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Plan your Peaceful Christmas: Task 3

by Tsh

So far in our steps for a peaceful Christmas series, we’ve talked about preparing your holiday budget, planning your gift giving, and organizing your calendar. One thing per week, a little at a time… they help make the holidays enjoyable instead of chaotic. What’s the next step? Well, doing this week’s task early enough will [...]

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Clearing the “Counter Pile” with a Tickler File

by April Perry

The following is a guest post from April Perry of powerofmoms.com. Just about every mom I know has something on the kitchen counter called “the pile.” You’ve surely seen one.  It’s generally stocked full of receipts, original art work, birthday party invitations, advertisements, coupons, and the like, and if you’re one of the lucky moms [...]

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Scan Artist: Scan your way to an organized life.

by Carley

Note from Tsh: I’m still at Relevant, so I’m excited to bring you today’s guest post from Carley Knobloch of Digitwirl. I love her practical ideas here! Didn’t scholars predict that we’d be a paperless society by now? I read that in a magazine article once, but don’t ask me to find it… it’s probably [...]

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Getting Organized for an Intentional Summer

by Mandi

Last year at this time, I was gearing up for a low-key, relaxing summer with my family, and my summer post here on Simple Mom was all about making summer memories at home. This year, however, our summer is busier — with activities, trips, and plenty to do. I’ve been inspired by the summer bucket [...]

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Project: Simplify: Yard Sale Prep Results

by Tsh

With a move date coming up soon, I’ve had boxes and bubble wrap on the brain. It’s meant that during Project: Simplify, my goal hasn’t necessarily been to make our home here work long-term — it’s been to make packing and starting a new home much easier. So I confess: Part of the reason I [...]

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Project: Simplify: Hot Spot #5 Revealed

by Tsh

You guys have ROCKED it with the hot spots this past month. For four weeks, you’ve decluttered, cleaned, and organized your master bedroom closet, your paper piles, your kids’ toys or clothing, and your pantry and fridge. I am so impressed with everyone’s’ enthusiasm, creativity, and determination. Your community spirit has kept me going here [...]

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Project: Simplify: Pantry & Fridge Results

by Tsh

I‘ve had a whole variety of kitchens in the past 10 years. 10, to be exact. And I’ve only really loved one of them (the one from our home overseas). I tell you this because if you’re not crazy about your kitchen, I know what that’s like. I’m right there with you. My current kitchen [...]

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