The weight of having stuff
You know what’s funny? Cleaning, organizing, and decluttering aren’t usually about the stuff itself. It’s about the weight of it. The mental load of thinking, “Where do I even start?” That’s what makes us stall out.
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My BEST crockpot chili recipe
There are some recipes that just deserve a permanent spot in your kitchen rotation, and my crock pot chili is one of them. It’s a crowd-pleaser, a comfort food, and—my favorite part—it basically cooks itself while you go about your day. That’s the beauty of crock pot cooking: it’s efficient, it saves you time, and…
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Challenge 2025 Week 42: Garage
Clean and Organize Garden Tools 🌿 Welcome back, friends! We’re rolling right along in our 52-Week Cleaning, Organizing, and Decluttering Challenge, and this week we’re stepping into the garage. Don’t worry—you don’t need to tackle the whole garage (that’s a big project for another day).
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Cleaning, organizing and decluttering challenge one step at a time
You know what I’ve realized? Most of us don’t avoid cleaning, organizing, or decluttering because we don’t want a tidy space. We put it off because it just feels like too much. Too big of a job. Too many piles. Too many “I’ll get to that later” corners. 52-Week Challenge Journal is available on…
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The Secret to the Best S’mores
The Secret to the Best S’mores (Hint: It’s Not the Marshmallow 🍫🔥) I have to tell you—I never get tired of putting together these tackle boxes filled with S’mores fixings. They’re such a fun way to make an old favorite feel brand new. I’ve given several away as gifts and kept one for myself, because…
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Challenge 2025 Week 41: Office patrol
Week 41: Office – Organize Desk Drawers & Supplies Is it just me, or do desk drawers have a sneaky way of turning into mini junk drawers? Pens that don’t work, mystery paper clips, sticky notes that have lost their stick… somehow they all end up living together in one tangled mess. This week’s challenge…
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Amazon September Deals
🍂 Fall Finds I’m Loving Right Now One of my favorite parts of the season is finding those little touches that make home feel cozy, fun, and festive. I’ve rounded up a few things I think you’re going to love—some are trending, some are just great deals, and all of them are the kinds of…
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Fun Halloween costumes 2025
🎃✨ Boo! Halloween lovers, it’s that magical time of year again—the costumes are creeping onto Amazon early, and the best ones always vanish faster than a ghost at sunrise. Don’t wait until the last minute and risk being stuck with “whatever’s left.” Nope. This year, we’re going all in for spooky, sparkly, and seriously fun…
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Easy refrigerator pickles, no canning
Refrigerator Pickles: Fresh, Crunchy, and No Canning Required There’s something about summer that just calls for a jar of crunchy homemade pickles. At our house, pickle-making has turned into a bit of a tradition. Sometimes it happens at camp after a morning swim, sometimes on the back deck with pitchers of iced tea nearby. Either…
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Recipe: Checkerboard Salad
Pineapple–Green Apple Checkerboard Salad Have you seen the viral checkerboard salads floating around social media lately? They’re everywhere—and for good reason. They’re fun, fresh, and totally Instagram-worthy. Instead of sticking with the usual watermelon and feta combo, I gave this trend a tropical, tangy twist with two of my favorites: pineapple and green apple.
