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…
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 next week, which means that Pesach is just around the corner. Have you started your Pesach prep yet? No? Stay ahead of the game and start today: Make a list of everything you need to do between now and Pesach. Then, work backwards to figure out how to prioritize that list from tasks…
If you have been following me for a while, you will know that I have been on this journey to organization for a few years. But it is more than just living a more organized life, but a zero-waste life. Living zero waste has definitely been an adjustment for me and my family. Thankfully, I…
Wintertime can be a tough one if you’re trying to cut down on energy usage and costs. For those who may be new to a zero-waste lifestyle, by the time winter comes around, that zero-waste mindset goes out the door and you’re found cranking up the heat and swallowing the high bills. SPOILER ALERT: Winter…