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?! đ The truth is, I don’t have any of those things, yet there are so many aspects that make up a mostly organized home….
Category: Organization
This ridiculously simple shift CHANGED MY LIFE
Watch out. My head might spin off my shoulders if I have to remember one more thing. Wash the pink blouse inside out and on cold Drop off 23 cupcakes by 8am Tuesday Print the 12 page form Get toner for the printer (grrrrr….) Email mom about the tickets Grab the organic almond butter this time…
I Definitely Did Not See This Coming
I vowed that this year I’d be at my personal best. Reach new levels of shedding anxiety and overwhelm and make life easier, simpler…BETTER. I was euphoric coming back from a ten day getaway – getting a mental and physical break and re-energized to jump back in. Bring it on world. I’m gonna push through…
Overwhelmed By Your To-Do List? (You’re not alone…)
If you celebrated Thanksgiving last week, hope it was a wonderful one. I totally disconnected. Part of me disconnected because I was happy to just focus on my family. The other part of me disconnected because I was overwhelmed and it was nice to not have to think about everything I still need to get…
5 Powerful Reasons I’ve Simplified
Although it’s not even August, it feels like summer is up in the Parikh household. The boys are back in school on Monday (I know, crazypants!) Maybe it’s not so bad considering it’s a steady 100 degrees these days – and not much fun being outside anyway. (Talk about overheating!) So today I have a…
This Organizing Habit Changed My Life
As you may or may not know, today’s video is the last of my home organization videos. At least for now… I’ll be starting them up again on the “business” side but will let you know when that officially happens. It’s with excitement that I expand my organization and productivity services to other professionals, entrepreneurs…
A Mistake Most Women Make
I got the most adorable and amazing card from my son for Mother’s Day. It was a People Magazine issue that voted me “World’s Greatest Mom.” I know it was a school project and every mom in the class got one…but still – sooooo precious! And I know exactly where that beauty is going. In my…
Five Minute Organizing Projects
I just got back from gorgeous Hawaii with my family (I know, totally pinching myself!) And in addition to exploring and admiring this tropical paradise, we met some amazing people along the way. While I was chatting with one lovely woman we got to talking about our careers and when I told her what she…
My 6 Fave Closet Organizers
Growing up there were six main reasons I adored my closet: #1: It’s where I plastered my Duran Duran posters (inside and outside of the closet door). #2: It’s where I kept my diary under lock and key in my awesome hot pink safe (which was of course, embellished with Duran Duran stickers) #3: It’s…
My Best Kept Organization Secret
Is there something you do in your home, that you’re embarrassed to tell others about because you know they’ll roll their eyes? Or make fun? Or simply think you’re crazy! đ Yeah, me too. And it’s so silly because all of us have been raised in different families, different cultures with different ways of doing…