The Big Purge – Reducing Clutter by Reducing Stuff
Most people just plain have too much stuff. Do you really need 12 potholders and two potato peelers? What about the book you read once 8 years ago (there is always the library,) the old VHS tapes filling your bookshelves (there is always Netflix,) or the shoes that hurt your feet too much to wear [...]
7 Tips for an Organized Home
Keep a donation box in an easily accessible place at all times (mine is right by the door in my garage.) When it gets full, drop it off and start a new one. Keep a set of basic cleaning supplies (all purpose, scouring power, soap) in every bathroom and in the kitchen, and a stash [...]
Tips to Stay Organized Going Into the Holidays!
Ah, it’s that time of year again, when you get all the Halloween decorations put away, put up the Thanksgiving decorations, clear out the candy wrappers (there are still a few under the sofa with the dust bunnies!) and make way for the turkey. Whether that means homemade table settings a la Martha Stewart, or [...]
Eco-Organizing for the New Year – 5 Ways to Limit Clutter
Limit junk mail from entering into your home in the first place. Simply register your preferences with the DMA (the direct mail association) and your name will be removed from the majority of direct mail lists. Go to www.dmachoice.com. Cost is $1. Opt out of prescreened credit card offers. This will limit the amount of [...]
