The first kids’ bedroom tour in our new home begins with Izzy’s room. Izzy is 12.5, still a tween but almost a teenager. Important: I did NOT clean, organize, or tweak this bedroom at all before taking the video and photos. I took the pictures on a Saturday after the kids each cleaned their rooms […]
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“My Kids Room is Always Messy, Help!”
Warning: this post contains some tough love, but also some valuable help. Don’t feel despair if you realize you’re part of the problem, there is hope for you just like there is hope for your kids. There’s pretty much no tricky situation that can’t be untangled and improved, and you are not the exception. 😉 […]
Let Them Be Little – Embrace the Treasures and Create Collections
When Brian was a toddler, he came home from every outing with a pocketful of “treasures.” They were so important to him. He’d name them, play with them, and remember each and every one. I knew I needed a plan to deal with them before they took over all the clean surfaces of his room. […]
Kids Can Declutter (Teach them!)
You’re reading this because you already get that decluttering is so important. I really think kids need to learn how to declutter for themselves. You are not doing your child any favors by keeping all their stuff. I think parents doing sneak-attacks of decluttering backfires and causes some kids to latch on even harder to […]
B’s Room – It’s About Progress
Brian’s birthday was in January – right after Christmas and right in the middle of our family tragedy. It is safe to say I’ve let his room go wild for a couple of months. It got bad. This may be shocking to see because many people assumes my house is organized 100% of the time, […]
Let Containers Blend In
Sometimes I am asked how to choose the right container for something. And while I love a beautifully crafted box or basket as much as any container-loving person does, I often choose functional containers that blend in to their surroundings. Let Containers Blend In Containers that blend in do not cause a lot of distraction […]
Guide Children to Declutter – FREE Ebook!
Last night I was going through graded schoolwork and tests that my school-aged kids have brought back home. I was created a big recycle-pile next to me, but I still check in with my kids once in a while to make sure they know we are getting rid of things. One of my 12 year […]
10 Inspiring Boy Rooms
Here are 10 inspiring boy bedrooms that look good and are organized. Kids can have fun in spaces that mom approves. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration for your little (or not so little anymore) man’s space? ~ 10 Inspiring Boy Rooms From Naptime Decorator – You had me at the sign! My little guy needs this immediately! The rest […]
10 Inspiring Girl Rooms
Here are 10 inspiring girl bedrooms that are beautiful and functional, crossing the lines between organized and art. Enjoy! ~ 10 Inspiring Girl Bedrooms From Design Loves Detail – Words can not express my appreciation for that hand-painted accent wall. That is not wall paper! The organizing is simple with shelves and drawers, but simple is my favorite. […]
10 Inspiring Master Bedrooms
The Master Bedroom is the most important room in the house. It is more important than the kitchen or the living room. It is where you spend most of your time – where you rest, and where you should find peace and sanctuary. It is the room you finish your day and begin each new […]