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Kids Daily Outfit Sorter (& More Organizing)

It is August now and school starts here in 14 days. 14 days?!?! Summer mornings are all easy-breezy – waking up without an alarm and slowly easing into the day … aah. That is very different from school mornings, which are GO! GO! GO! GO! TidyLiving sent me a Back-to-Campus Bundle and I wanted to show […]

The Jar of Job Opportunities {Money Jar}

My kids were complaining recently that they want chances to earn money. We’ve never done allowance before and they’re just below the baby-sitting age, so money-making opportunities have been pretty sparse. I mean, even though they’ve got mad lemonade-stand skills, they’re still not rollin’ in dough. My brain started hatching a plot when I got […]

Big Huge List of Kid Chores (grouped by age)!

These are my suggestions, but you know your kids best. It’s always nice to have an idea what could be expected, so that you know if it is time to teach a new skill. Every time you introduce a new chore to your child, you’ll do it WITH THEM the first few times. Don’t just […]

The Easiest Way To Do Kid’s Laundry

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Morning & Bath Time Grooming Baskets {This Is What I Do}

I have four kids and there are two kids’ bathrooms with baths. Yes, sometimes the little guy uses MY bathroom, but he is starting to transition to using the regular kids bathroom. I’m not going to pretend like 4 kids sharing two bathrooms is very hard … I think my kids live a pretty nice […]

Kids Command Center {for Hanging Chore Lists & More}

I’ve been doing chore lists with my kids for about 3 years now. I really liked the Chore Stick method for when they were younger and they needed my help with most things (like maybe even reading the chore stick when they were really little!). Lists are just so good for older kids who can […]