Struggling to be productive and work from home? Or no room for an home office? Been there, done that on both counts, and the solutions are below! This article is first in a 3-part series on productive, motivating working areas - whether you have a closed door office...
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Office Set Up for Maximum Productivity (Anywhere in Your House)
This is the second in a 3 part series to help you be productive at home or away, and set up an optimal work space (with or without a dedicated room). Today I will take you step by step through what productive work areas need. We will build on the foundations we set in...
Make Cleaning Up Toys Easy & Fast: Play The Freeze Game
Ahhh, “Freeze Game”…one of my favorite games. Why? Because it motivates the kids to clean! And it’s super simple so even the youngest toddlers can play! Here's How: 1. Get access to music and the ability for you and your children to be able to press play and pause. I...
3 Steps to Taking Family Photos Like a Pro
I recently scrolled through the ever-growing cache of photos on my iPhone, and was dismayed to find an utter lack of frame-worthy photos of my kids. Quantity, it seemed, was the name of my game. Quality? Forget it. In my trove of photos, I’m hard-pressed to find a...
5 Tried and True Tips for a Successful Girls Trip
Several years ago, one of my best girlfriends (Hi Laila!) and I found ourselves living on opposite coasts of the country—Seattle and New York City. Since we originally bonded over our mutual love of trying out new hot spots, fashion, and generally the gamut of culture...
Step by Step Organization Guide: Your Perfect Capsule Wardrobe
This article is the tactical guide to get an organized closet system so that you can be deliberate about what you wear and how you get ready every day. It follows on to the article Game Changer: Less Stress and More Style with Capsule Wardrobes which if you...
Choose Your Best Capsule Wardrobe System
My Story At the time I decided to switch to a Capsule Wardrobe, I had some frustrating life circumstances. I was still recovering from an ulcer that had resulted in a major weight gain so I was hesitant to invest a ton in clothing that was 2-3 sizes above my norm. I...