Home Organization

One of my sweet friends invited a group of us over for a playdate. The kids were having a blast in the playroom while the moms sipped coffee and chatted in the living room. You know how it is - new kids in a different environment, and everyone is happy, at least for a bit. Glorious. We headed to the kitchen to get snacks, and I caught a glimpse of the kitchen sink. There were dishes in it! I couldn't believe it! I was THRILLED! So often, I feel so much pressure to have a perfect home before I have someone over, or post a picture. We had such an easy, enjoyable time, and I left feeling so refreshed. So Mommas,...

As a mom, I feel like I am constantly trying to figure out how to efficiently run a household, make sure there is food in the fridge, do all of the school events and remember that I do have a spouse to spend time with too. For some, when life gets busy, housework is ignored. I get it, we are all trying to do what we can and there is always the saying "Cleaning can wait until tomorrow ... my kids are little and lovable" or something like that. There is truth in that and if that works for you, live your life! For me, and I am guessing a few other parents out there, my anxiety only calms when...

My siblings and I all come from a long and proud line of anal-retentive matriarchs. From a grandmother who would dust-bust under your chair while you're eating in it to a mother who refused to put trash in our bathroom trash cans, we all inherited the trait honestly. In fact, until we had friends over and nearly yelled at them in shock, we didn't realize other people were allowed to sit on beds - this was a cardinal sin akin to not refilling the toilet paper roll or failing to replace the shampoo bottle in its rightful spot. (And in case you're wondering, we sat on the floor. Isn't that where you sat in your bedroom?) I naturally assumed...

Disclosure :: Staging and selling a house with kids in it is no easy task. Chelsea Meng, a full-time Realtor at CJ Brown, shares her top tips for how to sell a house with kids in this sponsored post.  How to Sell a House in 10 Days (With Kids) Ok, so I can’t promise that your house will sell in 10 days, but as a Realtor and a mom, I’ve learned a few things about what makes buyers envision their sofa in your living room and what makes buyers trip over your legos running back out the front door. Selling your home is hard, but selling your home with rambunctious kids is even harder. Here are some tips and to dos to keep...

If you saw yesterday's post, then maybe you were inspired to declutter...especially before the influx of gifts this holiday season. Simplifying and "getting rid of stuff" is not always the easiest process, but focusing on the end goals help: a more organized home, sending your things to be used and enjoyed by someone else, or maybe even making some extra cash. This is your guide for what to do with all the STUFF right here in Baton Rouge. If you're not sure where to start with a purge, start small. Look for clothes that no longer fit and toys that aren't age appropriate or don't see much play time.  It's ok if you aren't quite ready to get rid of...