Finally, you’ve made up your mind — it’s time to move! You’re feeling excited for this new stage of your life and ready to take on all challenges. But before you get to that part, take a good look at your belongings. Which ones do you truly need? Is there something you can leave behind? … Continue reading Why It’s Important to Declutter Before and After
Simple Joy with Ann was selected by Redfin as a top decluttering and design expert! See the tips featured in: 20 Tips and Tricks for a DIY Bedroom Makeover on a Budget (Check out #14 for planning ahead for your kids for their bedroom makeover!)
Are your kids’ toys taking over your home? When the stress from toy clutter starts to take away from the fun, it’s time to teach your children how to pare down their collection and tidy mindfully. With your help, here are five steps to help your children get their toys in order: Do an inventory … Continue reading 5 steps to help your kids edit their toys
As we approach fall, returning to school may be putting anxiety on our minds. Considering the current state of the pandemic, along with the challenges from remote learning last year, creating a sense of calm and security for our children is a must to ease the transition. While you may be focusing on preparing your … Continue reading 5 Mindful Organizing Tips for Back-to-School
Has your playroom become the dumping ground for all the random kids stuff? I've received so many questions about how I organize my kids' toys that I thought I'd give you a tour. We live in a New York apartment, but luckily with some thoughtful space planning, we turned a 10x15 bedroom into a multipurpose … Continue reading Redefining the Playroom
With so much parenting information out there, it would be great to simplify to just one clear method. As a certified KonMari Consultant and parenting instructor, I have been delighted to help families live a more joyful life by tidying up their home and their parenting! I was honored to share this simple and joyful … Continue reading Spark Joy Parenting
It’s right out of a sci-fi movie, the streets of New York have become desolate, and the store shelves are empty. The world now faces a new common enemy, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing the life as we know it, and joy is hard to find in these challenging days. Today, most parents around the … Continue reading How to Find Joy at Home During a Pandemic
Do you ever wonder why you keep on reorganizing the same spaces? Or why you continue buying things you don't need or hold on to things that don't spark joy? Chances are, you haven't been able to see clearly what your goal looks like to help you take action. And this is where creating a … Continue reading Creating a Vision Board
Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed to say that prior to practicing the KonMari Method, I probably only really thought about gratitude on Thanksgiving. Even then, I am not sure if I really appreciated what feeling thankful meant because I was too stressed out getting ready to host guests. Or I was thinking in generic terms … Continue reading Practicing Gratitude
It’s the beginning of September and I’ve already seen a morning news segment on how to budget for your holiday shopping. It annoyed me as I watched them talked about how the average family spends $1000 on holiday gifts, and what are the best ways to start saving money now. This will only lead to … Continue reading The Joy of Giving
