With the holiday season in full swing, everyone is juggling shopping, parties, and family time while endeavoring to maintain the real reason for the season.

There is only one person with the credibility to talk holiday organization and balance: Santa Claus.

In this exclusive interview, he shares some of the secrets behind his highly efficient operation. From organizing his sleigh to meeting those critical deadlines, Santa spilled the candy canes on what it really takes to make Christmas happen.

As the season of giving approaches, once again I see clients bracing themselves for the stress of holiday shopping, followed by the influx of unnecessary things in their homes. Unhealthy gift-giving culture can turn a wholesome and memorable tradition into drudgery, resulting in resentment and frustration.

This list includes 80 ideas to show your love through giving without adding to the clutter. These suggestions range from acts of service, to consumable gifts, to experiences, and also allow you to show support for the local businesses in the St. Croix River Valley!

A well-organized drop zone can make all the difference between chaotic mornings and smooth, stress-free starts. It also helps ease the transition from the hustle of the workday to peaceful downtime with family. When everything has its place, getting out the door on time is much simpler, and everyone gets to start the day off right. Here’s how to create the perfect back-to-school drop zone in your mudroom or entry.

There is a reason people pay professional organizers. It’s because we know stuff. We know how to stage a space so it works for you, instead of against you, long after the session has ended. Here are five ways you might be doing it wrong when you DIY. Break these habits, and you will set yourself up for organizational success.

Being busy is a choice, not an excuse. Our choices shape our schedules and routines, and in turn shape our moods and productivity. Just like decluttering your stuff, decluttering yiur time doesn’t happen all at once. It is an ongoing practice, not a one-time project. But once you free up some space in your day and learn to embrace the down time, you find that the “empty” spaces can fill your heart and nurture your soul.

A clutter-free environment isn't just visually appealing; it can also cultivate harmony, reduce stress, and foster a deeper connection between partners. It is common in most relationships for one partner to be more organized than the other. This post provides you with five suggestions you can implement today to encourage your partner to get and stay more organized. Not everything works for everyone, but one or two of these is bound to strike a chord and help strengthen your relationship with your partner, and your home!

It seems there is a natural instinct in the winter months to slow down, get cozy, and stay indoors. Our 24/7 culture would have us hustling year round, making New Year's Resolutions to DO and BE more, but maybe we should lean into this inclination for slow meals, time with family, and leisurely self-care.

Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian term that encompasses a feeling of coziness and contentment, particularly in creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Hygge encourages us to slow down, appreciate the simple things in life, and create spaces and moments that bring us comfort and joy. It's a wonderful concept that promotes mindfulness and well-being in our everyday lives.

Here are five ways to bring the hygge home, nurture your need for winter cozy, and love your space when it feels like there’s nowhere else to go.

This Small Business Saturday, set the example amongst your friends and family by leaning into less stuff and more moments! These 65 clutter-free gift suggestions range from acts of service, to consumable gifts, to experiences, and (most of them) support small, local business owners who help make the Saint Croix River Valley such a vibrant place to live and work.

Show your appreciation this holiday season by giving your loved ones the best gifts they’ll receive all year, without adding to their homes disorder or their own to-do list. Revisit your gift-giving mentality to choose gifts that leave your recipient with the genuine feeling of warmth, gratitude, or festive, clutter-free cheer that the gift represents.

(or, Say ‘Yes’ To The Dress, But ‘No’ To Something Else!)

Our stuff costs us so much more than just money. Can you afford it?