Category Archives: Your Space

Ways to Organize Your Junk Drawer

Do you want to know one of the questions I get asked most as a professional organizer?….”Do you have a junk drawer?” A funny question but I think I know why I get asked this…people want to know that even though I organize for a living I am still NORMAL! LOL So the answer?…YES, I…

DIY Painted Cowboy Boots

After two boys, I have thoroughly enjoyed embracing the girli-ness of my daughter. Once upon a time, we did have some itsy-bitsy pink cowboy boots, but once those were too small, she never asked for more. So, when Rodeo Day came around at her kindergarten, we dug out a pair that her brothers wore in…

How to Organize Your Social Media Activities When You’re a Work-at-Home Mom

  Ever had a day (or maybe three!) when you looked at the clock and it was already time for the kids to come home, and you hadn’t gotten anything done. Simply because you spent too much time tweeting, posting or pinning. Yes, it happens to the best of us. Working your own hours has…

Keep School Supplies at the Ready

Kid: Mom, I need…a new ruler…new pair of scissors…a box of tissues for the classroom…cupcakes for my birthday…a science fair display board… Mom: When do you need this by? Kid: Tomorrow! If you were a fly on the wall in my house, you would hear this conversation quite frequently. Different kid. Different item needed. Sometimes…

Quick Tips for Spring Cleaning

Happy Spring everyone!  I don’t know about you but this probably my favorite time of year. Not only is summer a short time away but I love the idea of a fresh start. I always start my spring cleaning early.  I try to get everything on the inside of my house cleaned and ready to…

How to Choose Light Bulbs for Your Decor

A trip to the lighting aisle at the hardware store these days might take longer than you intended.  Gone are the days of running in and grabbing a 100 watt bulb.  You’ll soon notice that there are no standard 100 -watt lamp bulbs, because their production has been banned in the US.  You can still…

How to Re-Wire a Vintage Light

If you need decorating bang for your buck, start with lighting.  Wiring a light can be a fun DIY project. If you come upon the right vintage fixture, you can have it refurbished, or possibly tackle the job yourself.  This is how to wire a light, in this case a vintage hanging lamp in a foyer….

Kids in the Gym

When we were growing up the only kids who lifted weights were on the varsity football team.  Gyms were for muscle heads and women did aerobics tapes.  Today, kids start training at a much younger age and for a variety of reasons, from sport specific to personal.  But is it safe? Strength training exercises incorporate…

The Top 5 Distractions for a Work-at-Home Mom {And How to Tackle Them All}

Being a work-at-home mother is one of the best things that could have ever happened to me. No wonder, I just wrote an eBook about amping up your WAHM life! I get to spend time working on projects that I love while hanging out with the people I love. Plus, I get to show other…

Wreaths Can Go ‘Round Again

The part of the year between Christmas and spring is a tough time to decorate. Repurposing something on hand, like a wreath, can be just the right creative outlet for this time of year, adding a splash of color to your home. Let’s start at the front door. Do you have an old wreath that you haven’t been…