I contributed recently on ABFOL about how to keep your holidays happy and organized. In the post I touched on how we do gifts for our kids each Christmas. It was more of an overview so I wanted to elaborate more on the specifics and details. I think it is a great strategy that ... Read More
Organizing & Decorating a Bookshelf
I emailed my hubby at work the other day with a not so little request. A request to move five different pieces of furniture. I spelled out my plan phase by phase, then I crossed my fingers and pressed send. He agreed 100%! OH happy day. I love to move and re-arrange things, and of course ... Read More
Holiday Planning – Cards & Memories
On Mondays for the next five weeks I will be sharing some simple planning tips to keep your holiday preparations manageable and merry! So go ahead and put on your Christmas sweater and let's get to work! Cards & Memories Holiday Cards First things first. Are you sending cards ... Read More
Friday Fab Faves – Giveaway!
Today is a GIVEAWAY DAY!!! I want to say a little... In honor of my fortieth FAB FAVE POST, I have picked a few of my FAB FAVES to give to one of you! Yep that's right, seven fabulous gifts, all for one lucky winner. FAB FAVE GIVEAWAY Two Ikea Dish Brushes - so you can think of me when ... Read More
Happy {Organized} Holidays
Today I'm talking all about how to keep the holidays “happy” by using organization and by taking a “less is more” approach. So grab a pen and paper and let’s get to planning the happy into this holiday season! I am covering everything from selective scheduling, to gearing down the gifts, to ... Read More
Simple Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen
I have said it before, and I'm saying it again! Weeknight dinners can be really tough. It can be tough to get a healthy dinner on the table each and every night. Especially on time. I find it challenging to squeeze in the time for food preparation when often I need to be two places at ... Read More
Organizing {Her} Closet
Today I'm going to show you my closet. In the past I have shown our combined Master closet, that was in our old home. In our new home, we have separate wardrobes. A his and hers so to speak! I luv the built in storage and in no time had my clothes and accessories in neat little rows. After all, ... Read More
Seasons of Motherhood
Last week I was at a luncheon and someone asked me, "What do you do?" A simple question. A question that I have been asked many times. I started to answer, but I really wasn't prepared with what to say. Of course I am a wife and a mother, but what do I do? Really they were just asking out of ... Read More
Organizing {His} Closet
I love organizing closets! Laura has been sharing 31 days of closet organizing tips over at Organizing Junkie this month, a dream for someone like me. It got me thinking about the organization of the closets in my own casa. Especially the ones that need some serious TLC. Laura was so nice to let ... Read More
Organizing a Playroom
I recently helped out a friend with her playroom/office/tv space. We spent the day with our sleeves rolled up. This was a room that needed some attention! We followed my ABC's. Analyzing, Beautifying, and Categorizing. It is challenging to make a space serve multiple functions and that was ... Read More