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Ways to Show Appreciation on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and you may be looking for ways to show the people you love that you care about...

Leila Williams
Feb 2, 2022


Pantry Must-Haves to Maximize Space
I love cooking, and I love shopping! Unfortunately, this has resulted in buying too many ingredients but not having the space to store...

Leila Williams
Jan 26, 2022


Tips and Benefits of Meal Prepping to an Organized Fridge
Meal prepping is the act of preparing a meal or recipe, then portioning it out to create grab-and-go meals for later. While cooking for...

Leila Williams
Jan 19, 2022


Book Organization: Shelving and Storage
One of my personal favorite recreational activities is reading. And while I enjoy books from libraries and on my kindle, I also love...

Leila Williams
Jan 11, 2022


Back to School Tips
Going back to school can be a stressful time for parents. With new classes, teachers, and lots of new homework, getting back into the...

Leila Williams
Jan 5, 2022


Organizing Beauty Products
With the holiday season slowly wrapping up, many of you have probably spent a decent amount of time with family or at holiday parties and events. When you are in a time crunch, it can be frustrating to sift through an overflowing makeup bag or drawer full of products that you don't even use. I'm sure everyone who wears makeup understands the constant struggle of keeping their products tidy. Creating an organized setup where every item from your makeup armory has a place can s

Leila Williams
Dec 29, 2021


Dollar Store Organization
Balling on a budget? Your solution: The Dollar Store! The go-to shopping experience where every product is ...$1!! From the bedroom to...

Leila Williams
Dec 21, 2021


Organizing During the Holidays
The winter holidays have arrived! With the kids off from school, Christmas decorations going up, and holiday cheer in the air, there's a...

Leila Williams
Dec 15, 2021


How to Organize Apps on Your Phone
Do you ever find yourself being overwhelmed by your phone’s home screen or take forever to find the one app that you are looking for?...

Leila Williams
Dec 7, 2021


Burning Questions: Editing, Categorizing, and Reorganizing
Alright everyone, the time has come for our final installment of Burning Questions. Clutter is anything you’re keeping around your house...

Leila Williams
Nov 6, 2021


Burning Questions: Shopping for Supplies
Hello everyone! This week we are covering some people’s favorite topic...Shopping! Whether you love it or loathe it, shopping is an...

Leila Williams
Oct 21, 2021


Burning Questions: Design Development and Product Suggestions
Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying the ~very slightly~ cooler weather as we make our way into a lovely Texas fall. Last week’s...

Leila Williams
Oct 14, 2021


Burning Questions: The Initial Consultation
Hello hello, everyone! Have you ever wanted to know more about The Detailed Life's process when it comes to taking on a project? Do you...

Leila Williams
Oct 6, 2021


Underutilized IKEA Organizing Treasures
Everyone loves IKEA - from their Swedish meatballs to their thousands of organizational furniture - they have basically everything! But...

Leila Williams
Sep 8, 2021


Fighting Procrastination
So, you have decided to finally get some organization done. You know exactly what you need to do and how you're going to do it but then...PROCRASTINATION STRIKES. Procrastination is a trap that many people fall into. In fact, according to researchers, 95% of us procrastinate to some degree. Even when you are aware that you are procrastinating, it seems almost impossible to complete the task at hand, and you still end up putting off what needs to be done. Perhaps you are even

Leila Williams
Sep 1, 2021


How to Get Organized With Household Items You Already Have
Just about everything we own can be used for multiple purposes. Re-using items from around the house can not only save you money but is...

Leila Williams
Aug 25, 2021


Digital Organization: Google Calendar Alternatives
In a world where digitalization and technology are ever-increasing, online organization is becoming more and more important every day....

Leila Williams
Aug 18, 2021


How to Pack Strategically When Travelling
Now that the world is opening up again, it's time to make up for all those trips you missed out on! You can make so many mistakes while...

Leila Williams
Aug 11, 2021


Google Calendar Tips and Tricks
Time is precious, especially if you're trying to balance both work and home life. Using an online calendar means less time spent...

Leila Williams
Aug 6, 2021


Dorm Room Essentials To Keep You Organized
Dorm rooms are notorious for being tight on space and with August on the horizon, many incoming first-year students may be starting to...

Leila Williams
Jul 28, 2021
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