Hi, Reader! It's official - we just got notice of our community's annual yard sale date! And that was the exact motivation I needed to re-visit and update my tried-and-true garage sale prep process. I've now got all my tasks populated on my calendar so that we are ready for sale day; and I even updated my trusty checklist for you! If you're gearing up for the Spring selling season too, below are all my best resources for getting organized and having the most successful sale ever! START HERE...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Last week, over on the blog, I (finally) detailed the very painful process of removing the peel and stick tile from our rental kitchen. And there was one tool that was essential to getting the project done. Read on to see why my hair dryer (!!!) is one of the most-used items in my "rental decor toolbox." As a renter, I rely a lot on peel-and-stick products. From adhesive wallpaper on our walls, Command Strips on our frames, stick-on shower caddies, and more...sometimes you just...
27 days ago • 1 min read
HI Reader! Over the years, I have experimented with A LOT of different materials to make labels for the various surfaces in our home(s). From vinyl labels cut with my Cricut machine to basic text printed with a label maker (and pretty much everything in between), I've tried it ALL. There really is no "one size fits all" solution for labeling every single thing in the home. But in recent years, I've found myself reaching for a particular product...over and over...because it really is the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Whenever I share our rental room reveals, there always seems to be one question everyone really wants to know... "Did it really all come back down?" And that question was more persistent than ANY other for our rental dining room (that I revealed over on the blog this week!) Anyone who came into this room (and readers too!) were always very quick to ask: "Is that wallpaper really going to come down without ruining the walls?" Well...I rarely take on a project that I'm not sure can't...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Last week over on the blog, I shared my comprehensive list of "best moving supplies" - or at least, the ones you really need - based on our 20 years of military moves. And while the military compensates us for much of our moving costs, we always try to keep our expenses as low as possible and use recycled products whenever we can. Today, I wanted to share some of the best ways to save money on moving supplies...because the costs sure add up quickly! Price Compare. From trucks and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Last week over on the blog, I shared the easiest way to label large storage bins in your garage, attic, basement...anywhere! And while I'm practically obsessed with the ease and durability of this solution, it can't be used on every single bin around your home (especially ones with texture). So today, I wanted to share my favorite (time-tested!) ways I label pretty much every bin or basket in our home. No matter the size, shape, texture, or surface, one of these is sure to work!...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! As I continue to do some behind-the-scenes reflection and planning for the blog in the coming year, I've been pouring over what worked (and what didn't!) in 2024. And probably not surprisingly, my VERY best performing post (by a landslide!) was our newly organized game closet. Organizing games - especially post-holidays - can be a big undertaking because of all the various sizes, shapes, parts, pieces, and more. And a quick look online will reveal all sorts of creative ways to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! We're just over two weeks into 2025, so it's time for me to ask: How are you doing on your New Year's Resolution(s)? I know, I know. There is nothing "magical" about January 1st. But so many of us (myself included!) see the New Year as a fresh start and the perfect time to make some positive, meaningful changes in our lives, homes, bodies, minds, relationships, etc. That said, you probably already know that just saying something is going to happen doesn't necessarily mean it will....
3 months ago • 2 min read
Happy New Year, Reader! After taking a few weeks off to celebrate the holidays with my family, I'm so exited to be back in your Inbox sharing tips, tricks, and ideas for organizing and decorating your home! If you're new on my email list, my "Sunday Short" newsletter is a quick, exclusive blurb I send to my subscribers each week; and it's full of my very best ideas! Be sure to keep an eye out for the ❤️ in your Inbox every Sunday morning! I suspect you...like me...might be busy organizing...
3 months ago • 1 min read
