Gift wrapping woes ’Tis the season to start wrapping gifts, and the stress of that chore can wreck your good mood. Unless you have things gift wrapped at the store, it’s something you’ll have to do. Here are some tips to organize your gift wrapping. Getting Started Doing all of your wrapping at once rather […]
Thanksgiving is already upon us. The kids come home, bring their families. Friends come over. You have to cook a big dinner. How can you do it all and stay organized through the weekend? Start with a game plan Take a look around your home with an objective eye. Try to see what others see […]
NOVEMBER 2016 “Better safe than sorry.” Parents worldwide Read on to see how you can be safer in your home! What I Wish I Had Known On Monday morning, October 17th, we were the unfortunate victims of a burglary. At about 5:00 am, someone(s) […]
We all aspire to be organized people. But realistically, not everyone can get organized. Others have problems staying organized. So what do disorganized people do to stay ahead of the clutter? Dust collectors Don’t use it? For someone who has a difficult time with clutter, the less stuff you have, the better off you will […]
Shopping in your own closet It’s time to take a shopping trip in your closets. As you add clothing to your closets, it’s time to edit your wardrobe to make more space. What’s an easy way to do that? Go shopping! Take everything out of the closet. It’s a pain, but the best way to […]
Household bills – we’ve all got them Whether you are tech savvy or not, organizing the household bills is a chore that can be simplified and streamlined. We all have payments that need to be made on a monthly, semi-annual or annual basis. Online banking and bill paying Most banks have online bill paying. It’s […]
Need to downsize? If you need a little extra cash and are either moving into a smaller place or just want to clear out a few closets, there are new ways other than yard sales, swap meets or flea markets. Websites or mobile apps for selling your stuff are available to help. Many of these […]
Messy home office? Use of a home office is very popular among entrepreneurs, mompreneurs and small businesses. Having an office in your home saves commuting time and paying for office space. At the same time, it can be difficult to separate the office from the home. You may have to share your office space either with someone […]
“To gain the treasure, you must leave the trash.” – Eric Samuel Timm Wanna Have Some Fun? When I was growing up, my brothers and I would sometimes whine to my mother that we were bored. She would respond with, “Wanna have some fun?” and we’d say “YES!” and she’d respond with, “Go clean your […]
Building a shed can be handy for storing lawn and sports equipment, especially if you need easy access to the items. Several types of storage sheds are available, and they all have their good and bad points. Consider why you think you need the shed. Are you moving clutter out of your house to make […]