Teen Room Makeover

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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 [...]

Is Your Tweens Room a Disaster?

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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 [...]

I Have These Lovely Containers, Now What Do I Do?

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How much have you spent on organizing products over the last year? Do you feel like you’re organized? If you answered “No” to the second question, I can give you my insight on perhaps why after carefully choosing pretty containers, there’s still a lack of organization. It’s called “The Container Epidemic.” I’ve written about this [...]

Sane Way to Handle Spooky Thoughts!

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Kids are bound to have bad dreams every once in a while and around Halloween, it may happen more frequently. A couple of weeks ago, when I arrived at my client’s house, before we got started, she said, “Oh, wait a minute, I have to put this {piece of paper} in the scary jar.” “Ok,” [...]

HOT Baby Items

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Earlier today, I dropped by Sprout Maternity on Savannah Highway in Charleston, South Carolina where owner Jodi (who now has 4 children: 8-week old twins, a two-year-old and a four-year-old) runs an upscale maternity boutique with items from cribs to baby clothing to stylish maternity clothes.  I had to share with you some great finds, whether it’s a gift for [...]

Five Simple Solutions to Car Organization for Busy Moms

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According to a survey of women, 62 percent say their car is like another living space. For moms on the go, we know that to a certain extent, this is true. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve picked up my children from school and they are immediately requesting a snack. Warehouses like Costco [...]

Wardrobe Change: Organizing Your Closet

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Organizing your closet can make the difference between the joy of getting dressed in the morning versus wanting to crawl back under the covers! Remember, quality versus quantity when it comes making the most of your wardrobe. Wear the clothes, don’t let them wear you. If you’re tugging and pulling at your clothing all day [...]

Can Clutter Really Effect My Health?

One of my readers forwarded a link to a New York Times article published that talks about clutter and disorganization and how it may be part of a larger health issue. This is great news because at last there are clutter and hoarding experts highlighting how perhaps “the house” isn’t the problem, but the “person.” [...]

Here Comes Santa Claus…with more toys!

Santa has come and gone and you’re likely left with a heap of toys and no where to put them. Well, hopefully not, but if you are, consider the following: Donate or give to a friend the toys that your child(ren) obviously no longer play with Store some items and rotate them with existing toys [...]

Fall Closet Case

Now that we’re officially in the Fall season, it’s a great time to address closets. Inspired by a recent trip to New York City to consult on closets in a small space, this week I’m focusing on simple closet issues that can increase your hanging space and get shoes off the floor. With cooler and [...]