Make room for those apples and holiday cooking by refreshing your refrigerator. Like any other spot in your home, things can build up, sitting unused, and molding, ew! Empty Ignore the door beeping, and take the time to get everything out of the fridge. Once it’s all on the counter, begin combing through what’s there. … Read more
It creeps up on you slowly. That car clutter. One day it’s squeaky clean inside, the next it’s a disaster of crumbs, returns to make and water bottles rolling around the floor. Clean and Sort Bring out a trash can, recycling bin and a spare storage bin. Start taking everything out of the car. Empty … Read more
Sheds are small spaces but can be hard workers (as long as they’re not a disaster and you can reach everything easily!). Sheds support yard and gardening, household utility, kid stuff, bikes and more. Make sure that all items in the here can withstand temperature changes and moisture. Clear It Put on some old clothes … Read more
It’s the start of a new school year. And with it comes a return to firm schedules (yay!), but it also means resuming those rushed school mornings, with everyone sleepy and dragging their feet through. Help make those mornings a little easier by setting yourself (and your family) up for success. Prep Getting set up … Read more
So many people hit the road during the summer months. Some people love the open road while others want to save some dollars and avoid air travel. Whatever the reason, Map It Out Your route (obviously!) but also how you plan to pack the car. If you are making multiple stops along the way, you’ll … Read more
Packing for a trip may be daunting. Make sure you have everything you need when you arrive at your destination, be it a foreign city, tropical isle or grandma’s house. Plan It Out Start by making a detailed list. Look at the number of trip days and the types of activities you’ll be doing. Will … Read more
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
