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Kristen Garaffo

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    About Me

    Kristen is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer and homebody. She specializes in home and lifestyle content, and loves helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Romanticizing her life since 1987, you can probably find her sipping on iced coffee, crushing a Crossfit workout, designing her next dream space, or blasting Taylor Swift.

    Latest Stories

    I Tried Marie Kondo's "Joy Check" Method to Clear Clutter
    What I experienced was unexpected and wonderful.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Dec 5, 2024
    5 Home Trends Pro Organizers Are Totally Over for 2025
    They might surprise you!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Dec 1, 2024
    I Tried This 2-Second Sleep Hack, and I’ve Never Fallen Asleep So Peacefully
    I’ve never fallen asleep so peacefully.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 20, 2024
    I Tried the “4 Empires” Method, and It Changed the Way I Think About My Morning Routine
    It helped me get through a rough week.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 15, 2024
    I Tried the "Urgency Zones" Method and Got My Entryway Organized
    My entryway has never looked better.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 13, 2024
    The Brilliant Cleaning Hack I Use Every Time I Have a Party
    It makes hosting less stressful and more joyful.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 12, 2024
    The "Power Hour" Method Flipped My Morning Routine and Doubled My Productivity
    It saves me so much time.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 5, 2024
    I Just Discovered a “Magical” $11 Trick to Stop Things from Sliding in Drawers
    It works like a charm!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Oct 11, 2024
    28 Spooky, Silly, and Fun Halloween Date Ideas to Go On This Weekend
    From costumes to candlelight, here’s how to go out (or stay in) this season.
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 2, 2024
    I Tried the “1-3-5” Productivity Hack, and It Changed How I Look at My To-Do List
    It could be a game-changer for you.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Oct 1, 2024
    6 Places You Need to Declutter This Fall (Before It Gets Too Cold!)
    You should take care of these things before winter begins.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Sep 14, 2024
    I Tried the Pomodoro Technique to Declutter, and I’ve Never Organized Faster
    The results were astounding.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Sep 1, 2024

    Latest Stories

    I Asked an Organizer for the Best Seasonal Home Decor Storage Tips
    Here’s what she had to say.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 31, 2024
    I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My “Overstuffed” Closet, and Here’s How She Fixed It
    Now, it’s a put-together space with room to spare.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 24, 2024
    5 Little Ways to Romanticize Your Mornings If You Hate Mornings
    Living
    Cue “Dreams” by The Cranberries.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 10, 2023
    I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My Kitchen Junk Drawer, and She Helped Me Transform It
    See how a pro organizer helped me with this transformation.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 8, 2024
    8 Cheap Trader Joe’s Wellness Products That Are Good for You and Your Home
    They all cost less than $10.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Aug 5, 2024
    I Sent a Pro Organizer a Photo of My “Complete Mess” of a Linen Closet — Here’s How She Fixed It
    It was so worth it!
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jul 25, 2024
    7 Ways to Romanticize Your Cleaning Routine So You Get Things Done
    Cleaning
    It’ll make these necessary tasks a little more special.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jun 4, 2024
    I Got the "Puppy Blues" After Adopting a Dog and I Never Saw it Coming
    Life
    It turned our life upside down.
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 17, 2024
    The 20 Best Games You Can Play at Home with Just 2 People
    Life
    From conversation starting cards to countertop curling.
    Olivia Muenter
    May 15, 2024
    The Space-Saving Travel Hack That Solves My Biggest Packing Problem (It’s Practically Free!)
    Life
    I’m never traveling without this again.
    Kristen Garaffo
    May 9, 2024
    15 Little Nighttime Habits That’ll Give You Better Sleep (You’ll Feel Less Stressed!)
    Life
    From “sleepy girl mocktails” to dimming the big light, here’s how to get better rest.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Apr 17, 2024
    The At-Home Self-Care Habit That Saves Me $100 Every Month
    Life
    I’m happily pocketing $1,320 each year — and still feel so pampered.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Mar 22, 2024

    Latest Stories

    12 Apps That’ll Increase Your Vocabulary (and Make You Sound Smarter)
    Life
    These apps make learning new words a positively amusing experience.
    Caroline Biggs
    Mar 20, 2024
    The One Thing to Know Before You Add Essential Oils to Your Humidifier
    Life
    If your humidifier isn’t already working overtime, it may be time to bust it out.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Feb 29, 2024
    56 Fun, Unique, and Affordable Winter Date Ideas
    Life
    These dates are fresh and *not* wildly expensive.
    Olivia Muenter
    Dec 9, 2023
    These $12 Command Clips Solve My Biggest Holiday Decorating Problem
    Life
    Decking the halls has never been so easy.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 30, 2023
    20 Holiday Date Ideas to Get into the Cozy Spirit This Season
    Life
    ‘Tis the season for Hallmark movie marathons.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Nov 28, 2023
    16 Hard Words to Spell That You’re Probably Using Every Day
    Life
    Bouclé? Bouclay? Booclee?
    Kristen Garaffo
    Oct 29, 2023
    I Tried "Bed Rotting," but I Prefer This Lazy Girl Self-Care Instead
    Life
    It’s my favorite way to embrace a do-nothing day.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Oct 26, 2023
    33 Words (That You’ve Never Heard) Which Will Speak to Your Soul
    Life
    These terms go mostly unused out in the world — but they shouldn’t.
    Taryn Williford
    Oct 22, 2023
    33 Tiny Ways to Reset Your Life (and Your Home) This Fall
    Living
    It’s the perfect time for a fresh start.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Sep 8, 2023
    The $4 Aldi Bath Find That Will Instantly Amp Up Your Self-Care
    It’ll make your nighttime routine feel infinitely more spa-like.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Sep 8, 2023
    The $10 DIY Project That Brings Me Joy Every Time I Come Home
    Living
    It’s renter-safe, too.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jul 13, 2023
    I Gave My Bathroom a Signature Scent — I Only Wish I Had Done It Sooner
    Living
    It’s a little luxury I love.
    Kristen Garaffo
    Jul 11, 2023