The holiday season is already upon us—yikes! How did December get here so quickly? At this time of year, there is so much pressure to cram as much into your schedule as possible and “shop ’til you drop.” However, there is a limited amount of time in life, and how we spend that time matters. … Read more
I don’t know about all of you, but at this time of year, my stress levels seem to rise. The time between Halloween and the holidays (a non-season of sorts) seems to be so busy for everyone. And, sadly, I’m about to add to that busyness. If you own a home or need to prepare … Read more
Making lists is incredibly beneficial, especially during busy times like the holiday season. Here’s why lists are an essential organizing tool. Making Lists Provide Clarity and Focus Writing down tasks clears your mind and reduces the chance of missing important details. It also allows you to focus on one task at a time, so you … Read more
Early autumn is the best time to declutter and organize your seasonal décor. I mentioned tackling this project in my post about Autumn Home Organization a few weeks ago. However, if you didn’t do it then, now is the time! Halloween is just around the corner, and you will be so happy you organized everything … Read more
As summer winds down here in Nova Scotia, it’s the best time to plan for fall home organization projects you want to accomplish before the end of the year. Four months seems like a long way off, but it’s amazing how one week rolls into the next. Before you know it, your busy life will … Read more
If you’ve fallen out of love with your home this year, try one or more of these organizing and decorating quick fixes. They will help you feel more positive and give you the energy and inspiration to tackle some bigger projects in the new year. The Entryway Decluttering and redecorating your home’s entryway is an … Read more
This is it: we’re in the holiday homestretch, and with only a few weeks to go, we’re down to the wire! Have I made you a bit nervous yet? Not to worry! These seven steps to an organized Christmas will help you accomplish most of the tasks on your to-do list. 1. Cards Send your … Read more
It’s the time of year (again) to create a plan for celebrating the holiday season. You will likely find it challenging to decide on your priorities over the next few weeks, and I hope this post will help. As usual, I emphasize the importance of simplification. I know you’re tired of hearing about it, but … Read more
Here are some ideas I put together to help you get organized for the holidays and stay organized afterward. I also created a Holiday Checklist so you can check off what you might need to do to prepare for this busy time of year. Declutter Kids’ Stuff It’s a really good idea to go through … Read more
Perfectionism can be a blessing and a curse. As a recovering perfectionist, I speak from experience. When perfectionists do something, they do it really, really well. Once they start something, they complete it but perhaps it takes them a little or a lot longer than others. Perfectionists hold themselves and others to very high standards … Read more
Like the Grinch, you can try to stop Christmas from coming, but I doubt you’ll be successful. I’m sure you don’t want to cancel the holidays; you think you do because you still have so much to do! Whether you’re eating turkey, turducken, tofurkey, or a free-range chicken, by the time you read this post, … Read more
As I think ahead to the busy holiday season, I would like to know if you might consider taking a break from some of your holiday traditions. Don’t get me wrong – if you love and enjoy your holiday routines and customs, please stick to them. This year, ask yourself if you have holiday traditions … Read more
I know the expression “time flies” is such a cliché, but sometimes it seems like it really does fly. Now, here we are in October, which means it’s time for simplifying Thanksgiving. Holidays can be overwhelming for some of us, especially when we’re already so busy with a busy job, tasks at home, and everyday … Read more
Summer is all about relaxing your regular routine just a little. We enjoy later bedtimes and leisurely mornings, barbequing, camping, swimming, boating, and being outdoors. The power of routines is beneficial, so some people welcome the shift from a chaotic summer to more scheduled days. However, others find the change daunting. As hot, sunny days … Read more
Alright, people, there is not much time left before the magic season is upon us. Gather your holiday mojo and get ready for my gift-giving tips. Have you ever noticed how this time of year, while full of joy and celebration, can also generate tonnes of clutter? I read a blog post from The Minimalists … Read more
As you open your trunks, boxes, and storage bins of holiday décor this month, take this opportunity to look at your inventory and consider minimizing holiday clutter. Perhaps this year is your chance to finally get rid of the things that are broken, unused, unloved, and unwanted. Holiday Clutter to Instantly Minimize boxes of items … Read more
The holiday season is almost upon us. Like any major project, it is a good idea to identify all the tasks that you need to take care of to ensure everything comes together by the deadline. Organizing your holiday greetings and mailing cards is one task you can complete early in the season. An essential … Read more
December is almost upon us. Shopping, decorating and entertaining! We knock ourselves out every holiday season trying to make it perfect, and then often feel empty and unfulfilled when it’s all over. What’s that all about? Before it all starts again this year, ask yourself, “What is it that I want from this time of … Read more