Do you spend a lot of time looking for certain things? Always lose your car keys/pacifiers/credit card/anything else? Item One: Hair Rubberbands It’s been almost six years since my first daughter was born (although it’s only been about four years of ponytails or pigtails), but I only first realized the best place to keep hair…
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My Labeling Obsession. Last Stops: The Pantry & The Toy Closet
Want your toy closet and pantry not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where labels are very, very welcome. I couldn’t have an entire “labeling obsession” week without including the obvious ways one should compulsively use their label maker – the toy…
My Labeling Obsession. Third Stop: My Mail & Papers Storage
Want your papers not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where labels are very, very welcome. So, I trust that by now you have pulled out your label maker. Not convinced yet? How about this: We all deal with a huge amount…
My Labeling Obsession. Stop Two: Baking Sheet Storage
Want your home not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where a label could be very, very welcome. Here’s a label tip that was a true lifesaver. Know those “aha” moments, where you stop for a minute and exclaim, “Now, why didn’t…
My Labeling Obsession. First Stop: My Children’s Closets
Want your home not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where labels are very, very welcome. Do you own a labeling machine? Is it collecting dust? Or, even worse, do you not own one?!? Well, my friend, I urge you: pull it…
How to Never Forget a Return, Coupon, or a Receipt at Home
5 ways to reinvent your car into the organized girl’s best friend Your car can either be the messiest space in your life…or it can be the space that helps everything work extra smoothly. Here are 5 ways your car can help keep life’s little details running efficiently and keep your car organized. Keep a…
Four Ways to Maximize Fridge Space
You can fit more in there than you think. There’s one thing I do need to admit before you read this post. If you choose not to continue reading because you think my advice doesn’t count, I completely understand. I do own a second refrigerator. That’s mostly where I keep the “chicken and the cow.”…
How to Keep a Pocketbook Organized 100% of the Time
6 ways to ensure you’ll always know exactly where to find all your purse essentials While the following tips will give you the tools to have an organized pocketbook, there’s no magic to keeping it organized: a pocketbook needs maintenance. That doesn’t mean you need to set aside 10 minutes at the end of the…
Working Moms Alert: How to Get It All Done and Not be Overwhelmed
6 Tips to Help You Focus and Successfully Manage Kids, Work, and Home I remember the days, when I had less than half as many kids, and less than half as many work projects…and I thought I was sooo busy. Life doesn’t usually get simpler as time goes on. I likely felt more overwhelmed back…
How to Finally Organize All Those Books
The system that worked for my family’s ever-growing collection. We own a lot of books. A LOT of books. And the collection just keeps growing. Every member of this family spends hours per week lost in the written word. We started a little tradition of taking the kids to the local Judaica store on every…