People who make lists are often the butt of a few jokes. They can be seen as uptight and over organized. When it comes to taking care of a home, though, list making can be an important tool in keeping track of everything and even giving you the motivation to get more done in a day. Different Types of Lists There are a number of different types of lists that can help you keep your home and your life organized. There are inventory lists, grocery lists, to do lists, accomplishment lists, dream lists, activity lists, information lists and more. Different … Continue reading →

You can always tell that it is Monday at my house because of the visible chaos that is spread throughout the house, especially on the first floor. Toys, books, jackets, dishes, you name it, collects in odd places, as the family runs in and out of the house on various errands. Home projects, such as organizing a closet or de-cluttering books or toys don’t always get completed, since there is a yard sale or the farmer’s market or a softball game to go see instead. Sometimes when life gets in the way, it isn’t just the weekend that has caused … Continue reading →

Are you spending too much time looking at your home and sighing because it isn’t as organized as you would like? Do you hurt yourself at least once a week stepping on a lego or bumping into a coffee table? Do you have at least one closet door or a drawer that won’t close or a precariously perched pile of paperwork. If you answered yes to at least one of these questions then it might be time to cut some of the clutter. You’ll be happy that you did. Get One but Toss Two Do you have a weakness for … Continue reading →

Make a fresh start in your bathroom by tossing away the old (and disgusting) and organizing the new. You don’t have to completely overhaul your bathroom, but taking a few minutes to go through a few things will really make a difference. An organized bathroom is easier to clean and looks nice, too. Start with the hair accessories. Get rid of anything that is not working, such as stretched out elastics or broken clips. Why were we saving those anyway? If you are like me, you might even have a few scrunchies from the 80 or 90s laying around. Okay, … Continue reading →

The turn of the year from the old to the new is a great time for new starts and for cleaning out the old to make way for the new. Release bad memories and even worse fashion by decluttering your closet. Whose idea was that awful sweater, anyway? Make the best use of your closet space with this three-step plan. Figure out what you need Maybe you have a good sense of what it is that you always where, but more likely there are items that you think you might be wearing but you aren’t. A good trick to try … Continue reading →

Do you have a four-person pile up in the bathroom in the mornings? Maybe it is even worse than that? No matter your family size, unless you have a bathroom for each member of your family who can walk, there is bound to be some delay each morning or evening, as everyone competes for getting in to the most popular room in the house. Here are some strategies that you can use to make everything run much more smoothly, leaving the pile behind for good. If you have at least two bathrooms, send the kids to the other one while … Continue reading →