This tip was one of the first things I’ve shared on my blog 5 years ago and it has helped countless people transform their laundry issues! Has it helped you? Will it help you? This is the easiest way to do kid’s laundry whether you have 1 or a dozen kids. I’ve had people come […]
What I Do For Fun {While I Work}
When I’m challenging myself to do something difficult, I try to make it as easy as possible. Early morning appointment with the kids? Sure, I prep every possible thing the night before. Tough night with the kids? Sandwiches for dinner. Need a little entertainment while I tackle a boring job like laundry folding or bathroom […]
Love Your Home this year.
Even though I’ve been blogging for 5 years now, I think last year I finally settled on the real mission of my blog. I want to help people love their homes again (or for the first time ever). On the blog, every year is a clean slate and we start over. We declutter. We spring […]
How To Use The Mary ORGANIZES Planner
I didn’t design my planner as an ordinary planner. If used to its potential, this planner can organize your life. Think of what an organized life means – it means more time for what you love. I firmly believe that being organized doesn’t require an obsession with organizing. Organization is the backbone of a happy life – […]
Decluttering With Children Underfoot
Normally clients find childcare for their kids while I help them (not that they have to for my sake, but they want to make the most of the time they’re paying me for), so my experience decluttering with children underfoot is formed by cleaning and decluttering with my four kids and what I hear from […]
Saying Goodbye to Sentimental Items {Even ones that Spark Joy}
This is a tricky message to write, but necessary. When it comes to sentimental items, only the person with sentimental feelings can make the final decision to keep or let go. I’ve taught many clients about how to let go, but I’ve never made a decision for anyone about what to keep. Strange things can […]
Surviving Decluttering As A Couple
Even when we understand from an intellectual view that our stuff is just stuff, it can be difficult to fight our emotional ties to it. When you add the additional emotions and dynamics between a couple, decluttering can be even more complex, full of negotiations and compromises. <Now imagine angels singing in the background while […]
Decluttering: What To Do With The Good Stuff {Including: How To Use Leftover Shipping Boxes}
Next week will start our 5th Declutter Challenge. By now, I believe I’ve heard all the excuses! While there are very real life events that stop decluttering progress, some challenges can be worked around. We could simplify Decluttering down to this: we get rid of an item by trashing or donating it. You’re sure to […]