The holidays aren't even over yet, and I am already thinking of all of the things I want to declutter and purge before the new year. It always feels like December is filled with overindulgences and lots and lots of stuff. And we all tend to get so busy, there is no time available to even try to control the chaos. After the holidays are over, spend a bit of time on each of these 3 steps in order to have a fresh, clean start to 2017. Step 1 - One In, Two Out You (and your children) likely … [Read more...]
POYEL: Free Closet Sorting Printables
You guys went so crazy over this idea to get the kids to put away their own clothes, that we came up with another Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life idea aimed at getting the kids (and the hubby) to do even more to get those closets sorted. And, once again, this one comes with a free printable to help you do it! Here's MJ with the details... Maybe it's the new year or the winter snows, but my children are all going through growth spurts right now. Their drawers and closets contain a lot … [Read more...]
Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: Keeping a Clean & Clutter-Free Home for the Holidays
Ah, the holidays, what's not to love? Okay. Maybe just one thing–one small, teensy tinsy thing... The cleaning. If you are anything like me (maybe a little bit type A?) keeping the house clean over the holidays is a challenge. Call me crazy, but I want my house to feel warm and welcoming all throughout the season. I want my decorations to sparkle and shine (because I didn't hang them for nothin', right?). One of the first steps to keeping your house clean over the holidays, is … [Read more...]
POYEL: 5 Days To A More Organized Kitchen
Our resident professional organizer, Annie, is here today with our latest Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life post. She's going to help you tackle your kitchen in 5 manageable steps. Do one a day and by the end of the week you'll have the organized kitchen of your dreams! Every project seems daunting until you break it into small, manageable parts. Regardless of how badly your kitchen needs decluttering or how intimidated you've been to begin, today's post is designed to get you going and … [Read more...]
{POYEL} Decluttering, Recycling, Earning Money & Giving Back with Your Old Technology
We've got a new Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life installment today. This time we're tackling just what to do with all those old (and sometimes broken) smart phones, tablets and MP3 players with the help of our newest sponsor, . Have you heard of them? I hadn't but I was quite pleasantly surprised to hear I could make money AND safely recycle my old tech with a simple trip to the mall. (I was also pleasantly surprised by the amount of money I could make!) Here's Kristen with her experience … [Read more...]
POYEL: Guide to Buying Storage Containers
Sources. 1. Glass Jar - Ikea 2. Under Shelf Basket - Dollarama 3. Plastic Bins - Amazon 4. Plastic Bins with Lid - Dollar Tree 5. Pop Containers - OXO 6. Chrome Basket - Amazon 7. Roll Out Shelf - Amazon 8. Solid Shelves - Amazon Our contributor Jen is just a little ahead of me in the moving process - which means I'm taking serious notes on the wisdom she's dishing out below. Hopefully there will be photographic evidence of my own progress in the months to come. In the meantime, read on … [Read more...]
There are Only Two Types of Toys
Did you guys know that along with her expertise in communication and play, our new contributor Kim also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to toy organization? Today she's sharing some of her know-how with a quick and easy 3 step plan to corral your deluge of toys. I can't wait to put this system into place in our house! I write a lot about play, toys, and rotating toys. It seems as much as we all want to harness our inner minimalist and have beautifully simple and organized … [Read more...]
POYEL: Decluttering Weekend
Two Fridays ago I told you we were shipping the kids off to the grandparents for the weekend with the goal of decluttering pretty much the entire house while they were away. Today I thought I'd give you the quick and dirty on how it all went down. We didn't quite cover the entire house, our office and a few random drawers remain, but overall we were very pleased with our progress. My husband almost completely cleaned out our garage (previously known as the black hole) and I … [Read more...]
POYEL: Decluttering the Closets
image source We're shipping the kids off for some fun with the grandparents this weekend. And while they're playing in the sun, guess what we'll be doing. Decluttering as much as possible. (We're also squeezing in a few dates - in case you were worried.) My hubby will be spending the majority of his time outside while I've got my eye on our closets - all of them. From clothes and coats to toiletries and brooms, I intend to ruthlessly clean out and organize them … [Read more...]