Category: Blog
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Mocktails: Healthy Drinks to Celebrate Self-care
Sometimes you want to celebrate but you don’t want the added sugars and calories associated with a cocktail. Or maybe you don’t drink alcohol, which is a-okay too. So when I was invited to be on Christy Lingo’s Containers & Cocktails podcast, I was excited to put together a couple of mocktail recipes. Christy is…
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Kitchen Organization: Find What You Need When You Need It
Before you go on a shopping spree to revamp your kitchen and buy cool containers, be sure to purge what you no longer need. This will also help you buy the right number of containers. EVERY SINGLE organizing job I’ve ever worked on has produced extra containers because the purge was not completed BEFORE the…
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Reduce Stress by Tidying Up Your Surroundings
Trends come and go, but one that has stuck is the move toward minimalism. The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, and countless others have embarked on a lifestyle that highlights less is more. Then there’s Marie Kondo who I would say also fits into that category because you can’t have an overabundance of things that ALL spark…
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How to Organize Your Kitchen for Healthier Eating
Every once in a while, I survey my readers to find out what challenges they’re experiencing when it comes to organizing in the home. This question is something I think challenges everyone, so I wanted to share some tried-and-true solutions for organizing the kitchen for healthier eating. Stacey, I would like to know if there…
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Five Steps to Stay Out of the Drive Thru
It’s possible to use a little organization to turn dinnertime into a manageable routine without falling into the same ‘ol, same ‘ol. A few minutes of preparation prevents the added stress of trying to figure out what to cook while hungry family members prowl the kitchen asking, “Mom, is dinner ready yet?” Here are five…
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Tame the Laundry with 5 Simple Steps
It’s hard to believe that I’ve never blogged about Laundry. Whether it’s in an email, a blog entry, or face-to-face, this is one of the most common topics ever discussed. So, here it is… We wear clothing every day, obviously…which means there’s always laundry to wash, dry, fold and put away. Most people complain about what is…
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How to Simply Create an Organized Home
Did you know that studies show that organized people are less stressed, have increased productivity and efficiency, are less frustrated, and are less likely to suffer depression? Okay, so if you naturally feel a jump in your step and are okay with a little disorganization, you’re well within your rights to continue on. However, if…
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Get Out the Door Faster with an Organized Entryway
Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re headed out the door for a big meeting, to take the kids to school or maybe to simply meet some friends for fun. You’re all set to go. You check your hair in the mirror, grab your bag and jacket, and then…the question comes: “Where are my keys?” You…
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5 Simple Steps to Making Healthy Food Choices
Food nourishes our body & soul! Unlike other tasks or activities that we can potentially eliminate or cut way back on, we have to eat! Making healthy food choices can be challenging, however. With everyone overscheduled these days, it’s no wonder we struggle to make positive choices and the drive-thru can be a tempting way to…
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Why You Need to Learn to Say “No”
Many people may think they aren’t very good at saying “no.” But when you say “yes” to something you are actually saying “no” to other things because there are a finite number of hours in the day. Think about that! We can’t do it all. Saying “no” gets us into trouble when we begin to…