Summer is coming to a close but, for many, entertaining season lasts far beyond backyard barbecues and patio margaritas. While we don't host dinner parties regularly, my husband and I do like to invite friends and coworkers over for a casual drink and some snacks on a whim. When we host an impromptu get together, I find myself buzzing around the kitchen trying to make the hodgepodge of items in our fridge into something presentable. This usually means taking out my dips du jour from the fridge … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Storage Furniture from ClosetMaid
Today we have another fabulous joint giveaway with the lovely Jen of I Heart Organizing. In honor of the newly organized and beautified site, we're giving away some fabulous storage pieces to help you organize and beautify your own space. My initial intention was to use these snazzy cube benches in the playroom. Once the hubs finished assembling them in the living room, though, I pushed them over to the window to temporarily make room and instantly loved the look. I've always wanted a bench … [Read more...]
Giveaway: 30 Tile Modular FLOR Rug
I am so, so excited it's July 17th! Why? Because today's the day I finally get to unveil a collaboration that's been in the works for a few months now and involves one of my favorite brands - FLOR. They're kindly offering up a generous 30 tile rug in the style of your choosing. You see, when Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life first exploded, I reached out to my very favorite organization blogger Jen of i heart organizing and asked if she'd like to team up and put together an extra … [Read more...]
My Emergency Go-To Meal Plan
You guys know by now I'm a big fan of meal planning. Wether its through an online service or via one of the many options available online, including MPMK's own 6 week meal plan, a well thought out plan is a major time saver. But what about those days, or weeks, when you barely have time to cook let alone meal plan? I've found myself up against a lot of those weeks lately. So I've developed one more meal plan - an emergency week meal plan. This is my list of five weeknight meals and a … [Read more...]
POYEL: Summer Schedule
Now that summer has officially arrived, are you prepared for it? While most of us hope our summers will be filled with long days languishing in the sun, the reality can often be quite different. Since my kids are still small, I've yet to experience the abrupt change of pace that can accompany school being out for the year. This post from the New York Time's Motherlode blog has opened my eyes a bit as to what awaits me: "the need to suddenly create and manage a different structure … [Read more...]
There are Only Two Types of Toys
Did you guys know that along with her expertise in communication and play, our new contributor Kim also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to toy organization? Today she's sharing some of her know-how with a quick and easy 3 step plan to corral your deluge of toys. I can't wait to put this system into place in our house! I write a lot about play, toys, and rotating toys. It seems as much as we all want to harness our inner minimalist and have beautifully simple and organized … [Read more...]
POYEL: Decluttering Weekend
Two Fridays ago I told you we were shipping the kids off to the grandparents for the weekend with the goal of decluttering pretty much the entire house while they were away. Today I thought I'd give you the quick and dirty on how it all went down. We didn't quite cover the entire house, our office and a few random drawers remain, but overall we were very pleased with our progress. My husband almost completely cleaned out our garage (previously known as the black hole) and I … [Read more...]
POYEL: Decluttering the Closets
image source We're shipping the kids off for some fun with the grandparents this weekend. And while they're playing in the sun, guess what we'll be doing. Decluttering as much as possible. (We're also squeezing in a few dates - in case you were worried.) My hubby will be spending the majority of his time outside while I've got my eye on our closets - all of them. From clothes and coats to toiletries and brooms, I intend to ruthlessly clean out and organize them … [Read more...]
POYEL: More on Our Daily Routines
As I mentioned on Monday, a small bought of spring cleaning fever recently hit our family. This, in turn, got me once again thinking about Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life - but not how you might expect. Streamlining my home brought back (with a vengeance) all my yearnings to streamline my time. I'd especially like to return to the topics of daily routines and weekly schedules. I'm really glad we covered all that we did in regards to cleaning in the beginning (Lord knows I can … [Read more...]
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