As women, we are busy. There is a lot going on that we have to manage, especially if you have kids! There is the house, schedules for everyone (you, kids, husband), likes and dislikes, etc. I know we are working towards equality in the household, but in our house, I am still in charge of all the things. When we go out of town, I like to say to my husband, “You pack for one person. I pack for four.” And let me say, I have had my husband pack for the boys and either I have to make a list or they forget something!

So with being so busy, there is a lot going on in our schedules and our brains. The best thing to do is get it on paper. I used to think I was really good at remembering things (and I am), but it frees up so much space in my brain when I know it’s on paper.

Each week and each day, I take the time to plan. Most of this is through the lens of a working mom with childcare, but I will talk about what I did as a stay at home mom. I learned most of this system when I started working full time, but I did use it when I was home full time with 1-2 kids.

Pantry Organization in Houston, TX for a family of 6

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and the process of decluttering your whole house.

Have you finally gotten organized only to forget where you put a less used item? Use our steps to map out your kitchen so you never loose an item again!

Are you ready to get your home organized but your spouse is not? Check out my tips for convincing your spouse it’s time to get your house organized!

When it comes to setting goals for your home, you want to make sure you’re prioritizing the most important goals for yourself. I set goals for our home just like I set goals for my business!

When thinking about the nursery, consider what you’ll be doing where. You want to make sure diapers and wipes are within reach when you’re changing the baby (and have extras on hand because no one wants to be stuck without a wipe!). Where will you be feeding the baby? Make sure to have a table nearby for water or to place the bottle down when needed. Getting everything set up before the baby arrives, if possible, will help when the baby is here and you’re not sleeping.

One of the heavily used spaces in your house is your closet. You get dressed everyday (hopefully) and probably want to do so quickly. Having an organized closet is the key to getting dressed quickly and still being able to look put together. After recently working on a closet, I used many of my tips to make sure this couple would be able to find everything they need quickly and get dressed without too much hassle.

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!