Em Elevates

06/13/2024

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06/10/2024

Think back to when you were young. Were you taught how to clean? Or simply just told to do so?

Teaching independence in my children is a priority for me. One way you can start this, as early as possible, is by teaching them to take care of their own surroundings. And expecting it.

But they need to be set up for success. These are 4 ways I do that.

1. Dedicated display areas: this negates any issue of piling items on flat surfaces. If children have an area that they can keep and show off their treasures, they will use it.

2. Easy-care bedding and furniture: is king for teaching a child how to independently make their bed. as far as the other furniture goes, I like to keep it small, as to hold necessities, and cheap. I don’t have to worry about how my kids care for thrifted and marketplace furniture.

3. Their level: Make sure all of these things mentioned above are at your child’s physical and developmentally appropriate levels.

4. Lower expectations: i’m not saying to get rid of them, but your kids are not you. They will do things their own way. They will need help. As long as our home boundaries are kept, (50% closet and flat surface rule… nothing on the floor… etc.) mom is happy!

06/01/2024

“The secret to your future is hidden in your daily routine.”

What are your favorite “opening shift” tasks that make your evenings go smoother?

05/29/2024

Thanks to the person who messaged me about the typo! Reset***… but yes, rest too 😅

05/28/2024

I typed this phrase so many times over the weekend. I love that so many of you were taking the long holiday weekend to create peace in your home!

I don’t mean this to discourage anyone or tell you you’re doing it “wrong”. But no amount of baskets, bins, or perfectly lined rows are going save you from stress later on and give you your time back.

The ONLY thing that will decrease your physical and mental load is to actually decrease the items.

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05/22/2024

Enough: as much or as many of something as required… decided by the only person that matters, you!

Making that decision can be difficult. But once you find the balance of loving and caring for your home - you’ll never go back.

05/21/2024

It’s an art 🧼

05/20/2024

Some of my favorite areas to do this to are: bathroom cabinets, playroom, laundry room, and garage. I am always amazed how much I can get done before the timer goes off!

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05/13/2024

Extra lil thoughts… 💭

Make the boundaries known. If they’re expected, they’re more likely to be followed.

This makes accepting random gifts easier. But at the end of the day, we only keep what we can… and that’s what fits.

Catch-all baskets are GREAT… but don’t let them become a home for those items.

Create storage that condenses like items together (tools, office supplies, snacks, etc), so finding and putting away is easy… no guessing where things are and go.

Lastly, let the storage AND the items within breathe! This is a no forcing zone. Ease only.

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05/12/2024

Happy, happy Mother’s Day. I hope you all have a beautiful day. 💐

05/07/2024

What Elsa said… ❄️

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05/02/2024

She’s back✨ The summer wardrobes are out of storage! Winter only outfits / pajamas / holiday clothing are tucked away. I use this pile system for myself and my kids with every season. Like I always say, watch the stores for my autobiography titled “Piles and Baskets” someday 🤓

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04/21/2024

Food storage is huge for any home. Having simple and defined spaces to ensure ease is key. Grouping like items… storing things in places that your kids aren’t constantly asking for your help… keeping items visible so you use what you purchase and reduce waste… etc. 🍽️

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04/16/2024

Everyone’s threshold for the items in their home is different. We all lead different lives. The word clutter is subjective. What does it mean to you?

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04/14/2024

04/12/2024

Take a pause. Maybe even have a 24 hour rule before purchasing a nonessential item. These questions have helped me so much throughout the years!

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04/07/2024

Intention 🕊️

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04/04/2024

Minimal, Capsule, or Simple Wardrobes DO NOT have to be “beige mom” approved. My kids have hot pink and cartoons galore… but all the pinks and purples match each other 😉

We opt for holiday costume jewelry, socks, or headbands! Cost effective and will fit them year after year 🍀❤️🎇🎄🦃 🎃

This might seem like a no-brainer when you’re reading it, but so many times we buy outfits that we think would be ✨so cute✨ on our children, only for them to never wear them. Pay attention to the styles of clothing that your kids like to wear day after day ‼️

Lastly - I completely understand getting hand-me-downs or seeing great deals while you’re shopping or thrifting for the next size up. But don’t store those with your child’s current wardrobe. It’ll get confusing and cause frustration in the long run 📦 🧺

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