11 favorite school supply organization hacks and tips | Back to School Guide 2019
While we’re talking fun school supplies, we have to discuss a few smart school supply organization hacks, tips and tricks Because while we love sharing the coolest backpacks of 2019 and other gear throughout our Back to School Shopping Guide, what do we do with...
Tidying up while keeping the kids safe: Expert tips and tricks that work | Spawned Ep 158
We all would love a tidy home that’s Marie Kondo approved, but let’s be honest, kids definitely complicate that endeavor. With all the stuff they accumulate, and then, keeping them safe on top of it all, well, it’s overwhelming to say the least....
5 expert tips to help give your laundry room a quick and easy makeover
For the amount of time we all spend in our laundry room, you’d think that we would take a little more time keeping them organized, especially since the whole goal of the room is to help us get things clean. But, if you’re like us, the laundry room is one...
Spring cleaning help: How to deal with digital clutter | Spawned Episode 151
Spring is here, which if you’re like us, means spring cleaning. But in the 21st century, that also means dealing with digital clutter. Think those photos on your phone, or those files on your computer. And we won’t even talk about our email inboxes. But...
How to make more time for the things you love with Jake Knapp | Spawned Episode 138
If you’re like us, then you’ve said something like “I wish I had more time” at least once. Or like 1000 times. Well, that’s exactly what we learned how to do with author Jake Knapp in our recent Spawned with Kristen and Liz podcast...
7 really smart decluttering habits to start now, so you don’t have to KonMari your house later
After reading Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I immediately started purging my closets and folding my clothes differently. I’ve also binged on her new Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and am currently in the process of piling...
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo review: Does the new Neflix series spark joy?
if you have ever “tidied” your home, said thank you to a book before putting it into the donate pile, or wondered whether that shirt you’re wearing still “sparks joy,” chances are you’ve been introduced to the Konmari method. And...
8 fun, free printable 2019 calendars to keep you organized
A new year means a new calendar, like these 8 free printable 2019 calendars from minimalist to cheery, all of which are free. So, clear a little desk or wall space and fire up your printer. Consider them our New Year’s gift to you. Top image: Confetti 2019...
5 tips to help you take better holiday photos of your kids
We know the holidays are full of photo opps, and lots of parents taking advantage of them. We also know that kids can be notoriously difficult to photograph, especially when there are presents and cookies to distract them from being their adorable selves on camera....Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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