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If, deep down, everyone longs for a haven (and I truly believe they do!), how can you start transforming your home into a haven? What’s the first step in to create a haven?

When my kids were young, each summer my parents treated my family to a week at the beach. And every time, the adults would spend our late nights working on large jigsaw puzzles after the kids were tucked into bed. One year, we started building…

Just once in my life, for a few short months, I actually caught up on all of my projects around my home. Every last to-do on my ongoing list was finished. All my photos were organized. All belongings were culled, sorted, and in their proper…

Once you’ve decluttered your spaces and your rooms and know what you’re keeping, it’s time to figure out how to organize those belongings. Once you do that, you can keep your home organized. Even though each room is very distinctly its own space, I use…

Sometimes, I’ve noticed that as much as I think I want something, I’m not actually willing to put in the time to do that particular thing. Sure, I have a lot of great ideas and hopes, but when it comes time to following through on…

Have you ever considered that not all cleaning is alike? Sometimes you need to straighten things up. Other times, deep thorough cleaning is necessary. Still other times you’ll need to declutter your home, and other moments things will need organized. If your home has a…

When it comes to getting your home under control, it can be enticing to focus on huge things you need to do: Life has a funny way of crowding out your intentions, though. And most times it’s virtually impossible to clean your entire house all…

Have you ever stopped to think how clean – or dirty – you prefer to keep your home? Think past what your home looks like right at this moment. Rather, what level of cleanliness brings you with peace or satisfaction? Now is a perfect time…

So many culprits lurk behind the tension to care for our homes: our cultures, our families, our possessions, and ourselves. What can we do to break free?

When your home is a mess, it can feel overwhelming, in the “I can’t even look past all this mess” way. But when you’re ready to dive in and start getting things under control, there is a first step. And it might be a little…

Did you know if there’s mess and clutter everywhere, you’ll actually add anxiety to your life? Now’s the best time to start your new year with less mess!

Without fail, every single year, the week after Christmas always look and feel the same: How you might use this week … I know online influencers say that they love to use this in-between week as a time to reflect on all that’s happened over…

Are you feeling the pressure to keep your home looking picture-perfect amid the chaos of work and family life? Take a deep breath, because Hilary Bernstein has a message just for you. In The Tension of Tidy, she gently reminds you that your home doesn’t need…