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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Punteha van Terheyden

'Don't let perfect be the enemy of good' – I'm a busy mom in chronic pain but these 5 easy organizing tips keep my home tidy all winter

A large open plan kitchen living room spavce with grey cabinetsand built in, a white farmhouse sink, kitchen island, and black t-bar cabinet handles.

Last winter, I looked around the living room one day and thought, it looks like an explosion in a toy factory in here. That overwhelm crept up on me multiple times in the colder months as my family naturally spent more time indoors.

After one too many days of utter chaos, I made some changes to our daily habits and it thankfully brought the mess under control, and this winter, things are much more organized. It's especially important as I am a busy mom in chronic pain and need my house to work for me, without a pain flare daily.

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