Before I became a parent, I was obsessed with organizing. I had a specific place for everything in the house and on my computer. Sure I'd still get messy here and there, and the kitchen drawers would gradually go from neat to messy over and over again. But, I generally felt quite organized. Once I gave birth … Continue Reading
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