Hello, fellow Organizers! We're jumping into a new Summer Organizing Series around here. Seven Wednesday projects. This series is all about short and simple projects, that can be done in a snap! I know that summer usually brings more fun in the sun, and less time inside your home. And, ... Read More
Book Goal Update
I decided to set a goal to read 25 books this year, I joined Goodreads and a Book Club. The problem with setting up accountability, is that then you are held more accountable... As of today, roughly six months in, I am at 28% of my goal. Not great, but not horrible. I am really committed, and ... Read More
Happy Friday & Happy Summer!
Yesterday my kiddos finished school. It's a wrap! I am so proud of them. They embraced our international move and starting a new school with such enthusiasm and excitement. The transition could not have gone any better, and saying I am proud of them doesn't even begin to express how I ... Read More
Creating a Family Mission Statement
Wikipedia defines a Mission Statement as - "A statement of the purpose of a company, organization or person, its reason for existing. The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell out its overall goal, provide a path, and guide decision-making. It provides "the framework ... Read More
Be Intentional with Computer/Phone Time
If you are like me, you probably love technology. My iphone, ipad, and macbook are three of my favorite things! While many of these devices can help me to save time, I have also realized that they can become big time thieves also. There has been many a time that I ... Read More
Friday Fab Faves – Oreck Vacuum
Happy Friday! Happy Vacuuming! Now usually by Friday you are probably not thinking much about cleaning...but, I want you to know that if you had this vacuum (or one of their other models), you might just want to vacuum every.single.day.of.the.week. My mom got me my ... Read More
Managing Memories – School Memories
As school wraps up, it is a great time to sort through the school memories that have been flooding through your door over the past nine months. I have a sweet little system that has helped me to organize all of the fun school memories in a really simple way.Thanks to my mom, I have one of these ... Read More
Bringing the Workout Home – Literally.
We're taking the big stretch...we have decided to cancel our gym membership, and simplify our lives a bit more. By adding some more equipment to our home gym, we hope to be able to keep fit and fab.... or at least stress free! What am I most excited about? The no make up, the no ... Read More
7 x 7 Remix Challenge!
Seven pieces. Seven outfits. Seven days. I'm just a girl that likes a challenge. Unless it is something that I have NO interest in doing, like hang gliding, scuba diving, surfing, bungee jumping...well, you get the idea. So, when I heard about the "7 x 7 Remix Challenge" ... Read More
How to Organize a Cleaning Kit
Raise your hand if you love to clean. Oh good, that makes none of us. In our old home, I used to have "Cleaning Kits" in each of my bathrooms. Our new home didn't provide me with that same option - the cupboards weren't tall enough for me to fit the kits in. So, I came up with ... Read More