Do you get stressed about all the things coming into your house after the holidays? I have provided my best ideas to keep your home clutter free for the holidays and how to ask for gifts that fit your clutter free life.

However, as invitations roll in, you will want to consider what options are best for your family. You don’t have to say yes to every invitation that comes your way. The best way to say no is come up with your family’s priorities and boundaries before you even see an invitation!

Your brain can only hold so much information. And when you’re trying to hold everything in, some things slip through the cracks. By writing down every morning what I needed to do, I was able to get it out of my head and onto paper.

So you are ready to get organized but don’t know where to start when it comes to buying containers? Use these four steps to help you find the right container for your space.

The key to paper is having a system to deal with it so it doesn’t become piles around the house or lost when it should be addressed.

When it comes to playrooms, the key is finding a system that works well for the parents and the children. I typically try to find a system that children can clean up easily and looks put away for the parents. It’s way easier to go to bed at night when the toys are cleaned up!

The key to a smooth running household is routines – both for children and parents. Think about each routine and what would work well for your family with the ages of your children.

Kids’ rooms can be tough, especially toddlers. They are constantly growing and clothes sizes are changing. The key to a kid’s clothing is to work with that change. When organizing a kid’s closet and dresser, you want to have systems for bringing in new clothes and getting rid of outgrown clothes. Many of these tips will work for older kids as well. They are still growing out of clothing, just not as quickly.

A great time to get organized is when moving. Taking time to declutter and organize before you move can save time and money!

The part of my day that used to take the longest was making dinner. I thought that I had to spend time following a recipe that involved lots of chopping and putting ingredients together. Since having kids, I have made dinners so much easier. I normally have about 25 minutes of a tv show to get dinner ready and on the table without going into too much screen time for my kids. Now, I typically finish what I need to do in less time because I have developed a plan that works well for our family.