Hey there,
I’m Shara.
I have a passion for organizing. This stems from being naturally drawn to simplicity and structure in my home. Finding my rhythm and creating a routine helps me free up time and mental space, making room for what’s important.
Combined with my desire to inspire women to achieve their homemaking goals, I want to share my journey with you- who I am, what I’ve learned, and where I hope to end up.
Just as if we met at a cute coffee shop, engrossed in conversation and commiserating with each other, as those who share a common bond do.
Organizing always came easy until one day it didn’t…perfectionism, overwhelm, and burnout crept in.
What once was enjoyable, following a homemaking routine and meal plan, became daunting and hindering. Clutter on the counter and dishes in the sink. Unfolded clothes in the laundry basket. All of my efforts to create a routine and maintain a clean home were failing.
I started searching for answers to what went wrong. Too much of everything- stressful situations, work demands, activities, and expectations…lead to burnout, fatigue, and a lack of motivation.
CLUTTER CREEPS IN WHEN LIFE DOESN’T GO AS EXPECTED AND CIRCUMSTANCES HAPPEN OUTSIDE OF OUR CONTROL.
When faced with life’s burdens and our homes become unmanageable, this is a sign that something needs to change. Whatever the reason, we can’t keep up. It’s time to be real with oversells, figuring out what works for us and is truly important.
I know that it’s
Easy to Struggle With…
Finding emotional and physical freedom from the stuff you own
Suffering from decision overload from not having a routine
Feeling frustrated by the systems or lack of systems in place
Trying to find a home management system that works for you
Spinning your wheels when it comes to reaching your goals
Finding balance between needing structure and wanting flexibility
I understand because I’ve faced the same struggles and challenges.
We’re all wired for structure. But it doesn’t come naturally to all of us. I like. to organize but don’t always want to clean my home. I like creating routines but not always following them. For the free-spirited person wanting to be a little more organized. To the disorganized person wanting to add a little more structure to their life.
EVEN WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS, WE WASTE TIME AND ENERGY TAKING CARE OF OUR HOMES IN A HAPHAZARD, UNORGANIZED FASHION.
Developing a home management system keeps things running efficiently and smoothly, freeing up mental space for more important things. We create structure that becomes a habit. We remove limiting beliefs and negativity, putting homemaking in its rightful place. This is what I desire, and what I desire for you too.
TAKING CARE OF A HOME ISN’T EASY. BUT IT CAN GET EASIER.
I hope you join me on my journey. One of my self-reflection, clarity, simplicity and joy. One that is well worth it because you are worth it!
I’m an Empathizer and Organizer
Just like you, I’ve had to let go of stuff I own, have moved and downsized, and have learned to live with less.
My husband and I moved to Hawaii where we lived for 10 years. It was an amazing experience for which I’m grateful. I learned to paddle board, scuba dive, made amazing friends, and walked the beach a lot.
But living in paradise didn’t mean that life was always like a vacation. I had a stressful corporate job. We moved 6 times in those 10 years, usually downsizing into a smaller space. Still accumulating too much stuff and needing to purge each time we moved.
We came back to OH for a visit and decided to get rid of our storage unit. I sorted through most of our life possessions in less than 3 days. We gave a lot to friends and family, kept some things in bins at our parents’ homes and parted with the rest.
I felt like my life reset. Our car was old and on the fritz, our dog passed away, and my husband started a new career with crazy hours. I had stress-related health issues, feelings tired and foggy. I mourned what I once had while hopeful for the future.
A few years later, we moved into a bigger condo, my health was on the mend, and I was able to quit my job to blog full-time and organize for people. Life was going well, though we felt like we were meant for something more.
We have since moved back to the mainland and travel around RV’ing. I am enjoying a simpler, more intentional life. We’ve gotten to travel the country and learn to live with only what we need.
Homemaker, avid baker, plant lover, piano player, nose in a book, toes in the sand. Frisbee thrower for my fur puppy and sidekick to an outdoor adventurer.
I am full of contradictions, finding myself agonizing between the complex and the simple. My mind goes a mile a minute but I strive to live in the moment. I use the Notes app on my phone constantly. I love going out with my closest friends and equally enjoy curling up with a good book and my fur puppy. The serenity of the ocean and the quiet of the woods are both my happy places. I want to be true to myself and a compassionate friend.
I have always loved to organize. On summer breaks from school, I would get y mom involved in some project around the house. Decluttering the basement, redecorating the family room, or reorganizing my bedroom. Though I am very organized, I struggle to stay on top of things. I am an over-thinking and perfectionist. I lose myself in my thoughts and love to journal.
A little part of my story
