Would you rather walk barefoot over a Lego field than try to figure out what to feed your family? Are you looking for a solution that isn’t just take out or something from the frozen food aisle…again? Meet Tricia Callahan…founder of Once a Month Meals. Once a Month Meals is an amazing freezer cooking site …
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Organizing Your Photos & Holiday Wine Pairings
When was the last time you purged your photo collection? Whether it’s digital photos or photo prints, photos are high on many of our “I’ll get around to it” lists. I am totally guilty of this. Which is why I am chatting with photo organizing experts Tamara Wowrosch and Kim Rankin of Pixelwinx. Kim & …
Organzing a Holiday Gathering & Gewurtztraminer
Does the thought of hosting family and friends at the holidays overwhelm you? Have you always wanted to organize a large holiday gathering but aren’t sure where to start? Today I have 3 steps for you to take to start to plan any holiday gathering. With a little planning and forethought, you can plan, execute …
Organizing Holiday Decorations & Ornery Mules
Love it or hate it…the holidays are almost here. And so are all the holiday decorations. The explosion of social media has upped the ante on holiday decor. But today I chat with professional organizer Lisa Trigsted about tips for creating a beautifully decorated home for the holidays without blowing your budget. And, most importantly, …
Organizing Kid’s Rooms & Palomas
Teaching kids to organize can seem impossible. I totally get it. I teach people to organize for a living. And I look at my kid’s organizing skills sometimes and say “what am I doing wrong here?!?” Today I chat with my friend Jessica who is at her wit’s end with her young daughter and all …
Organizing for Baby & Boulevardiers
Oh, baby! There are so many things to organize when having a baby. What should you register for? And which things do you really need? Where do you put all the things? And where do you put the things if you know if want another baby? Also, did I mention that mommy brain is a …
Helping Kids Organize & Bellinis
Parenting is sometimes like having a puppy… Hold on…let me explain. I often find myself giving the same instructions over and over and over again when I talk to my kiddos about how to organize their things. There are times when I throw my hands up and say “I just showed you to do this” …
What Clutter Costs You & Wine Spritzers
Clutter costs you more than dollars and cents… It costs you time, space, relationships and mental help. But never fear. Help is here! In this week’s Cocktails & Containers episode, I am talking with special guest, author & professional organizer Laurie Palau. Laurie and I chat about other ways your clutter can cost you beyond …
Organizing Kid’s Papers and Strawberry Basil Margaritas
One of the most frequent questions I get as a professional organizer is “what do I do with all the papers my kid brings home?” I totally get it…kids and school and crafts generate so much paper! And if you don’t set up a solid system to deal with it, you will be drowning in …
Give Back Birthday Parties
Figuring out what to do with birthday gifts after the party can be as stressful as the party itself. Today I have tips to help control incoming gift clutter AND help worth organizations in your community. My suggestions: host a Give Back Birthday Party. PLANNING YOUR PARTY In a nutshell, pick an organization in your …