The main idea behind this is to give our kids something "else" to get "lost in"... Sometimes kids just need a little motivation to get started (once our kids head outside to play, they forget about watching a movie or playing on the tablet). If I let them just sit & default to screen-time, it ...
Organize your Kid's things!
Declutter my home: How clutter affects your family & what you can do about it.
Earlier in the week, I wrote about how clutter truly causes stress. It isn't just you... it is a scientific fact. Today I wanted to talk about how clutter affects your family and what you can do about it. I was listening to a re-run of The Oprah Show on the radio the other day and she was ...
15 Homework Organization and Art Display Ideas
School will be back in full swing soon for most families, and if you're not organized, things can quickly become chaotic. Papers, homework and artwork everywhere! Luckily, we've put together some clever homework organization ideas as well as cute ways to display your kids' artwork. If you have ...
Clutter & Depression go hand in hand
Clutter & Depression go hand in hand. When clutter is weighing you down with the toys in the living room, beds unmade, dishes left in the sink... these things make us feel mentally cluttered. It makes our homes look messy and it makes our emotions feel messy. Clutter & Depression go ...
Top 10 things to throw away
I love decluttering and organizing. Yesterday I went through my bedroom, my closet and the kids' room to really get rid of things. I am doing a decluttering challenge in the next few weeks and I wanted to do a few rooms to be sure that I remembered to cover everything. You can sign up here to ...
Declutter : Paper & Mail
Since starting my 7 decluttering challenge course, I have had so many people emailing me and sending amazing before & after photos! One area that seemed to be a big problem area before the course is paper: Mail, stacks of paper & receipts, etc... Here are my tips for cutting down ...
How to unpack quickly after moving
Here are a few tips that I think might help with a move... - Plan on ordering meals (we had take-out... mostly from Subway) for about 3 days straight. The reason? Until you get your food moved in and your kitchen the way that you want it. It was also much easier to not have to prepare a ...
How to roll your shirt like a pro & other packing hacks (and a giveaway)
Spring is finally here, and I’m teaming up with Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus to share five travel hacks that you’ll love, along with a great giveaway offer. One lucky winner will take home a Travel Pack from Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus valued at $150 (including a $50 Target gift card!) These ...
Freed from Clutter
Are you ready to be Freed from Clutter? In a nutshell, this book is your ticket to freedom from clutter. I have filled this book with everything that you need to declutter and organize your home in 30 days (with a printable cleaning list to continue to keep it clean). Review... ★★★★★ "I ...
Avoid winter clutter in the entryway
Here are some ways to Avoid winter clutter in the entryway. Clutter always tends to build up in the entryway with shoes and coats, so keeping the entryway organized is a great way to welcome your family home! Winter is upon us, which marks the unpleasant return of the soggy boots, wet ...
25 Organizing Hacks to Save You Time
A new year tends to throw everyone in to organization mode. These 25 tips will help get you started organizing your home this new year and save you time. 1) Create beautiful storage when you upcycle tins and cans. It is a great way to save money on storage containers when you use what you ...
Organizing Kid’s Closets
Organizing kids clothes can be a daunting task… but it can also be fun and it can be freeing to finish it! Today we are talking about 5 tips for organizing and buying your children's clothes, with the help of Garanimals! Yesterday, I had to go through our four children's closets and do "the ...
Rainbow Loom Box Hack – portable snack organizer!
This post, as with any on Your Modern Family, may contain affiliate links for products that I use. I am so excited to share my rainbow loom snack box with you! How many of you have a rainbow loom kit lying around your house? We bought three of them last year (for about $3 each) and have ...
5 things to take on a play date
5 things to take on a play date: 1- Camera. There have been so many times when our kids have been playing with their friends and they stop to do something adorable (like protecting baby sister!) and I think "Oh man! I wish I had my camera today!" 2- Vita Coco Kids (awesome easy-to-grab ...
DIY reward jar
If you saw my post on the easiest reward system that we use in our house (you should check it out!), you know that we use a cotton ball system for our rewards. It is really more to teach our children how to do nice things for others and treat others with respect and kindness, even when it is not ...
Day 3 – help declutter my home … Taking your first step towards getting rid of it!
Welcome back to the help declutter my home series. Here is what you missed (I recommend you read Day 1 & Day 2 before reading today's post. They are the foundation of what you are going to do and why you need to do it.) Day 1- Clutter is weighing me down Day 2- How it affected our family ...
Top 10 posts from 2013
In January, I found the reader-picked top ten posts and shared them with you. I wanted to share them again today, hoping that you can find a tip that you forgot about or one that could help you in some way. Here are the most popular ones: 1. Potty Training in 3 days series also Potty Train ...
Organize our kids things
I hope that these tips for organizing kids things is helpful today! It can be really hard to organize our kid's things when we are busy, or when the kids are playing with their toys. Trust me, with four kids, I can relate. This week, I am sharing a recap from my 40 days to an organized ...
DIY craft organizer for your child (or you!)
This great idea came from my friend, Khrista. (Khrista works closely with our contributor, Angela from TNTgetfit.com) Khrista recently made this DIY craft organizer for her daughter. Her daughter loved it and so did I, so I had to share it with you! Her daughter, much like our son, loves to make ...
Personalized Christmas gifts for kids
When it comes to Christmas gifts, the best ones are the ones that are personalized, aren't they? This year I wanted to share my top ten personalized Christmas gifts for kids. I am adding a TON of pictures for you, so just click on any picture to be taken to the place where I found the ...