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
How I Stay Organized When I’m Feeling Depressed
I've suffered from depression on and off for probably seven years. I think it started after my daughter was born. I was a stay-at-home...
A Mommy Mistake
Abby calls to me to come to her room. As I enter and see her big smile, I remember I failed as a mother.
I...
Gift Wrap Storage
Each year my goal is to be done Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving. I've never actually met the goal but it's one I like to...
Elf on the Shelf Planning Calendar 2014
Do you have an Elf on the Shelf?
We do. Her name is Jingle.
I was super excited to start this tradition when I heard stories...
Pre-Christmas Toy Purge
It's that time of year. The trees are bare. Snow will be covering the ground before we know it. And Christmas. Yes, I said...
Cut the Paper Clutter
Do you feel like you're always surrounded by paper? Let's tackle that paper once and for all!
Supplies:
1. Manila folders
2. Trash/Recycle/Shred containers
3. How Long Do I Keep...
Decorating a Shared Bedroom for Opposite Sex Siblings
Parents, Katie and Andy, welcomed their son, Connor, on September 14th. Connor joined big sister, Ella, in their shared bedroom. The first step to...
Mom Tested – Kids’ Car Kit
Local Mom, Katie, is expecting her second child any day. We spent Sunday preparing for baby #2 by designing and organizing a shared bedroom...
Back to School, Are You Ready?
The first day of school is fast approaching.
Abby’s excited to return school to see her friends, especially since her BFF is in the same...
Create A Useful Accessory: How to Organize Your Purse
Is your purse a bottomless pit?
Does it take you five minutes to find your keys?
Do you have to dump the entire contents out to...
My One and Only, Is It Enough?
I miss being pregnant. I loved it. And I recall thinking, after giving birth, I wanted to have a second child right away. Then...
5 Tips to Reclaim Your Master Bedroom
Reserve your master bedroom for you and your significant other.
All too often, other uses enter your bedroom (office space, electronics, kids’ toys, etc.) and add clutter...