Quote of the Month “Eliminate the unnecessary so the necessary may speak.” Hans Hofmann This quote succinctly sums up why letting go of excess is so important. If you’ve ever had the experience of reducing the volume of stuff in a specific area in your home, you may relate to the joy one feels when […]
Even though we are moving into an age where people attempt to go paperless, we seem to have a ton of paper around the house. Getting it sorted and organized seems like an endless task. Here are some tips on making the process easier. Sorting This part of the process is the most difficult. You […]
Quote of the Month “The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t.” Marie Kondo Spend a few minutes each day or week identifying the items in your home or office you can live without. Don’t worry about what or where they’ll go – just make […]
Choosing the right containers and organizing products can be frustrating. The best advice is to do your organizing first (sort like things together, purge the things you don’t need, decide where you will be storing your items) and then figure out what containers or other organizing solutions you might need. It is difficult to predict […]
Have you ever come home after a long day of work, dreaming about having that last something in the refrigerator only to find that someone had already gotten to it? No one mentioned that you were out of whatever it was, the only way you knew was that you went looking for it and discovered […]
For most women, a purse is a part of their wardrobe. Lots of handbags go with lots of outfits. There is a downside. Having so many bags can put a strain on an already over-burdened closet. There are challenges associated with getting organized and downsizing. Try to find a way to whittle down the number […]
Quote of the Month “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Gandi If you think you’d be happier in a more decluttered environment or with better systems to manage your time and space…..if you say that you’re going to get your act together this week/this month/this […]
Did you ever forget a good friend’s birthday simply because you had so much going on in your life that it slipped your mind? Your friend is hurt and you feel horrible. The alternative is getting your greeting cards together well in advance so you will not miss anyone’s birthday. We get spoiled with Facebook […]
Quote of the Month “Out of clutter. Find simplicity.” Albert Einstein My husband used to frequently say, “Less is More,” whenever the subject of toys came up for our brood of children. As difficult as it is to admit he was right, he was! Who among us can’t remember seeing the joy of a small […]
The Environmental Protection Agency says that 85% of all discarded textiles, which is about 12 million tons, end up in landfills across the country each year. Finding a way to reuse or repurpose these clothes, can help save landfill space. Of course, clothing is not the only thing we can repurpose. Objects made of metal, […]