I find this week so important that I was tempted to do storage and closets on week 1. If your “hidden places” are organized, the rest of the house follows suit. It makes sense, because ultimately if these areas are decluttered and organized, it usually means everything in your house has a place it belongs. […]
My Favorite Cleaners
This time of year I start thinking about deep cleaning. The Spring Cleaning Challenge starts soon! I think it is because the weather getting warmer gives me a little pep in my step, so I have a little more energy to start tackling some deep cleaning. My favorite cleaners have evolved over time. I consider […]
2019 Spring Cleaning Challenge
It’s that time of year again, when the cleaning gloves come out. I don’t always love cleaning, but I love the way my house feels after a good deep clean! Lets get out all of the dust and germs of winter and make our homes fresh to welcome in Spring! This year’s challenge is 5 […]
Week 10 – Playroom & Family Room {91 Day Declutter Challenge}
Do you have a room or space in your house that acts as a flex space for playing or movie watching or hanging out as a family? Focus on that area this week and follow along with the assignments. If not, I’m going to suggest you work on an outdoor porch or patio space. Just […]
Mary’s Favorite Things: Volume 1
Have you ever been to a Favorite Things party? Everyone who comes brings something they love, usually capped at a certain spending limit, then you play a gift exchange game. Everyone leaves with something awesome, plus as all the gifts are opened, people share and talk about their favorite things. It is so fun! In […]
Let’s talk about grief.
I married Matt about six months before Elizabeth married Adam. We had an instant friendship, and of course we were inseparable at family gatherings. Over 10 years ago, there was a family reunion in August before Jack was born the same year in November. I remember how excited, yet nervous Elizabeth was for her new […]
Week 9 – Bedroom #3+ {91 Day Declutter Challenge}
If you’re doing more than one room this week, I suggest sticking to the specified task and do more rooms simultaneously. If that is the case for you, you may need to set aside more time this week. But, you can do this, keep your eye on the prize! Just Joining Us? Don’t worry if […]
That time we added a window into brick.
When we found our new house, we were looking for a needle in a haystack. We wanted to downsize from our last house, but ideally also have a separate bedroom for each of our 4 kids. We were able to make this house fit our wants because there was a media room that could reasonably […]