Hi! I’m Melissa
Welcome to the blog! As a professional organizer and military spouse, I’ve learned a thing or two about the importance of being organized and how organization can positively impact every aspect of life.
I love sharing what I’ve been learning on my journey to being more eco-conscious in my habits + housekeeping and living life more intentionally! I truly believe that we all deserve to live a life that lights us up and I’m so glad you’ve come along for the ride!
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10 Clutter- Free Gift Ideas
“Before buying a whole bunch of stuff for your loved ones this holiday season, ask if your loved ones even want a whole bunch of stuff this holiday season. Or look for new traditions in your family. Maybe you only buy gifts for people under the age of 18. Or decide...
Pre-Holiday Prep Makes the Holidays Less Stressful
The holidays are just around the corner, and they are the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the special people in our lives. However, without necessary precaution, this time of year can spiral out into a stressful season of overbooked schedules and excess...
Back-to-School Organization | How to DIY a Homework Station
Are you getting kids ready to go back to school? Our three-part series on all things back-to-school covers so many of the moving parts when getting organized for school. In part one of this series we covered scheduling time, and in part two we talked about all things...
Back-to-School Organization | 5 Easy Steps to Organizing Kids’ Clothes
Back to school season is here! In this three-part series we're covering some of the biggest challenges parents face when it comes to getting their kids ready for going back to school. In part 1, we covered the importance of creating a back-to-school calendar and how...
Back-to-School Organization | Easy Tips for Scheduling Time
Between all of the appointments, events and shopping, it can definitely feel like there simply isn’t enough time to get it all done! And while some things may not make the cut for our July- September calendars, some others are non-negotiable. The key to success here...
What It’s Like to Work with a Professional Organizer
The increase of television reality shows about organizing is great to help motivate people to get organized! Seeing examples may inspire you to make similar changes in your own life. But, a 30-minute made-for-TV segment can often leave the viewer with the impression...
4 steps to staying committed to your goals
Hi there. It’s been a minute since I’ve sat down and written a blog post for you all. Life and business have been busy and taken me away from the blog temporarily. But I’m so happy to be back, sharing my thoughts and heart with you! Over the holidays we had the...
A Busy Moms Guide To Keeping The House Clean
Guest Post & Photos provided by Anna Angenend Every mom has a different list of priorities, the things that are most important to them to stay sane while raising the cute little rag-a-muffins. I worship the moms who make it to the gym everyday, or who have a home...
The Best Kitchen Organizing Hacks in 2017
With holiday parties, family baking sessions, cookie exchanges and more this time of year is when we tend to be in the kitchen a lot. No matter what your reason is, it's so much easier to get things made if the kitchen is in order! I've rounded up my favorite...
Cutting Closet Clutter: Implementing a Staple Wardrobe
Let's face it.... closet organization can be intimidating! You may be hesitant on deciding what to keep or toss because you are afraid you'll need a whole new wardrobe. This month, I teamed up with wardrobe expert, Renée Johnson who shared some tips with...