News — Homekeeping

s There’s no better feeling than coming up with a simple solution to a problem that has been vexing you for a while. It’s a mixture of relief from eliminating the problem, plus the satisfaction of having come up with a solution all on your own! However, I know I won’t single-handedly solve every one of life’s little problems, so I’m always willing to defer to the real pros when the situation calls for it! Today’s post is a great example of one such situation. My husband was struggling with a tricky pants-related problem (more on that shortly), but I...

If there’s one spot in my house that gives me the most grief and/or anxiety, it’s my bedroom closet. It always seems like it’s teetering on the edge of becoming a complete disaster zone! But I take some solace in the fact that I’m far from the only one who feels this way about their closet. Closet organization is a challenge for everyone, but I’m hoping that today’s post will help us all free up a bit more space there! As a follow-up to posts I’ve written recently about clearing out your pantry and bathroom, today’ll we’ll be focusing on...

For me, organizing has always much more about function than form. Because while I love the look of gorgeous, high-end organizing systems, I’m rarely willing to shell out the money to buy them! And since most of us homemakers have a budget to consider, it’s important to remember that getting organized doesn’t have to cost a fortune! That was the motivation behind a post I wrote a couple of years ago sharing a roundup of dollar store organizing hacks. And since being budget-conscious never goes out of style, I thought it was high time to revisit the subject! :-) So...