Need a tried-and-true plan for managing all that paperwork that comes in and out of your house, as well as docs you need to keep on hand? This pretty little box came from Target and has made it's home on our entry table for the last few months. It's done wonders in eliminating unsightly paper piles around our abode. Let's take a peak under the hood, shall we? … [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...]