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Less Is More: Three Ways We’re Cutting Back and Living Better This Holiday Season

Even though the first week of December was rainy and dreary in our neck of the woods, the girls and I have had a super start to our month. Part of the credit goes to the fact that I’ve made some very conscious decisions to simplify our lives, both for the holiday season and beyond. […]

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Budget Organizing with Baskets: Cheap Storage Solutions

Want affordable storage ideas? Wondering how to organize your home on a budget? Try budget organizing with baskets.

How to Organize Your House with No Money: Every home needs some sort of organization system, if only so you can find what you need when you need it. It doesn’t matter how big or small your home is – and often, the smaller the space, the more important good storage solutions become. But whether

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Keeping Your Home Clean (Even with Baby and Kid Stuff)

Maintaining an organized home is always a challenge. These tricks will help you keep your home organized AND functional, even with kids (and their stuff!) around.

First, a confession: Much as I might wish otherwise, much as I might aspire to live differently, my home does NOT look like a photo spread in Better Homes and Gardens. It’s a constant work-in-progress. And while I like to think I’m always moving forward, the reality is that keeping home clean and organized feels

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