Organizing School Papers

Back-to-School Tips, Part 2: Organizing School Papers Are all those school papers driving you crazy? It’s only one month into the school year and you may already be drowning in paper! A rite of passage for every parent is figuring out…
homework tip: create a homework station

Home Sweet Homework

Back-to-School Tips, Part 1: Creating a Homework Station School is back in session! And with that, comes homework and a wide range of emotions that surround that activity: the excitement for your child to reinforce what they are learning…
granola with nuts recipe

Crazy for this Granola!

It's back-to-school time, and with that comes stocking your pantry with easy breakfast items to grab when you're dashing out the door, or tasty afternoon snacks to serve your kids when they come running home, ravenous, for a treat. Here's…
Neat and clean home office

Quest for the Perfect Home Office

Borrowed from @workspacegoals. Originally posted by @project12architecture in Australia. For the last few years, I was on the hunt for the perfect spot to host my office in our home. We have a third bedroom that works double-duty as my husband’s…
Organizing an Artist's Studio

Organizing an Artist’s Studio

Furniture arrangement can make a world of difference in the way you feel about a room. Does the room welcome you in and feel inviting? Is this a place where you’d like to stay for a while? If it’s a room that is a passing-through point…
shredded-beef-tacos

The World's Best Shredded Beef Tacos

Have you ever made something and you can’t believe how good it tastes? Then brace yourself for this: shredded beef tacos. These tantalizingly tasty treats were AHHH-mazing, and everyone came back for seconds and thirds. Now, I’m a Texas…
how-to-organize-a-drawer

6 Easy Steps to Organize a Drawer

Do you love digging through a drawer to excavate the item you want? Who knows what treasures may await! If you’re an archaeologist, you may take special delight in this adventure . . . but I would venture to say that for most people, this…
packing tips for summer travel
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Organizing Your Summer Fun:
Packing It In

Happy first days of summer! Our summer break started a few days ago, and we’ve already kicked it into high gear with our annual 2-week jaunt to my home state of Texas. It’s an opportunity for my son to grasp his 8th generation Texan roots…
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3 Cool Products to Get You Organized

When it comes to making your life better, professional organizers know how to do it best. They alleviate stress from clutter, create calm in chaotic environments, find creative storage solutions and help maximize your productivity, among many…

Throw a Fast & Fabulous Family-Friendly Fiesta (¡Viva El Slow Cooker!)

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about living in LA, it’s convenience. With two working parents, a son with a full slate of activities, and a city that is gridlocked half the time, the trick is to simplify things and take advantage…

An Organizing Tip to File Under "Make My Life Easier"

Have you ever wanted to get to that t-shirt that’s at the bottom of your drawer, and you have to dig down through several layers of other clothing to get to it? Or more frustrating: when your daughter (or son!) can’t seem to find THAT…
a new twist to organizing your cabinets

Spin Doctor: A New Twist to Organizing Your Cabinets

“You spin me right round, baby, right round, like a record, baby, right round round round…” Ever have a favorite song (OK, so it’s from the ‘80s and I’m dating myself) or a favorite thing that makes you want to sing and dance?…