Category: Organization

How I’m simplifying household basics

I’ve never been good about setting a word for the new year, like a lot of other bloggers have.  (My friend Lori from Farm Fresh Style chose “Warrior,” and Colleen from Curtains are Open chose “Courage.”) But if were to officially choose a word to… Continue Reading “How I’m simplifying household basics”

KonMari for kids: Yes, it’s possible!

Janine Young admits she once had far too many toys in her house and her kids never seemed to notice the ones she tucked away. Now she involves her children in the process and asks them questions like ‘How does it make you feel… Continue Reading “KonMari for kids: Yes, it’s possible!”

DIY charging station

Our DIY charging station ledge holds our iPhones and the kids’ iPods, and our iPad fits nicely in the space at the back. I also store any extra chargers and sets of earbuds in there so it’s a one-stop shop for that stuff.

DIY stuffed animal zoo

“You spent HOW MUCH on bungee cording!” There was a sentence I never imagined saying. It all started when I saw photos of stuffed animal ‘zoos’ on Pinterest. The idea was to make a wooden cage for the zillions of stupid stuffed animals your… Continue Reading “DIY stuffed animal zoo”

How we (finally) organized our entry closet

One of the most action-packed spots in our house is definitely our front hall closet. Longtime readers will remember it started off as a hot mess and I failed at the first decoration attempt.  I had the right *intention* I think, but I went… Continue Reading “How we (finally) organized our entry closet”