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In all likelihood, there isn’t a single day that goes by that something within your home isn’t out of its proper place.  Unless you’re a superhero, of course. When we have many items that are out of their allocated spaces, this can lead to clutter. We all have busy lives, so don’t feel bad about having clutter sometimes – we all do. But, what causes our homes to get cluttered? Here are five reasons why there’s clutter within your home and how to fix it. 1. You Are Not Sure How Long You Should Keep Items Trying to figure out when is the right time to donate, shred, toss, keep or sell items within your home can be confusing at times. On The Spruce, they discuss how to know what to keep and when to get rid of it.  They recommend asking the following questions as foundations for making your […]

Trying to keep your home clean when your schedule is super busy can be difficult and often feel impossible. You get up, go to work, and come home trying to get everything done before you get up and do it again the next day – it can feel overwhelming. This week, we’ll be sharing some tips and tricks to help you keep your home clean when you don’t have the time. 1. Let Go of Perfection No one is perfect. Let me repeat, NO ONE is perfect, and your home doesn’t need to be either. It can be hard to let go of having your home look perfect, but it’s not more important than your health and well-being. If you need to put off folding the towels till tomorrow or leave the dishes till the morning because you didn’t sleep well, that’s okay. 2. Choose One Thing That Needs to […]

“Organizing is a practice, not a project.” -Meagan Francis. We all know we need to have our homes and living spaces organized but putting that into practice can be hard going or stressful at times. Today, we’re going to share our top three habits for a well-kept space. 1. Everything Needs to Have A Home When an item isn’t in use, put it away. This tip is one of the most beneficial habits to have to ensure your home stays organized. Before you buy something, you need to make sure that it has a designated place within your home. If it doesn’t, find something to get rid of, so you can make room. 2. Do a 6 Month Check-In We’ve all had items in our closets or around our home that we haven’t used in years. Rather than letting them continue taking up space, use the six-month check-in. You’ll want […]

We all dream of having a home that’s always clean and tidy. However, for many of us, that ends up being a lofty goal. If you really want to accomplish that goal to always have a clean and well-run home, then, first, you want to be intentional and specific with that goal before you move forward. Writing out your goals and the steps you need to take to ensure your goals are realized, is essential. Read on to learn how to do this. 1. Write Down Your Goals: SMART METHOD Use the SMART method for goal-setting for your house keeping. Specific: What are the things you want to achieve? Measurable: Are you able to track your progress? Attainable: Is it achievable? Relevant: Does it correspond with your goals to have a cleaner home? Timely: Can you set a “due date” when you work on it, either daily or weekly? 2. […]