The thought of going through all your belongings can be completely overwhelming – but the relief you will feel when you’re done will be well worth the effort, and it will give you the space to properly organize. That means it’s time to systematically go through your house, and purge or donate the items you don’t use. PIN for when you’re ready to start fresh!įirst things first, you have to start with a clean slate. Now we’re not naïve enough to say that these steps will transform your house into a perfectly organized Pinterest-worthy abode – there will still be toys on the floor and messes on the counter – but they will help you put systems in place to keep your home feeling clean and organized. We know your life is busy, but we promise that dedicating your time to put these ideas into practice can reap huge rewards: you’ll feel less overwhelmed, less stressed, and more in control of your everyday life – ultimately giving you more focused, free time to enjoy with your family. With the help of our sponsor, Pampers Pure, we’ve outlined 11 actionable steps to help you refresh and organize your home for the New Year (and keep it that way!). While we don’t disagree that staying organized as you juggle your family life – full of laundry, cooking, activities, carpooling, and good ol’ tantrums – sounds like a pretty daunting task, we’re here to be your cheerleader and tell you: “it can be done!”.

You read that headline and immediately thought, “an organized life with kids? Ha, good one!”.

Want the secrets to staying organized as a busy mom? These 11 actionable steps will help you declutter, organize and destress your home and family life.

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