Top Posts of 2015!

Don't you love looking back on the previous year and looking ahead to the coming year?  It's like the end of December and beginning of January are made for that :)

Today I want to share with you the top 10 posts of 2015.  If you're a newer reader you may enjoy catching up on some of my posts from earlier this year.  And if you've been following all year, you may have missed some posts, or could use the information in them more now.

There's a few themes running through the year... see if you can pick them out!

Top 10 Posts of 2014!

It's always fun to look back on a year and remember what happened.  We write a family letter in our Christmas cards and each one of us shares what our favourite memories are.  It's a great opportunity to be grateful and to end the year on a positive note.  This year, both my son and daughter's favourite moments were their birthdays (always a highlight), and our family trip to Disney World.  It was a trip we'd been waiting a long time to take, and we really enjoyed our time together.  I'm really glad it was such a highlight for them.  It was for me too :)

I also had fun looking back on the year on the blog!  When I write posts, I never really know what will resonate with you and motivate you to organize.  I'm delightfully surprised a lot of times at the feedback and response I get to certain topics.  So it's fun to look back at the most popular posts of the year!

I'd planned to write this post last week, but I my bronchitis had other ideas of how I should be spending my time.  Better late than never right?!

December Family Goals {Free Printable}

It's December!  It's the beginning of a new month and that means a Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

December is one of my favourite months of the year.  Of course Christmas is in December so there are lots of holiday festivities and gatherings.  And my birthday is also in December!

But December is always a really busy month, so it's extra important to take some time at the beginning of the month to think about the month ahead and set some goals.  Otherwise, time will fly by and at the end of the month you'll feel like you were always busy, but not necessarily doing things you wanted to do.

So, use the December goals printable to help you live more intentionally this month!  You'll be glad you did :)

November Family Goals {Free Printable}

It's November!  It's the beginning of a new month and that means a Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

October was a great month... my daughter's 8th birthday, Canadian Thanksgiving, a few days away with my hubby, and Halloween last night.  Fun times.  On the blog, October was all about the 31 {Cheap & Easy} DIY Organizers series.  I had so much fun bringing so many great ideas to you all month!

OK, on to November!

October Family Goals {Free Printable!}

It's October!  It's the beginning of a new month and that means a Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

October is a good month.  My daughter's birthday is today!  And in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving in a few weeks.  And of course there's Halloween to wrap up the month.  I'm super happy we've had some warm summer-like days the past week though... not completely ready to admit it's fall yet :)

September Family Goals {Free Printable}

It's September!  How did that happen?  It seems like summer just started and here we are, with the kids back in school and the days getting shorter.  I'm a summer gal so I still try to squeeze every ounce out of summer that I can before the weather turns colder.

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a Monthly Family Goals printable for you!  I know this is a bit late, but I'm sure there are some of you, like me, who are still working on getting organized for fall.

August Family Goals {Free Printable}

Happy August 1st!  Summer is flying by at breakneck speeds.  I hope you're finding time to enjoy yourself before the busy-ness of the fall season!

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

July Family Goals {Free Printable}

Happy Canada Day!  I hope all my Canadian readers enjoy a wonderful holiday today! 

It's also the beginning of a new month and that means a Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

I'm so excited it's July!  The kids are home for the summer and we're all happy to have a break from the school year routine.  I know some of you have been in summer mode for awhile already, but my kids just finished school on Friday.  We're taking it easy this week and enjoying a slower pace.  On Friday I'll be sharing some of our summer plans.

365 Items in 365 Days Challenge: May & June Update

How are you doing in the 365 Items in 365 Days Declutter Challenge?  It's the 177th day of the year today so if you started in January, your target is to have purged 177 items by now.  But don't worry if you're behind ... there's still lots of time to declutter!  And with summer upon us, it's a good time to declutter so you can feel relaxed in your home instead of overwhelmed.

We have over 500 people in the 365 Items in 365 Days Facebook group!  I wasn't even sure we'd get than many by the end of the year, and we did it in less than 6 months.  It's a wonderful, encouraging, and motivating group of people who are all committed to decluttering.  If you haven't joined yet, click here.

Today it's my turn to share what I've been decluttering since my last update.  My hope in doing this is to give you ideas on items you can declutter too.  With my vacation in May I didn't get to update my progress, but I did do some decluttering before I left and since I've been back. 

June Family Goals {Free Printable}

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a new Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

Hurray for June being here!  It's the end of the school year, warmer weather, the official start of summer, and a time of winding down some of the "school year" activities.  I especially like the warmer weather part :)  I'm a summer gal and try to soak up every ounce of summer I can.

May Family Goals {Free Printable}

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a new Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

I'm so excited that May is here!  April was pretty disappointing weather-wise around here and didn't feel much like spring.  But it's a new month which gives me hope for warmer temperatures!

365 Items in 365 Days Challenge: April Update

How are you doing in the 365 Items in 365 Days Declutter Challenge?  It's the 111th day of the year today so your target is to have purged 111 items by now.  But don't worry if you're behind ... there's still lots of time to declutter!

Our 365 Items in 365 Days Facebook group continues to grow!  I'm still adding new people on a regular basis and you are jumping in and sharing pictures, asking questions, and encouraging others.  It's amazing to be part of.

If you haven't joined yet, click here and ask to join and I'll add you.  It's a great way to be encouraged by others who are decluttering and find motivation to continue when you're feeling discouraged. I often see someone else's decluttering posts or pictures and think, "I should purge that too!"

Today I want to share what I've been decluttering this month.  My hope in doing this is to give you ideas on items you can declutter too.

I'm seeing progress in my decluttering efforts which is exciting!  Here's how I can tell...

I actually commented on Saturday night to my hubby that this was the first Easter in a long time that I didn't have a minor meltdown before hiding eggs for the kids.  In the past our home was so cluttered that it was hard to tell what was left behind by the bunny.  Which always made me feel bad.  But this year our home was less cluttered and fairly tidy.  Yay!  #itsthesmallthings

April Family Goals {Free Printable!}

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a new Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

Yay!  It's April!  One of my favourite months of the year.  It's my hubby's birthday today (yep April fools baby LOL) and it's finally starting to look a tiny bit like spring around here.

{Although after this crazy winter we're apparently about a month behind normal.  The last of the snow on our lawn and in the garden is nearly gone (still piles from the plows along the road though... sigh).}

My crocuses are just starting to pop out of the ground and I can't wait to see all my bulbs bloom this month!  I love the newness spring brings :)

365 Items in 365 Days Challenge: March Update

How are you doing in the 365 Items in 365 Days Declutter Challenge?  It's the 90th day of the year today so your target is to have purged 90 items by now.  But don't worry if you're behind ... there's still lots of time to declutter!

Our 365 Items in 365 Days Facebook group continues to grow!  I'm adding new people daily and many of them are friends of people who are already in the group.  That tells me you're not only doing a good job decluttering your homes, you're also encouraging others to declutter theirs!

If you haven't joined yet, click here and ask to join and I'll add you.  It's a great way to be encouraged by others who are decluttering and find motivation to continue when you're feeling discouraged. 

Today I want to share what I've been decluttering this month, which hopefully will give you some ideas too!

March Family Goals Printable

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a new Monthly Family Goals printable for you!

It's still definitely winter here, but March brings the official start of spring, so I'm excited for the hope this month always brings :)

February Family Goals Printable

It's the beginning of a new month and that means a new Monthly Family Goals printable for you!  I can't believe it's been a full year now since I started sharing these printables with you.

I hope you've found them useful in helping you live more intentionally as a family and achieving your goals together!

January Family Goals Printable

Happy New Year!  It's not only time for another monthly family goals printable for you - it's also the start of a brand new year!

I'll be sharing more on my goals for the coming year later, but I wanted to get this printable posted for you so you can use it to set your family's goals for January. 

It's a top 10 list! Top 10 posts of 2013 :)

I'm still in Christmas mode as we've been celebrating with each of our families the last 3 days, and today is the first quiet day we'll have at home to enjoy some of our gifts (and put them away so I can get my living room and dining room back!).

But this time of year, leading up to the new year next week, always gets me thinking about the year that's ending.

2013 has been a great year on the blog!  I'm so excited when I look back on how this blog has grown this year.  That means more of you are finding and using the organizing tips I've shared, which makes me very happy. 

And I've loved making new online friends this year!  It still amazes me how close I feel to people I've met online.  Our shared need for organization is a bond that ties us closely together!

Whether you're a new follower who started during the year, or have been a loyal reader all year, you may have missed some posts or could use reminders to help you start 2014 in an organized way.  So here's a top 10 list of posts from 2013 for you.

Organizing With My Friends!

If you are catching some mommy alone time with your computer...check out some of the awesome organization posts my organizing blogger friends have written!

December Family Goals Printable and December Blog Goals

It's December!  Time for another monthly family goals printable for you!

December is one of my favourite months of the year.  Not only because it's Christmas, but because my birthday is on the 21st!

December is typically a very busy month for most people, with extra celebrations and an ever-looming deadline for your "To-Do List".  In all the busy-ness of this month, it's extra important to set goals as a family so you can make sure you prioritize your time and energy and actually enjoy all the festivities!