As a lifelong cat lover, I find a lot of joy in the two cats that make our house their home. The humans in our house always come first when it comes to care and concern, but I think it's important to take good care of whatever pets live in your house. Indoor pets are… Continue reading Caring For Your Pets During Home Renovations
Category: Organization
What I Learned From Our First Major Home Repair
We spent the past three weeks with both of our bathrooms in almost complete disrepair. It made for some creative problem solving (and a few late-night shower runs to my inlaws). This wasn't a remodel we'd planned to tackle - we discovered some long standing water damage and had to dry out the rooms and… Continue reading What I Learned From Our First Major Home Repair
Meal Planning For Family Vacation
Vacation is a wonderful thing. There's just something about getting away with the people you love, unplugging from daily life and reconnecting with new experiences, leisure time and fellowship. Vacation can also be expensive, stressful and a lot of work! As a spouse (and especially as a parent!) there's packing, planning and traveling that has… Continue reading Meal Planning For Family Vacation
Organizing Your Home Office
Half way through the year, I usually go through my home and tidy my organization systems. I don't know about you, but my home office can always use a little attention. Whether your home office is an entire room or just a spot on the kitchen counter, these tips will help you get it organized… Continue reading Organizing Your Home Office
Organizing Paper Products
I can't believe I've never shared this part of my kitchen with you! This was one of the very first organizing projects I did in this house, back before I started blogging. It has worked so well for me all these years. Here's how I store and organize my paper products! We don't eat on… Continue reading Organizing Paper Products
My Ultimate Vacation Prep Guide!
TGI...Wednesday, am I right? Anyone else feeling it this week? I am the world's biggest homebody, but right now I have such a vacation itch! I don't have plans to head out of town anytime soon but that doesn't stop me from dreaming! Just in case you're feeling the need to get out of town… Continue reading My Ultimate Vacation Prep Guide!
My Pantry Essentials
Having a well-stocked pantry helps me save money and helps me put meals on the table every day! Because I keep a core inventory of the same items, I know to purchase multiples of these things when they are at their rock bottom price. I never have to pay full price for my pantry essentials!… Continue reading My Pantry Essentials
The Secret To An Organized Life
Every so often someone will comment on a picture, blog post or video and say, "I wish you could organize my house for me!" I know what they mean, and I'm flattered by the compliment. However, the reason my house is organized is not because I live here. I don't possess any magical organizing Pixie Dust… Continue reading The Secret To An Organized Life
Hosting Summer Brunch
In my mind, brunch is synonymous with luxurious and upscale living. I often make brunch for us on Saturday mornings, but I've never served it when entertaining. I decided to recreate the feel of a country club style brunch on Mother's Day with a pretty buffet and a menu that was different than what I… Continue reading Hosting Summer Brunch
Friday Night Project: Kitchen Drawer Reorganization
Often on Friday night I find myself with a huge burst of domestic energy. That's one of the reasons I do my weekly planning sessions on Friday night - I know I have the whole weekend in front of me, fresh with possibilities and fun things to do around the house. Early last week I… Continue reading Friday Night Project: Kitchen Drawer Reorganization
Come Home For Comfort 