Organizing is simply as means to an end
If you’ve ever had the thought that you’d like to declutter but you didn’t want to “throw away” an “investment” you made in an item, you must read Donna Smallin’s How to Declutter and Make Money Now: Turn Clutter into Cash. Donna starts off with a complete list of “bestsellers” in the second hand [...]
Want to create more time in your week to relax? Group tasks together. First, instead of literally running all over town, map out your errands and get them done in one afternoon, starting at one end of town. This will save time and gas. Make it a mission and don’t allow yourself to be sidetracked by [...]
Remember Carrie Bradshaw’s closet? The walk-through that housed her funky stylish clothing in her tiny New York apartment. Or how about the super duper closet Carrie wound up with in her apartment when she finally married Big. So most of probably don’t have either one of these closets. However, there are a few ways to [...]
My tween and teen share a bathroom, which means there are A LOT of cosmetic and beauty products strewn all over the vanity area. Add to that the iPod speaker (because we all know you have to listen to music while taking a shower or blow drying your hair), the flat and curling irons, the [...]
With warmer weather here and the school year nearing its end, now is a great time to clean out and organize the garage. Taking a proactive approach to this dreaded task (let’s face it, not much fun for most people–I get that!) will keep you on track so the next time you want to go [...]
We all know by now that moms make most of the major decisions for a family–85% according to a stat posted at She-conomy.com. We are also the leaders of our families. As the CEO, we steer the proverbial ship. To run a household and be a successful leadership, it takes goals and getting your family on [...]
Pre-holiday decluttering… It doesn’t matter if we’ve been naughty or nice, pre-holiday is the best time to declutter to make room for the slew of new stuff. Think of this process as a way to create a space for what’s on your holiday list. If you’ve asked Santa for some new books, consider purging some [...]
Make your workspace a place you love to be whether it’s writing a special note to a friend, paying bills, or signing permission slips. Here’s the Shopping List: 1. Bella 3-ring Binders – Purple shown (available in 7 different colors) $55. each Great for phone lists and schedules—anything you need to refer to but don’t [...]
Small space living is an art. To reduce your surroundings to only what you need, what you love and what is most functional…is a challenge, but one that is satisfying in the end. Years ago, when I began writing my first book, I was wrestling with the idea that I had reached the Joneses in [...]
How much have you spent on organizing products over the last year? Do you feel like you’re organized? If you answered “No” to the second question, I can give you my insight on perhaps why after carefully choosing pretty containers, there’s still a lack of organization. It’s called “The Container Epidemic.” I’ve written about this [...]
