Despite being close to 300 years old, our house was move-in ready when my husband and I bought it. The bathrooms had been renovated, the kitchen was updated, and even the fridge was newly cleaned and ready to go. So that’s exactly what we did: We moved right in. We hung our bath towels, unpacked … Read more
Shifrah Combiths 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 life … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. If you have a small bathroom like me, you know the struggle that comes with doing and storing your makeup. The counters are a no-go (too easy to knock … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Old bathrooms are lovely if you have the budget to restore them. But if you’re unable to, whether you cannot afford it or are living in a rental, they … Read more
Shifrah Combiths 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 life … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Pro organizer Jakia Muhammad has a knack for small spaces — which makes sense, because her own home is just 980 square feet. “I have a very simple style, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Every time I unload the dishwasher, I somehow get drops of water all over the floor. I’m such a clean and tidy person, and still, my kitchen floor seems … Read more
Moving is one of those massive undertakings that always takes one day longer than you expect. While furniture can be moved out in a day, it’s always those last small items from the backs of closets, the depths of junk drawers, and the bottoms of bookshelves that seem to take a total of 24 hours … Read more
Shifrah Combiths 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 life … Read more
Ashley Abramson Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Milwaukee suburbs with her husband and two young sons.