This week I'm knee-deep in piles of laundry from a very fun weekend away. My girls and I jetted to Eindhoven this past weekend for their Swim Team Championship competition. It was a fabulous weekend and I'm exhausted. Exhaustion is proof of fun right?!? I'm so proud of my girls, it's such a joy to ... Read More
5 Strategies for Smart Splurging
You may not believe what I'm going to tell you today. Are you ready? You need to be splurging! Maybe not when it comes to adding more "stuff" to your home and life, but you should be splurging when it comes to your favorite foods. You are liking this so far, aren't you? I'm serious ... Read More
Why I’m Letting Go of Perfectionism
My hubby and I spent Monday celebrating all past Presidents by having a spa day, it was glorious, and probably why I'm having a hard time getting going this week. (It was good mindfulness practice for me!) I'm also into week three (who's counting) of attempting to paint our bed. I have painted the ... Read More
Choose Well, Live Well
Have you ever had that moment when you’ve been driving and you suddenly realize that you don’t remember the last five to ten minutes of your drive? Not in a dangerous way (I hope), but because your mind was clearly somewhere else like daydreaming, list making, stressing, or just plain ... Read More
Menu Planning – Made Simple
Today I want to share a post that I recently wrote for Organizing Junkie. I firmly believe that our health always benefits when we take the time to menu plan. Not only because we tend to eat better, but we also have less stress and less wasted time and money when we have a p-l-a-n. But...menu ... Read More
Five Clutter-Control Tips
So much to chat about today! Are you ready? Ok first up, I want to remind you that you can start your family reminders this month! If you haven't printed off the free printable, go do so today. Let's put those kids to work! We started yesterday and I love all the eye-rolling, I'm kidding, ... Read More
How 10 Minutes Can Inspire Your Organizing Efforts
Calling you! Yes you! I know you are an organizer, we all are. I'm so excited about what I've got in store for you this year in regard to the MWM Organizing Challenges. The MWM Organizing Challenges have been very successful and I've received lots of amazing feedback. Because of these great ... Read More
30 Family Daily Reminders
One of my biggest pet peeves is that I often find myself repeating myself, over and over and over. (And usually it's not a great joke or a funny story.) It's usually that I'm telling my kids (and sometimes my hubby) what I need them to do around the house. Things like...pick up your coat, place your ... Read More
Three Essential Steps to Achieving Goals
After having those lovely two relaxing weeks off for the holidays, I'm still struggling with getting back into the swing of things. The early morning drive to swim practice is a bit harder on these dark winter mornings...but each day I seem to be in a little less of a comatose state. It doesn't help ... Read More
Tackle the Messes and Take Back Your Space
Every year when January arrives I get a sudden burst of organizing energy. Without even thinking about it, I start cleaning out drawers, deep cleaning under furniture, reorganizing closets, and labeling all things that aren't moving. (My kids tend to hide from me during the entire month!) This ... Read More