As working moms, we have a LOT to keep track of. Work stuff, kid stuff, home stuff – our brains are always going a million miles a minute. One of the most effective ways to give our overworked brains a break is by getting things […]
Are you caught up in the KonMari craze, but lacking the time or motivation to declutter your entire house? Are you eager to declutter but overwhelmed by the scale of the job in front of you? I’ve got you covered. I’ve rounded up five high-impact […]
Mornings with kids are stressful. Trying to get everyone fed, clothed, and out the door on time can be a daunting task. Add in making yourself presentable and getting to work on time, and you’ve created a perfect storm for high-stress, frantic mornings. A successful […]
As a busy parent, evenings are chaotic. From the moment you walk in the door, the kids are overtired and hungry, everyone needs something from you at the same time, and you have approximately 18 dirty lunch containers and 12 sheets of paper from school […]
I LOVE Christmas. Possibly more than any fully grown adult should. I love the music, the decorations, the magic, the thrill of finding the perfect present for somebody, and – of course – the time spent with family and friends. What I don’t love is the […]
With school-aged kids, it doesn’t take long for the schoolwork, artwork, and mementos to become overwhelming. Almost every day my oldest is bringing home worksheets and artwork, and without a manageable system in place, I felt like I was drowning in paper. Last month, I finally […]
A few weeks ago, we talked about the 5 easy steps to declutter your home. While the decluttering process is simple, deciding what things to keep and what things to throw away can be easier said than done. For those who like a little more […]
I’ve been on a massive decluttering and organizing spree lately. With three kids, I feel like I’m so busy keeping up with daily cleaning, and staying on top of their clothes and toys, that finding time to declutter and organize other areas of our home […]
Being a working mom presents a unique set of challenges. The balance of work, family, relationships, managing a household, and trying to squeeze in a little bit of time for yourself is difficult – to say the least! In my experience, the balance is […]
With three small kids, an open floor plan, and a playroom right in the middle of that open floor plan, keeping our home organized can feel like a daunting task. Between the never-ending art projects, the magnetic tile creations that must be “saved”, and the […]
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
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