Parenting - Practically Organized

Sell or Donate Unwanted Items: What’s Right for You?

by Nicole Holtman | Jul 30, 2025 | Clutter, goals, Home Management, Lifestyle, Parenting, Personal Organization, Personal Practices

Hey friends! Okay, you’ve done the hard part—you made the decision to let something go. Now comes the next question I hear all the time:Should I sell it or donate it? Part of you wants to get a little money back because it’s still in good shape, maybe even valuable....

My 5 Favorite Organizing Products That Actually Make Life Easier

by Nicole Holtman | Jul 23, 2025 | Back to School, Clutter, goals, Home Management, Information Management, Lifestyle, Parenting, Personal Organization, Personal Practices, Priority Management, Productivity

Hey friends! I get asked all the time: “What are the best organizing products you recommend?” The short answer? It depends. The longer answer? It really comes down to things like the room you’re in, what items you’re storing, the volume, the size of the...

This Mid-Year Reminder Is for You

by Nicole Holtman | Jun 25, 2025 | Clutter, Energy Mangement, goals, Home Management, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Organization, Personal Practices, Personal Vault, Priority Management, Psychological Well-Being

Hey friends! We’re halfway through 2025.Take a breath. That alone is something. If this year has felt like a whirlwind—fast, full, or just a lot—you’re not alone.Before you start thinking about what you haven’t done or what goals slid off your radar, I want to invite...

Clutter, Guilt, and the Sunk Cost Trap

by Nicole Holtman | Jun 18, 2025 | Clutter, Energy Mangement, goals, Home Management, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Organization, Personal Practices, Priority Management

Hey friends! You ever look at something in your home—a kitchen gadget, a pile of scrapbooking supplies, maybe that $89 throw pillow you thought would be perfect—and think, “Well I have to keep it… I spent good money on it”? Yeah. That right there?...

Showing Up During Holiday Hiccups

by Nicole Holtman | Dec 4, 2024 | Energy Mangement, goals, Home Management, Lifestyle, Parenting, Personal Practices, Psychological Well-Being

Hi Friends, The holidays are magical, but let’s be real—they can also be messy. Life doesn’t pause just because it’s the season of joy. Holiday hiccups—like missed plans, emotional overload, or too much on your plate—are bound to happen. But here’s the thing: the...

Balancing Productivity and Connection During the Holidays

by Nicole Holtman | Nov 20, 2024 | Energy Mangement, goals, Home Management, Lifestyle, Parenting, Personal Practices, Planning Schedules, Productivity, Psychological Well-Being, Time Management

Hi Friends, We all know that the holiday season is supposed to be magical, but let’s be real—sometimes it feels like a whirlwind of chaos, especially when you’re trying to juggle work deadlines, family traditions, and everything in between. 🎄😅 If you’ve ever...