If you are hoping to start the academic year off strong, this post is for you!  In a few short weeks, my youngest kiddo will start his senior year of high school. This transition is bittersweet, to say the least. He will be starting at a new school for his senior year, which is a […]

If you’ve ever had an organizing session with me, you’ve probably heard me say that our physical surroundings tend to reflect our inner state-of-being. If our environment is cluttered, it is very difficult to feel calm. And while many of us got serious about organizing our homes during the shut down in 2020, we are […]

The holiday season is upon us and it is the perfect time to reflect on the art of giving. In our culture, it is all too easy to get caught up in buying the latest gadget for our homes, or toys for our children. While there is no denying that it feels good to give, […]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to approach the holidays during a pandemic (yes, it’s still a big deal!). This year we invite you to think a bit more broadly about your role as host. Many people are experiencing anxiety and may feel nervous about being a guest […]

The entryway to our home is one of the most important spaces we organize. Not only is it where we store many of our essential personal belongings – keys, purses/bags, coats, shoes, mail, etc. – it is the first space our guests see when entering our home. Having strong organizational systems in place helps our […]

“Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen.” Andrew Zimmern Before Covid (otherwise known as B.C.), most of our kitchens got a bit of a break during the day while we were at work and the kids were at school. Nowadays, our kitchens are working overtime! It is more important than ever to […]

One of the most challenging areas to maintain organization is the space where toys live. Parents, amirite?!  As an educator, I’m passionate about teaching very young children organizational habits that will serve them throughout their lives. The earlier we teach these skills, the better. But even if your children are older, it’s never too late […]

Creating an organized play space for children may seem like an oxymoron. But rest assured, children of all ages can learn how to maintain an organized space! The key to success is in the planning. A carefully designed play space will set children up for success by creating systems that are logical and easy for […]

Having a clean, well-organized pantry is one of the more satisfying things in life. Seriously! If you’ve never organized your pantry before, plan to set aside a few hours to tackle this project, and prepare to feel great afterwards!  To get started, you’ll want to have compost, recycling and trash bags/bins on hand, as well […]

“Good food and a warm kitchen is what makes a house a home.”  – Rachael Ray During Covid, the kitchen has taken on a much more prominent role. It is the place we go not just to fill our bellies, but, much like the proverbial office water cooler, it’s where we head when we need […]