Hailey's Helpful Hints

Now that the hype of new years dieting and career resolution s has died down some, it's time to focus on our overflowing closets and disorganized cabinets. I know, I know there's never a good time to conquer the clutter but think about it this way -- Your mess is inefficient. It's causing you stress and anxiety. And this dysfunction signals to your your brain that your work is never done causing you to feel overwhelmed and unorganized not just at home but in all aspects of your life. Can this stress be prevented? Absolutely!! But you have to be willing to change some old habits and work at it. Just like anything in life. If you're needing some simple tips on how to conquer the chaos, keep reading... || 10 Commandments of Organizing ||  1. Keep like with like. To keep things sensical and logical, you should always put away items with like or similar things. If they’ve put something away in a random place, you're more likely to not remember where you put th

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14" tall stainless steel mug tree; $25 Crate and Barrel.  I love re-purposing old things in new ways! Thanks to HGTV , here are three clever ways to use a mug rack or "tree" to organize some loose ends around the house. Their "branches" are perfect to hang objects.  Jewelry: No more tangles when you hang your everyday jewelry.  Original source: HGTV Scissors: All kinds of cutters can fit neatly on the pegs.  Original source:   HGTV Ribbon: Slide on the spools and you can cut off pieces as you need them.  Original source:   HGTV Other items you can hang; washi tape, rubber bands, keys. If you don't want to spend a lot, hit up your local Dollar Store. They usually have wooden ones there that you could paint to match any room in the house.

We are currently in the early phases of building a home and it's become all consuming. I don't know how anyone ever did this without the inspiration of Pinterest or the Internet. I came across this fun, informative decorating article in Architecture and Design  that I thought was worth passing along. Some of the diagrams you could do without but some are fantastic.  One of my favorites - How to Decorate a Mantel. But I also liked the one on how to style a bed, the rug size and placement diagram, and picking the right paint. I mean, c'mon how many times have you stood at the paint counter with glazed eyes when they ask if you want eggshell or semi-gloss? Thanks to this handy diagram, you'll look like a pro!  Honey and Fitz The simple “formula” to creating the perfect mantel vignette lies in  creating a visual triangle .  Steven and Chris  show us the way with 5 easy steps. #1:  Center a large piece (art or a mirror) on your mantel #2:  Add something with

Fire up your blenders, folks! While smoothies aren't anything new, they are a quick and convenient way to get a blast of nutrients, including protein, carbs and vitamins A, B, C and more. Thanks to the Daily Burn , here are 25 three ingredient smoothies that are nutritious, energizing and sure to satisfy every type of craving.

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without sweets for your sweeties. This year shower your little ones with love by making them an extra special homemade dessert. Whether you’ve got ten minutes or two hours to spare, we’ve got an option that your Valentines will love. Here are a few of my favorites from Susie Foresman's list over at Red Tricycle . These will make you want to eat your heart out! Chocolate & Pink Vanilla M&Ms Bark Get your mini chefs involved in whipping up this simple but impressive treat from Food Family & Finds —just melt some chocolate and candy melts, swirl them together, then let the littles go to town topping with sprinkles and candies and breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Click here to get the full recipe. Deep Dish Red Velvet Cookies Red velvet is the perfect pick for Valentine’s Day, and this recipe from Show Me the Yummy is an easy way to make your loved ones smile. It’s the perfect size for sharing, and it gets even tastier with the add

If you and your significant exchange Valentine's gifts, now might be the time to hint at this dynamite Dyson deal at Target. In my previous life before kids, I owned a cleaning company so I get asked all the time about cleaning products and equipment. My take on vacuums - you can't go wrong with a Dyson. Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Vacuum is a very popular vacuum that gets rave reviews is on sale for $487.49. Originally $649.99. It is not available in stores but you do get free shipping since it's over $50. Another popular, more affordable, smaller animal vac option is the Dyson DC44 Animal Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Orginally $399.99, on sale for $299.99. This one is also available only online but you'll still get the free shipping.  For everyday use for carpets and hardwood/tile, a great option is the Dyson DC65 MultiFloor Upright Vacuum. Originally $499.99, on sale for $374.99. This particular vacuum is available for store pick-up.  To see all Dyson's

These creamy neutrals are perfectly understated and flatter everyone. A flirty combo for Valentine's Day that is subtle enough for winter yet beachy enough to carry you into the summer. /// FINGERS /// Essie nail polish in ROMPER ROOM, $8.50  /// TOES /// Maybelline New York Color Show nail lacquer in NEUTRAL STATEMENT, $3.99

With so many anti-sugar mom's out there, I thought a post with creative kid's Valentine's was appropriate. There are a gazillion ideas on Pinterest but I thought I'd give a friend of mine in Southern California a shout out. Morgann Perry with Modern Chic Tots , is uber talented and she has come out with some super cute Valentine's Day printables (and ideas) for your kiddos. Check them out HERE . If you browse the aisles of the $1 store, you'll be able to find so many of the items for less; sunglasses, paint, jump ropes, nail polish.  My personal favorites: The build a snowman one. I'm all about it being interactive and anything that keeps them quiet and entertained is a bonus. And for the older girl wanting to get her friends something cute and simple; the toenail polish.   If you have a little girl, you're going to want to spend some time on her site checking out all the fun dress up aprons and tutu dresses. Fun to see my little Rio modeling on her si

It’s almost that time of year again when you get to express your love on Valentine’s Day with these unique gifts for him. Here’s a knock-out list of gifts for every budget that are sure to show him just how much you love him. MR. FIX IT: HAND LIGHT Put a handy light right where he needs it most: on his hand. This is perfect for those tight jobs where holding a flashlight and doing the job might be hard to do at the same time. It frees up his hands so he can get work done and see what he’s doing. MR. HANDY: HAMMER/AX MULTI-TOOL With this multi-tool he’ll be able to do all sorts of things, and unlike most other multi-tools this one includes a mini-ax, so it’s just a little more awesome than the others. It’s not like he can chop a tree down with it, but it could definitely come in handy. MR. PARTY: BARWARE SET If he likes to make drinks let him do it with more ease when you get him this barware set. It has everything a bartender uses to concoct delicious beverages, and will let him