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Shifrah Combiths

With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life in Tallahassee, Florida, which she now calls home. She's been writing professionally for twenty years and she loves lifestyle photography, memory keeping, gardening, reading, and going to the beach with her husband and children.
    Before and After: An Empty Mechanical Room Becomes an Amazing Toy Storage Closet
    The owner repurposed this room to create a space that encouraged open-ended, unplugged, and independent play for her daughter.
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    Mar 2, 2023
    Before and After: A Pro Organizer’s Smart Solutions Completely Transformed This Cluttered Bathroom
    The new organizing system is STILL working out a year later.
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    Feb 28, 2023
    I Tried A New Inverted Decluttering Strategy and It Helped Me Get Rid of Even More Stuff
    It also helped me to discover what were my favorite things too.
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    Feb 21, 2023
    The Surprising $7 French Find That Makes My Home Smell Amazing
    I didn't expect to love it as much as I do.
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    Feb 16, 2023
    Before and After: See How a Pro Organizer’s Method Turns This Overstuffed Closet into a Neat and Functional Space
    The method this organizer used to overhaul the closet is something anyone can put into practice.
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    Feb 15, 2023
    14 Brilliant Organization Hacks I Learned from Teachers on TikTok
    TeacherTok is a trove of brilliant organizational ideas that work just as well at home as in the classroom!
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    Feb 14, 2023
    All the Bathrooms at Disney World Have One Unusual Thing in Common
    And strangely enough, there's an idea here I've brought into my own home.
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    Feb 9, 2023
    Before and After: See How These 2 Kids’ Closets Were Transformed to Streamline Clothing and Toy Clutter
    Clean, fun, and creative spaces.
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    Jan 29, 2023
    How To Get School Lunch Bags Really Clean (and Then Keep Them That Way)
    Because let’s face it: who knows where they’ve been throughout the day?!
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    Jan 24, 2023
    How Bad is It Really to Wear New Clothes Before You Wash Them?
    This is a must-know.
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    Jan 20, 2023
    Before and After: A Family Heirloom Makeover Tames Paper Clutter for Good
    This is an unexpected and brilliant use of space.
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    Jan 14, 2023
    How to Clean Dirty Winter Gear
    Those hats, mittens, snow boots, and puffer jackets need a little love.
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    Jan 11, 2023
    9 Creative, Interactive Art Games for Kids to Play
    From drawing prompts to games for the whole family, these are sure to get your artsy juices flowing.
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    Jan 9, 2023
    10 Things You Shouldn’t Throw Away (And What to Do with Them Instead)
    Reuse and repurpose.
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    Jan 6, 2023
    Before & After: How I Completely Overhauled My Craft Closet for $72
    The after is truly ahhh-worthy.
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    Dec 30, 2022
    How to Get Kids Who Are at Home to Help Pick up Around the House
    This keeps us from being distracted by the mess and constantly frustrated.
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    Dec 29, 2022
    The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
    Many of us need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
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    Dec 27, 2022
    6 Ways to Keep the Car (Sort of) Clean During Winter Road Trips
    It's all about staying on top of the mess.
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    Dec 22, 2022
    3 Kid Things You Can Get Rid of In the New Year
    Make way for the new things by clearing out the old.
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    Dec 22, 2022
    Don’t Throw Away Those Silica Gel Packets! Here Are 14 Smart Ways to Reuse Them
    Those tiny little packs of dessicant that come in your new pack of shoes or your vitamins have many uses around your home.
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    Dec 22, 2022
    The First Thing You Should Do When You Open a New Bag of Sugar
    Still baking for the holidays? Then, read this!
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    Dec 21, 2022
    The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Bar Keepers Friend
    You'll be so happy you did it.
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    Dec 20, 2022
    The Last Thing to Do with an Empty Parmesan Cheese Container Before You Recycle It
    This trick is far from cheesy.
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    Dec 19, 2022
    My Mom’s 5-Step Cleaning Routine is Thorough, But it Keeps My Kitchen Spotless Every Day
    I’m teaching my kids to do it, too.
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    Dec 18, 2022
    The LEGO Storage Solution I Recommend to Everyone
    Thousands of LEGOS later, we finally have a storage system that works.
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    Dec 14, 2022
    We Switched to Experience Gifts for Our Kids, and It’s Even Better Than We Thought
    There was too much focus on getting things around holidays and birthdays, so we started a new tradition.
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    Dec 14, 2022
    I Make Breakfast Burritos for My Kids on Road Trip Days, and This Is the Best Recipe I’ve Found
    Heat 'em up in the oven while you're loading the car!
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    Dec 13, 2022
    The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide
    It can be used to clean something you thought was un-clean-able!
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    Dec 8, 2022
    Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
    Once again, IKEA comes to the rescue and provides an efficient and good-looking storage solution.
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    Nov 28, 2022
    We Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Windows — And the Winner Is Ridiculously Easy and Effective
    It's a classic for a reason!
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    Nov 9, 2022
    This $4 Target Find Keeps My Closet Organized — Plus, It’s Inexpensive and Versatile!
    It's extremely versatile, too!
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    Oct 29, 2022
    The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Yogurt Container
    Bonus: It'll help keep your kitchen workspace clean and clear.
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    Oct 26, 2022
    I Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Tile Grout — And the Winner Was Ridiculously Effective
    Can the power of a Magic Eraser or a Tide Pen win our showdown? Let's find out!
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    Oct 25, 2022
    We Tried 5 Easy Methods for Cleaning a Dirty Microwave — And Found a Clear Winner
    It uses a proven degreaser.
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    Oct 17, 2022
    7 Cleaning Rules I Want to Pass Down to My Children
    If they can learn these now, it'll make their own homes much cleaner later on!
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    Oct 11, 2022
    The $10 Product Every Parent Should Have in Their Car
    A jaw-dropping solution that makes everything you're toting in the car organized and within reach.
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    Oct 11, 2022