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How to DeClutter with Kids Underfoot

How to DeClutter with Kids Underfoot

by Laura | De-Cluttering, Home Management | 0 comments

Decluttering itself can be a lot of work, how in the world are we supposed to manage it with kids underfoot telling us they need a snack every 5 minutes while simultaneously destroying the next room? It’s not easy, but somehow I’ve managed to do a decent amount of...
The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Paperwork

The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Paperwork

by Laura | Home Management | 0 comments

Sometimes I felt like a paper mill had exploded in our home office. Paperwork has almost always been a huge nemesis for me. I remember how frantic I felt that time when I couldn’t find a very important piece of paper. Anywhere. After tearing apart folder after folder,...
How to Simplify Your Busy Life

How to Simplify Your Busy Life

by Laura | Goals & Planning, Home Management | 4 comments

Do you feel like you’re running around so fast that you can barely catch yourself coming and going? Are you desperately wanting to simplify, but don’t know where to start? I get it. We’re so surrounded by busyness that it has become the norm. It seems like we’re...
Top 3 Ways to Keep Your Home DeCluttered For Good

Top 3 Ways to Keep Your Home DeCluttered For Good

by Laura | De-Cluttering, Home Management | 1 comment

So you have finally went through your things and taken several bags to Goodwill. Your home is less cluttered and more peaceful-feeling with all that stuff gone. But how long will that last? We all know clutter has a way of sneaking right back in. But this time around,...
How to De-Clutter Stress-Free

How to De-Clutter Stress-Free

by Laura | De-Cluttering, Home Management | 25 comments

Do you find decluttering stressful and overwhelming? If you’ve read my de-clutter-a-thon posts, you’ve probably figured out that I really don’t like de-cluttering a whole bunch at once. It’s just too overwhelming for me to de-clutter for more than an hour...
How to Create a Successful New Year Plan

How to Create a Successful New Year Plan

by Laura | Effective Planning, Organization | 3 comments

*This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, read my disclosure policy.  Do you have a plan laid out for the new year? Do you know your priorities and goals? Even though it may change throughout the year, It’s important to give yourself a starting...
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Hi, I'm Laura! 👋

As a busy mom of three, I know firsthand how overwhelming home management can feel. That's why I created Practical Productivity—to help moms like you simplify routines, organize your home, and create systems that actually work.

Here, you'll find realistic strategies for tackling family chores, meal planning, decluttering, and more—so you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying your family.

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