Year: 2016

3 Tips to Clean Up Your Computer Desktop

Okay, fess up. If I looked at your computer desktop right now, how many of you have a desktop littered with so many files that you can hardly see your background image? I see it all the time, and I

We’re Loving – Baskets for the Fall

When I think of fall and winter, I think of cozying up the home. I think of the L.L. Bean catalogs featuring slippers, blankets and flannel EVERYTHING. It’s a warm feeling, and a feeling unlike any other. As we start

Budgeting for an Event

  October begins tomorrow. Enter fall. Enter the beginning of the holiday season. And enter the many family gatherings and holiday parties. Hosting a party or event is a fun part of the fall and winter season. Planning a party

Tip Tuesday – Organizing Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning supplies are a necessity in any home. Keeping a home clean is just as important as staying organized! But have you gone overboard with the number of cleaning supplies you have? Open up your under-the-sink cabinet, and I’m sure

Pullout Shelving for the Kitchen

The kitchen is a central hub of the home. We spend a lot of time in our kitchens, and we also store a lot in our kitchens. There are many spaces in our cabinets – whether hard-to-reach or hidden –

Happy Labor Day

  Happy Labor Day! What is Labor Day? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national

Making Time for Fun

“Make time for things you want to do, not just what you have to do.” I was watching a video from Gretchen Rubin, happiness guru, and she had the above words to share. It can be hard to do this.

Goal Setting – Mid Year Review

Last month we hit the halfway mark of the year, but who really wants to talk about goals in the middle of summer barbecues and vacation time? Certainly not me! As we edge closer to fall, and smell the start

Purge! Unused Gifts

Let’s go back to the last holiday season. You’re opening gifts, and unwrap something that you know you’ll never have a use for. But out of guilt, you keep it and tuck it away in your closet. Fast forward seven

RESET DAY – The Kitchen

The kids are out of school, and they have invaded all parts of the home, including the kitchen. In the summer, the kitchen can bring in a bunch of clutter with kids’ summer activities, snacks and meals around the kitchen,

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