One night you are watching television and a commercial comes on for an interesting product that you think you might want. Your phone is nearby so you look up the item just to see what is being said about it. It’s easy to buy things, especially on Amazon where your credit card information is stored. […]
July 2020 Negotiating through the final chapter in a loved one’s life can be difficult. “We understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love.” – Madame de Stael It’s difficult to find a quote to introduce this month’s topic. Death is not typically an uplifting conversation starter, but it’s an […]
Since we started quarantining and social distancing in March, Americans have been spending more money on food, cooking more homemade meals and spending a lot more time in the kitchen. So, organizing the kitchen is more important now. The pantry Go through your pantry and organize the food. Start by looking for expired items and […]
Summer is here and while the world is slowly reopening, many of us are still spending a lot of time at home. Seems like a great time to organize your closet. Attack your closet, one section at a time This is going to take a while, so be prepared. In order to really get your […]
Attics are a tricky storage zone because they are not the best place to keep a lot of items. But if you know what works well in the attic, you can make the most of the space you have available. Not recommended: Electronics The temperatures can get very high in your attic storage area and […]
Tips and Tricks, June 2020 “Most worthwhile achievements are the result of many little things done in a single direction.” – Nido Qubein Hmmmmm – sounds like I wasn’t the first to come up with this concept. Slow and steady wins the race. 15 minutes a day of decluttering will yield great results and you […]
This spring certainly has been different from springs in the past, and the accumulation of clutter may be more overwhelming than usual. While spending so much time at home this spring, we’ve all had time to build paper piles, clog up the closets and stuff things in the cabinets. It’s time to get organized now. […]
During this time of social distancing, being at home all day, every day can become a little boring. When you redecorate your home, you can make it feel new and different. You don’t need to spend money to do that. Instead, make the changes using your current belongings. Declutter The first step to your redecorating […]
Many more people are working from home during our time of social distancing than ever before. Having an organized home office will make you more efficient while you are working from home. Make the most of what you have Every home doesn’t have a great spot for an office. You might have to find a […]
A good way to keep from losing your way during social distancing is to set up a schedule. By creating a routine you will make some sense of each day. You don’t need to plan out every minute of the day, but having an idea of what you need to do and when helps you […]