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How To Use The Pareto Principle To Simplify Home Life
The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is the idea that 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes. While not a hard-and-fast rule, the Pareto Principle is a common…
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The Secret Most Organized People Are Keeping
I have a secret for you. It really shouldn't be a secret... Most organized people are not 100% organized. After all, we all know that nobody's perfect. And no house is perfect either.…
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Messy House Giving You Mom Rage? Here Are 5 Ways To Help
Mother's Day was this past weekend, and I saw so many beautifully-worded posts about motherhood. Most of the posts were encouraging, but a few of them started to send me into a spiral…
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My Simplified Meal Planning System
Today I'm sharing my system for meal planning and grocery shopping. In all honesty, the kitchen is not an area that I love. (I wish I did, but I just don't.) So my…
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The Best Small-Space Storage Solution
A small space is the ultimate organizational challenge. But just because your living space is limited doesn't mean it can't be organized! Small spaces mean less storage, so you have to be more…
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Do You Really Need Another Basket? …Yes, Probably
Do you have a problem-spot in your house? Add a basket. Baskets are a magical, powerful, all-purpose tidying tool. They turn a mess into a decoration. And by using them in unconventional ways…
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The Best System For Planning House Projects
I developed a system for planning house projects that mirrors what I've learned in the corporate world. This tried-and-true process is simple yet effective, and it has reduced a lot of my stress…
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Want To Be a Good Steward? Start With Getting Organized
With Earth Day this past weekend, I've been reflecting upon the concept of stewardship and how it relates to both our planet and our personal lives. To be a good steward is to…
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To Sell, Donate, or Toss? The Decluttering Dilemma
Do you want to declutter your home, but you don't know what to do will all of the stuff? Should you sell it, donate it, or toss it? What's the easiest way to…
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The Products That Cut My Cleaning Time in Half
In the spirit of spring, I've been very focused on all things cleaning this week. I've even been cleaning my cleaning supplies! As I've been using and decluttering the many products I use…
