It’s Tough to Function if Your “Turtle Shell” is Messy — Here’s What to Do

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

This Weekend is Your Chance to Catch Up on One Important Bit of Housekeeping

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

The Only Thing Your Home Needs from You This Weekend

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

There’s Only One Way to Celebrate a Fun Holiday Like Today

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

How Working in a Professional Kitchen Helps Me Clean Better at Home

Today as I was doing the laundry, I realized I was using the principle of mise en place to keep my task on track, something I practice while working in professional kitchens. It’s well-known as a way to prepare for cooking, but I’ve found it’s the perfect tool for keeping everything at home running smoothly. … Read more

Overwhelmed with Cleaning? You Don’t Need Balance — You Need a “Tilt”

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

A Good Day Starts With a Good Morning — And Maybe at Least One Practice Run

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

Self-Described Minimalists Share the 8 Organization Rules They Live By

When you picture a minimalist, what do you see? Is it someone who only dresses in neutral, coordinating colors? A person who only owns one pair of shoes for each season? Someone who refuses to purchase unnecessary home decor or sentimental knick-knacks? It’s true that a minimalist could very well meet any of these descriptions … Read more