Learn how you can get your home organized with my easy step-by-step organization course. My course is full of organization ideas as well as home organization tips and tricks to get your life and home organized and keep it that way.
ONLINE DECLUTTERING COURSE
For the past several months I have been putting together my Online Organization Course, The Balanced Home. I am excited to teach you my decluttering and cleaning process. These processes also teach you how to create simple routines and cleaning schedules which allow you to naturally maintain your clean and organized home.
No need to hire a professional organizer, or live with the clutter because you will have the skills and learn how to overcome any mental barriers or fears you might have to get started!
Stop Drowning in Household Clutter
Transform your space without the overwhelm. Join The Balanced Home Course for a step-by-step system to get your home organized and keep it that way for good.
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WHAT DOES THE ORGANIZATION COURSE COVER?
The Balanced Home Organization Core
($1,000 Value)Contains my core Decluttering and Organization Processes, which shows you how to:
- Learn how to declutter and organize your home–by learning processes and techniques that really work!
- Deal with stuff you don't know how to get rid of
- Understand what qualifies as hoarding
- Understand how to overcome hoarding tendencies
- Deal with your junk room or junk drawer
The Tools
- Workbook, Resources, Labels, and More ($250 Value). Contains everything you need to help guide you through each lesson, including:
- An easy-to-follow workbook to guide you step-by-step through the lessons
- Printable Labels
- A vision sheet for your home
- A working checklist of tasks you can accomplish in 30 minutes or less
- Shopping and To-Do Lists
- Monthly Calendar and Weekly Schedule
The Mental Foundation
The best processes to overcome mental barriers from Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's Mastermind Course ($200 Value). Helps you to find the time, the energy and the motivation to organize your home by:
- Discovering your “true, internal why” -> what motivates you to want an organized home
- Helping you clearly identify what is holding you back from success
- Teaching you how to organize your schedule to create new pockets of time
- Helping you discover what is most important for you to accomplish with your time, as opposed to just urgent or habit
- Helping you cut out the things that aren't important and identify gaps in your schedule you can dedicate to working on your home
Your Ideal Home
The best processes to set and achieve your vision by breaking it down into actionable steps ($300 Value). Teaches you how to break down an overwhelming project into small, manageable steps, by:
- Clearly defining your goal and vision for your home
- Learning how to evaluate specific rooms and identify what you want to be improved
- Identifying specific, easy to complete tasks in each room that will contribute to your overall goal without overwhelming you
- Getting your family or others involved in the process
Cleaning and Maintaining
The best processes to clean and maintain your home after it has been organized ($200 Value).Teaches you how to maintain your home once it is clean and keep it organized, by:
- Providing you with the basic cleaning routines you need to naturally stay in control of your home
- Teaching you my amazing “Ten-Minute Clean-up” process, which allows you to clean an entire floor / room in ten minutes or less!
- Showing you how to establish routines with your kids and other members of the family
- Sharing important resources such as chore cards, favorite cleaning products, and a deep-cleaning checklist, and more
- Explaining the laundry routine we use in our home to get our laundry done every week without even thinking about it
- Teaching you how to deep clean your home after it has been decluttered and organized
- Showing you how to help the other members of your household be on the same page and not “unclean” your home
During the course, we will:
- Show you the process of how to go throughout your home decluttering, cleaning, and organizing. Then you can take this process and go throughout all the rooms in your home–including the bathrooms, kitchen, craft room, home office, basement, entryway, playroom, garage, attic, and all other rooms in your home–cleaning and organizing.
- Clean out and organize not just the rooms themselves, but organization spaces such as closets, shelves, drawers, and bookshelves.
- Learn how to properly use organization equipment, such as bins, drawer organizers, storage bins, food storage containers, lids, and baskets.
The Private Balanced Home Community
(BONUS – Priceless). Provides a community that you can go to whenever you need a place where you…
- Seek inspiration and ideas from others
- Receive support and motivation from others
- Share your successes and see the successes of others as we all work towards finding balance and clarity in our homes.
- Can ask questions and let me know what you may still need help with so that I can continue to cater the course to your needs
What Do People Have To Say About My Organization Course?
“This course was instrumental in helping me organize my space as well as my time. As a busy mom, I have a better grasp on what my days need to include so that I can enjoy my family rather than spend my time spinning my wheels cleaning up after everyone.”
“The Balanced Home Course helped me to be the “professional organizer” for my family! Simple steps to follow, check lists, printable labels, suggestions and worksheets will keep you on track to successfully maintain your own balanced home.”
“I am pretty sure I have solved more issues with the seven layers and clarity tool than I have in 6 months of therapy!! I think this course is going to help much more than my home. Thanks Amy!!!!”
When I realized I had been overcomplicating the idea of organization, that simplifying was a key component, then things really started to fall into place!”
When I realized I had been overcomplicating the idea of organization, that simplifying was a key component, then things really started to fall into place!””
HOW TO GET MOTIVATED TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME
HOW TO OVERCOME FEARS AND MENTAL BARRIERS
I asked and these are the things that are holding you back from getting started! I made sure my course helped you overcome your specific fears and developed processes to address each of the concerns below. Have you ever had any of the same concerns?
- “I don't have the time.”
- “I don't know how to break it down into manageable chunks.”
- “How do I balance other activities?”
- “I don’t have enough energy / motivation.”
- “I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to start.”
- “I'm scared / unable to commit.”
- “I don't trust myself.”
- “I don't have the confidence I will finish.”
- “How do I maintain / keep on top of it?”
- “I have a hard time with inconsistency / finding balance.”
- “I'm afraid of quitting too soon and having it be a mess.”
- “How do I build the habits and routines?”
- “Keeping it clean and organized”“Staying focused and not getting distracted.”
- “What if I have physical limitations.”
- “I don't have the supplies / resources / money (i.e. containers etc.) / storage space.”
- “I don't want to part with things.”
- “What Do I do with all the stuff? Donate? Kids?”
- “What if I need it later?”
- “My family has stuff they want to keep.”
- “Family is not being helpful or even counterproductive… How do I get my family on board?”
- “No sense of design / vision for what I want.”
- “Lack of knowledge.”
- “Afraid of not doing it right.”
- “Being okay with not having it perfect.”
STILL NOT READY TO BUY?
Because I know that sometimes it can be difficult to take that initial leap of faith, I wanted to give you something that would allow you to get your feet wet a little, something that you could access RIGHT NOW. I think you'll like it. I've opened up a “sneak peek” section of my course, where you can access one or two of the lessons that are a part of The Balanced Home Course. If you click the button below you will be able to create your own personal account / log in for the course and access the “sneak peek” videos.
OTHER ORGANIZATION PROJECTS
If you are interested in taking a deeper look into some of the spaces in my home, check out the following posts!
What a great gift idea Amy!!
xxo
Thank you Jen! xo
Hey,i was wondering when to add vanilla…is it important? Becouse you have it in ingredients but can’t find it in instructions. :) Anyway i can’t wait to give this a try :) Thanks :)
Oh! I left that out. I just added it to the instructions. You simply add it in with the almond oil.
Is it just regular cooking vanilla?
Yes.
What a great idea Amy! This sounds wonderful!
Thank you so much Debra! I hope you enjoy it if your try it.
Where do you get your jars and labels from?
I made the labels and shared them with you. The containers are from the craft store just round plastic containers.
Wow – look at that huge scrub list! Can’t wait to try out this body butter.
ha! Yes…I have a problem!
I bet this smells crazy good! Pinning :)
I make my own too! I live in this stuff and I can’t imagine how badly you all need it in Utah!
I am LOVING it! And yes…we do need it badly!
Do you have to use the solid cocoa butter and grate it or can you use the cocoa butter lotion base?
You know…I am not sure. I used the solid cocoa butter. I imagine it would work but you might have to play with the ration of coconut oil and almond oil to make sure it comes out with a good consistency. You can always try a really small batch by cutting everything in half.
Thank you! where is the best place to get the butter? How about Shea butter, will it work the same
Try a baking or candy making supply store or online through Amazon. I am not sure about Shea butter, honestly. You could try it. If it has the same consistency it could work.
Are these the Avery 2.5″ labels? I’m trying to purchase some labels so I can start printing :)
No. I just print them on white paper (or card stock) and then punch them out and glue them on with a glue stick. They are 3 inch labels.
This is a very good site for labels, they are very nice and the cost is great compaed to avery. http://www.sheet-labels.com/labels/SL228
Do you have a scrub in this same scent? My son tried my scrub & thinks it will help his hands & I think this would be a better smell for a guy. lol Thanks, love all of your idea’s you are very talented & thanks for sharing with us.
I don’t…but all you need to do to create your own is to follow another scrub recipe (like the one your son tried if you used one of my recipes) and substitute the different ingredients. Use a coconut oil and then add some vanilla instead of the other essential oil. Should work like a charm.
Where do you find the cocoa butter. I remember using it as a teenager but that was years ago.
Try a baking or candy making supply store or online through Amazon.
Where do you purchase your cocoa butter?
I bought mine from Orson Gygi, but have also seen it online at Amazon. You could also find it in a specialty baking or candy making store.
I love this site and this recipe! This will be my first try at making something like this and I am also wondering if you recommend a certain cocoa butter and where you get it and the coconut oil too. Thanks!
This was my first time using cocoa butter so I just picked some up at a local store that was recommended by one of the employees. The coconut oil is a large bottle that I buy from COSTCO.
what happened to your camera? what is your new one??
It died. It won’t focus very well. It has been used and abused for several years ;(
This looks like a great recipe to try – thanks! Would love to know what fonts you used on the label (or if you have a post that has your fav fonts). Love how it looks!
I love the idea of making gifts instead of buying them. I used you candy cane sugar scrub last week for a friends birthday gift and it worked out great. I can’t wait to try this idea. I can already feel how good it will make my hands feel. I was looking for a small gift for the nurses I work with and dry hands are a big problem when you wash your hands or use hand sanitizer as often as we do. they will think I am a great manager when they get this. Thanks for the great idea.
Is the vanilla, vanilla extract or essential oil?
Ah ha!! I was wondering what type of vanilla to use too? Seemed a daft question but I’m a beginner!!
I wondered as well!
Vanilla? extract, oil? Inquiring minds want to know!
I used extract!
So I made this yesterday and while I love the consistency and feel of it, it just smells weird! Ever since I bought my Cocoa Butter from online, it’s just smelled weird to me. Did I get a bad batch or does it normally have a funky scent to it? I added many drops of different oils and they are completely masked by the weird cocoa butter smell. Any tips or recommendations on where to get normal smelling cocoa butter? =)
I should add that my cocoa butter is hard….very hard. Not sure if that’s how it’s supposed to be. Kind of like a big wax chunk that I had to grate. It melted fine, just smelled weird!
Mine is hard but not terribly hard. It has a definite smell to it but not a weird smell. I wonder if the one you got was a bit spoiled or rancid. It should have a cocoa smell. The essential oils should blend with the cocoa smell…think mint chocolate or orange chocolate… I buy mine from a baking supply store. Maybe you could check there and compare to see if yours was bad. Sorry to hear that. You can switch to a shea butter or a mango butter if you can find them and like that smell better.
I made this today and it looks oily vs white and whipped. What did I do wrong? I followed the directions and used exact amounts?
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This sounds sinfully wonderful ;-) Now, to find out where I can get the cocoa butter and oils here in the Netherlands…
Wow!!! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
It makes one cup? But we add a cup of cocoa butter plus other ingredients…
You will melt it down so yes…it makes about a cup.
will this lotion leave a residue? because i have used coconut oil on my hair and skin and i always have to wash it out or off so i want have that oil feeling on my skin. is it like regular lotion?
Hi, I was wondering can you use extra virgine olive oil instead of the almond oil?
Yes…it should work fine. It does have a darker yellow color and a stronger smell so it may be a little overpowering of the scent.
Howdy!
I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU! I used this recipe for Christmas as gifts to my kids teachers. I got a personal phone call as well as a message on Facebook telling me how much they loved this!
I love it myself! When I made it I noticed it didn’t have a strong enough coconut smell for me so I added in 1/4 tsp of coconut extract and wow did it make it pop! Smells so good together! I’ll be making this again and varying it up to use with different scents.
Thank you again! Have a wonderful New Year!
I made this last week and it’s amazing! Mine made a lot and used jojoba oil. I smell like a chocolate bar! Was wondering what the shelf life is too as I think most home made lotions go bad after awhile. About how long does this one last?
Mine lasted about 3 months. Be sure to use clean hands when scooping it out as it does not have preservatives. I bet it smells amazing!!
Can I use kokum butter in place of cocoa butter?
I am not sure! I have not heard of kokum butter before! Sorry!
can I add vanilla essential oil instead of the typical cooking vanilla?
Yes! That would be a great addition!
As I was making this body butter I noticed that it didn’t really smell like yummy vanilla. So, I added about half of my bottle of cooking vanilla. But, once I was finished and put on the butter it still smelled like nothing, more like the natural Shea butter. How do I get the butter to smell yummy? Do I need different vanilla? Can you recommend one that will smell delicious when I apply it ? Also, is it ok that I apply this amount of cooking vanilla to my skin. Thank you for all your help.
Hi, I made this body butter exactly as described in the directions, however mine did not come out creamy. Is it supposed to be oily? Mine craft out very oily. Did I do something wrong? Please help, would like to give this as a gift. Thank you.
I LOVE your website. I always feel inspired when I see your new creations.
My son is allergic to all nuts. What type of oil can I substitute in place of the Almond Oil?
Can you help? I was making a double batch for gifts and got some water in it from the double boiler. I’d hate to waste so much. Can I still use this or is there a way to get the water out?
Question, mine turned out completely oily…. Followed recipe to a T. Not sure what happened but can you think of anything I can addin to lessen the oiliness?
Hi Amy,
Mine turned out just fine but it doesn’t stay whipped. It turns back into a semi-hard stage. Maybe it is getting too cold? I keep it under my bathroom sink.
Hmmm…that could possibly be the problem. Not sure why it is turning back into the hard stage.
hi what size jar did you use to store your cream? 4oz?
I do not care for coconut fragrance. In fact, I really don’t care for many scents unless I put it in.
Can you please tell me which main ingredients I can use to make the main butter and then I can add my own fragrances? I am new to your site. Very impressed!
You could substitute the Cocoa Butter for Shea Butter. All ingredients are needed to make the body butter.
Whipped Body Butter Labels are no longer avail ?
i cannot find them
thanks
Why is it hardening. I can chip away at it but it’s very crumbly and hard. It melts in my hands and I can spread it that way but it’s very annoying. I thought it was supposed to be creamy not hard crumbs. Did I not whip it enough or whip it too much?
Nathalia- Not sure. Hmmm…what kind of coconut oil did you use?
Hello, you just said add vanilla,is it vanilla oil, vanilla extract or what vanilla exactly?
Debbie- Vanilla Extract is what I used. Thank You! You can find it here: http://amzn.to/1qwh5eo