The Chinese art of Feng Shui is based on ancient principles of energy flow. We can understand how acupuncture works by unblocking channels, or...
I have wanted a kitchen renovation ever since I moved into my house twelve years ago. However, we kept putting off the kitchen renovation because...
Every year, when the leaves start to fall, I can’t help but get excited. I love all things fall: apple-picking, carving pumpkins, Halloween, baking...
  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...
My goal this year is to reduce food waste. That's easier said than done with a busy family, however. I want my family to lead...
The lazy dog days of summer are winding down and if you are like me you're already thinking ahead to the next school year. Later...

Clean Freak

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I’m one of those moms who loves the precious moments with my kids.  I do, really. But I also like having a clean house. Since having...
So much of our waking lives are spent in digital space - on our phones, computers and other devices - yet how often do...
The drive to simplify has become a national phenomenon in response to our national consumer excesses. Instead of buying more and needing more, there...
The moment I decided I wanted to be a mom filled me with excitement, curiosity, love, and a whole lot of fear and dread...

Gift Wrap Storage

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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...
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...

Inside My Closet

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  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...
Does this sound familiar? Throughout the day our son would leave a tornado of destruction by pulling all of his toys out and not...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...