Organizing is simply as means to an end
Some houses have an entryway with a closet and others don’t. Your main “entryway” for the family may be the back or side entrance that doesn’t have a closet at all. Whatever the circumstances, busy families need a dropping point for things that come and go every day, such as jackets, book bags, keys and [...]
I want to feel like Carrie when I enter my closet. Don’t you? Hey, we start and end our days in the closet. It’s where we choose what we’ll wear to head out into the world. How do we make it a great space? Simple… Unless you have a ginormous closet, you want to remove all [...]
My tween and teen share a bathroom, which means there are A LOT of cosmetic and beauty products strewn all over the vanity area. Add to that the iPod speaker (because we all know you have to listen to music while taking a shower or blow drying your hair), the flat and curling irons, the [...]
In today’s world or reduce, reuse and recycle, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a cool space for your teen. Paint is an amazing game changer because it’s easy, inexpensive and not permanent, which is great if you’re in a rental or temporary space. Most teens have eliminated the big [...]
I’ve teamed up with Fisher-Price to offer expectant and new moms how-to tips for the nursery, creating baby zones in the kitchen, baby gear must haves, and on-the-go organization. These videos appear on the new Room to Bloom site and provide helpful tips for getting out the door with baby, where to put baby items [...]
With warmer weather here and the school year nearing its end, now is a great time to clean out and organize the garage. Taking a proactive approach to this dreaded task (let’s face it, not much fun for most people–I get that!) will keep you on track so the next time you want to go [...]
Make your workspace a place you love to be whether it’s writing a special note to a friend, paying bills, or signing permission slips. Here’s the Shopping List: 1. Bella 3-ring Binders – Purple shown (available in 7 different colors) $55. each Great for phone lists and schedules—anything you need to refer to but don’t [...]
For those of you who remember the sitcom Saved by the Bell, Tiffani-Amber Theissen starred in the show with a few other teen stars, including Mario Lopez, who went on to appear in TV dramas, movies and entertainment shows. Fast-forward 20 years, and Tiffani Thiessen (she dropped “Amber” somewhere along the line) who appeared in [...]
We all know that organizing has become a popular topic for most major women’s magazines, with Good Housekeeping, Real Simple and Women’s Day regularly featuring clutter solutions and speed-cleaning tips and tricks. This month, Good Housekeeping features Jamie Lee Curtis as “The Most Organized Person in the World” where the author and actress shares her [...]
How do you get tween organized? It seems to be a common question among parents with kids who are transitioning from little boys and girls to full-fledged tweens. Getting my tween organized was a little frustrating, at times, but we pushed through and made it happen. We went through her room–together, which is really important [...]
