When getting organized, I always suggest starting with the areas you spend the most time in. For most people, that would be the kitchen, the primary bedroom and primary bathroom in your house. Those are the first two places I start my day. When I have a clean kitchen and primary bathroom, my day always seems to start off better.

The main goal for this pantry was to make it functional. With many family members in and out, items need to be visible and easily accessible for everyone. Even a month later, these systems are still working for everyone! The is always my goal when working with clients.

Getting your children in the habit of cleaning up is teaching them a life lesson as well as making your day a lot easier. When I don’t follow through and have them clean up before lunch or before dinner, I always regret it. Then, I have to use my childless time to clean up their mess!

I’ll wait until my kids are older. I’ll wait until we’re done having kids. I’ll wait until my husband’s job calms down. These were the many things I told myself I had to wait for before I started something for myself. As a mom, it’s hard to decide when is the right time to do something else. There’s always things to do for your children!

I love keeping my house tidy and in order. It helps keep my mind calm and clear. With 1 ½ and 4 year old boys running around my house, I need systems to keep me sane throughout the chaos. Plus, they’re children – sometimes there is an issue with how I peeled the banana and we need to take a moment to calm down. Getting out of the house in the morning is hard, but I know where all of my items are and the boys know where to get their clothes and their shoes.