Organizing is simply as means to an end
Organizing your closet can make the difference between the joy of getting dressed in the morning versus wanting to crawl back under the covers! Remember, quality versus quantity when it comes making the most of your wardrobe. Wear the clothes, don’t let them wear you. If you’re tugging and pulling at your clothing all day [...]
Magazine holders aren’t just for magazines anymore! No, you can use them to house many items, neatly labeled on a shelf or bookcase for easy reference and access. Here are some suggestions on what to store: • Household Warranties—Use one container for Indoor items and one container for Outdoor items such as gardening equipment, the [...]
A great way to keep track of your family schedule, events, invitations and activities is to place all information in one place. To set up what I call a Family Communications Center, try the following: What You Need Bulletin board/chalkboard Calendar Pens/Pencils Three to four Envelopes or containers Where to Put It Carve out a [...]
Note: If you are easily offended by a little profanity and mention of “unmentionables” please don’t watch the video of George Carlin. “A house is just a pile of stuff with a cover on it.” George Carlin With the recent passing of George Carlin, I remembered his bit on “stuff” and thought I’d share it! [...]
Stacey, I would like to know if there is a ‘right’ way to organize a kitchen? I’ve heard that the dishes should go close to the dishwasher, etc. Are there guidelines such as this that I should consider?-Anonymous, Charleston, SC First off, I can’t say that there’s a “right way” to organize a kitchen. For [...]
So, school’s out for summer and it’s time to occupy our little ones. When I was a kid, we loved to use the garage as a performing arts center. Ha ha. We had fashion shows and plays. It was a great way to pass the time. My kids now do the same thing when they [...]
Garage organization is typically one of those dreaded tasks like organizing the basement or the attic…and if you live in the Lowcountry, there are no basements (unless you have an elevated home perhaps), therefore the garage is truly used for storage items that others may put in the basement or attic. One benefit to organizing [...]
According to a survey of women, 62 percent say their car is like another living space. For moms on the go, we know that to a certain extent, this is true. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve picked up my children from school and they are immediately requesting a snack. Warehouses like Costco [...]
Home Improvement stores are terrific! What was once only available as a custom job is now available to the masses. For example, pull-out drawers in kitchen cabinets. You can purchase and install a quick solution and avoid losing items items stored at the back of the cabinets. Other solutions include adding a spice rack organizer [...]
Baby’s First Photo Shoot You may already have a photographer in mind, but if you don’t, here are suggestions on choosing one: Ask friends for recommendations for reputable photographers whose style you like. Search the Internet for Web sites of local photographers. This way you get to preview their style and offerings. Ask the studio/photographer [...]
