christmas displays begin to appear in the stores. It doesn't bother me - I love Christmas and really enjoy planning and preparing for the season. I find that planning ahead makes Christmas much less stressful financially and emotionally and helps me to to enjoy… Continue reading How To Prepare For Christmas In July
Category: Organization
My Simple Packing List for Travel
Here's the simple thing that helps me not to forget things when I travel - a packing list that tells me everything I need! It's simple because I have a basic list that I use any time I am gone overnight, whether it's a quick trip to visit family or a week at Disney. I… Continue reading My Simple Packing List for Travel
A Simple Way to Organize Sentimental Items
This post contains affiliate links - I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links ❤ I am such a sentimental person that I hate to even throw away the gift tags from Christmas presents I've received. My husband is the complete opposite and has been known to finish reading… Continue reading A Simple Way to Organize Sentimental Items
3 Things You Can Organize This Weekend
If you find yourself with a little extra time at home this weekend, why not use it to organize a few hot spots around your home? I promise you won't regret it - at least I never do! I have a short list of three things you can organize this weekend, and we'll start in… Continue reading 3 Things You Can Organize This Weekend
How To Get Organized For Tax Season
Have you filed your taxes yet? I finished ours two weekends ago, and it feels so good to have that done for the year. I am sharing this post to help those of you who haven't yet filed, as well as those of you who find yourself in a disorganized mess every year at tax… Continue reading How To Get Organized For Tax Season
Three Weeks To An Organized Christmas: Insuring Success with Plans and Schedules (Week 3)
Last weekend my sister showed me a few spaces in her home that she recently re-organized in preparation for Christmas. As we walked around taking in the pantry, closets and bathroom cabinets (yes, we tour each other's homes for fun!), I realized that a couple of my basic organization principles applied well to our calendars… Continue reading Three Weeks To An Organized Christmas: Insuring Success with Plans and Schedules (Week 3)
Three Weeks To An Organized Christmas: All About Gifts (Week 2)
Last week we started this series with some decluttering and organizing (catch up here if you missed that post!). Today we're moving on to the thing that probably takes most of your time and energy at Christmas - GIFTS. Week Two: Gifts TAKE INVENTORY: If you shop during the year or have already purchased some… Continue reading Three Weeks To An Organized Christmas: All About Gifts (Week 2)
Three Weeks To An Organized Christmas: Tackle The Clutter (Week 1)
It can be easy to get overwhelmed this time of year, as you look ahead to all that has to happen between now and December 31st! Along with the normal stuff of laundry, meals, work and daily routines, there will be gifts to buy and wrap, goodies to bake, parties to plan, shopping to get… Continue reading Three Weeks To An Organized Christmas: Tackle The Clutter (Week 1)
3 Easy Tips For Organizing Your Closet
this post contains affiliate links - I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using my links Sometimes organizing is as simple as implementing one item or solution that solves a problem. Here are three that I use in my bedroom closet right now! #1 Hats on Hangers I only have two baseball… Continue reading 3 Easy Tips For Organizing Your Closet
Closet Organization | Before And After
this post contains affiliate links I love an organized space (probably more than most people), but that doesn't mean my house is perfect. There's almost always one area that needs attention due to the simple fact that organization requires maintenance, but also because I am not a minimalist and I have lazy, messy tendencies! Don't… Continue reading Closet Organization | Before And After