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Organizing Memories with Shadow Boxes _ Pure & Simple

How to Organize Memories Using Shadow Boxes {Guest Post}

I am an advocate of displaying what you love. You want to keep everything from your children’s ... well childhood. I encourage you to do something with the items you keep. If you throw it in a box along with everything else that you feel is “special”, then I hate to tell you that it must not … Read More

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Tools to Organize Your Closet – Guest Post

Closets are essential to storage within our homes but tend to be a mess when left to our own devices.  I blame the ever dreaded laundry chore and lack of storage space.As you can imagine, I have seen it all when it comes to closets: beautifully designed but still unorganized all the way to … Read More

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Spring Cleaning Tips and Supplies

The weather is warming up, the sun is shining brighter, a new season is upon us.  It is time for some spring cleaning.  Open the windows and air out the house.Before you get too deep in spring cleaning, I recommend getting your cleaning supplies in order first.  It will make those Saturday … Read More

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Organizing Your Kid’s Snacks

Kids love snacks! They love to eat throughout the day, and should eat small bites to keep their energy level up.The tricky part for mom is how to keep those snacks organized. Buying snack size packages is a good idea for convenience but can hit the pocketbook harder than buying in bulk.Spend … Read More

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Toys, Toys Everywhere – Toy Organizing Tips

Christmas is just a few short days away! I’m looking forward to ringing in a quiet Christmas this year. As Christmas morning approaches and the presents make their way under the tree, I encourage you to weed through your kid’s current selection of toys.Kid’s can become overwhelmed if … Read More

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Gift Wrapping Organization Tips

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The present buying is in full swing! Be sure to make your list and check it twice.When you bring those presents home, I encourage you to wrap as you go. Wrapping presents all at once can lead to burn out, and no one wants a grumpy holiday wrapper. … Read More

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Tips to Organize your Kitchen for the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us which means so is gift wrapping and cookie swapping. Carve out some time before the madness hits to get ready for the holidays by making some room in your kitchen.Make Room in Your KitchenThe holiday season is upon us which means gift wrapping and cookie … Read More

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Home Organization – Create an Art Gallery Wall

School has started back again, and the papers are flying through the door. Permission slips, information forms, syllabi, and the wonderful artwork that your children bring home.How much “artwork” does your child bring home every week? What do you do with this artwork? Throw it away? Hang on … Read More