Keep track of your pet information, including pet insurance information if you have one. Great to use for your own records and for pet sitters -- with this handy printable! Although it's been a while since our family has had pets, Amy from The Finer Things in Life and Tara from Deal Seeking Mom both…
Most of us agree that one of the most difficult areas to organize is paper clutter and mail. I'm working on a series to help you address paper clutter in general, but I also wanted to share these ideas for controlling your incoming mail, bills to be paid, and so on. The key to managing…
I'm sure we can all agree on the importance of clean laundry. None of us wants to walk around -- or have our children walk around -- in smelly or dingy clothes. However, if you're concerned about keeping toxic products away from your skin (the largest organ in your body that in many ways serves…
I've always believed in the importance of sending thank you cards, although I've neglected the practice over the past few years with four little ones and working full time. I'd like to get back into the habit for myself as well as to pass it on the art of writing thank you notes to my…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 10 Reasons Minimalism May Be Right For You Minimalism as a lifestyle is a movement that seeks to pare down possessions to only the essentials. Because life can be lived richer and fuller when unnecessary possessions have been removed, it is a growing trend that includes…
Tara from Deal Seeking Mom and I have teamed up to bring you a special series over the next two weeks called Preparing Your Home for the Holidays. Join us as we clean and declutter so that we can fully enjoy the holiday season without being distracted by dirt and clutter. I'll be sharing tips…
I love blankets and throws, and because we keep our home so cold in the winter, we have quite a few throughout our home. We use throws as part of our decor throughout the year, but now that winter is approaching, you'll find more of them folded and stacked in corners or on the couch,…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: Create a Plan for Organizing Success The first step in any organizing endeavor is to create a plan for success. Why? Without a plan, you'll have no direction or road map for your journey. You may flounder, knowing you want to make a change…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Organization's Three Most Important Questions Two and a half years ago, my wife and I (and two small children) decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Since then, our lives have changed drastically for the better. We have found extra time, finances, and less stress by removing…
The hardest part about decluttering for most people isn't the time or effort it takes. Instead, it's simply deciding to let go of something you've been holding onto for some reason or another. Therefore, I am sharing a secret to make decluttering easier - 10 questions to ask yourself when decluttering. Earlier this year, I…