Happy July! 
 
As a a cancer (July 9) I'm especially drawn to making my spaces as comfortable and calm as possible.  And with the summer season kicking into high gear, now is the perfect time to refresh and reorganize your home to achieve that crabby nesting goodness.
 
Here are our Top Tips to help you start July right with a more organized living space:
 
01 Winnow First
 
Kick off the summer with a clean slate by decluttering items you no longer need. Go room by room and be ruthless! 
 
If starting with a whole room feels like too much, pick a section of the room (a closet, cabinet, drawer, or shelf) and go to town.  
 
Then donate, recycle, or dispose of items that no longer serve a purpose or bring you joy.
 
02 Mise en Place
 
Pronounced “meez-ahn-plahs," this basically means a place for everything and everything in its place.  But because I wish I was French, I like to think of this step in French as if I were French. Yes, I'm bougie like that.
 
Anyway…when every item has a designated spot it is easier to find what you need and helps keep your home neat and organized. 
 
Use labeled bins, baskets, and containers to keep similar items together.
 
03 Daily Habits
 
Whether you are coming home from work, the beach, errands, or a night out, take 5-minutes to put shoes, keys, wallet, mail, or paperwork in their designated spot.  
 
Then, empty your bag of trash, snacks, sand, or loose change.  This prevents clutter from accumulating and keeps your home looking its best without feeling overwhelming.
 
To make this step even easier, I like to use a mini pouch (or a few) for quick removal and restocking.  My favorites are the Marie Kondo Kawaii Accessory Pouch from The Container Store, the Mini Zippered Pouch from Cuyana, or the City Essentials Pouch Mini from Lululemon. 
 
04 A Family Affair
 
Noah is currently obsessed with putting things away - her shoes, books, potty, you name it.  Maybe it's an apple-and-the-tree situation or just the 2 yo way of creating control and order…  
 
Either way, what I'm trying to say is even a BABY can do this :)
 
So encourage your partner to get in the habit of staying organized and assign age-appropriate tasks to your kids.  This will go a long way both in alleviating your own stress and distributing responsibility between all family members.
 
Ready to transform your home into an oasis of order and calm? Download our free Guide to Stress-Free Decluttering to start your journey today.
Still not sure where to start and want support to create sustainable systems that transform your home - and your life - so you can rest easy?  Your decluttered life starts here.
 
Take a deep breath.  You're home.
 
Dana
 

PS What are your plans for the summer? Respond to this email and share - I really would love to know :)

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