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!
Im loving these ideas! Keep them coming!
Thanks Meredith…glad you want some more…cause I have some :)
You are officially the “oreo pop” queen. Bakerella and her “cake pops” is going to start losing her popularity because the new rage will be “Oreo pops.” Looking forward to the book you write about these!
ha! LOVE Bakerella! She is so talented. Thanks!
Sweet photos and treats!
So cute!
Adorable.
These are so stinkin cute! What a great idea….any kid, and some adults I know, would love these!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you Shona!
Thank you! We have a Minnie Mouse birthday coming up too, and I will definitely be attempting these!
She seems to be a popular one! I have some more ideas that I will be sharing here soon.
Yeah…so how could I possibly not love these to DEATH? Seriously. They are amazing. I want to come to the Minnie party next time. :)
Any time! Do you know how much I would have loved that? Thanks lady!
You are the champion of cookies on a stick! I really must make some for my boys…. I just need to decide which cute version to make first! :-)
Haha! Thanks Gina! I like the sound of champion rather than obsession! I would love to see them with a link if you decide to make some!
Seriously! Oreo should hire you to write this book! Great ideas–and doable!
I know right?! Anyone have any ties to Oreo? Maybe I could get a lifetime supply…
Ha! I agree with Kendra! SUPER adorable!
Thanks Sara!
We’re having our conference in Orlando next week- these would be great as staff treats! Now, how to make them once we get there is a different story, b/c I’m positive they won’t survive my suitcase!
What a great way to use them. Wish I were going to a conference in Orlando…sounds so nice right now! Have fun!
Just adorable! Love seeing your girls in the background!!!
Thanks Bridget!
Too cute!!
SUPER cute!!!
Thanks Kristen! How are you doing my friend?
These are so cute!
So darn cute!
Thanks so much!
Way TOO CUTE! No, I’m not tired of them:)
Thanks! Good…I have a few more ideas a brewing in my head!
I’m making a Minnie costume for my daughter to wear on halloween, then her 2nd birthday will be Minnie/Mickey Mouse clubhouse in December. These will be great for her party! Thanks for sharing. (visiting from TT&J)
Thanks for stopping by! I love TTand J! I hope you are able to plan a great birthday for your almost 2 year old! They are at such a fun age aren’t they?
Hey you pop-obsessed woman! LOL I have featured these on Fun Family Crafts today ;-) http://funfamilycrafts.com/minnie-mouse-oreo-pops/
hi,Amy..thx a lot for sharing!!ur gals are as cute as ur oreo pops!! by freezer,u mean just to chill them in the refrigerator or to freeze them? thx!
Amy, amei !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Farei para minha filha que terá sua festinha da Minnie este ano.
adoro cuidar de cada detalhe.
o difícil no Brasil é encontrar a Oreo!Mas darei um jeito!bjos
Awww…thank you so much! I had to use Google Translate tool to read your comment. I really appreciate it. I hope you have a great day for your daughter’s birthday and that she loves the Minnie Mouse Pops!
Too cute!! My daughters are turning 1 & 3 next week (they are 3 days off of exactly 2 years apart) and we are doing a combined Minnie themed party. I’m definitely going to attempt these. I’ve really always been the “buy” stuff type and not so much a “make it yourself” type and I was looking for something I can do myself to add to the party. I’m so glad I found this! These seem so easy I just have to try it! I’d love to hand them out as party favors. Quick question for you…do you think lollipop sticks could work or do you just recommend popsicle sticks?
These look great! How far in advance would you make them? Would you store them in the fridge if you did make them in advance? Thanks for your tips!
How many days in advance can I make these? and if I can make in advance, how do you recommend I store them? Freezer? Fridge? on room temp?
How far in advance would you make them? Would you store them in the fridge if you did make them in advance or an airtight container?
Hi!! I must say that I never leave reviews but WOW have u come up with a great idea!! This will be a very easy alternative to Minnie mouse cake pops and I can do these myself!! No bakery needed!! Thank you do much I lob it!!
These look fantastic! I’m going to a Disney Movie Marathon on Saturday and I was looking for a simple snack to make, and these seem to be it!
Also, I posted this on my blog, and I left a link to this page as well as put your blog as the source.
Hi! I love these! I tried making them for a party and they seemed so easy to make. But ended not being able to make any because they kept falling apart. I was very careful putting in the sticks but the cookie either broke or the top or bottom of the cookie would just come off. I even tried using lollipop sticks but that didn’t work either. Sometimes I would get one or two that would stay but not many. The chocolate was hard to put on also. I also tried using the chocolate as glue but the cookies still came apart. Any tips? I really want to make these.
Glad you posted. I thought I was the only one having these problems. The cookies broke when putting in the sticks and also when attaching the ears. Is there a trick to keeping them from falling apart?
You can carefully untwist the cookies (make sure they are Double Stuft) then add the sticks. Sometimes a little melted chocolate added to the stick can help. Then add the ears before putting back together. Then pour the chocolate over the cookies. Do NOT dip. This should help!
Amy thank you for the great idea, however you should have told everyone how hard this was going to be to make them. I started on this project two weeks ago, making 100 as a thank you gift; the cookies falls apart, even though your using double stuff the bite size are hard to keep in the cookie, the chocolate starts to harden after a while just from sitting out in the air and I never was able to find popsicle sticks (don’t try lollipop sticks they don’t work). Also, whatever you do don’t try doing a different color chocolate; I made some a light pink which meant I had to mix red with white, that’s when you can see all the imperfection. For those who still attempt to try this good luck and yes freeze them the chocolate will harden faster. And this is a major sugar rush for kids.
Boy, this project did not go well for me :( I thought the directions called for lollipop sticks (which I had) but they actually called for popsicle sticks (which I didn’t have.) I tried it with the lollipop sticks, but they were just too thick and the cookies kept breaking. After a few failed attempts, I abandoned the sticks and decided to just dip the cookies.
The other problem I had was that the mini Oreos (1) kept breaking, or (2) wouldn’t stay stuck to the frosting inside the Double Stuff. Again, I broke a bunch of the cookies; some others lost their ears as I was covering them with chocolate.
I used up a whole package of the Double Stuff and ended up with more duds than gift-worthy treats. If I were to attempt this project again (and I probably won’t), I would try dabbing some royal icing on the ears and let them set before applying melted chocolate. Also, the Double Stuff cookies I used weren’t Oreos, they were store brand. Maybe the Oreo filling is made of slightly different stuff.
Your pics were beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration. It was fun anyway.
Can I make these a week in advance and keep them in the freezer?
yes you can. Just use good quality chocolate so they don’t turn white!
wow! very nice idea! it’s very simple and yet creative. i’m going to try this to my daughter’s 1st bday. thank u
how far in advance can you make these…have lots to do for bday party but don’t want to wait to last 2 days to do everything
One or two days should be fine and then kept in the fridge. Make sure you have a good quality chocolate so that it does not turn chalky white!!
I made these for the daughter 3rd birthday. I found it was easiest to use the chocolate as glue first and refrigerate before coating. I twisted the oreo and on the cookie with the frosting I cut away where the stick and the ears would go…dipped both mini oreos in chocolate and then the stick and then replaced the cookie. I placed in the fridge for about 30 minutes and they were very sturdy. Then i used a small spatula to ‘paint’ them. They turned out great…Thank you the kids loved them