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How My Sock Drawer Helps Me Pray

10/25/2021

Guest Blog Post by Heather Bayless

Can I share with you a quirky confession? Of all the areas of my home that need organizing, I am most particular about my sock drawer. For years I have kept everything color coordinated to Pinterest perfection.

Patterned socks go to the left, work socks in the middle, and tights to the right. It’s my favorite spot to organize. It’s not a drawer I’m about to throw open for my guests to inspect but I’m oddly proud of how well I manage that two feet of space. I don’t pretend to be perfect: my abode is full with uncared for corners and neglected nooks. My dining table is used more for junk mail than communion, and I write this after having eaten 10 York peppermint patties in one sitting. But there is something persistently important to me about this sock drawer.

Organized socks in drawer photo. Socks are neatly folded in separate compartments within the drawer.

Photo Credit: Heather Bayless

Back to School Desk Organizing!

9/7/2021

It's that time of year! Students are getting back to school!

Kids can get SO excited about going back to school, seeing old and meeting new friends, picking out their outfits, and purchasing new school supplies. They crave both the newness and also the consistent routines.

This is the time of year when we get organized: desks, school supplies, backpacks, lockers... it can be a bit overwhelming. Where do we even begin?

Here are some resources to help you get started with organizing your desk!

Yes! Organizing can be fun!

7/29/2021

It's way more fun to organize together!

Imagine joining a few others on Zoom where everyone has an organizing goal. No judgment. Just encouragement and support!

Each two hour session begins with introductions, sharing our goals, and prayer. Then, everyone gets to work!

Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like. This is an interactive group activity. Come ready to tackle any task - kitchen, bookshelf, bathroom cabinet, stack of papers, etc.

Organizing Tips for Emergency Preparedness

3/29/2021

The recent winter storms in Texas have us thinking, once again, about emergency preparedness. In home organizing, we often talk about decluttering first, about keeping only the things you need, about simplifying... People often are concerned - where is the line between being prepared and hoarding? How much do I actually need?

Photo of snow on the ground, the base of two trees, and an azalea bush in bloom with bright pink flowers.

Snow covering the hood and windshield of a car is shown in the foreground all in white with a few trees and pushes out of focus in the background covered with ice and snow.

These are very personal questions, and the answers often change over time based on our personal needs. Where do you live and what types of events are more likely to occur in your area? What are the personal health and safety needs of your family? For example, a family member with celiac disease will need special gluten free food and a baby taking formula will need distilled water, so having some extra on hand is important for those individuals.

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