We’ve just been through a month of decluttering, right, so why bring it right back in with Valentines day? Here are a few ideas to show your love without dragging along a lot of extra clutter. (And yes, we left out the standard chocolate and roses...you could come up with that by yourself!) Ideas for your Spouse/Parter/Parent: Write a real love letter or poem or sone (or read one you feel fits your feelings about your partner). Leave notes of appreciation throughout your hous

Admit it, some of those holiday gifts were not exactly what you needed or were hoping for. You don’t have to feel bad. You’re not the only one who raised an eyebrow when opening that gift card to Lids, or like my daughter, cried when she didn’t get an iPad mini. (Cue embarrassing parent moment.) The first golden rule of receiving ANY gift is to send a thank you note. Period. The gift isn’t about you - the gift is about the person giving it. So smile and be thankful for that p

Gift Wrap Central! You’ve started the shopping - now time to wrap up those gifts before little eyes discover them, right? Here are a few tips to help keep wrapping easy as 1-2-3. ONE. Keep all your holiday wrapping supplies together - not mixed in with your regular gift wrap. That way, everything is ready when you need it: holiday gift cards, ribbon, wrapping paper, tissue. I also throw in an extra pair of scissors, hole punch, festive pens and pencils, stamps and a few rol