My best friend and I were once driving into the city for a bachelorette party and ended up in Bayonne, NJ. Yes, you heard that right, we are incredibly directionally challenged. Our detour made us super late to the party and…
What do you get when you mix a radio and tv talk show host, a zen monk and a home organization expert? One very fun interview! Last week I had the pleasure of appearing on live television to discuss and promote…
Seemingly everyone has those 1, 2 or 10 tasks that just endlessly drag and somehow never get off of our to do lists. The fact that we merely have to read the task day in and day out seems to taunt us…
Years ago when I first began a spiritual practice I often used the mantra, "release and let go." I'd say it over and over in my mind to help me let a sneaky lingering thought go. To release is to…
I've noticed a weird trend with people lately. If I reach out to them and they don't respond immediately, they always say to me, "sorry for the delayed response." Even my best friends will respond like this when I sent a…
Earlier this month I was asked by GoodHousekeeping.com to share some top tips for a successful morning routine. It got me thinking about routines in general. Why we set them? How many do we need each day? And what happens when a…
Labor Day has come and gone, as has the autumnal equinox, so while the days might still feel a bit summery, our nights have cooled, and we are officially in fall! I recently shared some stories with DNA.info on how to get an apartment…
I have a late summer birthday. As a kid, this was fun because my mom would help me to throw a fabulous party in our back yard with pinwheels and cute games like 'Pin the tail on the donkey'. There…
For many, Mother's Day is a time of reflection, a day to think about the relationship that we have with our mom. As I look around my home preparing for this piece, I see my mom's influence everywhere. I see a…
Happy Earth Day! Today is all about our environment and making it a better, cleaner, and healthier place. And, what better place to start than right in your own home? On Earth day, we're reminded to keep things simple as we live and organize…
Dear Maeve: My husband misplaced his keys today. They vanished after returning from a walk. I found them later tangled in the dog leash, but felt frantic during the hours that they were gone. Is this common? Are there emotions…
Winter 2015 went down as one of the coldest on record here in parts of the Northeast, and although warmer weather has finally appeared (yay!) it will be a few more weeks before we can bask fully in the glory of spring.…
Daylight savings time begins this Sunday, which hopefully means that spring is on the way! But while daylight savings time means that we’ll have longer days and more light, it also means that we’ll start getting antsy for spring to…
Our homes are an important and influential piece of our lives. How you feel when you walk in your door, when you wake up, or while hosting parties, affects every part of your day. So often we get stuck in the mentality that…
Photo Credit: M. Bartosch Every home should be a haven, a place of serenity for you and your family. This holiday season, take time to organize your home – before and after the holidays – and keep the season of…
It has to be done. The Holidays are over and I'm taking a half hour to clean out my fridge. Here's how: Maeve's Five Steps to a Fresh Fridge: 1. Expiration Date: If it is past its prime toss it.…
You know it... that feeling that comes the second a vacation begins. Sometimes kicking in as soon as your first step out the door, suitcase in hand. I find this feeling humbling. Work and life obligations distance in a second…
With a little effort you can breeze through holiday stress triggers: Foods To Avoid: Many of us have foods we know we can't eat (wheat, sugar, dairy, caffeine, soy). They trigger energy spikes, induce cravings and affect our mood. So…
Wish List: Think about what will make your home more livable: Perhaps fresh paint or reduced clutter. Write it down. Goal Plan: List practical things you can do each week to keep your house in order: sort photos, toss voluminous…
Every home should be a haven. A place of serenity for you and your family. Make peace with yourself and learn to love the way you live: What I Love: Name activities that nurture - like dinnertime or bedtime reading.…