by Kathryn Anderson It is now July: the kids have been out of school for a few weeks already, and the excitement of summer vacation is decreasing with every waking moment. Perhaps the kids spend their days sleeping until noon and watching television. Or maybe they’re slightly
We discussed how to plan and prepare for pursuing minimalism – a life of focused intent and meaning. We talked about basic questions that need to be asked and answered in order to make the move as simple and seamless as possible. In this post, we
by Kathryn Anderson New York Times bestselling author and innovation coach, Diana Kander, recently published a Harvard Business Review article entitled “Help Your Team Stop Overcommitting by Empowering Them to Say No.” The article sheds light on the dangers of overcommitting ourselves. One point that stood out
Minimalism is defined differently by various people, but the core idea is living life with as few factors as possible that restrict what you want to do – that keep you from living the life you would love to live. It is the practice of
We’ve been talking about decluttering and organizing the living room to create a space you love to spend time in, whether you’re entertaining friends or on your own. The whole point of a living room, of course, is that we spend a lot of time
by Kathryn Anderson You’ve read our back-to-school organizing tips, but summer organizing can be just as challenging! What should you do with all of these supplies when the school year is over? You now have used notebooks, dirty backpacks, and writing utensils that you won’t be needing until
How did you feel the last time you sat alone in your living room? What about the last time you invited friends over to your house? Were you worried about how your living room looks or feels? Did you go on a clearing or cleaning
Choosing the right clothing for a trip can be stressful, but when you choose properly, packing clothing gets easier. These Organizing Maniacs tips will help you know what to pack for more organized travel. For more organized travel, minimize the clothing you take A common rule for less-experienced travelers
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton In my last post about getting organized to travel, I talked about the enormous task of planning the trip. But when all the planning is done, it's really the packing that causes all the stress. Take too much, and the luggage fees at the
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton There are many different areas where getting organized can make a huge difference, but getting organized to travel can save you time, money, stress, and returning to the house to retrieve a forgotten passport (or child's blanket they can't sleep without). Travel can be
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton Last week, we talked about what first steps you can take to begin organizing your yard and garden. Once you’ve removed debris, raked the yard, and planned your new season’s garden, you can start creating your new space. Purge, Prune, and Prep Purge everything that
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton How to Get it Done Winter can wreak havoc on a yard. As spring arrives and our thoughts turn to spending more and more time outside, so do our concerns about how to make our yards and gardens as beautiful as possible. We try