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organizingkc

Organizing solutions for home, work and life.
☆Start 2020 Organized: a planning workshop☆
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Thank you to Alexandra at @stitchingtaleskc for the gorgeous, live Christmas wreath. .
It smells so amazing, too!

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Can you believe we only have 4 weeks left of this DECADE??
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In just 28 days we will be starting a shiny new decade, riiiipe with possibilities.
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This is the perfect time to start shifting your energy and focus into creating positive, productive pathways forward - in all areas of home and life.
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Start the decade with us and other like-minded, organized wannabe ladies in brainstorming, discussing and in creating our own householdflow templates to take into 2020.
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Expect: warm tea, great conversation, a delicious lunch and GETTING SHIT DONE.
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We will each be leaving with a PLAN. Focused. Intentional. EMPOWERED.
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Join us! Ticket link in bio!
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#planning #householdflow #mealplanning #laundry #chores #family #liveintentionally #getorganized

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Growth is never easy, fast or comfortable. And yeah, it often feels like drowning a little bit.
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But dang, sink to the bottom of that ocean and the only place to go is up.
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#growth #evolve #metamorphosis #keeponkeepingon #grit

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Day 1 of December-long kettlebell challenge completed. ✔ #5x5stronglifts .
Feeling strong (and jello legged) over here.
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I've been putting off starting strength training for so long. Now that I'm finally doing it I have that feeling again like I can literally do anything. That feeling I had after each of my girls homebirths and after finishing a 3 day water fast.
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I feel like a goddamn lioness right now. ROAR.
- @optimizing.mama
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#plussizefitness #kettlebells #workoutathome #ladyboss

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Yesss!! Allll of these things are so amazing. I appreciate when each one of you takes the time to like, share, and comment! A little goes a long way for us!
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Thanks for supporting me as I live the dream! I love you all!! 💕
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#femalebusinessowner #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #entrepreneur #smallbusinessowner

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Seriously. This is why implementing a meal planning template is so important!
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Join us on Jan 1st at the 'Start 2020 Organized' workshop to build and customize your own meal planning template that will carry your household through the year! No more stress and fast, junky meals because there is no meal plan in place!
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We will also be talking about creating laundry and cleaning systems to help streamline those tasks as well!
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Get your household flow on point! Start the year organized. Start with us!
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Limited tickets are left! Link in bio!
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#householdflow #mealplanning #laundry #getorganized

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📣Black Friday Sale!📣
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🎁Get the perfect gift for that person who has everything, literally. 🎁
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Applies to all services!
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Only a few 50% off gift cards left! .
Get yours now, link in bio!

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PSA:
Happiness is a choice and that choice is made internally.
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#conciousliving #experiencesoverthings

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Yup, pretty amazing what a couple of hours and a few shelves can do for a space!
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50% off gift cards now! Give the gift of organizing help! .
Link in bio! .
#garageorganization #organizedgarage #professionalorganizer

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 📣
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50% OFF ALLLLL gift cards through Dec 2!
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Organizing help is the perfect gift for someone who has everything (literally)!
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Give a gift card or use it yourself, we won't judge.
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Code: black50
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Link in bio!

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Man, I would so love to be thinking about spring cleaning again right about now...
#notreadyforwinter

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Because every linen closet needs a little reset sometimes!
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#linencloset #organizationreset #organizedcloset

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That time I spoke to the Austin Tiny House Community about streamlining and simplifying.
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#downsizing #minimalism #tinyhouseliving #liveintentionally

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Why wait?! Black Friday Sale starts NOW!
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What's the best gift you could give someone who has literally everything? HELP ORGANIZING IT!
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Now through Sunday Dec 1st ALL GIFT CARDS are 50% OFF!!
{You can give these as a gift or use them yourself, we won't judge!}
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These can be applied to ANY Organizing Service!
-General Organizing Consultation (home, work or life)
-Household Flow Session
-Toy Organization + Rotation Session
-General Organizing Session (home, work or life)
-Family Meeting Session
-Virtual Organizing Session
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LINK IN BIO!
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Gift cards must be used by March 31st, 2020. Not redeemable for cash.

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You guys!! This Black Friday I'm going to be giving a RIDICULOUS discount on holifay Gift Cards... the perfect gift for that person in your life who has everything... uh, literally.
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Keep an eye out! 👀

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Less is more. Especially when it comes to kids toys.
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Fewer toys means longer attention spans, better quality of play; playing with toys in more varied types of ways.
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The key to less toys out at a time is TOY ROTATION!
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Only leave out minimal toys that fit on the shelves (not crammed) and put the rest away. Rotate the toys every few weeks or when you notice that they are no longer being played with.
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I helped this mama bring alllll the toys to one area so we could get a big pic view of just what all we were workin' with. We left out some toys that hadn't been seen in a while and packed the rest away for rotation. (Swipe for befores)
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Minimizing toys doesnt mean you have to chuck 'em or donate them all. Just get some bins and store them away for a few weeks or for a time when you really need the kids to stay occupied for a while. Bringing out a bin of toys that have been out of sight for a while is like rediscovering them all over again (and quite literally as well, with how often kids are developmentally changing).
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I use this trick when I need to get in a few more mins of uninterrupted work or when I just need a min alone. It's amazing. .
#toyorganization #toyrotation #playroomorganization #organizedtoys #minimaltoys

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This holiday season when you find yourself wanting to buy allllll the things...
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Before you click "submit order", ask yourself... for what? Why? What value will these new items actually add to your life? What are your motivations for wanting to purchase? External? Internal?
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Will these items add more income/create more free time for you? Provide a relief from stress? Improve your health? Quality of life? Genuinely make your life or your family members lives better? Increase in value over time?
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Make a list if you aren't sure. Is there another, more important area you could you be putting these resources in? Are these items better than money spent on experiences?
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And, like Jay-Z says... can you even afford it? 😉

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Understanding other people's personalities, perspectives and strengths/weaknesses is really the key to effective communication.
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When I was 13, I was given this book (swipe for book) and I took the personality test in the front (MBTI). Upon calculating my results and reading the description for my type, I was instantly astonished. How did they know me?! I was shocked, it was so accurate.
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I then devoured the book several times and started testing everyone in my family and all of my friends. I started understanding the people who I never understood before. Instead of pushing people away with my communication, now I could modify it a little bit and get my point across so much better.
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Instead of being offended by someone else's communication, I started stepping back and trying to understand where they were coming from.
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I started to understand my own strengths and weaknesses better. I even made a list of my weaknesses so that I could identify them as they happened in real time. It's been monumental in helping me develop self-awareness and improve myself.
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I attribute reading (memorizing) this book to helping me develop my love of understanding, connecting with, and helping people.
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What's your type? I'm ENTJ.
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#mbti #meyersbriggs #pleaseunderstandme #personalitytypes #entj

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So much fun filming the workshop promo this morning!
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Thank you to all my lovely friends (models) who took time out of their day to do the same thing 10 times in a row with a camera in their face!
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I appreciate you all!! 💕

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This attic corner went from cluttered chaos to productive and inspiring work space in just 3 hours.
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When I left, this client was so excited about having an organized workspace to finally start creating again.
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After clearing out, sorting and homing everything in this space we moved the drawers away from the window and dusted. Just those two seemingly simple things really transformed this space, opening up that energy and air flow.
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Never underestimate a good dusting, rearranging and sweeping.
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Check out my stories for details on the closet storage!
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#atticorganization #professionalorganizer #kansascity

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What a fun group of ladies last night to discuss Household Flow with!
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Can you tell I'm sooo into household flow and I *must* talk with my hands? 🤪
@optimizing.mama
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#professionalorganizer #speaking #householdflow

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New garage storage from @kccustomclosets !! .
But seriously, this is soooo much storage for those tiny, numerous tool parts! I love so much how you can just close up the drawers and doors and it's no longer a crazy, cluttered mess just hangin' out on a work table.
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Use coupon code "organizingkc" for 10% OFF of your custom storage from @kccustomclosets .
They don't just do closets! They can help you get the organizing infrastructure for literally any space!
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#kansascity #overlandparkks #leawoodks #organizing #homeorganizing #garageorganization #garage #professionalorganizer

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Start 2020 with a plan in place!
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In this workshop, @optimizing.mama will lead us in a discussion about the different aspects that go into creating successful household flow, family schedules, and productive routines.
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All participants will create your own individual household flow plan and family schedule. Together we will all create a list of productive routines and goals as we go, prepared, into a new calendar year.
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Lunch will be catered and a list of suggested (not required) organizational planning items will be emailed after ticket purchases.
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SPACE IS LIMITED to 20 people. Reserve your spot now!
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When: Wednesday, January 1, 2020
11am – 2pm
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Where: @vintagehouse7612
7612 W 80th St, Overland Park, KS 66204
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Ticket link in bio!

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What a great afternoon with my fellow badass entrepreneur ladies!

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So excited to be a part of this event THIS SUNDAY!
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Come say hi and shop some amazing local vendors!
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#shoplocal #badassentrepreneurs #downtownop

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Life is too short to waste time seeking external approval.
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Be authentic.
Make *yourself* proud.

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We had the best weekend making memories with Gma and Gpa in Texas while staying at cozy cabins on a little pond in the middle of the woods! 🌲🌳🌲
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We played in the trees🌲, went fishing🎣, splashed in the creek💦, built campfires🔥, explored together🔦 and enjoyed eachother's company. 💕

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Hi? Hello? Is this the same garage?!
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It's pretty amazing what 3 hours, 5 shelving units, and a little bit of muslce hustle can accomplish.
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It's an amazing thing going into winter a with a little more organization in storage areas...
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Swipe for before pics! More pics and video in "Garages" stories!

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Happy 5 year Anniversary to this fiiiiine AF man!! 🎉
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He's the bestest friend, husband, dad and all around human I've ever met. He inspires me everyday to be the best version of myself but still loves and appreciate this work-in-progress version.
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Love you (times infinity), Kelly!! 💕

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"If you have a difficult problem or obstacle try writing the situation down on paper 📝. This gets it out of your mind and into the physical where you can gain a second perspective on it.
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Acknowledging what we are going through is the best way to get through it however allowing something to shimmer in the mind too long only amplifies it.
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We know that the longer we dwell on a problem the larger it appears. Writing it down allows you to take a bird’s eye view of the situation, and find that the solution is likely simpler than you think.
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When a situation is dominating your thoughts to the point where you are anxious, tired, and cannot think of anything else, get out your journal.
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Write the problem down then ask yourself:
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Can I do anything about this problem?
How can I do this?
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Or can I make peace with this problem?
How do I go about this?
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Once you have wrote those answers down think of the problem as out of your system and close the book.
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The truth is that problems stop being problems when you see them for what they really are: a call to grow and respond differently.
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Obstacles don’t go away, you just view them with new eyes." Words: @ledbysource

#journaling #problemsolving #lifehack #sanitysaver

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You know, fall is a really great time to get organized (though, anytime is better than never). 🍃🍂 .
There's just something so settling about going into the winter a little more organized and with some wiggle room, especially where garages are concerned. 🚘
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[Swipe for before!]

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We had the best ever weekend camping in the rain with our friends⛺, exploring nature🌱, playing in the dark🔦, biking🚴‍♀️, touring the Watkins Mill Manor (and seeing what life was like in the 1800's at the Fall Fest), roasting marshmallows over the campfire🔥, and waking up cozy in a sleeping bag. .
These are the moments life is all about. ❤
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Also, being in the cold rain and among the muddy aftermath for 3 days really make you appreciate a hot shower.♨️🚿
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[More of our weekend in my stories!]

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We are our own worst critics and we tend to give grace to everyone in our lives except for ourselves.
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I can't even count how many of my clients see themselves as flaming hot messes when really, they are usually just more of a... slightly warm hodgepodge.
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Today's client reminded me of how much pressure we all put on ourselves to be doing alllll the things 110%. It's insane. There is absolutely no way that any one of us can kick major ass in our full-time day job, come home and keep the family happy, fed, clothed, engaged AND still have time to do the bajillion household tasks that are continuously looming.
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We all need to just STOP PUTTING SO MUCH PRESSURE ON OURSELVES.
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So, right now, I give you permission to ease the lofty expectations you have set for the way your home *should* look. Afterall, life is about the people, not the things.
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Perfection is a myth, especially when it comes to home organization. Here's a secret: Instagram photos of perfectly organized utensil drawers ARE A LIE. If the house is lived in and being used, they never stay that way for long. And you know what, that's ok! (That's what quarterly resets are for!)
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Sometimes organization is just having all the kitchen items IN the kitchen or having a basket of what you know are clean clothes to pick out of for the week. Sometimes organization is knowing that you have baking sprinkles even if they are hidden behind a multitude of other baking items.
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So, if your kitchen items are in the kitchen and you can locate some clean clothes admist the chaos of running a home and raising kids and sharing intimacy with your partner and keeping your pets alive... sometimes that's as good as it's going to get for this season of life and that's ok.
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But hey, if your home chaos really has you stressed... the answer is to simplify.
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SIMPLIFY. Declutter. Pair down. Purge. Donate. Chuck it!
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As cliche as it is... organization is a journey, not a destination... and that journey is a lot easier to trek with less items to carry with you.
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Don't let pefect be the enemy of good. Sometimes good is GOOD ENOUGH. 💕

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Still the most accurate Meyers Briggs test. ✔
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#entj #meyersbriggs #mbti #personalitytypes #personalitytest

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Sometimes I get so frustrated because I have such little time to myself or to work on my business.
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There's this insane pressure to get alllll the things done during the 1-2 hour daily nap time that I start panicking as soon as 15 minutes elapses and I almost freeze in anxiety at trying to order-prioritize the 67,384 tasks I'm responsible for.
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Sometimes I feel so bummed that we don't have any family close to help with the girls and give Kelly and I more time to enjoy eachother or work on the house.
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Sometimes I get so burnt out on being incessantly touched, clung to, needed and depended on. Sometimes I just want to run screaming out the door as soon as Kelly gets home from work, "See ya, suckers!"
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But, mostly... I really love my life. I've chosen it to be exactly this way for a reason. When the days are long and the whining is relentless, I just keep reminding myself that this isn't permanent. These girls won't be tiny forever. Someday, instead of insisting I hold them, they won't want me to.
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When I start feeling like an unproductive loser I just remind myself that taking these few years to stay at home and focus on these growing people instead of growing my business is the most important kind of long-term investment.
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I'm missing the networking events and happy hours but getting the bedtime stories and rando "why?" life-questions. I'm trading in cute outfits and long curls for leggings and perpetual mombuns. I'll get to spend hours on marketing strategies and CRMs again someday...
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So, for now, I'm going to try my best to be present in this season of life and enjoy the paint messes and teething cuddles. I'm going to try to focus on of the many amazing aspects of staying at home instead of the struggles.
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"The days are long and the years are short." "It's over before you know it." "You'll miss them when they're grown."
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So, for now... for this day... I'm thankful.

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You guys!! We are starting a book club on October 1st!
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First book: Raising an Organized Child: 5 Steps to Boost Independence, Ease Frustration and Promote Confidence
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We'll start off with this short, 8 chapter book and meet every other Tuesday evening at Brookside Whole Foods (upstairs seating area). We've planned 4 meetings, discussing 2 chapters at a time.
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Come meet with @aundreaanderson and I (and whoever else!) to discuss the fascinating concepts around helping our kids practice using those executive functions and hopefully winning at life!
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More info in stories: Book Club!

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I helped organize the cutest little playroom this morning for two Barbie lovin', dress-up playin', craft makin' little girls.
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We created a specific area for each toy-type and created a special little reading nook and dress-up station with easy-to-use hooks! Adorable and functional!
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(Swipe for 'before' video.)
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See more from this session in my stories/highlights: Playroom Reset!

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I'm an 8w9. Do you enneagram?? ・・・
If you’re an Eight and you know it raise your hand!
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Eights are the only Enneagram type that you can literally feel walk into a room. They are the football coach with confidence for days, the boss that's very presence inspires everyone to sit a little taller, and your best friend who you know has a soft heart, but everyone else thinks is insensitive.
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Eights aren’t called the challenger for nothing, with an energy and confidence about them that few can beat, an Eight won’t bow away from a verbal spar. In fact they’ll often drop a controversial bomb on a conversation just to stir things up, and see if anyone has the guts to stand up to them. Eights can also be known as the advocate, this is because of their fire for justice, and standing up for the underdog. Wherever there's a protest against ill treatment, you’ll probably find more than a handful of Eights shouting the loudest.
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When Eights are healthy, they are great leaders, loyal friends, and a champion for anyone who can’t stand up for themselves.
When unhealthy an Eight will be vengeful when wronged, bullies in conversations and work environments, and will keep people at arms length so that they won’t be hurt or betrayed.
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Eights deadly sin is Lust, but not a sexual lust, a lust for intensity. Not that all intensity is bad, but an Eights lust for intensity will often lead them to making mountains out of molehills, using people as tools to gain their desired end, and if an Eights need for intensity isn’t being met they’ll create drama to obtain it.
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If you know/love an Eight, keep in the back of your minds that there is no one an Eight distrust more than someone who won’t shoot straight with them. Give them respect by telling them what you think, and challenging them back!
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If you are an Eight, I want to tell you that the world would be such a different place without your presence, and we need you to get the ball rolling most of the time.
One thing you can pay attention to this week is how much you are listening vs. talking. This can be a blind spot to most Eights, and it might be wise to ask a trusted friend if they feel heard by you.

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It's so hard to get productive work done in a space that is filled with clutter and unfinished projects.
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Creative energy is practically drained from brains when you're trying to focus on one task with 13 others staring back at you.
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This morning I helped a busy business owning mama reset her home office. As an organized person by nature she noticed that her productivity was slowing and creativity waning as her office slowly became the out-of-sight catch all.
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We took all of the projects to their proper home (and/or created one for them), cleared out old files and condensed office supplies. No more random items cluttering up the floor or corners of the room. No more old cords, product boxes and obsolete electronics taking up closet storage space.
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I say this all the time, but even the most organized people need help sometimes... it's life. Every well-used space needs a reset every now and then.
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More video and pics of this in my stories: Office Reset!

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And then one day after weeks of struggling and frustration at not being able to "write all her name letters" your 4 year old writes her name for the first time.✏ 😍 #theygrowupsofast #montessorikids

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Little explorer!
#wildandfree #moveyourdna

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Ruby has been sick all week: snotty and whiny af. So, aside from morning walks and playing in the yard, it's been a lot of low-key inside time.
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Too much time spent at home translates into extra tidying and organizing for me. I can only stack blocks and sort shapes for so long before the clutter starts beckoning me.
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So, I've been on a "list everything you own on marketplace" and purging spree.
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After cleaning out and organizing the front entry closet (removing wrong sized, rarely worn coats and getting winter items ready to go), I moved onto the dining room.
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I love our small house. I mean, 1000sq ft is a lot bigger than the 180sq ft 1972 Airstream I tried to talk Kelly into living in with me 5 years ago... but, it's still small. Which means we have to be very conscious and intentional about what we bring into this space.
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The dining room had a table to the right of the door that I removed. Initally I thought I'd use it for vitamix and supplements, but that got crazy real quick.
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I also rotated and moved the table out from the wall. The room seems bigger without the walls being so blocked by furniture.
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The corner shelf is never going to look picture perfect. It's a constant catch-all that takes regular decluttering. It's home to fresh produce, remote office storage and kid's art supplies. The kids do their art and crafts at the table, so it makes the most sense to store them there. It's a small storage space that serves a purpose, so I don't mind regularly editing it.
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What is one area of your home that could use a reset?

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Ok, but for real... @oldshawneepizza is killin' it with this keto pizza crust! The whole family thought it was great... even my pickiest of picky toddlers! So, win!
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📷: Mediterranean (sub italian sausage with chicken) on @fattyheadketocrust .
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Exactly. .
Thanks @darcieelizabeth !!

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That feeling when your kids are up your butt all day and all you want is for them to finally go to sleep so you can relax but then they do and you just end up spending an hour in bed looking at pictures of them on your phone and totally miss them but they better not freaking wakeup right now... #momproblems #runonsentence

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Bestest dog baby, ever.
Lucy is 2 years old and has the manners and patience of a saint. She's the sweetest, most gentle puppers who puts up with 2 crazy toddlers who constantly torture.. er, love on her so hard! 🐕❤

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Today was Veda's first day of her second year at Montessori school. She was so excited to get back into her classroom. It's such a calm, beautifully prepared space.
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I will never, ever get over how amazing it is to watch even the tiniest of them working so carefully and deliberately on such finely detailed projects.
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Here she is polishing a mirror. I never knew there were that many steps involved. It was fascinating watching her methodically prepare her work area, gently and meticulously polish the mirror and then thoroughly clean-up her work area before moving on. 😍

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So. Over. Teething.

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A few miles climb up and over a fast flowing river sits this quiet, peaceful lake. I can almost feel the cool air on my skin as I reminisce. The energy here was slow but vibrant.
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As we sat near the lake, a mama duck swam by with her 5 little duck babes swimming behind her. She stopped in front of us for a moment, looking at her babies and then looking back at us. It's as if she was showing them off, "Aren't my babies just the absolute cutest?!"
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And they were. 🦆🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤

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Do not be afraid. 💕

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In honor of world breastfeeding week! Ruby will be 14 months in a couple weeks and she's still mad into these milk boobies! (Me, eh, not so much...) 🤷‍♀️
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Veda self weaned at 10 months... dang oral ties. So glad we got Ruby's revised at 2 weeks old. That and all the body work/primal reflex integration work we've been doing has made alllllllll the difference.
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If nursing is painful for you, get help!! It's not supposed to be! I'm so glad a friend shared her kiddos tongue/lip tie journey so I knew more the second time around!
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#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #oralties #tonguetie #liptie #primalreflexes #bodywork #chiropractic #lalecheleague

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My job is so much more than just creating organized, picture perfect spaces.
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It's about genuinely connecting with people as they open up their homes and lives to me, a stranger, in their quest for improvement, which btw, is a very, very brave thing to do. .
It's about supporting people with spaces and emotions that are difficult to face and even more so to handle.
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It's about helping to create spaces and systems that decrease stress and improve lives and relationships.
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I am so thankful for all of the amazing clients (new friends) that have the courage to be vulnerable and uncomfortable in their journeys of growth. 💕

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A great Mom's night out to play with @wildandfreekc ladies! .
Pretty sure a kayak purchase is in my future!

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Let's talk about toys!
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Did you know that less is more, especially where kids toys are concerned?
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Checkout this new study from Univ of Toledo in journal of Infant Behavior and Development:
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Researchers observed 36 toddler subjects between the ages of 18 and 30 months in free-play sessions.
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The toddlers were given either 4 toys or 16 toys.
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“There was a significant difference in the quality of toddlers’ play between the two toy conditions,” the study reports. "As measured by sustained play and variety of manners of play, toddlers had a greater quality of play in the 4 Toy condition compared to the 16 Toy condition."
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Essentially, when given a few toys, the toddlers played with them in more varied ways and for longer periods of time.
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Pretty amazing, right? .
A great way to minimize the amount of toys you have out and therefore, time cleaning up can be solved with: TOY ROTATION!
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Only keep out, on shelves, the amount of toys (per child) that can fit into one storage bin. Place the rest of the toys in up to 3 storage bins (per child) and rotate them on a monthly or quarterly basis.
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Check out my "toy rotation" stories for a better visual in how I went through this process with a recent client. .
Have a toy situation of your own? Hit me up, I'd love to help!

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I started planning our first family tent camping trip today and I literally couldn't be more excited. When I think about the feeling of waking up to the dim early morning light while being surrounded by trees and the sounds of their inhabitants, a deep, vital part of me lights up inside.
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Growing up, I spent a lot of time camping, boating, fishing, observing insects and just wandering through the trees. When I think back on my childhood, most of my fondest memories take place within the endless backdrop of nature.
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Sometimes I worry that my girls aren't as connected to nature as they should be because, unlike how I grew up, we live in the middle of a busy city and our weekends are usually consumed with the week-end routines and never-ending to-dos.
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I've been meaning to create more opportunities for them to explore and adventure in nature but it wasn't until recently that I really started putting those nature-centered intentions into action. I was always thinking of it as someday in the future... when they were older, when we moved somewhere else or (insert excuse)...
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When I think about the life I want to live and the life I want my girls to experience, most of it takes place within that same endless backdrop.
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Sometimes it seems really hard or out of current reach to turn ideas into reality, when really, all it takes is taking the first step.
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So, I booked the campsite. Here we go.

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Don't forget to get in on the July 20% OFF sale on alllllll organizing services. .
#getorganized

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🤣 Literally, everyone.
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Another reason why we take donations and drop them off for our clients!

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I've always loved this quote so much. It applies to so many areas of life. Yup, even organizing.
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Often times we end up putting off cleaning or organizing spaces that carry with it some kind of emotional discomfort or pain. They don't even have to be particularly sentimental spaces, sometimes they are just spaces that have been put off for so long and have, overtime, accumulated items... dust... resentment... that the idea of tackling them now is overwhelming and pretty dang uncomfortable.
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Unless we face that discomfort and pain right in the face we are never going to overcome the disorganization and added stress that it adds to our lives.
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A big part of what I do is to support my clients in dealing with that discomfort or pain. I really love that I get the opportunity to help them overcome these challenges and make it out on the other side physically and mentally lighter and with that sense of self accomplishment that they may not have gotten on their own.
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I do love organizing, but more so I love helping people improve their lives by improving their environment and health.
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This work is so my jam. 💕

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Almost every client that I visit (and household, ever) has a hard time keeping up with the laundry. I would say that a good 90% of the jobs I do are centered around laundry, clothing, and clothing storage.
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No matter how many times you majorly bust butt to get it all caught up, reach that beautiful moment where all the baskets are empty and clothes are put away, finally basking in the finished laundry glory… it all comes crashing back down around you in the form of an overwhelming mountain of clothing.
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Over the years, through working with clients and battling my own looming laundry basket demons, I’ve found that there are a few key elements to keeping the laundry train a movin’.
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Link to how-to in bio!

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Bathroom Reset! ✔
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Bathrooms tend to fill up with various products over time. Sometimes areas that get a lot of daily use just need a little reset to get them back into a good flow state.
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To reset:
1. Remove all items
2. Sort items w/ like items
3. PURGE! Get rid of: expired, broken, unloved, unused, duplicate items.
4. Wipedown/clean area
5. Replace items: daily use items on top only! High priority items closest to the user. Long term storage to the back!
6. Breathe deep and enjoy your reset, refreshed space! 🎉

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Don't spend your summer stressin' about clutter or household chaos! 🌞🏊‍♀️
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Hit me up for some organizing help through July for 20% OFF any session! 👍💪💥
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Gift cards available!

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One of my most faaaavorite kinds of organizing is helping clients with their household flow.
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This looks different for every household and family type/size/vibe.
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Some people want help implementing better storage systems and some families need help coming up with a family schedule or chore chart. Sometimes its creating a laundry or meal planning system.
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Some families need a good ol' household reset so that every family member can start off with a fresh, organized space to move forward with in their new organized routine.
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Some families ask for my help with the initial family meeting where everyone contributes to developing and planning the family schedule and duties.
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Whatever is needed to help a household flow easier, faster and smoother, I would looove to help! Hit me up and we can get starting turning your household chaos into a streamlined, efficient flow.

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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful ladies of @wellwilderness for a Small Business Strategy Session.
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If you haven't checked them out yet, go! Well Wilderness Kids is this amazing Therapeutic Nature Center in south Olathe staffed by some of the areas best Early Childhood Educators and Physical Therapists. There are sooo many incredible offerings for all different kinds of needs, ranging from NaturePlay and mud-centered camps to animal and Musical Therapy programs for kids (and adults!) of all ages and abilities. 🌱🌳🌻🐾
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We talked about their current business model: what works and what can be improved. We talked about their target marketing areas and their plans for growth in the future. I asked a million questions and they shared with me their hopes and goals (which are phenomenal, by the way).
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We ended our meeting by determining the most useful and profitable next steps to take. We put those steps in an action-based plan for the future.
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If you'd like some help with your business or project, I'd love to help you organize your ideas and goals into a concrete, actionable plan! .
#natureplay #naturekids #childhoodunplugged #strategysession #organizing #actionplan

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One of the biggest aspects of keeping your household (and budget) in a good flow state is creating and utilizing a meal plan.
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Creating a meal plan doesn't have to be super intimidating. You don't have to start out creating a meal plan for an entire month. If you've never meal planned before and you want to add some efficiency into your life, start small.
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First, just start looking in your fridge and pantry and create a small meal plan for the next couple of days of whatever you currently have on hand.
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Then, make a short list of the meals that your family loves to eat and that can give you a good basis for the following week.
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If your family would like to get help creating a meal plan and a better family household routine, hit me up. I would love to stop by and help your family create a household flow chart that helps everyone understand their role and saves time and money!
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#householdflow #mealplanning #householdplanning #householdmanaging #family

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Can you believe there are only 24 more days until Spring!?! Spring is my absolute most favorite season... the stinging cold drifts away, the earth is sprouting new life everywhere, the sun feels warmer. It's the best. But, really. 🌱🌷🌞
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So! In the spirit of gearing up for newness and the season shift, I like to take these last days of winter to cull my current winter #capsulewardrobe (and other winter-y items). 👢🧣🧤
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If you have clothes hanging around that you didn't wear even once all season, it's time to say, "Bye, Felicia!"
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I don't care how much you loooove it on the hanger (or the idea of wearing someday). If you didn't *actually* wear it... it's just not for you. Byeeee 👋
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At the beginning of winter I bought a cute long sleeve tunic that I didn't end up wearing more than twice. It's literally sooo cute... but, alas, the sleeves were weird. So, lesson learned... If I try something on and don't seriously love it 200%... I will not waste my time, money and space on it anymore. 💲
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Now, I'm no advocate for just buying a bunch of stuff and trashing it when ya get the urge to purge... but keeping items that do not serve you... well, doesn't serve you.
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Always try to purchase mindfully in the beginning but don't be afraid to get rid of something that you don't use or like. It will free up the negative space/energy from those items. And, you never know, the perfect owner for that item may be seeking it! Let it goooo.
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What are you purging this winter?

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Who doesn't love a good before and after of the infamous junk drawer?! #inspo
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De-clutter your catch-all drawer with our tips. ✨
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#HowToHouse #Organizing #Storage #LifeHacks

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Organizing is a big part of staging your house to sell! Hit up @vintagehomeskcrealestate if you're in need of an amazing realtor. .
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#Repost @vintagehomeskcrealestate (@get_repost)
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I am a total purger... once or twice a year I go through my house organizing everything and getting rid of stuff we don’t need. The last few weeks I’ve been in my basement going through boxes of childhood memories. 😵
One of the best things you can do for yourself is purging belongings and tidying up your home-especially if you’re thinking about selling/moving.
If you haven’t watched “Tidying Up” on Netflix yet, give it a try. It’s been inspiring many across the country to get organized and get rid of things they don’t need.
I like to tell my sellers to remove 50% of the items from their living areas and closets. Even if you don’t get rid of 50% of your belongings, at least you will have them put away so you will have less to pack when it comes to moving day. Oh, and don’t forget to tidy up your yard and garage!
#themoreyouknow🌈 #kcrealestateagent #kcrealtor #kansascityrealtor #kcrealestate #vintagehomeskc #konmari #organizing #tidyingupwithmariekondo #realestateadvice

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Why not let it go and lighten your load?

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Are you watching the new Marie Kondo show on Netflix?
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I love how this series shows the entire process from the chaotic beginning, to the stressful, tumultuous middle, to the lightened, free-feeling end.
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It really is a multi-step process and it's not easy or fast, but man, is it worth it.

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Looooove this.😍 #Repost @theminimalismguy
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Smaller is the new trend in home building. This custom 1100 sq ft house is the perfect amount of space for a couple or small family. Minimalist design is all about clever use of space. Houses that are too big end up gathering clutter, are harder to keep clean, and cost more in wasted utilities. Think about how much easier a house of this size is to keep clean and maintain...... less is more is the smarter minimalist option folks. Consider it! #thedailyism #theminimalismguy

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Hellooo 2019 to-read list! .
Happy New Years Eve everybody! New year, fresh start. Let's do this! 🎉

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Basically. ☝️
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So, I just finished the "Birdbox" movie. It wasn't scary like I thought it'd be. It hit me in the feels a couple times and made this mama well up some watery, onion cuttin' eyes but... nothing crazy. I had trouble suspending disbelief when the rational in me was like, "wait, how did they actually load those supplies in the car with blindfolds on?". 🤔
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The ending was a little too storybook happy ending, but as far as apocalyptic movies go... it was a'ight. 🤷‍♀️

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Anyone else love taking down the Christmas decorations almost as much as putting them up?
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We just spent almost a week at Grandma and Grandpa's in Texas. They did all the cooking, cleaning and lots of child caring so I got a nice, refreshing break from the #momlife hustle. [📸: Gma and toddler taking down ornaments after Christmas.]
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I had tons of pent up need-to-be-productive energy built up when we got home. So much so that literally the first thing I did was take down the holiday decor and organize it in bins for next year. The bins were a hot mess from the past few years of just shoving crap in there. Check out my story for some video! .
We had a really wonderful time but I'm so happy to finally be home! Hope you all had an amazing holiday! .
Now, onto the next project...

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Coming to Netflix! Niiice! 🙌

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Yesssss. 🙌
Capsule wardrobes, all the way.
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I've been doing a capsule wardrobe for the past few years. Each season I curate my collection, culling from the previous season and saving those timeless, favorite pieces that will carry over to the next.
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It's a great way to keep it simple and I love mindfully shopping for new, quality pieces that I will wear more than once or only a few times. No fast fashion over here.
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📸 @savewithsara

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First thing I noticed when I walked into this home office were the storage shelves. Even when they are tidy, storage shelves have a lot of little pieces that catch the eye. That's a lot of visual stimulation when you are trying to be inspired and creative. 👀
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When you walk into your office with the goal of being productive, the last thing your subconscious wants to deal with is clutter. Even when we aren't specifically thinking about the clutter, our subconscious is busy either finding a place for it or freakin' out about *not* having a place for it. 🧠
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Clutter causes stress. Plain and simple.
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When this health and wellness coach contacted me to help her with her office, she said that she didn't even want to work in there anymore. She definitely wasn't feeling inspired in there and she knew better than to let it continue to be a source of anxiety and stress for her. Here she was, trying to help other people live healthy lives and (like a lot of us loving, caring professionals do) continuing to help her clients before herself. .
But, enough was enough, it was time to get some help. Most of my clients feel totally embarrassed about their mess but, you know what, all of us have been there and will probably be there again. Asking for help doesn't mean you're incapable of doing it yourself. Asking for help, as with most things, just means that you're finally serious about taking care of the problem. Working with another person or a team is motivating, uplifting, and a lot more efficient.
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We moved the storage shelves to the right wall as soon as you enter so that when you enter the room, you're not looking at a bunch of storage. Also, you don't have to look at it when you're sitting at your desk trying to work on a client project write a blog entry. This client lived at the edge of the suburbs and had the most gorgeous view of the countryside.
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Chaos builds quickly, especially in small spaces. If you are overwhelmed, ask for help... no matter what it is. It doesn't mean you're weak, it means you are human. 💕

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