Shine those apples and sharpen those pencils. School is now underway and it’s a great time to refresh household routines. What things are working well and what things are…still being…ahem…fine tuned? Below are some practical tips to help you help your kiddos. 1. Create a Routine Establishing a daily routine helps children understand what to…
In the whirlwind of life, clutter seems to follow us wherever we go. From the ever-growing pile of mail on our countertop to the jumble of items in our closets, the struggle to maintain order can often feel insurmountable. One helpful tool to combating those feelings of overwhelm is the principle of clutter threshold. What…
Welcome back to Week 2 of our blog series about organizing and ADHD. If you missed last week’s post, access it here This week we are discussing two more steps to help those with ADHD either begin the process of organizing, or maintain the systems they’ve already set in place. Some people find getting started…
As a teenager, I begrudgingly learned the lesson of frugality from my mom. Now, as a mother, I have applied that lesson through a simple rule of thumb: One to use, one to spare. With this idea, I not only reduce my spending but also prevent my home from becoming crowded, cluttered, and messy. Now,…
The Whole Package Organizing’s own method of simplifying and decluttering your home: the SMART Method.
Mary ~ I received Joanna Gaines’ new book for Christmas, Home Body, and inhaled it within a day. After a massive work project this holiday season of outfitting afresh a client’s entire remodeled cabin, I realized that I actually quite enjoy interior design. Figuring out which colors, shapes, and textures go well together throughout the…