Tip Tuesday

Mother’s Day is a beautiful time to honor the amazing women in our lives. But what if you want to avoid adding to her clutter? This year, ditch the dust-collecting trinkets and focus on gifts that bring joy, create lasting memories, or simply make her life easier. Spark Joy with Experiences: The Gift of Time…

“Earth Day should last all year!” a Tip Tuesday reader sent me!  I wholeheartedly agree! Earth Day shouldn’t be just a single day but a call to action. Let’s dive into some options to donate and recycle MORE items that might otherwise end up in a landfill! Mattresses: If you are lucky enough to live…

Earth Day is a time to celebrate our planet and recommit to responsible consumption. But what about all those items lurking in your closet or drawers that you no longer need?  During our recent “Closet-athon” participants came across a few items they were not sure how to donate. In a world where sustainability and social…

Let’s settle a debate that’s raged for generations: Should shoes live in boxes or breathe free? For over 20 years, I’ve seen countless closets, and you know what I see a lot of? Shoes hiding in their “cardboard coffins”!  Listen, I get the appeal of a free storage box, but hear me out: there’s a…

Today is Organize Your Home Office Day, the perfect chance to whip your workspace into shape.  Whether you’re gearing up for taxes, spring cleaning, or just craving calm and focus, a few tweaks can make all the difference. As a paper organization expert, I noticed three key items that boosted productivity for students in my “Paper…

While the thought of decluttering might bring up visions of endless sorting and mountain-high piles, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming chore. Skip the stress and check out sixty simple items you can easily toss out right now, guilt-free!  Just focus on reducing ONE AREA listed here: “DOWNLOAD THE LIST HERE” Bonus Tips: And…

The inspiration for this post came from this Washington Post article which you can read about HERE. Remember the days when teetering on high heels felt like owning the catwalk? Me neither. Just like I swore off sky-high shoes for comfy flats on my 50th birthday, I’ve learned to “chuck-it” with some outdated goals too. I decide to…

My one-item solution for “holidaze” I love to put up decorations to enjoy for each holiday throughout the year. But, if you’re anything like me, there’s a recurring post-holiday scenario that can turn fun into frustration—the “holidaze” discovery of one or two small items that turn up AFTER the meticulous process of packing away the…

While we might be tempted to wave goodbye to 2023 with a resounding farewell, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the lessons learned and seeds planted throughout the year. Just like you, I have much to be grateful for, especially after choosing “Bloom” as my guiding word for 2023. “Bloom” resonated with me…

As we wrap up the festive season, it’s time to store our beloved decorations until their return next year. I’ve got some six simple tips that’ll make the whole process a breeze. 1 – First Things First: Set aside advent calendars, Hannukkah décor, and anything you use early in December. I recommend you keep these…