Organize Your Space

The way you shop for a mattress has changed over the years. There are so many “bed in a box” companies that will ship your mattress right to your door. This makes shopping convenient – but it makes the decision of which one to buy really hard – because you can’t try it first. After …

The best Christmas ornament storage option is the one that keeps your precious ornaments safe throughout the year. Last year, on our trip to Lake Placid New York, my kids bought me a beautiful hand painted, glass ornament to commemorate our trip. It truly was gorgeous – and I loved it. I thought we had …

Wool dryer balls are a simple, effective, and natural alternative to dryer sheets. These long lasting, cost effective laundry tools have so many benefits and are easy to use. I have been using them for a few years now and I would say it is definitely worth giving them a try. This is how to …

Recently I made a DIY fabric covered bulletin board to make my craft space a little prettier. Needless to say, my old office supply store thumbtacks were kind of blah after my bulletin board upgrade. I really wanted to find cute and fun push pins that I like to look at. So, I ordered this …

It’s a problem that no one talks about. Water bottles have a way of multiplying. I don’t know what happens at night behind the closed cabinet doors but I tell you, each morning there are more! If you need to find a way to organize your water bottles – read on. In our house, each …

Here are some tips you can use to organize your cable clutter. There is no shame in it – we all have that dreaded box or drawer full of tangled cables. The things they belong to are probably long gone. But since we have no idea where each cable came from and whether we still …

This year Erin Condren has so many great planners out that it is hard to pick just one. In addition to the hourly, vertical, and horizontal LifePlanners, there is also a new DAILY layout, which is known as the Daily Duo. It is really a tough choice. So today, I am going to compare the …

One of the most overlooked pieces of furniture in a small bedroom is the nightstand. This little table can do so much more than just hold your lamp and your phone charger. Get the right kind and you can add storage space you never knew you had. If space is tight in your bedroom – …

Over the years the Erin Condren Planner line has expanded. What started as the LifePlanner has grown into a variety of styles, sizes, and layouts to fit just about every need. With so many great choices – how do you choose just one? Today I will walk you through the options with some reviews, so …

In 2020 I have taken on DIY in a big way. After all, we are spending more time at home – so why not do some of those projects that were on the back burner? Or learn to do something new? It all sounds great – until you try to do ALL. THE. THINGS. That’s …

I have been using the Erin Condren Daily Duo LifePlanner since July and I thought I would share a few of my takeaways with you. Now that we are heading into the last quarter of the year – you might be in the market for a new planner and this one might be on your …

This week’s organizing challenge is something that will benefit you for weeks to come: clean off your home office desk. If your workspace gets cluttered with piles of paper, receipts, and random things that don’t have a home – then it is going to be really hard to focus on the important tasks in life. …

Using baskets is a great way to get organized. The problem is that organization is fluid. So, what works for you today, may not work for you tomorrow. So, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to invest in expensive storage because you may want to change it up as time goes on. Here are …

Disclosure: I received a desk from Autonomous AI for purposes of this review. I have been in search for a good adjustable standing desk for quite some time. So, when Autonomous asked me to review their automated standing desk, I jumped at the chance. UPDATE: Use coupon code ALPRACTI to get 8% off your purchase …

It’s time for back to school, so today I want to show you how to use the Erin Condren Academic Planner. There are so many different ways that you can use this planner but I’m going to outline one way that seems to make a lot of sense to me. Two Planner Versions Before we …

Disclosure: Product for this post was provided by Erin Condren. All opinions are my own. Take a peek at the new Erin Condren Academic Planners for 2020/2021 in this review. If I had to describe this past academic year in one word – I would say: disruption. It really has been a topsy turvy year …

Disclosure: Product for this post was provided by Erin Condren. All opinions are my own. Exciting news! The all new Erin Condren Monthly Planner (formerly the Deluxe Monthly Planner) for 2020/2021 is launching this week. So, when they asked me to share it with you, I jumped at the chance. This is my review. What …

Depending on the time of year, Erin Condren LifePlanners are usually available in either a 12 month or 18 month option. Traditionally, Erin Condren releases her new designs in April or May of each year. For example, the 2020/2021 LifePlanners came out in April of 2020 and featured 2 different collections: Layers and Flower Power. …

There is no doubt about it, a paper shredder is an essential piece of home office equipment that you cannot do without. I use mine every single day. So, it really surprises me when people tell me that they don’t even own one. Why You Need a Paper Shredder With all of the identity theft …

Files have a funny way of multiplying. If your home office filing cabinet is overflowing – then consider creating some file cabinet organization categories to keep things under control. However, before you begin, it is a good idea to make a plan. Assess Your Available Space The first thing you need to do is figure …