Kerri Oakes
I'm a natural sorter and organizer, who wants to help you organize and simplify your life. Through my blog, Simply Planned , I help you sort through the clutter to find what's really important to you. I've lived in Vermont my whole life and I'm here to stay. I reside in Central Vermont with my husband, Travis and daughter, Abigail, 7.
For more organizing tips, visit my blog www.simplyplannedvt.com
Breast Cancer
I feel like ever since I got breasts, it’s been drilled into my head that I have a family history of breast cancer. As...
Your Home Office – Making It Work for You
Your home office is a breeding ground for paper.
It seems to multiply overnight causing the piles to close in around you.
It doesn’t have to...
Paint Birthday Party
Pinterest has made kids birthdays a competitive event and I have to admit I've fallen into the trap.
For the past three years, I've spent...
A Simple Bathroom
When I think about the "hot zones" for clutter, in the average household, the bathroom and kitchen come to mind.
Today, I share with you...
15 Ideas for How to Store Your Jewelry
As requested by another Mom Blogger, I'm sharing with you how to organize your jewelry! While traveling or at home, your jewelry can be tangle...
Inside My Closet
Have you ever wondered how a professional organizer organizes their own stuff? Today, I'm sharing my closet with you!
It's not as picture perfect as...
Your Organized Car
Are you ready to fight the clutter?
Let's tackle your car today!
You can use these clever ideas to maintain an organized car.
1. Keep your cup...
Spring Cleaning Your Garage
It's finally here - Spring!
Spring symbolizes new beginning and what better way to start fresh than to spring clean your garage! It's warm enough...
Your Child’s Artwork
Last year, my mother gave me my old schoolwork. I remember thinking, "What am I going to do with it?" It didn't hold any...
I Took Away My Daughter’s Toys – Week One Journal
It’s been a week since I removed all my daughter’s toys from her room and our basement. She’s still “ok” too.
My sister asked her...
I Took Away My Daughter’s Toys – ALL of Them
My daughter is the opposite of me.
I've often joked with my sister because her daughter is like me "everything in it's place" whereas my...
Kids At Play – Where to Take Your Kids in Central Vermont
It’s Cold. &$%$# Cold! Too cold to play outside.
Are you tired of being stuck in the house with restless kids? Have you played the...
Sass and Spice and Everything Nice
"The BVTMB is getting real this week about a sometimes taboo, but important topic...S-E-X! Our team is sharing the good, the bad, and the...
Entry Makeover – Making Your Space Work For You
I disliked our entryway since the first time we looked at the house. My husband and the Realtor convinced me we could make changes...