The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: DIY Raffia Covered Vases Since I left citrus-rich California for Virginia ten months ago, I’ve discovered something about myself. Citrus makes me happy! The scent, taste, and colors make me feel good. So, when I pulled my June issue of Better Homes and…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Maybe the Answer is Owning Less “Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are possessed by our possessions.” - Peace Pilgrim Four years ago, we sold, donated, or discarded over 60%…
As part of my role as an Official Apartment Guide Organizing Blogger, I've had the opportunity to contribute to their Organize the Clutter Pinterest board. Their entire Pinterest account is enough to make any organizer or decorator drool. Still, this board is my favorite with its nifty organizing solutions to corral and organize clutter hot…
A couple of months ago, I talked about ways to use binders to get organized at home. Today I'm sharing more ideas specifically for kids. Binders not only help them organize but also archive and showcase their stuff, as seen below: 1. Art Binders: With four crafty girls in our home, we can only keep…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 7 Reasons Your Kitchen Counters Are Cluttered There's something very refreshing and life-giving about a clean, uncluttered kitchen counter. It sets the tone and culture for the entire home. It communicates calm and order. It promotes opportunity and possibility (who enjoys cooking in a cluttered kitchen?).…
The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama: 25 Ways to Involve Little Family Members Around the House It’s the end of the school year and summer is just around the corner. Why not take a little time this Mother’s Day week to think of ways that you can involve the little family members in…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
The following post is from Erin of The Humbled Homemaker: How to Furnish a House on Craigslist Nearly three years ago, my family made a cross-continent move from a short ministry stint in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to North Carolina. We arrived at our new home with six suitcases, a jogging stroller, a pack ‘n play,…