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The Ultimate End-of-Summer Home Reset

As summer winds down, it’s worth asking: is your home ready for the next season?

Because whether you’ve been traveling, juggling endless summer activities, or just soaking in slower days, the way you close out the season makes a big difference in how you start the next one.

Here’s how to pack up summer with intention—so next year is easier, and September starts with more calm than chaos.

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Home Organization, Organizing Essentials, Kids Jennifer Johnson Home Organization, Organizing Essentials, Kids Jennifer Johnson

Back-to-School Made Easy: 7 Systems That Work

Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to chaos.

With a few intentional systems in place, your home can actually support the rhythms of the school year. It can calm the morning rush, make space for connection, and help your whole family feel a little more grounded.

Here’s exactly how we help clients across Bellingham and Seattle get their homes (and minds) back on track before that first-day bell rings.

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Home Organization, Organizing Essentials, Kids Jennifer Johnson Home Organization, Organizing Essentials, Kids Jennifer Johnson

Your Complete Guide to an Organized Summer

Now is the perfect time to get ahead of the chaos and organize your summer essentials! With a few simple systems in place, your home (and your brain) can breathe a little easier—so you can make the most of these sunny days without the stress. Let’s dive into my favorite practical, easy-to-maintain tips to keep your summer organized, efficient, and FUN!

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The Ultimate Gift Guide For the Person Who Has Everything

I'm a big believer in intentional holiday shopping—experiences over things, always! But sometimes, there’s something special about pairing an experience gift with a tangible item—something that can be unwrapped and enjoyed in the moment, yet still spark lasting memories later on. So, I present to you our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide, a labor of love that carefully balances thoughtful giving with the desire to avoid clutter, all while emphasizing the value of experiences.

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Organizing with Your Family: Getting the Kids Involved

With a new season underway and back-to-school routines settling in, now is the perfect time to teach your kids some valuable organization skills! By involving the whole family in the organization of your home, you’re not only lightening your load, but you’re also fostering responsibility and independence in your kids.

In this blog post, I’m taking you through six different spaces and items that your little ones can help organize, along with fun, simple strategies to make the process as easy as possible (for both of you!).

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