My 10th grade science teacher had a sign on his desk that I can still see so clearly in my mind’s eye... his desk that was covered in piles and piles of papers (I mean I think there was a desk under there)... anyway, the sign said “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”

From my seat in the middle of the classroom I remember looking at that sign every day with curiosity, and admittedly a bit of irritation. Even by that age my bent for organization had set in deep. It made me wonder how he could get anything done or even focus long enough to teach with so much visual distraction.

Now, absolutely no offense to anyone who has a messy desk! (I know my creative friends may be cringing at the thought of an empty desk!) But, what I’ve learned over the years is...

My kitchen table serves many purposes and this year it’s added homeschool workspace to its list of uses. I imagine that with so many mamas choosing to homeschool kiddos, we’re also in need of a special dedicated space for supplies.

I’ve created that space in a kitchen nook so everything is close by. If you can spare a cupboard & a little counter space, or a few shelves in your office, or even a rolling tiered cart then you can simplify your homeschool space too.

Whenever you organize it’s fun to get creative, let this task be no different. Use these tips to create YOUR homeschool space:

A conversation, all about organizing, with friend & realtor Laura Ferrara Mapes has prompted this week’s content! We chatted about the challenges to people as they sell their home, as well as the unique situations families are facing with many homeschooling, AND we touched on how a cluttered space leads to a cluttered mind. To make life easier I’m expanding on each of those topics over the next few days! Let's dive in...

Autumn... crisp air, fiery leaves, and don’t even get me started on all those pumpkins. It is my *favorite* time of year (hands down). Whether the leaves have started to turn in your neck of the woods or you’re not quite there yet, you may be feeling ready for a fresh Fall start. I know I am!

Although many people think of Spring as a time of renewal, I also find that feeling as we transition out of Summer and into the cooler days of Fall. It’s a time to turn back toward your home. With hot days coming to an end you may be ready to place a big pot of simmering soup on the stove, a loaf of bread in the oven, and cozy up with a cup of hot spiced cider while you wait. (Mmm, that sounds like a good home-body time to me!)

In this “nesting” time it may become apparent that your home has come out of sorts as those long summer days were filled to the brim with outside play, afternoons at the pool, or full days of play and make believe turning your home into a toy-filled-whirlwind (I speak from experience). If so, it’s time to reel it back in and refresh your space!

Here Are My 3 Steps To A Fall Refresh:

Annie’s busy with her kids, home-based business & trying to keep up with the house.  She’s goes and goes, but just can’t seem to get ahead. There’s clutter in every room, creeping onto surfaces and spilling onto the floor. She picks up, cleans around it, and stuffs what she can behind closed doors... feeling beyond frustrated, she is just over it. She has better things to do, but here she is *again* shuffling around stuff and getting nowhere.

It’s time for a change. It’s time to move seamlessly through her day, popping things easily back into their homes once they’re no longer being used, and saving her precious time (& frustration) every dang day.

It’s time for her house to feel like a home... where she can play with her kids, entertain her friends on weekends, and just unwind with her hubby at night.  But how?

The idea of a simple life sounds lovely doesn’t it? Sailing through your day with focus and intention, following routines that support your needs and wants, functioning in your home that feels organized and clean, and laying your head down each night feeling like you fulfilled your purpose. Dreamy, right?!

Are you living that dream or wondering how the heck to turn it into your reality?

That’s where I come in... as The Simplifying Specialist I’m ready to help you do both the inside and outside work!

Which area could you use a little help in?

✅ Organizing Solutions... Simplified

✅ Home Management... Handled

✅ Mom-Life... Made Easier

✅ Time Management... Tackled

✅ A Fulfilling Life... Designed

Below you'll find 5 quick tips to get you started!