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 … Continue reading The Joy of Giving
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: Girl’s Bedroom
This is the final week of the happiness class I’ve been taking, an online course called the Science of Well-Being taught by Yale University. Although the format of the course has changed from 6 to10 weeks, the last 4 are for us to put what we’ve learned into practice on a regular basis. I and … Continue reading SPARK JOY MEETS THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – PART 6
This is part 5 of the 6-week series of my experience learning the Science of Well-being from the Yale University class taught through Coursera.org. This week, we were given a lot of information on ways to switch to “better wanting” for things that have proven to help us feel happier. I’m going to highlight the … Continue reading SPARK JOY MEETS THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – PART 5
People say don't mix business with pleasure. This can also apply to how you organize your closet! If you are someone with a job that requires you to dress in a more formal attire, it may save you time getting ready in the morning by keeping your business outfits separate from your leisure ones. In … Continue reading Before & After: Weekday/Weekend Wardrobes
The greatest gift you can give to your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. - Denis Waitley One of the biggest complaints I receive from parents is how their kids' stuff has taken over their homes. And when it comes to clean up time, children often whine about there being … Continue reading Tidying Toys with Children
According to an article on Forbes.com, about 2000 companies have implemented a subscription-style delivery service into their business. From food to fashion, activity kits for kids, to beauty products, you can find a subscription to match any lifestyle or interest. They cost on average between $20-$50 a month depending on the subscription you choose. I have … Continue reading Are Subscription Boxes Worth it?
The bathroom is the one room in the house that gets used by every member of the family around the clock. In a previous Before&After article on the bathroom closet, I listed all the steps on how to organize the bottles and miscellaneous items in a bathroom cabinets. Let's take a look how those tips have helped this … Continue reading Before&After: Bathroom Cabinets
Have you started your spring cleaning? If you've been inspired by my blog, then you may have been busy going through your things and picking out the ones you that brings you joy to keep, throwing out the broken and expired items, selling stuff on Craigslist. Maybe there are the items that you want to donate, but haven't had a chance … Continue reading FREE Shipping Label for Donating Used Goods
