do you cram and overstuff it too?

If you’ve been doing the stay-at-home thing for a while, at some point you may have been bit by the organizing bug. “Well if we’re gonna be home for this long we may as well make walking room in at least one of the garages or finally donate the clothes circa 1999.” I did the…

NEW BLOG FORMAT: Please Read This Before You Click Away!

Ever put off a tough conversation because you don’t know where or how to start? And then you do it and realize it wasn’t so bad — and kick yourself for putting it off for so long? Well that’s pretty much what happened to me. But here’s where I am. In case you’ve been wondering where…

Are You Chasing Someone Else’s Dreams?

HGTV has royally screwed us over. Not to mention House Beautiful, Southern Living, Veranda Magazine and every Container Store brochure. They are PERFECTION. Even the spaces that are “lived in.” The casually draped throw and the perfectly placed fruit on the table. I don’t remember anyone ever eating like that in my house. No crumbs,…

Decluttering Made Simple

This morning I tidied up my counters, made my bed, straightened up a bit and within 15 minutes I was set for a successful and productive day. But there used to be a time I’d barely make a dent in 15 minutes. Because I had so much stuff and so little ability to make decisions….

3 Easy Steps To Conquer Your Clutter

How did I get so lucky? Working with amazing women all the time, helping them to eliminate items that aren’t serving their goals, life or happiness – I witness the powerful effects of “letting go” on a daily basis. Their ability to find a receipt or a bill on demand. The look of relief and joy…

Why Everyone Should Do These Two Things

SWOOOOOSH. Elimination. Annihilation. The check. The cross off. The scribble. And just like that, “throw out trash” is off your list. I get a little shiver just thinking about it. Don’t you?! One less “to-do” on your list. There’s nothing more satisfying! OR IS THERE? 😉 Wanna know something even more gratifying than getting stuff…

The Secret To My Organized Home

I could tell you it’s my perfect systems. I could tell you it’s my organized family. I could tell you it’s my awesome built-ins. But why would I lie to you?! 😉 The truth is, I don’t have any of those things, yet there are so many aspects that make up a mostly organized home….

When You Wake Up Feeling Overwhelmed

  Sink full of dishes. Nothing to wear. Packed schedule. Empty fridge. Email overload. Clutter everywhere. Misplaced directions. And….you haven’t even had your coffee yet… Feel familiar? What do you do on those days when you wake up and everything feels overwhelming? With so much to do, so little time and nothing going your way,…

Why My Hands Are Always Full (And Why Yours Should Be Too)

Socks, phone chargers, binder clips, hairbrushes, water bottles, highlighters, remotes, magazines, soccer balls, receipts, earrings…are just some of the bajillions of things I have in my hands as I make my way around the house. Yup, I’m like Bounty: the quicker picker upper. 😉 As I float from the kitchen to bathroom to bedroom to…

This Breaks My Heart…

I find it amazing that the extraordinary women I get the privilege to work with, bring me both the greatest joy and the greatest heartbreak. In many ways they’re like you. Smart. Strong. Capable. Determined. They’ve had their share of ups and downs but their faith and positivity gets them up morning after morning. Without…