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More specifically, I’m a 40-something former Hudson-hopper (NYC-NJ) journalist, now a full time Jersey mom, minimalist, organizer and writer with an itch to help other moms refine their personal spaces for greater efficiency and peace of mind. Sharing all I’ve learned through our townhouse renovation and quest for more intentional living through simple home hacks. MORE

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UGH- There's a chance your school decides to close because of coronavirus concerns... now what? . Kids are home full-time and parents gotta figure out how to juggle the stir-crazies in addition to regular business. . What are you planning in advance to minimize the fallout? Makes sense to grab a few essentials, especially if you're trying to get a few hours of work done. . Think about their favorite activities and what economical supplies you can order to scratch those itches. . Some suggestions: - a few new art supplies (and an extra ream of paper) - save some delivery boxes - those are fort supplies - some books from the local library or bookstore - a new electronic or board game (use those gift cards, people - this will hit businesses hard) - a puzzle or something to build with (magnatiles, perler beads, rainbow loom) - simple baking and snack ingredients (cookies are an activity and a snack!) - some kind of connective device, if possible (they may be using one for school, but even if not, they can use gonoodle.com to shake out some sillies or talk to their friends to feel less isolated) - card games - some kind of movie subscription (turn it into a game - Can you watch these 5 classic kid flicks this week [that's time you can be working on the computer]; they check a box off a chart and earn a reward) . I'll go into additional detail on all these ideas if this situation persists, but I wanted to share a simple list to spark ideas for anything you might want to order. . Goodness knows, we've all already bought the toilet paper and soap. :-) . For more, follow @themomrenovation (and please share with anyone who may find this useful)! . . .

I've got an exciting share today - my first guest spot on a podcast went live! To listen to "How a Minimalist Lifestyle Can Improve Your Health," check out The Health Investment podcast wherever you normally download or visit her profile @thehealthinvestment for a link! . Brooke and I discuss everything from how adopting an intentional mindset around home purchases has been found to dramatically reduce stress levels to the best inspirational minimalist and lifestyle streamlining resources. . So tune in and let me know what you think! And of course, please follow me @themomrenovation if you're not already an Insta-friend for more decluttering tips and tricks! . (If tagged you in this post, it’s because I recommended you on this podcast :-) . . .

Minimizing is a bit of a conundrum... by eliminating the excess (not the valued or important - just the excess!), you maximize the ability to use your space successfully 🏠❤️. . If you have a clean dining room tabletop, you've got a ready space for meals, or a clear surface for an art project with your kids, or a staging spot for mapping out ideas or organizing other rooms. . If you have a bedroom clear of clutter, you've unconsciously created a space for a less stressful sleep 😴. A place to clear your head. A personal haven from the hectic nature of the family home. . If your basement is a finished space with room to spare, you've got area for kids to play, a makeshift office space, a spot to work out, or a spot to share with friends for drinks or movies 🍷🍿. . "It's a little bit ironic. Don't you think?" Share your best decluttering tip below! . . .

Am I throwing away honeymoon memories if I toss this crappy souvenir plaque ⛱❤️🗑? After 15 years (wow, time flies!), I can finally admit that I'm not. Why did it take me so long?! . I don't display it any more. It looks kinda "cheap." It's not taking me to Santorini. . Have the amazing photos ✅. Have the best memories ✅. Have the great hubster ✅. . I think we're good. So long, souvenir! . For more of our decluttering journey, follow @themomrenovation! . . .

Sometimes the need to make room for something spurs you into an action you've been procrastinating. These champagne flutes have been stuck in our garage for the duration of our renovation. . I bet you're waiting for me to say I finally got rid of them. Nope, LOL 😂. . Rather, we are expecting a Poland Spring delivery and I need space in the garage, so the rest of the glassware needs to be returned to their proper home. . It's only worth keeping items you honestly use. Every item you own must be cared for, and stored - so we pay for them first with money, and then secondly with our time. . Do I use these? Thankfully, YES 😁🥂! . . . #themomrenovation #champagnelover #bringonthechampagne #champagneflutes #verawang #simplepleasures #organizedmom #getorganized #keepwhatyoulove #livesimple #declutter #useitorloseit #intentionalliving #makespace #minimalistmom

The real reason why you haven’t started decluttering may be that you’ve mentally blown it into an overwhelming task that you don’t have time to complete. . There is no science to this. There is no right or wrong way to do it. We could all use a little less stress right now and a decluttered home will provide that. . Stop thinking that you have to finish an entire closet at one time. Stop trying to perfect a whole room. Do a little of what you have time for, every day. . Ask yourself what you need. Determine if you truly love it. If it’s neither category, donate it. . You will not regret it. . . . #themomrenovation #declutter #decluttering #declutterchallenge #declutteryourlife #declutteryourhome #declutterlikeamother #declutter365 #less #lessstuff #clutterfree #clutterfreeliving #toomuchstuff #minimalish #aspiringminimalist #minimalistquotes #minimaliste #tidyingup #tidyhome #cleaningmotivation #stopprocrastinating #minimalisthome #busymomlife #getorganized #getorganised

How do you get a kid's room to grow with them? Versatile colors, adaptable furniture, and some great accessories that are simple to swap! This is my son's room currently. . He's not super into sports, but he was past the superheroes of his younger years. Down came the Avengers, and up went a simple tapestry purchased from @society6 glued to a wooden rail from @homedepot. . The astronaut canvas was another affordable snag off Society 6. Are you familiar with this site? You can really find anything to print on anything - it's rather amazing! . The furniture is actually his old crib, which came with bedrails that converted it into a full-size bed. Since the nursery furniture was rather sophisticated, the dressers still coordinate well. . The bedside table is a match to dressers that are currently at work in his sister's room. The lamp was @target and the sheets are Where the Polka Dots Roam off @amazonhome (great bedding)! . I'll show photos of the other side another time, but it features navy blue curtains, a @potterybarnteen galvanized basketball hoop over the hamper, a Studio Designs drafting table from @amazon and a large bulletin board for photos and art from Uline. . And if he decides to cheer for the Yankees, Knicks and the Giants in the future with his Dad, he's already got the right color scheme going 😉. . This room can pivot on a dime. . For more home design tips, follow @themomrenovation! . . .

Challenge: Can you find 1,000 items to declutter from your home this season? Sounds intimidating! Here's the trick, though... . It doesn't matter if you get to 1,000. It doesn't matter if you only get halfway. The simple exercise of questioning the items in your home and whether they stand to get a check mark establishes a new way of thinking that becomes habit. . Just by playing the game, you will reinforce intentional thinking around the items taking up space in your home. . Did you know that there are over 300,000 items in the average American home (and that's average, and reported by a study cited in the LA Times in 2014, so I bet it's more now)? Makes getting to 1,000 seem like a piece of cake, actually. . A big thanks to Shelley at @letsliveandlearn for creating this template, which you can easily download from her blog site, www.letsliveandlearn.com. . Give it a shot with me, post some photos in your stories and mark them with the #1000declutterchallenge hashtag. I'll be sharing some of my clutter cleanse in stories, so stay tuned for ideas of what to toss! . . .

Girl, wash those brushes! Just a friendly weekend reminder💋. Not only will it prevent breakouts, improve application and keep your makeup clean... . ...but it will benefit your personal health and the life of your brushes. . Keep it simple. Weekly or bi-weekly is optimal with a mild shampoo and pointing the bristles downward under running water and flat to dry so that the water doesn’t wear the brush base. . That’s all! If we are going to be intentional about quality makeup, it makes sense to maintain the applicators. . Like and follow @themomrenovation for more quick tips! . . . #themomrenovation #mombeauty #beautymom #beautytips #makeupbrush #makeupbrushcleaner #cleanyourbrushes #washyourbrushes #washyourbrushesday #betterskin #minimalistmom #simpleliving #simplify #tidyhome #makeupbag #makeupbags #mommakeup #mommakeover #bettermakeup #simplyclean

You don't have to blow it out of the water on Day One. But you do have to start 🤔. . Like and follow @themomrenovation for more motivational quotes and advice on decluttering and design! . . .

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