Do I Have a Hoarder House? 11 Questions to Ask Yourself
9 Reasons to Rotate Toys
Can’t Stay Organized? 3 Reasons Why
DIY Slat Wall with Shelves
No Gifts, Please: Wording to Not Make it Weird + Alternative Gift Ideas
Have a “No Gifts, Please” Birthday Party
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Meet Melissa
Blogger & Organizer
Hi! I’m Melissa, mom, organizer, and owner of Life with Less Mess! As a teacher, then a mom, then an organizer, I’ve learned (first hand, over and over) the benefits that being organized can bring into lives – especially busy lives with lots of kids running around!
For the past four years, I’ve been helping clients get their chaos under control, but I’m taking a step back to focus on my own (and maybe yours, too!).
Follow along as I organize, declutter, and DIY my way through my spaces. By living my life with less mess, I hope I can motivate and inspire you to do the same! LEARN MORE
Latest Posts
Do I Have a Hoarder House? 11 Questions to Ask Yourself
When does a home cross the line from cluttered to a hoarder house? Answer these 11 questions to figure out whether to get help.
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9 Reasons to Rotate Toys
Are you overwhelmed by the number of toys your child has? Does the toy clutter in your house stress you out? Maybe it’s time to rotate toys!
Can’t Stay Organized? 3 Reasons Why
Do you feel you can’t stay organized no matter how often you, well, organize? Here are three (truth bomb) reasons this might be happening.
DIY Slat Wall with Shelves
Are you looking for a simple wall feature that also adds storage? A Slat Wall with shelves may be just the project for you!
No Gifts, Please: Wording to Not Make it Weird + Alternative Gift Ideas
Want to celebrate your child but not be given a ton of gifts? Here are a few “No Gifts, Please” wording suggestions so your guests know!
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Have a “No Gifts, Please” Birthday Party
You love your kids; you want to celebrate them, but you know they don’t need more STUFF, so what do you do? Have a “No Gifts, Please” Party!