5 Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Now

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Ahhh, the bedroom. It’s the place that you dream of returning to after a long, hard day. For some, even me, it's the place you miss so dearly even five minutes after your alarm goes off.  I’ll admit it, I’m not a morning person at heart. 

Either way - your bedroom should be the place that you look to as your little oasis from a hectic day. But if your bedroom looks more chaotic than the day you just had, then organizing your space should probably on your “to do list”. If not for anything else, to experience some of the bliss that everyone is talking about.

If you’re not sure where to start with organizing your bedroom, then we’ve got you covered. Here are five ways to organize your bedroom, NOW. 

 

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 Clear the Clutter from Your Dresser Tops and Side Tables

 Clearing and organizing the dresser and side table tops in your bedroom will instantly make your room appear cleaner and less cluttered. You’ll find so many of your items - jewelry, glasses, etc - that you thought you lost. Following this tip also saves you money. Finding that lost pair of glasses means that you won't have to go out and buy another pair.

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Pick Up Shoes and Clothes Off the Floor

 Any out of place items on the floors?  Pick them up and place them in their “home” aka where they belong. Clearing the floor space in your bedroom makes your room look spacious and open. Walking into a room with an open feel really helps to foster a relaxed mindset. Which is the whole point why you’re doing this, right? To create an oasis for yourself after a long day.

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Clear Off Any Seating Areas

Just like clearing the floors of clothes and shoes, clearing any seating areas as well will create an aesthetically pleasing look for your bedroom. Seating should also be cleared of accessories, electronics, papers and books.

Make Your Bed

 Making your bed sets the tone for your whole room. Doing so will take your room from looking undone to completely put together. It’s easy to turn this practice into a daily habit. Make it a point to make your bed as soon as you wake up in the morning or while you wait for your coffee to brew. By fitting the practice of making your bed into your morning routine it will eventually become a habit that you don’t even need to think about. 

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Straighten Up Your Closet

Straightening up your closet is a quick way to create an organized feel in your entire room. Also if your closet is organized, you are more likely to put this space to use. You’re more likely to hang your clothes up rather than throw it on the floor or across a chair. If you have a designated space for your shoes and other accessories, you won’t find yourself using your floor space as storage for these items. This step alone helps with keeping your room organized. If you’re utilizing this tip then that means you’ve probably already done some of the previous tips.

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There you go!  Five easy ways to instantly organize your bedroom. Let me know how its going after completing these tips. Comment below with the tip that worked best for you.

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Have a great day and as always - stay inspired!

Spring Cleaning Cheat Sheet

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Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to be a complicated task. Follow our Spring Cleaning Cheat Sheet below! And don't forget to download your free PDF of this cheatsheet to take on the go!

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Don’t forget to download your own copy of this cheat sheet to take along with you! Click here to download.

5 Reasons Why You Should Spring Clean Your Home

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Spring is here! The weather is warming up, the flowers are blooming and you’re ready to revive all of your spring outfits. Spring is also the best time to begin spring cleaning your home! (I mean obviously, the name is in the task). If you’re wondering what all the hype around spring cleaning it about and if you should give it a try, then keep reading.

Here are our top 5 reasons why spring cleaning is something you need to do this season.

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Helps with Seasonal Sniffles

Spring is a big allergy season for many people. Dusting your home will help alleviate some of your allergy symptoms. Dust can cause sneezing, itchy-watery eyes and a stuffy nose. The more dust thats in your home coupled with your vulnerability to seasonal allergies equals a not so great time for you. Time to reach for that Swifter!

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Beautify Your Home

Brighter and longer daylight hours can show off spots in your home that have been neglected. It’s not your fault, blame it on the dark days of winter and the need to hibernate. Either way, a thorough cleaning of your home will bring it back to the beautiful state that it was in before winter arrived.  

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It’s Safe for Your Home

The onset of spring is the perfect time to check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. This is one of the smartest and safest spring cleaning routines that you can adopt. Another time that you should check and replace batteries in both the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home is in the fall season. In addition to the smoke detectors, you should also change your air filters during this time. This one is not much of a safety tip but it will help keep the air in your home clean.

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You’ll Be Happier

Living in a clean organized home makes you a happier, more productive person. Imagine walking around your home and it’s completely organized. Ahhhh...Knowing exactly where every item is and where every item that’s misplaced should go sends off such calming vibes. If you’re looking to get organized but don’t know where to start, be sure to check out our Organized Life Course to start living a more organized life.

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You’ll Find It Easier to Go with the Flow

Life is messy, we get it. However, when your home is set up as a calm environment (aka mess free), you’re actually leaving room for the inevitable messes of life - emotional and physical. This a good thing - don’t worry - you’re not inviting in the many messes of life into your home. Your just leaving space for the guaranteed fluctuation of energy, emotions and physical items. By doing this, you’ll be able to handle what comes your way without feeling like your drowning.

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You’ll Be Stress Free

When your home is clean, you’re less likely to be stressed out. Studies show that there is a direct correlation to a messy environment and stress. Who has time for unnecessary stress? Not you! You’ll need all of that extra energy to step out of your home and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

So if you’ve been considering giving your home a good cleaning for spring, hopefully this motivated you to start today! Want a step by step cheat sheet on Spring Cleaning? Click here to get your FREE Spring Cleaning 101 Cheat Sheet now.

Holiday Gift Guide For The Work At Home Mom

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It’s the season of giving and (for some) the season of purposely freak ourselves out thinking about the gigantic list of loved ones that we have to purchase gifts for.

Well, this year, we’re determined to keep these annoying fears from popping up and consuming us all season long. And we want you to be on top of your gift giving game as well. So, we decided to share our gift suggestions with you guys! We’re sharing our gift guide for some of the most important people in your life to help you cross off some names from your list. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing a gift guide for a different person that may be on your holiday shopping list. And we’re kicking it off with our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for the work at home mom.

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Bluetooth Headphones

Give her the gift that will let her work on her business while listening to some of her favorite jams or expand her business knowledge while listening to her favorite podcasts. All with the ability to drown out some of the chaos and noise around her.

Amazon “Alexa”

You’ll basically be gifting her a personal assistant in the form of a device. Imagine how much simpler her day will be if she can just call out commands and get instant answers! Not sure of what’s on the schedule for tomorrow? “Hey Alexa, what’s my day like tomorrow?”. Not sure if the answer to your fourth grader’s homework is the Hudson River? “Alexa, what’s the longest river in the state of New York?” Done and done.

Coffee (or Tea) Anything

Ahhh, sweet coffee. The life source of many working moms. Whether its a new Keurig machine or a Ninja Coffee Bar or a gift card to Starbucks, she will be sure to love this thoughtful gift.

Glass Water Bottle

Ok - let's be real, coffee is the life giver that gets a lot of the credit . But we all know that water is the TRUE life source of a healthy and productive day. Give her the convenience of being able to carry around her water (with lemon, please) while running errands, exercising or where ever the day brings her.

Wellness Gift Card

If she’s expressed an interest in joining a yoga classes or any new health trend, here’s your opportunity to let her know that your listening to her. Give her the gift of self love and time. She thank you for it.

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Essential Oils or Membership to an Essential Oil Company

If you’ve heard of essential oils, you’ve probably heard of their numerous benefits. If she is into scents and air fresheners, diffusing EO’s is a great and healthy way to spread uplifting scents that will benefit her and her work space. Make sure to purchase from a reputable company. Be sure to check out our post on our favorite essential oil blends for beginners.

Audiobook Subscription

If she’s into podcasts or even enjoys reading but doesn’t have enough time to get through an entire book, then an audio book subscription is the best gift for her. She’ll be able to absorb the knowledge from her favorite books in audio form. We at Skeen Concepts absolutely love Audible. They have almost any book you’re interested in. It’s so easy to use. Just type in the book title, click download and be on your way to listening to your favorite book in less then 2 minutes! It’s our favorite pass time. Click below to find out more about audible and purchasing a subscription as a gift.

Some other great gift ideas for the work at home mom in your life: professional organizer, laptop or tablet and comfy lounge wear. Which ever gift you go with, I’m sure she will be so excited to receive it. What are some of your gift giving ideas for the work at home mom? Comment below.

Happy Holidays from Skeen Concepts and as always, stay inspired!!








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DIY Rustic Drink Tray

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Who doesn't love a great weekend DIY project? Click the video below to learn how to create your own rustic drink tray!! 

Hope you enjoyed this video! Comment with any other DIY video ideas that you would like us to create. 

5 Best Spaces to Display Your Essential Oils

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I am a firm believer in the healing powers of essential oils. I was first introduced to EOs (essential Oils) last year and since then I have been expanding my knowledge of these powerful health tools. As you can imagine, I’ve built quite a collection of EO’s and I quickly found myself looking for ways to store them. I wanted to make sure that whatever I used to store my oils would be aesthetically pleasing. That's when we (my hubs and I) decided to make our own version of an EO storage shelf. Now that we have this beautiful storage piece, I had to figure out the best place to hang it.

 

I decided to “share the wealth” and give you guys some examples of the best places to hang this beautiful storage shelf or any other similar storage shelf for your EOs.

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Kitchen

I opted to hang my shelf in our kitchen. We have diffusers all over the house. So I do plan on adding more storage throughout. However, since this is our first EO shelf, I wanted to hang it in a place that was centrally located in the house and easy to access. Our kitchen was the best place for this. Since its being hung in the kitchen, I chose to place oils that I mostly use in the common living space and kitchen. Oils such as Oregano, Grapefruit, Lemon, Wild Orange and Eucalyptus.


Bedroom

An aesthetically pleasing EO shelf works double duty as a functional storage item and beautiful decor for the bedroom. A designated spot on the wall that is easy to access is the best place to hang your shelf. I suggest storing oils such as Lavender, Wild Orange, Frankincense, Balance and other calming blends since the bedroom is a place where you go to unwind at the end of a long day.

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Foyer

The entrance way of your home should always be inviting. If you have a traditional foyer, this would be a beautiful place to hang your EO shelf. Hanging it above a foyer/entrance table would be ideal (especially if your diffuser is sitting pretty right underneath). I would store oils such as grapefruit, lemon, peppermint in spaces like these. These scents are invigorating and inviting.


Bathroom

The earthly, calming feel of this EO shelf would look beautiful in a bathroom. Just as any other room, this shelf acts as a beautiful decorative piece. Along with storing oils such as Purify (which reduces odors) and lavender, you can also use your EO shelf to display small succulent plants.


Sunroom

This EO shelf is certainly a part of nature. The reclaimed wood brings a calming element of outdoors into your home. Why not hang it in a place in your home where you can enjoy the beauty of nature from the best view of your home? A sunroom is a beautiful place to diffuse your EO’s. Storing them on this display shelf makes access to your oils an effortless process.

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For more info on our Reclaimed EO Storage shelf, visit our shop. Happy diffusing everyone!

DIY Homework Station

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If your looking for an easy way to stay organized this school year, a homework station is the way to go.

With all the notices, art work and documents that are sent home with your kids, it would be great to have a practical place to keep them. (Rather than piled up on the computer desk or kitchen table).

This DIY homework station is so easy to make. Even better, the cost of the supplies are so cheap!!

Here's what I used

  • Ikea Pluggis Magazine File (Set of 2), Ikea.com

  • Ikea Pluggis Bin w/ Cover, Ikea.com

  • Glass Canisters, 4, Dollar Store

  • Folders (3 Pack), Target

  • Rust-oleum Specialty Metallic Spray Paint, Gold

  • Rust-oleum Painters Touch Spray Paint, Ocean Mist Gloss

First I started with my single most favorite thing to do, spray paint!! 

Seriously guys, this is my new favorite hobby. I'm constantly looking around the house for something to update or bring back to life with a fresh coat of spray paint. It's so fun!

Anyway - back to what I was saying - take the glass canisters and head outdoors. (I know that some people spray paint indoors with the windows open, but I don't recommend that). 

Place a cloth or large paper on the ground if you like. My backyard currently has a slab of concrete in one section that we are going to be getting rid of. In the mean time, I've named that spot my designated spray paint area. 

Line up all four canisters. I separated the canisters into two groups. You can go crazy an spray paint them in what ever pattern you like.

Spray on two coats. Allow 20 minutes between each coat to be sure that the paint has dried. 

Next take your Pluggis Magazine Files and Pluggis Bin.

Place the magazine files in the bin along with the freshly painted canisters.

Viola! A beautiful and fun homework station! Perfect for the entire school year. 

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I think I'm more excited about this project than the kids. Mainly because I know I'm starting the year off with a plan to stay organized. Here's to a great school year.

Comment below with a picture of what you use to keep school paper work organized!!