Let's face it– no matter who you are, we all need to eat!  Meal planning just isn't optional for anyone!  Some people manage this task better than others, but it's always ideal if meal planning is quick and easy.  You're just more likely to stick to it!  Keep reading or watch the video here to find out the key to making meal planning happen in your home! The number one thing that that will make your meal planning faster and easier: getting your recipes SUPER organized!  But there really is one specific way to do that to help the most: Use a Digital System I myself ha ..read more

It seems like paper clutter is never ending!  I used to be drowning in paper, and horizontal surfaces especially seem to attract the paper piles.  After much trial and error, I've finally created a system that works for me to keep the paper chaos at bay!  I even wrote an entire e-course with full details on how to tame the paper monster!  If you want to know what I do to stay in control, keep reading, or watch the video here! 1.  Create a paper inbox. If you do absolutely nothing else, do this!  It's so simple.  It really is just getting a designated basket ..read more

There is so much organizing advice out there, and to be honest, some of the most popular tips just DON'T work for me!  If they work for you, that's awesome, and you should keep doing what works for YOU!  But if you're curious what just doesn't do it for me, keep reading, or watch the video here! 1.  OXO Containers Sooo many people love these, and they're expensive!  But I just don't love how they perform!  I'm in the process of switching out all my pantry containers from OXO to another brand.  I did a full video that you can watch here. I like that opening these ..read more

Most people probably think the hardest thing to declutter is sentimental clutter.  While it's true that presents its own challenges, I actually think the hardest thing to declutter is aspirational clutter.  This type of clutter is tied to your actual identity!  By decluttering, you're admitting to yourself that you're actually not the type of person you thought you were or that you're not going to do things you wanted to do.  Admitting this to ourselves can be SUPER tough!! There really is light at the end of the tunnel, though, and if you can let go of your own aspirationa ..read more

Full disclosure– I am absolutely NOT a morning person, LOL!  I have tried sooo many times to create this amazing morning routine where I'm super productive and get up at 5:00 am ready to greet the day… but I could just never make it happen.  If this is you, check out the video here or keep reading to find out what actually works for me! I have watched so many videos and written down so many morning routine plans.  I thought if I wrote it down that I would actually do it.  Spoiler, that didn't happen.  No matter how hard I tried to accomplish big things in the mornings ..read more

When I'm really on a time crunch or have a ton of stuff to do in a short amount of time, I often use the Sticky Note To-Do List Method!  I wrote an entire guide on this topic because it's so effective!  It's also fun, LOL!  Sticky notes are colorful, and the notes come in all shapes and sizes.  If you're a visual person, this is fantastic.  It's also SUPER satisfying because it gives a great visual picture of how much you're really accomplishing!  If you want the details on how I use this method myself, keep reading, or check out the video here! This week I'm jus ..read more

Do you ever have those moments where you are just DONE and you totally do not feel like cleaning or organizing?  Yeah, me too!  Sometimes cleaning and organizing or even just the daily home maintenance that we all need to do just isn't fun.  I have trouble summoning the energy to even get started.  However, there are a few things I do to help myself get started (which is the hardest part!). Watch the video here, or keep reading for my top nine motivation hacks when you are just not feeling it! 1.  Pair it with Something Fun! Some activities will require your full focu ..read more

If you're the only one interested in decluttering your home, it can totally feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back…SO frustrating!!  I've been asked how to get my family to declutter soooo many times, and I've never tackled it until now because, well, it's a tough one!  But we're jumping in today!  Watch the video here or keep reading for my best tips for decluttering when your family isn't on board. There are really two types of people who might be in your home– other adults and children.  How we deal with them is very different, but we'll start with ..read more

I'm finally saying it out loud– I do NOT like OXO containers.  They are an extremely popular product, but they are just not very functional.  I haven't found the perfect replacement for them (yet!), but I'm not going to leave you hanging, either!  Watch the video here or keep reading to see the two options I'm planning use to replace my OXO containers! OXO containers are pretty pricey, so I wanted to share my thoughts if you're thinking about investing in them so you can make your own decision.   About the only positive thing I can say about the OXO containers is that ..read more

When most of us think about decluttering, we think of a long, drawn out process that will take a TON of time and energy.  But it doesn't have to be that way!  I'm going to share my simple tip to make your decluttering go super fast!  Check out the video here, or keep reading to find out how to speed up the process! What NOT to do What is the worst way to declutter?  You might open a drawer (without a plan), peruse the drawer, and then start thinking about the items.  This is a recipe for going down a rabbit hole and ending up nowhere.  Ask me how I know!! The ene ..read more