Summer Travels
Are you planning to take a fun trip or two this summer? I am super excited to spend some time in the Colorado mountains in August. Growing up there, I never feel quite at home like I do sitting outside on a crisp, cool morning in the mountains. I thought this would be a perfect time to share how I pack for longer trips (more than a few days). I'm not someone that has a ton of clothes or loves to shop, but it seems like I want to take everything I own when I travel! I am known for moving things to my husband's suitcase so I don't go over the airline weight limit. A couple of years ago my sister-in-law bought me these Lean Travel bags for my birthday. LEAN TRAVEL They aren't something I ever would have thought I needed or voluntarily spent money on before I had them, but I love them! I categorize my clothes (p.j.'s/lounge, activewear, pants, t-shirts, dressy) and each category is in a bag. I use the Marie Kondo folding method Marie Kondo so that it is easy to see what is in the...
My New Love! Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!
Happy New Year! If you are like me, the end of Christmas and beginning of the new year always brings with it the desire to regain some order and a schedule. You all would laugh if you saw the piles in various rooms of my house that are waiting to be ordered. ...
For the Love of Legos!
Does someone in your house love Legos? My son has been obsessed with them for a few years now, and of course wants more for Christmas! I must admit they are one of my favorite toys too! The problem is... storage! I love the idea of all of my son's Legos...
Holiday Cooking & Baking
Does anyone else feel like holiday food can take over your house! I have to admit it is one of my favorite things about the holidays too!!! I enjoy entertaining and making my favorite foods to share with others. I can't pass up the opportunity to make all those...
Preparing to Entertain
In preparing for the holidays, another thing I do is give the refrigerator and freezer a good cleaning. I only have one refrigerator, and need all the space I can get when it is time to entertain. Before I begin my holiday food shopping I take inventory of what I...
Greenery for the Porch
Decorating for the holidays is always a lot of fun for me. I enjoy recreating the areas that I decorate the same every year, and adding some new things to keep it interesting. The big challenge for me is decorating in new ways, without spending a lot more money. It...
Preparing for a Little Holiday Vacation
I've spent the last two weeks preparing my home, to be prepared for the holidays. Did that make sense?! I want my house to be clean and orderly as we enjoy the holiday season. But holiday joy for me, is not scrubbing floors or toilets! So I've been busy...
Making Christmas Bright!
As the holiday season is in full swing, and has a tendency to overwhelm us all! I thought I would share a few things that I do to help everything seem more manageable alongside the regular responsibilities of this wife & mother of 3! I find that it is about...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
My favorite time of the year is truly Christmas! I love everything about it! I find joy in celebrating the birth of our savior, spending time with family and friends, and all of the preparations. I enjoy decorating our home, shopping for gifts, planning yummy food...
Practical Solutions… Wrapping it Up
Today I want to briefly cover a few last topics that I think are foundational and practical things to remember in most organizational projects. After today, I'm excited to start showing some projects in my house that put the philosophy and solutions of all my...