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Productivity

What Is The “Mental Load”? And How To Lessen It

As a mom of young kids, I am all too familiar with the "mental load"—that feeling when you feel overwhelmed for reasons you can't even explain. Most moms I know…

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January 17, 2023
Organization, Productivity

My Updated Laundry System

Of all of the jobs around the home, laundry is the worst. Seriously, I've time-tracked it, and laundry takes the longest. So I'm always looking for new approaches to optimize…

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June 9, 2023
Holiday

Staying Ahead of the Seasons

Every year November 1st sparks the same argument: should you or should you not decorate for Christmas?! People are opinionated. Some people are all about hopping on board as soon…

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November 17, 2020
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    Faith

    Want To Be a Good Steward? Start With Getting Organized

    / April 25, 2023

    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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  • putting jeans in a box to donate or sell
    Organization

    To Sell, Donate, or Toss? The Decluttering Dilemma

    / April 20, 2023

    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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  • My Most Effective and Efficient Cleaning Supplies
    Productivity

    The Products That Cut My Cleaning Time in Half

    / April 16, 2023

    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…

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    Productivity

    Spring Cleaning for People Who Have No Time

    / April 13, 2023

    It's April, which means that "Spring Cleaning" season is upon us. Spring Cleaning is one of those things that I absolutely want to have done, but I don't actually want to do it.…

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  • Organization

    How To Keep An Organized Car

    / April 7, 2023

    Cars are a tricky place to organize! They are full of awkward spaces and temporary items. Your needs within your car are always changing, but you only have a small space to work…

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  • on the road
    Parenting,  Travel

    Survival Guide For A Long Road Trip with Kids

    / April 6, 2023

    Do you have a long road trip with kids coming up? Over the past few weeks, we spent 3 full days in the car with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old, so I feel…

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    Travel

    Packing Tips for People Who Hate Packing

    / March 28, 2023

    Packing for a trip is hard work. I used to love preparing with an extensive packing list and starting the process weeks ahead of time. But now that I have kids, my feelings…

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  • Organizing Tricky Items: Cords
    Organization

    Clean Up Your Cords With These Simple Solutions

    / March 17, 2023

    Technology is a beautiful thing. But you know what’s not so beautiful? The unmanageable mess of cords that accompanies technology. Cords and chargers are such a pain, whether plugged or unplugged. But thankfully…

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  • Productivity

    3 Valuable Lessons From My Corporate Career That Help Me Manage Life at Home

    / March 15, 2023

    I have worked in IT for 8 years, mostly as a Product Owner. I love what I do, and I am constantly looking to learn and improve. Although there are a lot of…

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  • photos on phone
    Organization

    How To Optimize Your Phone’s Photo Storage

    / March 10, 2023

    Do you know anyone who has all of the photos on their phone under control? Yeah, me neither. It’s a mess of screenshots, duplicates, bad pictures, and good ones. Not to mention videos—some…

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