The world seems to be divided into two groups – those who don’t want to think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving and those who start humming Christmas carols in July. I lean toward the first group. I like my holidays one at a time. However, the reality is that if I wait until after Thanksgiving…
How To Create Your Own Homemaking Binder
Taking care of a home and family is a surprisingly complex job. Managing schedules, planning meals, organizing daily/weekly/seasonal tasks, keeping track of home-related information and so much more. Creating a homemaking binder can be a huge help in getting it together and staying on top of all that it takes to manage a home and…
Create a Beautiful Life With a Morning Ritual
A beautiful day starts with an intentional morning ritual. This is something I’ve been working on for quite awhile. My morning ritual isn’t perfect yet but I’m making progress. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Dee’s Morning Ritual This is what my morning…
Decluttering Resources Roundup
I’ve been trying to declutter my house off and on for YEARS! In fact, I started this blog way back in 2006 with the idea I would chronicle the decluttering process. Little known fact: The original blog name was “Ponderings of a Packrat”. You can even read my very first post, if you are so…
How To Organize Plastic Food Containers in the Kitchen
Keeping the plastics food containers organized has been the bane of my existence ever since I set up housekeeping. No matter how I organized, within a week or two the plastics cupboard was a huge mess all over again. I’ve heard enough others mention the issue that I know this wasn’t my problem alone. But…
The FlyLady Method: 5 Minute Room Rescue
Do you have a room or area in your home that scares you? I mean, the very thought of someone outside your family seeing it truly gives you the heebie jeebies? It could be a basement, craft room, walk-in closet, a child’s bedroom, your bedroom, whatever. You know it needs to be decluttered, cleaned and…
Simple Organizing Challenge ~ Join Me!
As the days get warmer and I see those first long-awaited signs of spring, I begin to feel the urge to do some decluttering, spring cleaning and sprucing up of my home. What felt warm and cozy (and “hyggelig“) during the cold, dark days of winter begins to feel a bit cluttered. That’s when I…
Getting My Life Together – Want to Join Me?
A new year always feels like a good time to get things in order, doesn’t it? As part of my focus on simplicity this year, I want to get rid of the excess in my home and organize the rest. I also want to simplify my daily and weekly schedules, so I can be productive…
Tying Up Loose Ends and Preparing For The New Year
A brand new year will soon be here, unblemished and full of promise. I always find that rather exciting. But before I turn that calendar page, I like to take a look back, reflect a bit and tie up some loose ends. I can then move forward with a clean slate, ready to fully embrace…