In my seasonal Organizing Challenges this topic often comes up, but I realized I'd never done a post about the particulars on how to organize a purse, so here you go! It was so fun to work on this post, because I just got a new purse and wallet from Thirty One. I love the pop of color and I have … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Steps to an Organized Purse
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Control the Chaos in your Home
Recently I introduced you to the "Sidetracked Home Executives" book and I said I'd be back to share with you about how I'm busy re-implementing their system. Years ago, I used the SHE plan and it worked very well for me to help "control the chaos". I found that it gave me a great weekly plan and it … [Read more...] about Control the Chaos in your Home
Maximize your Planning & Scheduling!
As I recover from the weekend, I'm busy working on my new organizing system that I'm going to start using October 1st! All based on the book - "Sidetracked Home Executives." (The giveaway is still open through today if you haven't yet entered.) I'm really excited to get a better grasp on my home … [Read more...] about Maximize your Planning & Scheduling!
Dining Room Reveal
So...I'm finally almost done with our home tour. Whew! This month I'm giving you our Dining Room Reveal and next month I'll show you our Living Room. And like that you will have seen the whole house! As a reminder, we are currently living in a rental. We cannot paint or do much to change the … [Read more...] about Dining Room Reveal
Move from Pigpen to Paradise
We had a fun-filled weekend traveling to Spain for a swim meet. (It sounds much more glamorous than it really was.) But overall it was a really fun time. Our swim team has wonderful families and it's such a privilege to see our girls work hard at their races. As I shared on instagram, they both swam … [Read more...] about Move from Pigpen to Paradise
Why I Don’t Give my Kids Allowance
Being the "diamond shape" in my marriage, I happily took on the role of CFO from day one. David has his strengths and I have mine. And, yes mine include charts, graphs, percentages, and numbers. While he is SO much better at creative play, magic tricks, and telling jokes. (Can you guess who is the … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Give my Kids Allowance