by Carla Whyte | Dec 16, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Are toys taking over your home?
The gift-giving/receiving season is here, and if you’ve got kids, you know what they’re going to get—TOYS!!!!! I loved getting new toys!! But parting with old ones was hard for me. (I knew I needed to, because I couldn’t stand it when they wouldn’t fit nicely in my toy box (lol), but it was hard!) If I would have known they could go to a good home, it would have been easier. I love these donation ideas for gently used toys, and I also love these storage ideas for the new ones coming in. Happy holidays to you!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
The 8 Best Toy Storage Solutions of 2020
The Toys are a lot easier to manage when everything has its place. Whether you’re dealing with stuffed animals, LEGOs, building blocks, or all of the above, here are the best storage solutions for your space:
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10 Places to Donate Gently Used Children’s Toys
Donating gently used children’s toys gives them new life while helping children. And it allows you to declutter your home at the same time. There are many worthy locations just waiting for you to donate these items to children who will love playing with them.
Here are 10 common places that accept children’s toy donations.
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Humble Crew Toy Organizer with 12 Plastic Bins
This space-saving Kids Toy Storage Organizer with 12 Plastic Bins stores lots of children’s toys in easy-to-see, easy-to-access plastic bins. The 8 standard and 4 large easy access storage containers are removable, making it fun for kids to take out toys, books, and games for playtime and quick to clean up after. This toy storage box alternative helps keep your little one’s room clean while at the same time the bins can teach color identification as well as sorting and cognitive skills.
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by Carla Whyte | Oct 26, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
The impact of disorganization
October is Mental Health Month, and I don’t know about you, but I could sure use a refresher on how to stay clear-headed during these times! 
We’re also heading into the holidays (what???), which can be super stressful, so now is the time to take stock of your mental state (how are you truly feeling?), and the state of your surroundings (is the clutter bringing you down?), and take action! Yes! You can do it! Just setting a timer for 30-60 min, and doing some decluttering every day is all it takes! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a clear mind so you can enjoy yourself, your family, and your home?
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Can organizing impact your mental health?
Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
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Good Days Start With Gratitude is a 52 week guide to cultivate an attitude of gratitude! It is a self exploration journal designed to focus on being thankful for what we have, the big things in life, as well as the simple joys. Each well designed weekly spread contains an inspirational quote, space to write 3 things you are thankful for each day of the week, and a weekly checkpoint.
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by Carla Whyte | Sep 1, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
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Got 15 minutes?
Who would have thought that we’d still be working from home and that our kids would still be schooling from home? With everyone in the house, the clutter is probably starting to accumulate, right? Well, let’s get it under control before it gets too overwhelming! 🙂 Set a timer for 15-30 minutes and start small. A drawer here, a cabinet there… you’ll be surprised at how little time and effort it will take, and how big an impact it will make! 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
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15 Home Organizing Mini-Tasks You Can Tackle in 15 Minutes
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Work towards making your home a more beautiful, organized place a few minutes at a time.
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Buy Nothing Project
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Want to get rid of unwanted stuff at your home but don\’t want to deal with finding a donation center that is actually taking items? Check out the Buy Nothing Project and rehome your unwanted items with your neighbors!
The Buy Nothing Project offers \”people a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of hyper-local gift economies in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors.\”
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Adjustable Bamboo Drawer Dividers Organizers
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Your kitchen or clothes drawer will be clean and well-organized with a bamboo dresser drawer divider. The drawer dividers are the best way to avoid a mess in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or elsewhere in your home or office. These drawer separators will help you keep everything organized and tidy at all times!
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Virtual Organizing Appointments
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I continue to offer virtual appointments, so I can (virtually) hold your hand as we sort through the stuff that\’s weighing on you and adding unwanted stress to your life! We can tackle one room, your whole house, or even just a small section of your space. Let me help you bring peace of mind to your home.
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by Carla Whyte | Jul 22, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Setting your kids up for success!
With school fast approaching, it’s a great time for those of you with school-age children to reevaluate their learning environment at home. If you have already figured it out, and your kids were successful, good for you! My son is in college and had to start studying from home when COVID hit, and he recently told us that it was difficult for him to attend virtual classes, study, play video games and sleep all in the same room! He needs a change of scenery, so we need to reevaluate too. This article has some great ideas for creating a successful home school environment. 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
How to Set Up a Homeschool Classroom: Ideas, Tips & Essentials
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Learn how to set up a temporary homeschool classroom using what you already have available at home, from setting up a spot to creating educational workstations.
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Holly Basseri, Knowledge Garden Literacy Center
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Adjustable Children\’s Desk and Chair Set
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If you need a desk for your child, check this one out! Both desk and chair are height adjustable to keep up with your fast-growing kids. The tiltable desktop promotes good posture and helps protect their eyesight. Includes a pull out drawer for storing pens, utensils, books, papers, and all little things to reduce clutter, two handy hooks can hang backpack or water bottle. There is even a book stand to hold textbooks open while writing reports!
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by Carla Whyte | Jun 29, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Enjoy summer from your own backyard!
Summer is here!!! 🙂 Even though it’s a little weird this year, I feel that SIP has forced us to be really creative when coming up with ways to enjoy it (especially if you have kids!). And I think that’s actually been a pretty amazing thing! From staycations in your backyard to doing DIY projects, these articles will hopefully keep your creative juices flowing! 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
15 DIY Ways To Organize Your Backyard
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During the summer we spend a lot of time outdoors where we like to entertain family and friends in our backyards. But between all that playing in the pool, playing with toys, barbecuing, and gardening that goes on, your backyard can get pretty unruly fast. So you’ll want to take measures now to ensure that it doesn’t get too out of hand.
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The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Camping
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Whether you’re a camping newbie or have roughed it tons of times, backyard camping is a blast. You get to immerse yourself in the outdoors, without all the packing, planning and gear-buying associated with traditional camping (plus, having nearby access to a clean bathroom is a pretty big perk). Plan your mini-getaway for an outdoor adventure—complete with plenty of s’mores—with these helpful hints.
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6 Swimming Pool Storage Ideas
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Rising temperatures mean pool time! But before your pool area and home is filled with damp towels, use these tips to keep the area clear so you enjoy your swim!
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