This week I’m going on vacation… It’s my goal to take my kids to see all 50 states. This year we are going to be road tripping to 7 new ones: Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. I’m exhausted just typing that all out! I enjoy my time…
I think one of the top five questions I get about organization is: What’s the best way to save kid’s clothing? This past Sunday, during a Power Hours Session, this discussion came up again. One of the participants had an 8-year gap between her youngest boy and oldest one, and we talked about not saving…
For a long time, I believed more was better. In reality, it’s all relative. This past weekend when I went over the second chapter of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) with my son, we got to my favorite piece of advice: “The more possessions one has, the more he has to worry about.” The…
In the time between Pesach and Shavuot it’s customary to study Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers. There are 6 chapters and this past week we learned: “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I And if not now, then when?”…
Are you struggling to stay organized and clutter-free? The best thing about starting a zero waste journey is making a habit of swapping disposable products with reusable ones. Doing so not only helps free up space in your home, but also saves money in the process. Read on to learn the perks of living waste-free…
October 30th is National Checklist day! Did you know that I am writing a book that includes the ultimate checklist FOR LIFE?? Yup! I said it! The ultimate checklist, titled “Organized Jewish Life” and it is now available for presale (grab your copy here: balaganbegone.com/book) What Does It Include? It is the ultimate planning guide…
It’s National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day! Be honest with yourself – how much is living on your computer’s desktop right now? (And your phone?) A bunch of unwanted files that might as well be moved to trash? Or, even WORSE, do you have important files saved there that risk being lost? Just like your…
Feeling stressed out about the getting ready for Passover/Pesach? Here is a meditation to help you relax and enjoy getting ready!
The pre-Pesach jitters are around us and it is NEVER too early to start cleaning. This is why I want to encourage you all to clean out your pantries today. 𝗠𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟮 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆:💥 Make a list of everything you have, what needs to be used up, and what…
Purim is on Friday this year – get organized for a seudah and shabbat!