The Best Time to Solve a Problem is Before it Begins
Three different women. Three different home-management troubles. One universal takeaway that everyone can benefit from!
How Messy is Too Messy?
Everyone has a different level of mess they can function in. But how can you tell how messy is TOO messy? Use this strategy to find out!
When is it Okay to Exchange Gifts?
How much of the clutter in your home came from gifts? Here are some helpful thoughts about when it is okay to return or exchange presents.
How to Keep the Joy in Our Gift Giving
There are three frustrations that can dampen the joy of gift giving. This year, blast through the obstacles and enjoy Christmas more! (freebies inside!)
Want Clarity on Your Home Projects? Do a Walkthrough Overview!
It’s not always clear how to go about making our homes function better. We want a guarantee that we are focusing our energy on the correct project. A wonderful way to gain this kind of clarity is to do a Walkthrough Overview!
Enjoy the Freedom of Routine
Most of us don’t associate routines with freedom, but that’s because we tend to focus on only one form of freedom.
Have a Use-It-Up Summer!
When the most intense shopping season comes around, and your kids are blasted with intense marketing, you will be glad you had a use-it-up summer!
Conquering the Anxiety of Paperwork
Is the paperwork beginning to pile up on you? Are you tired of frantically running to catch up? Here are some simple strategies for conquering the anxiety!
How to Intentionalize Your To-Do List
Staying on top of household tasks can be stressful and frustrating. Enjoy this free template to help you Intentionalize your to-do list!
3 Tips to Make Your Move Easier
Moving is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. Here are 3 simple tips to make the process easier!
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
If a household task feels harder than it should be, it probably is. It’s time to let go of old habits and start making life easier!
Why Spring Cleaning is So Good!
There are so many benefits to a serious Spring Cleaning! If you’ve never done one, you’re missing out!
Why the “One Year Rule” Doesn’t Work
Some people say you should declutter anything you haven’t used in the past year. Here’s why that doesn’t work…
What Does Shopping Forward Mean?
Shopping can be overwhelming when we don’t know what we’re looking for. Be strategic with your clothes and simplify your wardrobe in four easy steps.
Why Being Intentional is More Important than Decluttering
While decluttering, downsizing, and reorganizing are helpful, they will never be enough. Here’s why being intentional is far more important!
Can Learning to Pack Really Help My Kids with School?
When we train our kids to pack their own suitcase, we are teaching them practical wisdom that will serve them well in school!
Minor Adjustments Can Have a Major Impact on How a Home Functions
Getting your home to function well does NOT require a complete overhaul. Small adjustments really can have a major impact!
Making it Easy to Build the Habit of Gratitude this Christmas
At Christmas, it is essential to balance the extra gifts with extra gratitude. Here’s how to make it easier for your kids!
We Can Curb the Candy and Still Give the Kids a Great Halloween!
How can we give our kids a fun Halloween while still curbing the candy craziness? Here is a simple strategy that works!
Decluttering is Only Half of the Solution
Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of decluttering only to see more stuff appear? Break the cycle and cut off the clutter at its source!
Meal Planning: Social Distance Style
Because of social distancing, grocery stores have been unpredictable. We need to change the way we approach meal planning. Take the stress out of planning dinners with this simple four-step approach!
Declutter Deadline: Use It or Lose It!
Having trouble deciding to let go of something? Set a declutter deadline! If you don’t use it by the deadline, it’s time to let it go.
The Rule of Three: Avoiding Future Clutter
The Rule of Three can help you feel the difference between an impulse buy and a wise purchase. Let’s slow down our spending and avoid future clutter!
Turn the Clean-Up Battle Into a Win-Win!
Cleanup time can often be the worst part of our day as moms. It doesn’t have to be! Discover how to turn clean-up time into a win-win by following Trisha’s tips from the Home on Purpose series!
Why You Shouldn’t Clean-Sweep Your Garage
Cleaning out your entire garage all at once is too big a project. Instead, let’s divide and conquer … with cunning!
Getting Your House in Shape is Just Like Getting Your Body in Shape
Getting your house in shape is a lot like starting a new workout program. It may be hard at first, but the results are totally worth the effort!
Why a Pinterest Perfect Wardrobe is Not the Goal
It’s not important to make your closet and drawers look great to an outsider. What really matters is how your wardrobe functions.
Embracing God’s Power In Your Weakness
Do you ever have those mornings where you didn’t sleep well, the kids woke up early, running around the house, shouting at ungodly decibel levels? With your to-do list running through your head as fast as the pitter patter of kids chasing each other down the hallway,...
The Tooth Will Set You Free
This morning, Asher woke up to find a note from the Tooth Fairy under his pillow and a bit of cash. He smiled and read her note carefully, then he gazed off with a wondering look. “What are you thinking, son?” “Ummm... I was just wondering if you are the Tooth Fairy.”...
Embracing Abundance: A Shift from Scarcity Mentality to Fulfillment
Another day has gone by, and still my to-do list seems just as long as when I started the day. Is it just me, or does each minute run directly into the next, and the next, and the next? Why does there never seem to be enough time? Time to get things done, time to...
The Key to a Fulfilling Summer: Planning Ahead for Kids’ Activities
As the school year winds down and summer approaches, parents often find themselves facing a familiar dilemma: how to keep their kids engaged and entertained during the long days ahead. While it may be tempting to rely on screens to fill the void (and believe me, I...
Finding Perfection by Embracing Your Imperfection
I am a perfectionist, which means I am always trying to crack the code of the perfect life, the perfect family, the perfect career, and the perfect world. I work tirelessly to make the best possible decisions to get the best possible outcomes so I (and everyone around...
Creating Healthy Family Rhythms of Rest (Without Relying On Vacations), Part 3: Scheduling Rest
We were all sick. Everyone in the house was miserable. We had just gotten through Thanksgiving and we were staring down the barrel of another busy Christmas. I was behind on all my projects and my stress level was high. I was getting short with the kids,...
Creating Healthy Family Rhythms of Rest (Without Relying On Vacations), Part 2: Three Types of Rest
So you finally get a break! You actually woke up when your alarm went off at that ungodly hour because, miraculously, a child didn’t wake you up in the middle of the night. Time for some you-time! Or your spouse comes home and says, “I know you probably had a hard...
Creating Healthy Family Rhythms of Rest (Without Relying On Vacations), Part 1: Working from Rest
"Finally, we’re home!...that was exhausting…I can’t believe I have to go back to work tomorrow…I don’t feel rested yet…I need a vacation from my vacation?” Have you ever said things like this immediately after you get home from vacation? We recently took a one-week...
Responsive Parenting in a Reactive World: 3 Keys to a More Peaceful Household
Parenthood is an ever-evolving journey, filled with moments of joy, challenges, and the constant ebb and flow of emotions. It’s also harder now than it’s ever been. In today's fast-paced, digital world, parents can find themselves getting stuck in an endless cycle...
Erase the Battle Line: How to get your kids to clean their room without a fight
“But Mom, I’ve been cleaning my room this whole time!” I looked around my 10 year old daughter’s bedroom. After spending an hour supposedly cleaning, there were still hundreds of small objects covering every surface. I could feel the same old anger brewing inside of...