Quiet LA
Now that the summer crowds have subsided in this transition to fall and the return back to school 2021 has happened, it’s the best time to check out local hot spots that might normally be too crowded…or have no parking. I’m always on the hunt for new ways to explore this city and fall in love with it all over again. L.A. truly has it all, how lucky are we?? There are so many fall entertaining ideas and activities to do with your partner, your BFFs, the whole family, or even by yourself for “me time”.
Clutter Free Fall Activities
Fall transition is a time of metamorphosis from care-free summer to a time of reflection and effort brought on by the holidays. I know just how stressful the holidays can be. But, the holidays should also be a time for YOU to relax and have some fun. You may be looking for some activities to do with the kids, and for yourself to have a moment of self care. Sustainability is important to us here at Composed Living, so let’s keep that in mind too when choosing activities!
Before + After: Ali Manno Garage Transformation
We had such a great time transforming Ali Manno’s garage space! She recapped the garage organization experience and our process in her own blog, and we’ll share the highlights with you here! We’ll share with you our best tips and tricks for garage organization, a couple of our favorite storage products to use, and give some recommendations for emergency storage.
Organizing Your Digital Space
If you have an unorganized workplace, especially when working from home, it can hinder your productivity. When we think of messy workplaces, digital clutter usually doesn't come to mind. But having devices filled with files, emails and apps can not only impact your work but also put your personal information at risk. If you want to achieve digital minimalism, increase productivity, and a create sustainable living lifestyle, check out our tips to deal with digital clutter.
10 Tips For Getting & Staying Organized
Think about your home, your desk, and your life in general. Don’t you feel amazing when everything is neat and tidy? I know I do. But, maybe more important than the feeling of serenity and the prettiness of an uncluttered space, is the fact that leading an organized life will save you so much time and energy - use these home organization life hacks for no more wasted moments searching for misplaced belongings, or anxiety over unfinished tasks!
10 Ways to Alleviate Stress through Emergency Preparedness
If there was an emergency, would you be prepared? It’s not about being fearful, it’s about ensuring that your family would be taken care of in case of a natural disaster or an instance where we really do have to shelter at home. With Composed Living being based in California, we always have to consider the “what-ifs” when it comes to wildfire safety and earthquake safety. There are equally frightening natural disasters that happen across this country and it is best to be prepared.
9 Organizing Tips for Busy Moms
Being a mama takes some serious work… and that’s an understatement! Keeping an organized home on top of everything else on your to do list can definitely be a challenge. That’s why we thought that we would share some easy hacks for home organization help you get organized and stay organized! These tips will help you in your daily life and in your getting ready for school morning routine.
How I Prep for a Day of Work
When I'm prepared in advance for my work day, I can spend more time on the tasks on hand and less time worrying that I forgot something. One of my home organization life hacks is having my “go bag:” it’s the one thing that really keeps me organized and composed daily. Here, I'll tell you what I never leave the house without and how to have an efficient morning routine that won't add stress to your work day.
Crafting a Decluttered Travel Wardrobe
When you’re traveling it is the perfect time for you to sit back, relax, and simply enjoy yourself. However, the same cannot be said for the packing process, as many tend to get stressed about which clothes to take with them. After all, you want to ensure that you have everything you need in your dream destination, while still keeping things light and organized. The composed living solution to this problem? Creating a decluttered travel wardrobe.
Organizing Your Travel Mementos
Do you collect trinkets when you travel? Maybe you’ve kept your train ticket from London, or collect a spoon from every country you’ve visited. Bringing these items back from your travels doesn’t mean that you will be adding clutter to your home - not if you have them organized the right way! A carefully organized collection of mementos will help tell the story of your travels and keep special memories close.