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I love the start of a new year. It’s a great time to hit the reset button and start fresh. The baggage of the previous year is gone and time to plan new projects, set new goals and simply move forward.

For me, the New Year also ignites the urge to purge—making space for what is relevant in life versus the items that have one living in the past or don’t fit with today’s lifestyle.

Purging requires making decisions. For many, this is the toughest part of the organizing process,…

Kids rooms , especially, can become jam packed and cluttered with lots of itty bitty pieces. As with all organizing endeavors, having a place for everything will help kids put everything in its place.

First, divide your child’s room into clearly defined zones. This will help your child to easily identify what needs to go where. Here are the main zones you want to create:

Sleeping—This is an obvious one. What goes here: The bed and night stand. Try not to use the…

Who doesn't love this time of year? Back-to-school signifies many things: The start of a new {school} year, cool new supplies, some trendy clothes and brand new shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes and more. It's also a hectic time for parents. Everyone is working out the kinks in the schedules, getting kids started with activities and, personally, sometimes I feel like all I do is write checks! There are ways to simplify and start of the year with fewer hiccups. Here’s how:

Be…

As a new mom, you’re generally thrust into a new social circle, especially if you’re the first one of your friends to have a baby. Forming relationships with like-minded moms will help you feel supported and understood during a time when you’re most likely sleep-deprived and feeling a bit awkward because it’s new territory. Don’t go it alone!

Where to Find New Moms

Meeting new moms is relatively easy. It takes a little effort, but you’ll reap big rewards! Here are some…