Product Review: Drawer Organizer Stickers

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One of the challenges every parent faces, at some point, is how to get kids to help put their clean laundry in the proper places. For adults, it may be easy to remember that socks and underwear go in the top drawer and pants in the bottom, but for kids who are just learning (or [...]

No More Crushed Bras

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  You spend lots of money on a good bra, then pack up for a getaway or business trip only to find that your bras have been crushed in transit. Well, not anymore! Last week, I received a sample of a CupCase, a durable, protective travel and storage case that will keep your bras from [...]

Out with the Old, Make Room for the New

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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 [...]

Product Review: isABelt

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When low-rise jeans first hit the scene a few years back, younger women were wearing short tops that showed their bellies. Thank goodness that didn’t last too long! We’re now wearing tighter fitted shirts that come down over our low-rise jeans and show off our assets. If you’re like many, including myself, I live in [...]

Clean Jeanne: One Woman’s Journey to Becoming Clutter Free

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Once again, Jeanne Verbel is guest blogging about her journey to decluttering and organizing her home.      About six months ago, when I went in to my closet to find something to wear for a meeting at school, I had the thought this closet looks exactly the way I feel… and let me tell you, [...]

Get a good quality picture of your baby!

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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 [...]

Fall Closet Case

Now that we’re officially in the Fall season, it’s a great time to address closets. Inspired by a recent trip to New York City to consult on closets in a small space, this week I’m focusing on simple closet issues that can increase your hanging space and get shoes off the floor. With cooler and [...]