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
Here is an article I wrote for Petinsider.com with simple tidying tips to help you create order so you can spend more time enjoying your pets’ company. I hope you'll enjoy it and try out some of the tips. https://petinsider.com/marie-kondo-your-pet-supplies/
If you've been tidying using the KonMari Method™, you know that you don't even think about storage until you've completed decluttering. But once you are done, you may want to consider adding some joyful finishing touches. There are many organizing products available that can either help to maintain order or improve the esthetic for your … Continue reading Organizing Tools for KonMari: Clothing
If you've KonMari-ed your home, you know that many of the things you've let go were items gifted to you. You knew from the instant you unwrapped the present that it didn't spark joy, but felt obligated to keep it. Gift giving is very difficult even when you know the person intimately. That's why gift … Continue reading Gift Ideas After KonMari
"I need help with my shelves." said my 8-year-old client, a good sign that she was aware her current situation wasn't ideal. The good news is she has many shelves and baskets. The bad news is she has so many tiny objects, from stuffed animals to stickers, to hair accessories, that it'll take a long … Continue reading Before&After: Tidying with Kids (Toy Organization)
