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Tips for getting organized in the new year

Filed Under: Household cleaning, Organization

Get tips for getting organized and also get a FREE ebook for doing it in just 15 minutes a day!! Take back your life this year. Christmas is over and the new year/decade is here! Do you make resolutions? It seems like every year organization makes my list of yearly to-do's. Is one of yours to get organized? Are you always late because you can't find your keys? There are things you can do to get (and stay) organized in the new year. Whether you start small or keep the most used ... Read More about Tips for getting organized in the new year

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Cocktail Party Hacks

Filed Under: Entertaining, Party Ideas

Do you want to host a cocktail party, but feel intimated by set-up and prep? Get some great Cocktail Party Hacks that make setup easy! LET'S HAVE A PARTY...It's that time of year! Gatherings are in full swing, but I don't want you to get caught up in all the preparation and details, so I thought we could discuss a few party hacks. A few weeks ago I talked about the difference between hospitality and entertaining. If we are just entertaining, we are missing out on our chance to enjoy the ... Read More about Cocktail Party Hacks

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Present & Past Christmas Home Tours

Filed Under: Christmas Decor

Get a glimpse of how my Christmas decor has changed over the last decade! I'll show you how I like to keep the decor simple and liveable throughout the holiday season. I really debated about even sharing my house this year. I didn't do anything original and the decor is similar to last year...but I LOVE looking back on all the past years. (And I wanted to make sure I had something to look back on!) So here's my house this year. I didn't add anything extra for the pictures and took ... Read More about Present & Past Christmas Home Tours

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Throw a New Year’s Party with 1 Hour Prep

Filed Under: Entertaining

Are you hosting a New Year's Eve gathering this year? After spending well over a month decorating, entertaining, and getting ready for Christmas, chances are you don't want to spend a lot of time preparing for something else just a week later. There are a few things you can do to throw a New Year's party with an hour (two tops!) of prep. This way you can enjoy the holiday without spending days planning. All it takes is keeping everything as SIMPLE as possible. How to Throw a New Year's Party ... Read More about Throw a New Year’s Party with 1 Hour Prep

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Simple Holiday Bedroom Decor

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I'm not gonna lie, I don't like cold weather. I'm a Texas girl living in the Midwest, so I've had to adapt! One way I get through winter is creating cozy spaces...full of thick cozy blankets. I feel like during the holidays my house is full of extra decor, so I like to keep my bedroom a little simpler. (It's the place I retreat to relax and recharge!) My family loves to ski, but we have never lived near mountains. (South Texas and Indiana are about as flat as they come!) But ... Read More about Simple Holiday Bedroom Decor

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