Fresh Ideas for Small Spaces
In my house, I’ve found that small spaces can either be extremely easy or extremely difficult to “freshen up” with a changing seasons, a change in my mood or out of necessity. In smaller rooms, the large furniture pieces remain a constant (and usually in the same spot), but I don’t let that discourage me …
Preparing Your Kitchen for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here! I am hosting our family Thanksgiving this year, so I need to get organized before I start cooking up a storm. Here are some tips for preparing your kitchen for Thanksgiving. First, I start by getting out the recipes I’m going to use. That way, I can make my grocery list …
Planning an Inspiring Craft Space
One of my Home Goals this year is to carve out a crafting space for myself. Too often I’m spread out over the kitchen table, in the driveway or garage, or on the family room rug while I’m working on projects. It’s time, I think, for me to find a little space of my own. …
Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
Here we are again… the beginning of a new school year! It feels like summer just started, but my kids have been back in school for a week now and I am back in my classroom as well. A new school year is always a challenge, but having cleared that hurdle successfully for the last …
Weekend Project: Spring Cleaning and De-cluttering
As soon as the weather gets warmer, I’m ready to put away the sweaters, open the windows, and do some spring cleaning and de-cluttering. But that cleaning and de-cluttering can get overwhelming if I don’t have a plan. Rome wasn’t built in a day; just the same, my home is not going to magically get …
How to be an organized mom
Organization is a key element in parenting. Without it, bills will go unpaid, events will be forgotten, schedules will go out the window and your time is not spent to its maximum potential. But getting – and staying – organized is not an easy task, especially when children are involved. These tips will help you …