There’s always a constant flow or papers coming home from school, but we tend to get a deluge coming home as the end of the school year nears. Triage Immediately Make a practice of having your child empty their bag when they get home from school each day and sort through their papers. Three main … Read more
Everyone has one, a necessary utility spot that usually finds itself in the kitchen. It is also often the catch-all for anything that doesn’t have a specific home. And because of that, it gathers clutter easily. So let’s reset it! Pull It Out And everything in it. As you go, separate the items into categories. … Read more
Whether it’s beautiful built-ins or a fine-for-now Ikea special, let your shelves elevate your interior aesthetic. Shelves can be more than a necessary storage spot, you can use them to really show your personality. Pare Down Use your critical eye and purge. Even if you’re a bibliophile, there are likely paperbacks that are past their … Read more
As spring gets going in earnest, spend some time making your garage work harder for you. It tends to become a dumping ground as seasons change, so set your family up for success this spring into the summer. Sort Even if sorting feels like a lot, it needs to happen. Garages can contain very large … Read more
‘Contain’ comes second-to-last in our organizing process. You need your ducks in a row before you can decide how to store them. But everyone loves a few quick product suggestions, so here are our top products this spring. Drawer Inserts There are so many options for drawer organization, but this one by Space Aid tops … Read more
March (and let’s be honest, April) are transition months up here in New England. The snow starts to melt, the snowy days become rainy or icy days, and you get a few warm(ish) days which can mean actual mud and chaos when it comes to outerwear. Empty Clean it out. Match up mittens and shoes … Read more
Not ready to take on the basement? Don’t have time to do a massive closet clean out? It’s not always about the big jobs, even a little bit every day (or two!) can be helpful in keeping your home tidy. 1. Paper There is likely new paper arriving at your home daily, either through the … Read more
So much food, but nothing to eat. Make meal (and snack) time just a little easier by putting your pantry in order. Unpack It First things first, unload the pantry. Make a space on your counter or island or floor and take it all out of there. Make sure to also grab food stored elsewhere. … Read more
Nothing is better than crisp sheets and fluffy towels. So what’s in your linen closet? And by closet, maybe it is something smaller like a basket or an under-bed bin. Think about how you store the towels, sheets, blankets, and other bedding extras in your home. Volume Control How often do you do linen laundry? … Read more
There’s nothing better than a fresh, clean beginning to the new year. A refreshed and neat laundry room (or laundry closet or laundry nook) is a great place to start. Survey Your Space Assess your space and think about your habits. What is working in the laundry area and what isn’t? What makes you avoid … Read more
