My Favorite Things

Cleaning

Cleaning

Successfully cleaning a tough stain is an especially satisfying win for me. Below are some of my favorite products for fighting the good fight: Goo Gone Goo Gone will stand up to the stickiest of cleaning challenges – especially removing label residue from labels. I...

Organizing

Organizing

A few organizing products I would rather not live without: Brother P-Touch Label Maker It’s amazing how labels can help everyone in your household find what they need and put it back in the right place. Labels are especially helpful in pantries, playrooms, linen...

Shopping

Shopping

Why shop for clothing when the perfect container or tool always fits? The Container Store The Container Store is my heaven. I especially love that their employees have a passion for what they do and love helping customers with unique challenges. Check out my favorite...

Donation and Consignment

Donation and Consignment

There are hundreds of worthy organizations in the Greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. These are a few organizations that I've worked with and recommend: Greater DC Diaper Bank The Greater DC Diaper Bank’s mission is “to empower families and...

Recycling

Recycling

We are so fortunate to have excellent recycling and reuse programs in the Greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. Some of these resources are available nationally as well. Mom’s Organic Market Mom’s Organic Market locations have recycling stations for...

Books

Books

I’m an audio book devotee because I love listening to “edutainment” while I get my house in order. I’ve learned life-changing concepts and helpful tips from these favorite authors: The Happiness Project, Better than Before, and Outer Order, Inner Calm I’m a Gretchen...

Podcasts

Podcasts

I’ve found that listening to podcasts pairs well with decluttering, exercise, and doing laundry. Here are a few of my favorites: Happier with Gretchen Rubin Learn practical ways to get happier with my favorite happiness bully, New York Times bestselling author,...