In this post, we’ll cover all the practical tips to help you declutter your pantry without a meltdown. Plus, learn to categorize and organize what’s left for easy access. Forgotten cans of mystery meat, ancient cereal boxes, and half-opened bags of who-knows-what cluttering every inch of precious shelf space. Your pantry looks more like a…
In this post: Discover 15 unexpected benefits of an organized pantry, and how you can use them to find your motivation to declutter. Feeling trapped in a vortex of cans and boxes every time you open your pantry door? You’re not alone. Everyone who has a pantry knows that keeping it organized can sometimes feel…
In this post: You’re ready to simplify your home, but you don’t know how to start decluttering when overwhelmed by clutter everywhere! Here are 21 ways to get started reclaiming your domain today! Do you ever feel like your stuff is reproducing at an alarming rate, like gremlins after midnight? It’s easy to accumulate more…
When creating EJ’s Montessori style toddler room, I scoured antique stores to find a piece that could work as a toy box and storage unit combination. I enjoy filling our home with unique, found pieces. There’s something about curating a space through repurposing pieces that feels so much more authentic than just picking up something…
What’s inside: Too many toys around the house can make it difficult for children to concentrate, learn, and develop important skills around play. Discover what common problems so many toys create, and 7 tips to help you cut the toy clutter in your home today. Toys are big business. According to a study conducted by…
In this post: We’ll discuss Mildred Parten’s 6 stages of play development and why they are important when it comes to understanding child development and parenting young children. Mildred Parten Newhall was an American sociologist who was credited as one of the first researchers to investigate play and how it shapes childhood development. Her research…
In this post: Learn what novelty is, and how you can easily add it to your day to help your child engage with and learn from the world around them. The human brain craves novelty. It’s how we are wired. It is the reason we can notice changes in our environment and why we get…
In this post: Learn how to achieve big goals in your life with this 5 part framework for success. What’s your someday list look like? Someday, I’ll work for myself.I’ll lose the weight someday.Someday I’ll finish my degree.I’ll make time for travel, someday. Someday, I’ll {enter your own deferred dream here}. Chances are, you have…
What’s inside: A big question for many people is “How do you simplify a kitchen?” If you are looking for ways to simplify the heart of your home, these 13 tips are sure to help you turn your kitchen into a space you love. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but…
In this post: learn how to save time, money, and energy by creating a minimalist wardrobe you love. What is minimalism? Minimalism is about finding the essential in our lives and removing anything that doesn’t support that purpose. Put another way, it’s about living a life in alignment with your priorities and purpose. So what…
