Heather says: Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? Last week we organized the outdoor toys and made sure we had everything needed for outdoor fun. This week it’s time to clean out inside the car. If you don’t have a vehicle, revisit a challenge you may have missed from earlier in the year. If … Read more
Heather says: In most of the country, school is out or soon will be out for the summer. Unlike January where everyone is adding layers, mittens, and coats, now we’re applying sunscreen and bug spray. Today’s mission: Find a place for all of your: “We’re heading into the great outdoors” necessities. Your kids think the … Read more
Heather says: This has been edited in light of the current tragedy. I don’t know the right words on days like today. I think about what keeps me going: “We are called to the light we are given.” I think about the phrase “be the light” and I think about the mother of Mr. Rogers’ … Read more
Heather says This week’s challenge is still in the bedroom, your goal is to clear off the dresser / organize dresser. As with most horizontal surfaces, dressers tend to become a catch-all. Put any stacks of clothing away and deal with the receipts, loose change, etc. If you are holding on to ticket stubs or … Read more
Heather says How are those counters looking after last week? Do they need a quick re-visit? It’s absolute okay if they do. Getting your home organized is a process and it takes time. I forgot to announce the winner of the bamboo cutting boards. An email has been sent, if your email address is martha******@gmail.com, … Read more
Remember back in January, week 2 to be precise, when we tackled the entryway? If you are anything like me any free counter space quickly attracts all kinds of clutter. What I quit stashing by the front door, likely found a home on the kitchen counters. Today your mission is to clear your counters of … Read more
Heather says: The scope of this week’s challenge will depend on your time and energy level. Today, starting with your own closet hang everything in it neatly. This sounds simple, but as you go through and hang items, immediately put those you no longer need or want in your donation box (from week 1). If … Read more
This year we’re going to focus on getting our house in order. This concept applies to the literal and the figurative. Yes, we’re going to organize and find a place for everyone’s things, but we’re also going to work on creating and sticking to a family budget, we’re going to work hard to give back to … Read more