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31 Days of Decluttering, Day 21: Spice Drawer (And how decluttering is sometimes like a game of chess)

Are you decluttering your home, too? I'd love to be able to share your success story with the KOAB community! Please submit the before & after pictures of your decluttering project. One of the frustrating things about decluttering and … [Read more...]

The Connection Between Clutter & Decision Fatigue

I've wasted countless hours (literally, hours) of my life looking for my keys. I'd be all ready to go, the kids would be buckled in their carseats, and then, "KEYS? WHERE ARE MY KEYS?" Five, ten, 20 minutes later, I'd unearth them (check pockets, … [Read more...]

31 Days of Decluttering, Day 11: Paper, Paper, Paper

Are you decluttering your home, too? I'd love to be able to share your success story with other KOAB readers! Please consider submitting the before & after pictures of your decluttering project -- you can do so HERE. I have a problem. A … [Read more...]

31 Days of Decluttering, Day Nine: A Kitchen Counter (Less Than 10 Minutes)

Are you decluttering your home, too? I'd love to be able to share your success story with other KOAB readers! Please consider submitting the before & after pictures of your decluttering project -- you can do so HERE. It's Day #9 of the 31 … [Read more...]

31 Days of Decluttering, Day One: Toy Storage

Happy New Year! It's January 1st and that means it's the first day of my 31 Days of Decluttering. I woke up this morning at 6:45 (why didn't I turn off my alarm last night?!) and thought, "Well, there's no time like the present." I headed … [Read more...]

The Year that Was in 2014 — For Me, Personally, and for KOAB

2014 was a big year! For me personally and for us as a blogging community. (Yes, I think of KOAB as a community. Is that dorky? So be it!) The Big Move If I had to give a title to my family's year, it would definitely be "The Big Move". In … [Read more...]

What’s so bad about a little credit card debt?

What's so bad about a little credit card debt? A reader recently asked me this question and when I started to respond to his email, I realized I had a lot to say on the topic! I know that many people think "a little bit" of debt is no big deal, … [Read more...]

Staycation Ideas for 91 U.S. Cities

Yesterday, I shared with you some of my favorite family-friendly and budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City. But no matter where in the you live, staycations are a great way to save money while still having fun with your family. That's why … [Read more...]

Office Depot Deals for Week of 8/26/12

Here are this week's Office Depot deals. As public schools across the country head back into session, the fabulous sales we've been seeing will be winding down. You can still pick up some steals, though. Get more information in the School Supply … [Read more...]

Staples Deals for Week of 8/26/12

Here are this week's Staples deals. As public schools across the country head back into session, the fabulous sales we've been seeing will be winding down. You can still pick up some steals, though. Get more information in the School Supply … [Read more...]