The holidays bring a lot of joy—and a lot of cooking and entertaining! I actually do this a few weeks before we start decorating. Having a clutter-free kitchen and dining room will make holiday meal prep and gatherings so much smoother. In this part of the series, we’ll focus on preparing these two high-traffic areas […]

Before I get into decorating, I go through our home and declutter it, it makes decorating for Christmas a lot easier and less stressful. The holiday season is a joyful time filled with family gatherings, Christmas decorations and making memories. But as wonderful as it is, it can also be overwhelming if your home is […]

When I first started decluttering our home, I had no idea the impact it would really have on me. I thought I was just clearing out physical items, but little did I know, I was also creating space in my mind and life. As I removed clutter, I felt lighter, both mentally and emotionally. Isn’t […]

Let’s talk about maintaining a kids’ bedroom. I know how challenging it can be, especially when each child has their own unique personality and preferences. Kids’ bedrooms can easily become cluttered with toys, clothes and books, but keeping this space clean and organized doesn’t have to be overwhelming.   In last week’s home maintenance blog, […]

Keeping the Playroom Tidy: Simple Tips for a Clean and Fun Kids Play Area The loft or playroom is often one of the most used (and most chaotic) spaces in the home, especially if you have kids. It’s a place for imagination to run wild, toys to scatter and games to be played, but it […]

Your home office should be a space where productivity and focus come naturally. But keeping it tidy can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially with the mix of paperwork, devices, homeschool and everyday distractions.  In this blog, I’m sharing a few things I do to help maintain a clean and organized home office that encourages […]

Every weekend I like to do a mini reset to get ready for the week. As a busy mom, weekends often feel like the only time to catch my breath—but they’re also a perfect opportunity to set myself up for success in the coming week and the rest of the year. A well-executed weekend reset […]

Your bedroom should be like an oasis—a peaceful and calm place where you can unwind and recharge. Not full of junk, but when life gets busy, it’s easy for clutter to take over. To me, my bedroom is mine and my hubby’s space…I want it to be calm and relaxing, not overwhelming.  Here are some […]

Hey there, mama! Today’s post is a bit different. I asked my husband, Jim, to share his perspective on what happened when life threw us a curveball and how the systems I’ve put in place made all the difference. Now, to say he was thrilled to write this would be a bit of an exaggeration, […]

Our living room sees a lot of action. Between watching TV, playing games, homeschool and just hanging out, it’s a space that gets used constantly. We end up tidying it up almost every day to keep things under control. Besides the kitchen, the living room is my favorite spot to relax and spend time with […]

The other day, someone said to me, “I can’t believe you homeschool and run a business!” They looked at me like I was crazy. And while some days it can be hard, most days it’s not that bad. As both a mom and a business owner, I understand how challenging it can be to manage […]

How to Keep Your Bathroom Clean When You’re Short on Time As a busy mom, I get it – finding time to clean the bathroom can feel like a never-ending task. That’s why I’ve found a system that works for me, keeping things fresh without spending hours cleaning every week. I clean my entire bathroom […]