HOW DID YOU GET STARTED BLOGGING?
I have always loved journaling, projecting and creating, and when I started staying home full time with my kids, blogging became a creative outlet for me to provide some home and organizational tips. It started as a way for me to spend my spare seconds bonding with a community that shares similar passions, and over the years it grew into so much more. One small feature lead to another, and as I continued to blog faithfully, my audience grew as well. The blog also lead to me opening an online Etsy shop, and between writing, running the shop and working with amazing magazines and brands, I have found myself in a position to stay home with my kids, while also being able to provide an income to help support our family. I have never felt more excited or passionate about what I do, and I am thankful for the opportunity each and every day.
You can read more details regarding my blogging journey within the posts below:
Blogging: Ten Things I Have Learned Along the Way
Blogging: The Bread & Butter of the Blog
WHO DESIGNED YOUR BLOG?
I started the blog on the Blogger platform in 2009 using the "Simple" blog template, and have been designing, tweaking and making updates to it ever since. I have found the Blogger template to be fairly user friendly, and many of the items on the sidebar have been added through the widget feature or by inserting simple HTML codes (I create the graphic and insert it as an image or an HTML table). In 2014, I worked with the ultra talented Angela from Saffron Avenue, and she designed a beautiful new logo for iHeart Organizing and I couldn't love it more, I highly recommend her design services.
WHAT KIND OF CAMERA DO YOU USE?
About a year into blogging, I used a Canon Rebel XSi paired with the Canon kit 18-55 mm lens and the Tamron 28-75 mm lens. I also love my little nifty fifty lens. I recently upgraded to the Canon 5D Mark II and have never looked back. I have a love for photography and I am rarely seen without my camera hanging from my neck, and having a blog has really given me the opportunity to learn a lot about picture taking as I continue to grow my skills. You can read more about my photography equipment and tips here.
WHAT KIND OF SOFTWARE DO YOU USE TO CREATE YOUR PRINTABLES?
Working in a corporate industry for many years, I became a bit of a spreadsheet wizard and fell madly in love with Microsoft Excel. Self taught with the guidance of the Microsoft "help" button, I found out that Excel had more capabilities than I ever thought possible and began making printables, labels and lists galore. So in the beginning of my printable designing journey, many were created with Microsoft Office 2010. I recently designed my 2015 Daily Planner Printables using Microsoft Publisher, and have found that to be even more enjoyable to work with. I love to learn and try new software, but for now, those are my "go to" programs.
I CAN'T DOWNLOAD THE FREE HOUSEHOLD BINDER KIT FROM 2011, WHAT IS THE DEAL?
I am sorry sweet friends. The binder downloads were free for one month only, as a special promo while I was working on the project with my readers. They are now available in my shop and are one of the primary ways I am able contribute to supporting my family, so I appreciate your understanding in regards to the expired free trial. I do offer a variety of free printables, which you can find here, and hope to continue to expand that feature in the future!
WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR... ?
You can find all of our home product sources by checking out our Home Tour page.
I recently added many of the product sources below each image, as well as majority of the paint colors we have used throughout our home on the walls and for our DIY projects.
WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR CUTE FONTS?
All over the www. A few of my favorite sites to browse are: Font Squirrel, My Fonts, Dafont, 1001FreeFonts, Urban Fonts and Lost Type.
WHAT KIND OF PRINTER DO YOU USE?
I print a lot of documents and labels, so I invested in a laser printer. I was lucky enough to find my current printer on black Friday so I got a great deal! It’s the HP LaserJet CP1525nw color and so far I love it! Prior to having a laserjet printer, I had a HP Photosmart printer which was great for projects around the house. Depending on your price point, I’ve found that most HP photosmart printers are excellent for high quality printing.
WHAT KIND OF LABEL MAKER DO YOU USE?
I use this label maker. the Epson LabelWorks LW-400. I combine it with the clear tape {since I like the streamlined look it offers}. The label maker offers many font sizes and types and I also find that it is very user friendly. You can find more details here.
You can also find out more about the labels we use around our home by following the Labeling 101 series here.
Thanks so much and feel free to check back frequently to find more answers to those burning IHeart Organizing questions.
* Post last updated on 3/3/15
I get a lot of emails from renters looking for organizing and styling advice, mainly because much of the rented space cannot be tampered with. Today's reader is a renter, and she gave her son's closet an incredible makeover using a mixture of big box store items and dollar store bins to create a closet that is boasting in storage now, but could be taken with her when she leaves.
Claudia wrote:
First of all, I want to thank you so much for always sharing all of your ideas and talents with us, you are truly inspirational. I am completely addicted to your blog, every time you post something new I am immediately notified and I get all giddy inside. Thanks for all of the useful information, ever since I came across your blog it inspired me to be more aware of organization. Although I have always been a clean and neat freak, organization has become a new hobby and sense of life for me. I have always enjoyed organizing, it just never occurred to me that it could be considered a talent.
So we are renters, and we cannot make any renovations in our 800 square foot basement, nor paint or personalize in a huge way. Fortunately, we love to innovate in the spaces we live, so that our spaces reflect who we are as a family, and give it our personal touch. I have been working on my son's bedroom lately, well a lot, and his little but cute closet is completely done, finally! Here is what it used to look like.
Everything was crowded, and un-organized, I had a hard time finding things, and all of those bags on the top shelf were all old clothes that Nolan had grown out of.
Let's take a closer look at the final outcome of the deliciously organized closet:
I had to throw that last photo in there of the cute little shoes all lined up. Sigh. So sweet right?
Pretty special right?
Thank you to Claudia for popping over today and sharing her sweet success story! You can find all of the details here on her blog.
ATTENTION!! Want to be featured in a Reader Space edition? Have an awesome organizing story to share? I am looking for projects that have made a positive impact to your life. Please submit your story and photos here and I would heart to feature them right here, on the blog!! Photos should be high resolution and unedited. Please include a description of the project, including any costs, inspiration, and how it has changed your life and routine for the better! Oh, and no worries my friends, we will NEVER judge "before" pictures because that just wouldn't be nice! Only love goes on at this blog!
Claudia wrote:
Hi Jen,
First of all, I want to thank you so much for always sharing all of your ideas and talents with us, you are truly inspirational. I am completely addicted to your blog, every time you post something new I am immediately notified and I get all giddy inside. Thanks for all of the useful information, ever since I came across your blog it inspired me to be more aware of organization. Although I have always been a clean and neat freak, organization has become a new hobby and sense of life for me. I have always enjoyed organizing, it just never occurred to me that it could be considered a talent.
So we are renters, and we cannot make any renovations in our 800 square foot basement, nor paint or personalize in a huge way. Fortunately, we love to innovate in the spaces we live, so that our spaces reflect who we are as a family, and give it our personal touch. I have been working on my son's bedroom lately, well a lot, and his little but cute closet is completely done, finally! Here is what it used to look like.
Everything was crowded, and un-organized, I had a hard time finding things, and all of those bags on the top shelf were all old clothes that Nolan had grown out of.
It just wasn't a pretty sight to see. I did a lot of research on how I could make the most out of this tiny little space. I already had the Expedit from IKEA, so it made sense to use it, notice how small the closet is, because the Expedit fits perfectly inside. I found these super cool and amazing striped baskets I purchased from The Container Store, at $9.99 each. I fell in love with them when I first saw them on the 2012 HGTV Green Home Tour.
I purchased the clear bins at IKEA for $3 a pop. I got the red containers at the $1 store, yay!
Thanks Jen!
Let's take a closer look at the final outcome of the deliciously organized closet:
I had to throw that last photo in there of the cute little shoes all lined up. Sigh. So sweet right?
- Nothing done in this closet is permanent. Adding storage in the form of a bookcase or dresser is a great way for renters to maximize closet space.
- Renter or home owner, this storage rocks regardless! Love that the clothes are now sorted by age and in simple bins. Much easier than digging through bags!
- Since she can't paint the closet, she brought in color through fabulous bins!
- The labels weren't just done by a label maker, she went above and beyond to make them pretty!
- The storage is a mixture of more expensive higher end pieces from The Container Store, inexpensive options from the dollar store and using furniture she already had. She really achieved a good balance when working on the project and maximizing storage on a budget!
- She implemented a system that will be easy to maintain, and also one that her son can grow with.
Pretty special right?
Thank you to Claudia for popping over today and sharing her sweet success story! You can find all of the details here on her blog.
ATTENTION!! Want to be featured in a Reader Space edition? Have an awesome organizing story to share? I am looking for projects that have made a positive impact to your life. Please submit your story and photos here and I would heart to feature them right here, on the blog!! Photos should be high resolution and unedited. Please include a description of the project, including any costs, inspiration, and how it has changed your life and routine for the better! Oh, and no worries my friends, we will NEVER judge "before" pictures because that just wouldn't be nice! Only love goes on at this blog!
This week's giveaway is sponsored by the super hip Poppin!
Have you heard of Poppin?
Poppin is a group of office supply self proclaimed geeks who love tape dispensers, paper clips, and the way a new notebook sounds {and smells} when you turn the cover for the first time.
They decided that office supplies should not be boring, drab or less than extraordinary. So they are working to help you work happy.
And who wouldn't be happy while working with office supplies that are so fresh, modern and colorful!?
Love what you see? Well, all that could be yours! The kind folks at poppin are giving away a sweet office supply pack!
Good luck my friends!
Have you heard of Poppin?
Poppin is a group of office supply self proclaimed geeks who love tape dispensers, paper clips, and the way a new notebook sounds {and smells} when you turn the cover for the first time.
They decided that office supplies should not be boring, drab or less than extraordinary. So they are working to help you work happy.
And who wouldn't be happy while working with office supplies that are so fresh, modern and colorful!?
Love what you see? Well, all that could be yours! The kind folks at poppin are giving away a sweet office supply pack!
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One thing I love to do oh so much, is give something old and dated, a whole new purposeful life! Whether a piece of furniture or a leftover soup can, anything I can turn into functional and pretty storage is a giant win for me! So imagine my excitement when I received a note from Jennifer looking for ideas for her old component cart.
Jenn wrote:
Nothing better than taking something ugly and making it beautiful and functional! Here is the component cabinet in question:
There is no doubt that the cabinet needs a little love, but with a little paint and primer and maybe even some decorative paper and cool casters, it just may be the little cabinet that could.
When thinking about using it in a child's bedroom, my first thought was maybe as a side table to hold books!
Or a great place to stash games!
I love that she mentioned that it really could be used anywhere in the home. Oh the possibilities!
What about in the kitchen as a baking cart?
Or beverage cart?
Possibly a serving station:
Maybe in a home office as a laptop/printer/bill paying station?
Or as a craft cart!
And with a lot of creativity, maybe it could even be transformed into a super sweet wrapping station!
Is it weird that a little piece of me wants to hop onto Craigslist to find an old component cabinet to makeover? And to think we donated ours years ago without thinking through all of the potential first.
Thanks to Jenn for writing in! Who has been giving new storage life to really old and dated furniture? Any other suggestions or ideas for Jenn?
Jenn wrote:
I have this old stereo component cabinet that my 8 year old wants to use for storage in his bedroom; however, it is SO UGLY. Do you have any advice for me on what this can be used for?? It does not have to be for my son. It can be for any room of the house. The front and top are glass and both open.
I love your blog and all your creative, organizational ideas. I am a loyal reader everyday.
Thanks for any advice that you might have.
Jenn
Nothing better than taking something ugly and making it beautiful and functional! Here is the component cabinet in question:
There is no doubt that the cabinet needs a little love, but with a little paint and primer and maybe even some decorative paper and cool casters, it just may be the little cabinet that could.
When thinking about using it in a child's bedroom, my first thought was maybe as a side table to hold books!
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Is it weird that a little piece of me wants to hop onto Craigslist to find an old component cabinet to makeover? And to think we donated ours years ago without thinking through all of the potential first.
Thanks to Jenn for writing in! Who has been giving new storage life to really old and dated furniture? Any other suggestions or ideas for Jenn?
When I started blogging two and a half years ago, one of the main intentions was to not only keep friends and family updated on our DIY home projects and organizing tips and tricks, but to also share updates on my blogging journey. Many days I get so wrapped up excited to share organizing projects, house updates and amazing things I find that you all do, that I don't stop and take a moment to share all of the extremely important milestones {and even the hard moments} that are happening along the way.
This last month I have had the pleasure to be included in a quite a few fabulous features. One really fun opportunity was hosting Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com Spring Cleaning Party!
My kid's thought I was the coolest mom EVER to be contacted by Nickelodeon, and although the day is over, you can still pop on over and read all sorts of tidbits about how we have fun with spring cleaning and ways we even get our kids involved. It was a really fun experience and I had a blast reading the responses from the readers that participated in the days events!
I am also proud to share that I was included on a list of amazing home and DIY blogs!
When you get a spare second {or many spare seconds}, I highly recommend checking out "the list". I am blushing to be included with so many of my most favorite bloggers, and I think it's fantastic that so many great links are located in one central place!
Because I am a nerdy small town girl, being noticed and mentioned by a celebrity is a pretty surreal moment.
My husband fell in love with me all over again when he found out that his high school 90210 crush mentioned my artwork display project on her blog.
Another sweet moment for me this last month was being contacted by the kind folks over at BHG! Consider me smitten to be a new "Pinning Pro" over on their Pinterest pages, which means I have the opportunity to pin directly to their really inspirational boards which you can find here and here.
Yes, I am still pinching myself, Better Homes & Gardens is my fav magazine ever so this is quite the honor!
And speaking of pinch me moments combined with my favorite magazine, I was also invited to be a contributor on the new Better Homes and Gardens Style Spotters Blog!
I have been reading Better Homes and Gardens magazine since I was 7, so to be asked to now contribute to their site can go down as one of the coolest moments throughout this whole blogging journey. Just look at these lovely ladies! It sure is a pretty incredible group of fellow bloggers to spot styles with!
Yeah... I am still wrapping my brain around the awesomeness...
The new blog focuses on some really great categories, such as DIY-ify, From Runway to Color Palette, Get the Look, I Spy and Just In. You can find my first post here, in which I get to spot and source storage solutions within a beautiful space. Isn't the inspiration photo incredible?
I know I have said it before, but I don't get to say it enough, so THANK YOU my dear friends for all of your continuous daily support! None of these "blog proud" moments would have happened without you keeping this blog alive. I am one blessed gal and so very grateful to have you all to call my friends. Two years ago when I started blogging, I never thought it would grow to what it is today. Before I get too mushy and sappy, I will move on...
Can you believe the holiday weekend is already here? We are looking forward to unplugging and spending time together as a family. It also means that there are only a few weeks left and the kiddos will be home from school for the summer! I honestly can't wait for all of the summer fun {and projects too} that we have planned! Blogging may slow down a smidge as I focus on the boys being home full time during the next couple of months, however, I have all sorts of exciting ideas up my sleeve and will still be popping in a few times per week with organizing goodness. Of course I also have a slew of fab giveaways lined up and you always leave me speechless with your inspiring reader spaces {so keep on submitting!!}
So what are you up to this weekend? Are you ready for summer to get here already? What "pinch me" moments have you had lately?
This last month I have had the pleasure to be included in a quite a few fabulous features. One really fun opportunity was hosting Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com Spring Cleaning Party!
My kid's thought I was the coolest mom EVER to be contacted by Nickelodeon, and although the day is over, you can still pop on over and read all sorts of tidbits about how we have fun with spring cleaning and ways we even get our kids involved. It was a really fun experience and I had a blast reading the responses from the readers that participated in the days events!
I am also proud to share that I was included on a list of amazing home and DIY blogs!
When you get a spare second {or many spare seconds}, I highly recommend checking out "the list". I am blushing to be included with so many of my most favorite bloggers, and I think it's fantastic that so many great links are located in one central place!
Because I am a nerdy small town girl, being noticed and mentioned by a celebrity is a pretty surreal moment.
My husband fell in love with me all over again when he found out that his high school 90210 crush mentioned my artwork display project on her blog.
Another sweet moment for me this last month was being contacted by the kind folks over at BHG! Consider me smitten to be a new "Pinning Pro" over on their Pinterest pages, which means I have the opportunity to pin directly to their really inspirational boards which you can find here and here.
Yes, I am still pinching myself, Better Homes & Gardens is my fav magazine ever so this is quite the honor!
And speaking of pinch me moments combined with my favorite magazine, I was also invited to be a contributor on the new Better Homes and Gardens Style Spotters Blog!
I have been reading Better Homes and Gardens magazine since I was 7, so to be asked to now contribute to their site can go down as one of the coolest moments throughout this whole blogging journey. Just look at these lovely ladies! It sure is a pretty incredible group of fellow bloggers to spot styles with!
Yeah... I am still wrapping my brain around the awesomeness...
The new blog focuses on some really great categories, such as DIY-ify, From Runway to Color Palette, Get the Look, I Spy and Just In. You can find my first post here, in which I get to spot and source storage solutions within a beautiful space. Isn't the inspiration photo incredible?
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I know I have said it before, but I don't get to say it enough, so THANK YOU my dear friends for all of your continuous daily support! None of these "blog proud" moments would have happened without you keeping this blog alive. I am one blessed gal and so very grateful to have you all to call my friends. Two years ago when I started blogging, I never thought it would grow to what it is today. Before I get too mushy and sappy, I will move on...
Can you believe the holiday weekend is already here? We are looking forward to unplugging and spending time together as a family. It also means that there are only a few weeks left and the kiddos will be home from school for the summer! I honestly can't wait for all of the summer fun {and projects too} that we have planned! Blogging may slow down a smidge as I focus on the boys being home full time during the next couple of months, however, I have all sorts of exciting ideas up my sleeve and will still be popping in a few times per week with organizing goodness. Of course I also have a slew of fab giveaways lined up and you always leave me speechless with your inspiring reader spaces {so keep on submitting!!}
So what are you up to this weekend? Are you ready for summer to get here already? What "pinch me" moments have you had lately?
Psssst.... I typically don't watch my numbers/stats very closely, but I can't help but notice and mention the incredible milestone of hitting 25,000 Facebook fans and rolling twenty million page views this week! Such an overwhelming feeling of butterflies in my tummy. Chock that up as one more "pinch me now" moments for the month. Wow, I do heart the month of May!
I adore days like to day because it's my itty bitty way of being able to give back to those that make my world and this blog go round. I am so fortunate to do what I do so today I am giving out a GIANT appreciation hug {and smooches} to my super fabulous sponsors!
They are each amazing for endless reasons any many are offering up special promos and discounts to you lovely friends as well, so enjoy!
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Chris & Tracey once heard someone say that the idea of organizing photographs was about as enticing as swallowing cod liver oil! That comment inspired them to do everything they could to make the process easier and more enjoyable. That, and the fact {by their own admission} that they felt completely out of control with their own piles of photographs!
After that, Chris & Tracey went on a frantic search for solutions and came up empty handed, they set out to create their own. They knew they needed something that was super easy to use and covered all the bases at once. {Translation: it had to be safe for their photographs so they'd be organizing and preserving at the same time AND it had to allow them to record their memories right then and there because they knew they'd never "get back to it".} The result? Photo Pockets archival photo-journaling envelopes.
Be sure to connect with Chris & Tracey:
You CAN organize, preserve and enjoy your photo collection -- without losing your mind! Visit www.organizedphotos.com
Chris & Tracey have put together a very special offer for readers of IHeart Organizing. For the next three days only, you can purchase the Jump Start Photo Organizing Kit at a 30% discount AND receive an additional bonus gift -- the "Save Your Photos & Your Sanity" e-book {retail: $27} -- for no additional cost! That means you can receive over $114 worth of supplies for just $64.95!
You won't find this special on their regular website. You'll need to visit the page they've set up exclusively for IHeart Organizing readers. Visit www.organizedphotos.com/iheartoffer.html to order directly. Or, visit www.organizedphotos.com/iheartorganizing.html to review detailed information and then scroll to the bottom to order.
My pal Holly Bohn is the Founder and Creative Director of See Jane Work.
Yes we are busy, but we can still have fun. And we can still express our individuality. That is why See Jane Work was born. They know you don't have time to search every website that comes up on Google looking for a notebook that says a little more about you than, "I got a coupon in the mail from Office Mart." You want something that says, "I am unique. I have style. I will not wear sweatpants to a meeting with a client ever again, no matter how late I am running."
They feel inspiration comes a little easier to those writing their thoughts in a pink leather journal rather than on the back of an envelope.
See Jane Work appreciates your business, so much so that they have created Jane's Rewards; a way for you to earn points doing what you love... shopping at seejanework.com.
See Jane Work has a new line available exclusively at Office Depot!
You can connect with See Jane Work by checking out their website here, their Facebook page here and following them on Twitter here.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Oreck Corporation is a leading manufacturer in the homecare industry, offering a variety of vacuum, air purification and other cleaning products. Oreck sells its products in hundreds of Oreck Clean Home Centers, direct to consumers and through other leading retailers. The company distributes products in the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. For more information, please visit www.oreck.com
This month I am welcoming back Profitable Organizer! They are there to help you follow your dream of organizing for a living!
Check out their site to see new organizing blog posts and find their 2 week guide to becoming a professional organizer:
It’s 38 pages long and is packed full of the most important things you need to know if you want to become a successful professional organizer. Perfect for those who don’t know where to start!
It’s even perfect for those who think they know where to start… because you can see exactly what they did to become successful and you can adjust or tweak your plans accordingly!
You can also find an extremely helpful and informational video here on how to get started with your decision to become a professional organizer.
Fridge Coasters are beautifully designed, super absorbent "liners" that fit inside every refrigerator no matter the manufacturer or refrigerator model you own. All coasters are designed with perforation lines to ensure a snug fit.
Fridge Coasters should be placed in high traffic areas inside your refrigerator; under produce in the crisper bins and under milk and salad dressing in the doors. Fridge Coasters are the ultimate multi-tasker. In addition to providing functional fashion for your fridge, try them on the wire racks in your pantry, underneath the kitchen sink or in your laundry room under the detergent. The possibilities are endless. They come in 3 useful sizes: door coaster, original shelf and bin coaster: place in shallow deli/drawer bins and large bin coaster: place in veggie bins or directly on the shelf surface.
More fun facts about Fridge Coaster:
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Shelbi is a consultant for Shelf Reliance, she joined because she was a prepardness minded mother with 3 little boys to take care of. In the process it became so much more as she started using the food everyday...when she started saving time and making healthy meals in the process, the whole thing came together for her, and now her motto, prepared for TODAY, Tomorrow and an emergency is what she stands by!
And it's your lucky day, send her an e-mail to get in on her specials and follow her blog for giveaways, ideas, recipes and tips.
If you are reorganizing your pantry shelves because it's hard to find the right place for everything, Shelbi has a great solution for your canned goods, even when you are out of something, it still has a place. And when your cansolidator is loaded...it's functional! The First in first out system eliminates, cans getting pushed to the back and getting forgotten.
If you haven't tried a Cansolidator for your pantry get one here for 40% off or more! Order 1 or 3 and get that pantry into shape!
Shelbi is looking for pantry makeovers to feature on her blog. Send her an e-mail for details! thriveinthekitchen@gmail.com
All of us could use a little more time and a little less hassle! Shelbi's free dried foods are the perfect item to ease your cooking life! Whether you love to cook, or hate to cook, freeze dried foods are the perfect companion to all your meals. From Chicken (already cooked & chopped) to Onions, peppers, chillies, celery and more (already chopped and ready to go.
You will find that these pantry stable items will add nutrition and save time in your everyday meal prep.If you've been looking for a few short cuts around the kitchen, but don't want to sacrifice flavor or nutrition. Look no further!
You can find out more or place an order by contacting Shelbi directly:
www.thriveinthekitchen.com
www.inthekitchen.shelfreliance.com
thriveinthekitchen@gmail.com
Michelle runs a time and money saving blog that is sure to make all of your lives easier! Michelle's title says it all. It's quite amazing really and absolutely worth looking at. YOU can cook 5 dinners in just ONE hour too!!
Here's how:
Michelle has created a plan to cook all 5 dinners for the week in just ONE hour. All the menu plans have family friendly meals that feed 4-6 people and no, they are not all casseroles.
The meals are fresh, not frozen. They keep in your refrigerator until ready to heat and eat!
You could spend one hour on a Saturday or Sunday preparing 5 meals for your busy week!! Yep, it only costs you the cost of the groceries and the one hour time investment, and you have meals for the whole week! Done!
Not only does the fact that you can make 5 dinners in one hour sound incredible, but nothing is better than coming home from work and having your dinner already prepared before you run off to that kiddo's sporting event or music lesson. It saves money on eating out and causes so much less stress in trying to find time to feed your family on a busy work/school night! This is such music to this mom's ears I tell you!!!
Michelle is so kind to share a special promotion, just for you IHeart Organizing readers! Subscribe here and get a $3.00 discount off the regular price of $15.00 for your first 3 months! Making your first 3 month subscription only $12.00! You can find all the rest of the details right here on Michelle's blog.
Janery is an online home accessories boutique offering handmade pillows & coordinating pet beds, fabulous sunglasses case, and reusable shopping & produce bags. The shop currently has limited inventory, as Jane is getting married in 2 short weeks!
Sign up for the Janery newsletter to be notified when the shop celebrates the Post-Wedding Grand Re-Opening!
Amidst the wedding-planning-madness, you can find Jane blogging about decorating a rental home over at The Borrowed Abode.
You can follow Janery and The Borrowed Abode on Twitter or Facebook .
Buttoned Up, Inc. was founded in 2004 by four women, three sisters and a best friend...
They realized the necessity for a tool like Life.doc after experiencing significant life changes − from moving across the country to setting up house after 9/11 to getting divorced after 38 years of marriage to having kids and grand-kids. Each of them felt the need to get their lives organized but were unable to find products that could help them control their chaos. They wanted to be liberated from the rigid organizational systems that they bought annually and stopped using after just a few weeks.
After several years of trial, error, effort and research, they started Buttoned Up whose mission is to give women the tools they need to live an organized life not a life of organization.
They currently offer all sorts of great document kits to keep you organized in every aspect of your life!
You can also find all sorts of organizing tips and topics they share on their blog and incredible freebie organizing printables here:
Uppercase Living embellishments and expressions are the ideal decor item because they are an unforgettable way to express your unique style and personality. Expressions are made of a very thin, flexible, vinyl and they are backed with a light adhesive for easy application. They can be applied to just about any clean, smooth, and weather-resistant surface and remove easily with no trace that it was ever there!
Contact Chrissy with any questions, through her Uppercase Living website here.
If you regularly read books, newsletters and blogs but still struggle to create the organization you are after, simplify 101 is the perfect solution for you. In addition to organizing tips and ideas, simplify 101 offers one-on-one coaching and online workshops. The beauty of their online workshops is that they are:
If paper like bills, school papers, ideas for creative projects, memorabilia to scrapbook, recipes to try, to-do lists, magazines, and catalogs (to name a few) are piling up around you, it’s hard to relax let alone be creative. There is a better way! With the right paper organizing systems in place—custom created with you, your paper, and your home in mind—you can free yourself from paper clutter and the stress that comes with it.
In simplify 101’s online workshop Organize Your Paper Clutter, you’ll learn a simple, step-by-step process to organize your paper. With easy to follow action steps, your paper clutter and your stress will be replaced by organizing systems you love and feelings of confidence, relief and peace of mind. (Which means you’ll feel more creative, too!)
Speaking of creativity… Are you fortunate enough to have a dedicated room or space to do your favorite creative hobbies or crafts? Or, do you craft in a shared space like the kitchen or living room? Either way, Organize Your Creative Space teaches you a step-by-step process to transform your space into an organized and inspiring creative haven. In this brand new online workshop from simplify 101, you’ll learn how to organize your creative space so it inspires you and supports your creative process. Whether you scrapbook, sew, knit, make cards, you’ll enjoy your creative work even more and have more time to create! This workshop begins June 7, 2012.
Simplify 101’s mission is to make getting organized fun! Get a taste of simplify 101—and the organized life—with their FREE, simple-to-follow guide How to Create a Command Central Binder. You’ll put together a home reference binder that will help you get organized, save time, and begin to minimize paper clutter and the stress that comes along with it!
Visit simplify101.com for more, and follow them on the blog, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!
IHeart Organizing readers can get 15% off their current workshops by entering coupon code IHEARTSUMMER during checkout through June 1, 2012. This coupon excludes instant downloads and may not be combined with any other coupon codes.
Thirty-One offers stylish, affordable products that are exclusive to Thirty-One. From their signature purses and totes to storage solutions that help organize your life, you'll find something to fit every personality and situation! Each season, they develop new products built on the idea that their products must be functional, fashionable and affordable {and of course make great gifts}! One fun feature of Thirty-One is that a good majority of their products can be personalized!
Our new Summer Catalog launches on May 1st and just wait until you see all the awesome new options for you! If you are a sports fan....we have a whole new collection, just for you!
The special for the rest of April is for every $31 you spend, you can get ANY purse for HALF OFF!
The special for May is for every $31 you spend, you can get our super useful All-In-One Organizer for just $5! And it is available in an exclusive fun print just for the month of May in addition to all the regular prints it comes in.
Send Erica your email address if you would like to be added to her monthly mailing list and stay up to date with all the specials and exciting new things coming from Thirty-One. Ask to be added and receive 10% off your FIRST order!
Contact Erica McKinley with any additional questions or for assistance placing an order and find her website here!
Our Humble A{Bowe}d is a blog dedicated to all things home improvement ranging from small decorating projects to room makeovers to complete remodels. Ben and Amanda finished a complete kitchen remodel before selling their first house.
You can follow Our Humble A{Bowe}d's blog and "Like" them on Facebook.
Beki Hastings began making custom jewelry in 2003. Since that time, her products have been featured in various magazines, Pediped shoe advertisements, Law and Order Criminal Intent, and are sold in local upscale boutiques and internationally.
Stop over and check out all of the Rusted Chain’s beautiful handmade jewelry. You can also find them here:
Many thanks again to all those who support this happy place! My appreciation is endless!
They are each amazing for endless reasons any many are offering up special promos and discounts to you lovely friends as well, so enjoy!
Mouse Tales® Travel is staffed by a unique group of true “Disney Fans” who specialize in making your Disney vacation plans come true. There is never a fee for their services – yes, it’s FREE! – and they will make your resort reservations, arrange dining and special events, and keep constant watch on promotions and special offers even after you’ve paid for your vacation.
Whether your plans involve Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the Disney Cruise Line, or the exciting destinations of Adventures by Disney, their specialized knowledge of Disney destinations allows their Mouse Tales team to tailor a custom experience that is just right for you and your family. Their travel planners are all experienced in the various Disney properties, and are graduates of the College of Disney Knowledge; an industry designation that they have earned and are very proud of!
At Mouse Tales® Travel, they will treat your vacation plans as if they were our very own, and will work hard to ensure you get the best value available. So contact Mouse Tales® Travel before you book your next Disney trip and let them make your vacation dreams come true! Contact Kimberly for more information!
- Visit their blog at mousetalestravel.com
- Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/MouseTalesTravel
- Follow MTT on Twitter @GirlieMouse
Chris & Tracey once heard someone say that the idea of organizing photographs was about as enticing as swallowing cod liver oil! That comment inspired them to do everything they could to make the process easier and more enjoyable. That, and the fact {by their own admission} that they felt completely out of control with their own piles of photographs!
After that, Chris & Tracey went on a frantic search for solutions and came up empty handed, they set out to create their own. They knew they needed something that was super easy to use and covered all the bases at once. {Translation: it had to be safe for their photographs so they'd be organizing and preserving at the same time AND it had to allow them to record their memories right then and there because they knew they'd never "get back to it".} The result? Photo Pockets archival photo-journaling envelopes.
Of course, as soon as they solved that dilemma, another presented itself. They realized that sometimes the best tools aren't enough. Sometimes you need inspiration, support and step-by-step guidelines. So they created the "Save Your Photos and Your Sanity" e-book, which has already helped more than 3,000 people with its humorous, lighthearted approach.
You CAN organize, preserve and enjoy your photo collection -- without losing your mind! Visit www.organizedphotos.com
Chris & Tracey have put together a very special offer for readers of IHeart Organizing. For the next three days only, you can purchase the Jump Start Photo Organizing Kit at a 30% discount AND receive an additional bonus gift -- the "Save Your Photos & Your Sanity" e-book {retail: $27} -- for no additional cost! That means you can receive over $114 worth of supplies for just $64.95!
You won't find this special on their regular website. You'll need to visit the page they've set up exclusively for IHeart Organizing readers. Visit www.organizedphotos.com/iheartoffer.html to order directly. Or, visit www.organizedphotos.com/iheartorganizing.html to review detailed information and then scroll to the bottom to order.
My pal Holly Bohn is the Founder and Creative Director of See Jane Work.
Yes we are busy, but we can still have fun. And we can still express our individuality. That is why See Jane Work was born. They know you don't have time to search every website that comes up on Google looking for a notebook that says a little more about you than, "I got a coupon in the mail from Office Mart." You want something that says, "I am unique. I have style. I will not wear sweatpants to a meeting with a client ever again, no matter how late I am running."
They feel inspiration comes a little easier to those writing their thoughts in a pink leather journal rather than on the back of an envelope.
See Jane Work appreciates your business, so much so that they have created Jane's Rewards; a way for you to earn points doing what you love... shopping at seejanework.com.
See Jane Work has a new line available exclusively at Office Depot!
You can connect with See Jane Work by checking out their website here, their Facebook page here and following them on Twitter here.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Oreck Corporation is a leading manufacturer in the homecare industry, offering a variety of vacuum, air purification and other cleaning products. Oreck sells its products in hundreds of Oreck Clean Home Centers, direct to consumers and through other leading retailers. The company distributes products in the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. For more information, please visit www.oreck.com
This month I am welcoming back Profitable Organizer! They are there to help you follow your dream of organizing for a living!
Check out their site to see new organizing blog posts and find their 2 week guide to becoming a professional organizer:
It’s 38 pages long and is packed full of the most important things you need to know if you want to become a successful professional organizer. Perfect for those who don’t know where to start!
It’s even perfect for those who think they know where to start… because you can see exactly what they did to become successful and you can adjust or tweak your plans accordingly!
You can also find an extremely helpful and informational video here on how to get started with your decision to become a professional organizer.
Fridge Coasters are beautifully designed, super absorbent "liners" that fit inside every refrigerator no matter the manufacturer or refrigerator model you own. All coasters are designed with perforation lines to ensure a snug fit.
Fridge Coasters should be placed in high traffic areas inside your refrigerator; under produce in the crisper bins and under milk and salad dressing in the doors. Fridge Coasters are the ultimate multi-tasker. In addition to providing functional fashion for your fridge, try them on the wire racks in your pantry, underneath the kitchen sink or in your laundry room under the detergent. The possibilities are endless. They come in 3 useful sizes: door coaster, original shelf and bin coaster: place in shallow deli/drawer bins and large bin coaster: place in veggie bins or directly on the shelf surface.
More fun facts about Fridge Coaster:
- They are EcoFriendly: made from 30% post consumer product and are 100% recyclable
- FREE shipping on our website when you spend $30 or more
- They are the PERFECT housewarming or hostess gift
- Fridge Coasters come in 4 great colors and 3 fun prints, sure to add fashion and function to every fridge!
- Follow Fridge Coaster on Twitter
- Add Fridge Coaster to your RSS blog feed
- Check out their boards on Pinterest
- Like Fridge Coaster on Facebook
- Order your very own set of Fridge Coasters
Receive FREE shipping on the Fridge Coaster website when you spend $30 or more!
Shelbi is a consultant for Shelf Reliance, she joined because she was a prepardness minded mother with 3 little boys to take care of. In the process it became so much more as she started using the food everyday...when she started saving time and making healthy meals in the process, the whole thing came together for her, and now her motto, prepared for TODAY, Tomorrow and an emergency is what she stands by!
And it's your lucky day, send her an e-mail to get in on her specials and follow her blog for giveaways, ideas, recipes and tips.
If you are reorganizing your pantry shelves because it's hard to find the right place for everything, Shelbi has a great solution for your canned goods, even when you are out of something, it still has a place. And when your cansolidator is loaded...it's functional! The First in first out system eliminates, cans getting pushed to the back and getting forgotten.
If you haven't tried a Cansolidator for your pantry get one here for 40% off or more! Order 1 or 3 and get that pantry into shape!
Shelbi is looking for pantry makeovers to feature on her blog. Send her an e-mail for details! thriveinthekitchen@gmail.com
All of us could use a little more time and a little less hassle! Shelbi's free dried foods are the perfect item to ease your cooking life! Whether you love to cook, or hate to cook, freeze dried foods are the perfect companion to all your meals. From Chicken (already cooked & chopped) to Onions, peppers, chillies, celery and more (already chopped and ready to go.
You will find that these pantry stable items will add nutrition and save time in your everyday meal prep.If you've been looking for a few short cuts around the kitchen, but don't want to sacrifice flavor or nutrition. Look no further!
You can find out more or place an order by contacting Shelbi directly:
www.thriveinthekitchen.com
www.inthekitchen.shelfreliance.com
thriveinthekitchen@gmail.com
Michelle runs a time and money saving blog that is sure to make all of your lives easier! Michelle's title says it all. It's quite amazing really and absolutely worth looking at. YOU can cook 5 dinners in just ONE hour too!!
Here's how:
Michelle has created a plan to cook all 5 dinners for the week in just ONE hour. All the menu plans have family friendly meals that feed 4-6 people and no, they are not all casseroles.
The meals are fresh, not frozen. They keep in your refrigerator until ready to heat and eat!
You could spend one hour on a Saturday or Sunday preparing 5 meals for your busy week!! Yep, it only costs you the cost of the groceries and the one hour time investment, and you have meals for the whole week! Done!
Not only does the fact that you can make 5 dinners in one hour sound incredible, but nothing is better than coming home from work and having your dinner already prepared before you run off to that kiddo's sporting event or music lesson. It saves money on eating out and causes so much less stress in trying to find time to feed your family on a busy work/school night! This is such music to this mom's ears I tell you!!!
Michelle is so kind to share a special promotion, just for you IHeart Organizing readers! Subscribe here and get a $3.00 discount off the regular price of $15.00 for your first 3 months! Making your first 3 month subscription only $12.00!
Janery is an online home accessories boutique offering handmade pillows & coordinating pet beds, fabulous sunglasses case, and reusable shopping & produce bags. The shop currently has limited inventory, as Jane is getting married in 2 short weeks!
Sign up for the Janery newsletter to be notified when the shop celebrates the Post-Wedding Grand Re-Opening!
Amidst the wedding-planning-madness, you can find Jane blogging about decorating a rental home over at The Borrowed Abode.
You can follow Janery and The Borrowed Abode on Twitter or Facebook .
Buttoned Up, Inc. was founded in 2004 by four women, three sisters and a best friend...
They realized the necessity for a tool like Life.doc after experiencing significant life changes − from moving across the country to setting up house after 9/11 to getting divorced after 38 years of marriage to having kids and grand-kids. Each of them felt the need to get their lives organized but were unable to find products that could help them control their chaos. They wanted to be liberated from the rigid organizational systems that they bought annually and stopped using after just a few weeks.
After several years of trial, error, effort and research, they started Buttoned Up whose mission is to give women the tools they need to live an organized life not a life of organization.
They currently offer all sorts of great document kits to keep you organized in every aspect of your life!
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| {Life.doc, Moving.kit, File.starter, Medical.doc} |
You can also find all sorts of organizing tips and topics they share on their blog and incredible freebie organizing printables here:
Uppercase Living embellishments and expressions are the ideal decor item because they are an unforgettable way to express your unique style and personality. Expressions are made of a very thin, flexible, vinyl and they are backed with a light adhesive for easy application. They can be applied to just about any clean, smooth, and weather-resistant surface and remove easily with no trace that it was ever there!
Uppercase Living doesn't just specialize in decals any longer, they recently released a jewelry line!
They have endless customization options, to help you with any organizing project!
Contact Chrissy with any questions, through her Uppercase Living website here.
If you regularly read books, newsletters and blogs but still struggle to create the organization you are after, simplify 101 is the perfect solution for you. In addition to organizing tips and ideas, simplify 101 offers one-on-one coaching and online workshops. The beauty of their online workshops is that they are:
- Convenient. Take them in the privacy and comfort of your own home, at your own pace, and at a time convenient to you.
- A Great value. You get weeks of access to an expert, at a fraction of the cost of working one-on-one.
- No risk. If you purchase and decide that the workshop isn't your cup of tea, they offer a no-questions-asked refund policy.
If paper like bills, school papers, ideas for creative projects, memorabilia to scrapbook, recipes to try, to-do lists, magazines, and catalogs (to name a few) are piling up around you, it’s hard to relax let alone be creative. There is a better way! With the right paper organizing systems in place—custom created with you, your paper, and your home in mind—you can free yourself from paper clutter and the stress that comes with it.
In simplify 101’s online workshop Organize Your Paper Clutter, you’ll learn a simple, step-by-step process to organize your paper. With easy to follow action steps, your paper clutter and your stress will be replaced by organizing systems you love and feelings of confidence, relief and peace of mind. (Which means you’ll feel more creative, too!)
Speaking of creativity… Are you fortunate enough to have a dedicated room or space to do your favorite creative hobbies or crafts? Or, do you craft in a shared space like the kitchen or living room? Either way, Organize Your Creative Space teaches you a step-by-step process to transform your space into an organized and inspiring creative haven. In this brand new online workshop from simplify 101, you’ll learn how to organize your creative space so it inspires you and supports your creative process. Whether you scrapbook, sew, knit, make cards, you’ll enjoy your creative work even more and have more time to create! This workshop begins June 7, 2012.
Simplify 101’s mission is to make getting organized fun! Get a taste of simplify 101—and the organized life—with their FREE, simple-to-follow guide How to Create a Command Central Binder. You’ll put together a home reference binder that will help you get organized, save time, and begin to minimize paper clutter and the stress that comes along with it!
Visit simplify101.com for more, and follow them on the blog, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter!
IHeart Organizing readers can get 15% off their current workshops by entering coupon code IHEARTSUMMER during checkout through June 1, 2012. This coupon excludes instant downloads and may not be combined with any other coupon codes.
Our new Summer Catalog launches on May 1st and just wait until you see all the awesome new options for you! If you are a sports fan....we have a whole new collection, just for you!
The special for the rest of April is for every $31 you spend, you can get ANY purse for HALF OFF!
The special for May is for every $31 you spend, you can get our super useful All-In-One Organizer for just $5! And it is available in an exclusive fun print just for the month of May in addition to all the regular prints it comes in.
Send Erica your email address if you would like to be added to her monthly mailing list and stay up to date with all the specials and exciting new things coming from Thirty-One. Ask to be added and receive 10% off your FIRST order!
Contact Erica McKinley with any additional questions or for assistance placing an order and find her website here!
Our Humble A{Bowe}d is a blog dedicated to all things home improvement ranging from small decorating projects to room makeovers to complete remodels. Ben and Amanda finished a complete kitchen remodel before selling their first house.
Follow along as they tackle projects on their new fixer upper.
Projects on the new house range from gutting a whole bathroom and putting it back together to smaller tasks like painted stripe curtains.
And, Our Humble A{Bowe}d can help you spruce up your home with items from their Etsy shop. Show some love with a new Love Heart print in any color you would like!
Or celebrate your family with The Whole Family Tree Cut Out:
You can follow Our Humble A{Bowe}d's blog and "Like" them on Facebook.
Beki Hastings began making custom jewelry in 2003. Since that time, her products have been featured in various magazines, Pediped shoe advertisements, Law and Order Criminal Intent, and are sold in local upscale boutiques and internationally.
She now has a small team that works to create jewelry. Her designs feature the best of rustic elegance and trendy looks, with the end result being quality jewelry that will look as new and fresh years from now as it does today. Each piece is custom made using sterling silver, stainless steel, natural stones, and the finest components.
Stop over and check out all of the Rusted Chain’s beautiful handmade jewelry. You can also find them here:
- Like the Rusted Chain on Facebook
- Follow the Rusted Chain on Twitter
- Shop at the Rusted Chain
Many thanks again to all those who support this happy place! My appreciation is endless!
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