Simplifying Mom Life

Decluttering Sentimental Items – Conquer these 5 Roadblocks!

05/11/2020 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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During the process of decluttering, it’s inevitable to face the sentimental items at some point in the process. But, how do you decide which sentimental items you should keep? Well, when decluttering sentimental items, childhood memorabilia, keepsakes, or mementos, there are 5 main roadblocks. Once you conquer these, you’re on the road to simplify your possessions! That said, no one… View Post

12 Must-Haves for a Potty Training Bag

05/03/2020 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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Now that my daughter is fully potty trained during the day AND completely dry at night, it’s safe to say that we are done. With. potty. Training. YESSS!!!! But there are certain things I learned along the way and the main thing is to BE. PREPARED. In looking back, I realize there were 12 must-haves that I kept in my… View Post

Create a Capsule Wardrobe for Kids in 4 Simple Steps

05/02/2020 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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Imagine you’re on a shopping trip and you try on a pair of jeans. They look fantastic on you. They’re just right in every way AND they’ll go with so many items in your wardrobe. Would you only buy one pair? Girl, I hope not! I know that if I find such a pair of jeans – you bet I’m… View Post

8 Baby Things I Really Didn’t Need

05/02/2020 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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We recently had a big move and downsize from a 3-bedroom home with a 2-car garage to a 2-bedroom apartment with a 1-car garage space. So, I decided to give away ALL of the remaining baby stuff we were keeping “just in case.” I gave most of it away to pregnant friends and the rest to a nearby women’s shelter. … View Post

7 Quick Tips to Seriously Reduce the Laundry Load

04/28/2020 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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Doing the laundry. Do those 3 words make you shudder? Do you dread laundry day? Is folding your nemesis? Or is the sheer fact that laundry in and of itself is a never-ending, insurmountable part of your life as a mom making you feel helpless and overwhelmed? If you’re weighed down by laundry and absolutely dread the entire process of… View Post

10 Baby Items I Used Most as a First-Time Mom

08/14/2019 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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At a baby shower I recently attended, I found myself reminded of those newborn days. I also found myself considering what things I used most as a first-time mom versus what baby registry checklists will tell you to buy. I don’t know about you, but before our baby girl arrived I basically spent the whole 9 months trying to prepare… View Post

Stop Thumb Sucking: How We Got Our 4-Year-Old to Quit in 1 Night!

04/29/2019 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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If you’re struggling to get your child to stop sucking their thumb, then, of course, I don’t have to tell you that it’s much easier said than done. The struggle is real! Nevertheless, we were successful in our efforts. And it only took ONE NIGHT! Read on for the details. It wasn’t until our daughter was just a month shy… View Post

15 Places to Donate Decluttered Stuff

12/20/2018 By Andrea 2 Comments

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You’ve purged and downsized. You’ve made great strides in your journey to simplify your life. Now comes the time to donate your decluttered items. But where? Where would be the best place to donate your decluttered items? Especially if they’re still in great condition and could be appreciated by someone else. I faced this issue recently when our family… View Post

Organize a Closet Under the Stairs – On a Budget, in 1 Day

07/18/2018 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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Do you crave an organized, practical and functional closet under the stairs, without totally renovating your space? I certainly did with ours! So I’d like to share with you how to organize a closet under the stairs in 1 day and on a budget. A closet under the stairs can be a tricky spot to organize. Honestly, it’s kind of… View Post

150 Things to Do Near Disneyland

05/16/2018 By Andrea Leave a Comment

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The beautiful beaches, temperate weather, world-class dining, and luxury shopping experiences bring visitors to Orange County year-round. Oh yes, and so does a little place called Disneyland. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Well, Disneyland is by no means the only thing to see or do in Orange County! In fact, I’ve come up with 150 things to do near Disneyland that… View Post

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