Category: Organization

Parental essentials on the road

I got so many great questions after yesterday’s post on vehicle hacks for parents that I thought I’d go into a bit more detail today about some of the items I keep in our minivan. I’m one of those over-prepared people that always has… Continue Reading “Parental essentials on the road”

KonMari for kids

How do you get a three-year-old to tell you which of their picture books sparks joy? Is a five-year-old capable of deciding if they feel happy in one particular shirt over another? Those are a few of the questions that are not answered in… Continue Reading “KonMari for kids”

Toy organization tips

We don’t own a toy box. Actually, that’s not true — we do own one, and I commandeered it for fabric storage in my office/sewing room. The idea of having the kids “clean up” by chucking dozens of different toys into one huge bin… Continue Reading “Toy organization tips”

DIY wooden list board

I’d had this project on my to-make list for ages because the concept was so simple. A tiny roll of paper on a scrap of wood, creating a convenient spot to jot down grocery lists or to-do lists and then rip them off for… Continue Reading “DIY wooden list board”

The gold and white cleaning wall

Sometimes I’ll tackle a DIY project because I think it looks fun or would be pretty in our home, but other times it’s strictly to fix a disastrous area that makes me cringe. The top of our basement stairs? Total wreck, all of the… Continue Reading “The gold and white cleaning wall”