It’s the season of giving! Every year I’m reminded how quickly holiday joy can turn into stress — the pressure to find the “perfect” gift, the overspending, and then the wave of stuff that fills our homes. It’s clear so many of us crave a simpler, more intentional approach to gift-giving. Here are 60 fresh ways to give experiences, consumables, and acts of service, while also highlighting some amazing small businesses in the St. Croix River Valley.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh not just your home, but your daily habits too. In this post, I share my musings on the difference between habits and rituals, how mental clutter can hold you back, and why you should always make your bed. Learn how to turn everyday routines into meaningful moments and declutter your time with intention.

Happy National Reading Month! Books have always been a part of my life. Some self-help books claim to inspire you. Some fiction can shift your perspective for a day, a week, maybe even longer. But then there are the books that truly stick—the ones that sneak into your mind and quietly reshape the way you see yourself and the world. These are the books that changed me, even when I didn’t expect them to, and helped shape me into the person I am today.

Rather than thinking of a minimalist home as “empty,” try thinking about it as “space.” It means you spend less time cleaning and organizing, and more time doing what you love! But nothing works unless you do. We have to cultivate a minimalist mindset in order to reclaim our space and our schedules. Here’s how!

With the holiday season in full swing, everyone is juggling shopping, parties, and family time while endeavoring to maintain the real reason for the season.

There is only one person with the credibility to talk holiday organization and balance: Santa Claus.

In this exclusive interview, he shares some of the secrets behind his highly efficient operation. From organizing his sleigh to meeting those critical deadlines, Santa spilled the candy canes on what it really takes to make Christmas happen.

As the season of giving approaches, once again I see clients bracing themselves for the stress of holiday shopping, followed by the influx of unnecessary things in their homes. Unhealthy gift-giving culture can turn a wholesome and memorable tradition into drudgery, resulting in resentment and frustration.

This list includes 80 ideas to show your love through giving without adding to the clutter. These suggestions range from acts of service, to consumable gifts, to experiences, and also allow you to show support for the local businesses in the St. Croix River Valley!

A well-organized drop zone can make all the difference between chaotic mornings and smooth, stress-free starts. It also helps ease the transition from the hustle of the workday to peaceful downtime with family. When everything has its place, getting out the door on time is much simpler, and everyone gets to start the day off right. Here’s how to create the perfect back-to-school drop zone in your mudroom or entry.

There is a reason people pay professional organizers. It’s because we know stuff. We know how to stage a space so it works for you, instead of against you, long after the session has ended. Here are five ways you might be doing it wrong when you DIY. Break these habits, and you will set yourself up for organizational success.

Being busy is a choice, not an excuse. Our choices shape our schedules and routines, and in turn shape our moods and productivity. Just like decluttering your stuff, decluttering yiur time doesn’t happen all at once. It is an ongoing practice, not a one-time project. But once you free up some space in your day and learn to embrace the down time, you find that the “empty” spaces can fill your heart and nurture your soul.

A clutter-free environment isn't just visually appealing; it can also cultivate harmony, reduce stress, and foster a deeper connection between partners. It is common in most relationships for one partner to be more organized than the other. This post provides you with five suggestions you can implement today to encourage your partner to get and stay more organized. Not everything works for everyone, but one or two of these is bound to strike a chord and help strengthen your relationship with your partner, and your home!