6 Easy Steps to a Clutter Free Home

6 Easy Steps to a Clutter Free Home

When you first move into your home it seems like you have so much space. Unless of course you’re downsizing and then it may seem like you don’t have enough space! As the years pass, you might find yourself becoming a pack rat.  What are you going to do with all the stuff you have accumulated?  Perhaps it’s time to weed out the unnecessary items and organize your home. Don’t panic at the thought of organizing your home, it’s really not that difficult, I promise! In fact, I want to share 6 easy steps to a clutter free home. Home organization is a step-by-step process. It will take more than a day or even a week to get everything to a manageable level, but once…

The Illusion of Multitasking

On any given weekday morning, especially during the school year or summer when Sweet B has extended school year, I was multitasking. Squeaker was usually up before her sister, so that means having to juggle the toddler while I’m trying to get Sweet B’s breakfast ready. Just yesterday, in fact, Squeaker was feeling particularly clingy. Usually, I would just pop her into her baby carrier and be on my way, but by that point I just wanted to get some things done. I was also supposed to attend a webinar and I had a printable to work on, threads to finish up… you get the picture. So instead of grabbing the trusty Ergo, I balanced her on my hip and went about my way. Multitasking…

Start Clearing the Clutter

Start Clearing the Clutter

Most homes are going to have some amount of clutter. It happens. It doesn’t make you a bad homemaker and it doesn’t mean that your house is a mess. Clutter happens. For some of us, it’s a matter of staying on top of the clutter so it doesn’t turn into an organized mess. That’s why I want to share with you easy ways to start clearing the clutter. Being a homemaker just isn’t coming easy for me. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it, it’s a matter of making time for it and being mindful about it. And each time I’m able to clear another little pile of clutter, I have a sense of achievement and pride. Does that mean I’ll let more piles start?…

How To Find the Motivation to Organize Your Family as an Autistic Mom

How To Find the Motivation to Organize Your Family as an Autistic Mom

If you feel that you’re constantly doing everything at home, you’re probably not alone. And yes this applies to both moms and dads- parents in general really. Sometimes it’s difficult to get your kids in on the housework. But, finding this motivation to organize- not only yourself or your household, will also go a long way when it comes to getting your family on-board.  Though we’ve previously talked about apps to organize your family, today we’ll talk about how to organize your family so you aren’t doing all the work. And if you need ideas, here are more home organization tips for moms. Sounds good, right? I’m fortunate that Kyle helps out a lot of with housework. In fact, he’s better at getting everything initially…

The Power Of Writing It Down

The Power Of Writing It Down

The hardest part about time management is making a real commitment to following a schedule. It can be especially difficult for people who want to work for themselves to work on any type of schedule. I’m a very visual person, so having a calendar and to-do lists helps me organize and manage my time. That’s why I firmly believe in the power of writing it down. Even if it means having a few sticky notes here and there, I know that it will help me in the long run. I used to use multiple planners but now I’m using one my main system that’s based off of my Neurodiverse Family Planner. Why You Should Make Lists and How To Write It Down If you’re like…

6 Tips to Declutter Your Workspace

My desk, as I admitted in the ditch the junk challenge, is a bit of organized chaos. I clearly know where things are but to others it may seem like a big mess. It’s not quite as bad as it was and it actually looks a lot better now. But I still have a bit of organizing to do and some trash to throw out. If you’re in the same boat, then today’s post is for you! I’m sharing 6 tips to declutter your workspace that you can start today. Be sure to check out the rest of my home management tips for more decluttering advice! Why You Should Declutter Your Workspace The benefits of having a decluttered workspace include, but are not limited to,…