5 quick hacks to conquer household clutter

A special guest spills her secrets

This week’s newsletter includes a little experiment — I teamed up with fellow Substacker Yelena Sheremeta, a tax attorney who writes A Portfolio Life, to swap hacks we use to keep our houses tidy despite having little kids and a busy life. Afterwards, I share an update on my ongoing mega clutter purge, complete with photographic evidence.

I love how Yelena looks at life as a portfolio of investments of time and attention, and how we can grow these investments to achieve a return. I’m especially delighted to see how other “left-brained” (in quotes because duh we all have a left brain) women frame things, as I don't often see analytical accounts of domestic life.

5 House Hacks by Yelena Sheremeta

Clutter and disorganization often worsen my anxiety, so I’ve always strived to create rhythms and routines that help create order in my home and in my life. This is something that has become even more important since I became a mom! So, here are a few of my go-to household system hacks to keep a …