How to Decide What to Keep When Decluttering
I went through my pantry a few weeks ago and did some routine organizing maintenance. I have a bin full of picnic supplies, that included some packets of ketchup, salt, pepper, etc. They were in a [...]
Don’t READ self improvement books…
...DO self improvement books. Simply reading a self improvement book is like watching a home improvement TV show. At the end of the show your home doesn't look any better, does it? When reading self improvement [...]
Organizing Medicine
It's a great time of year to go organize your medicine...just to be sure you have everything you need on hand before cold and flu season kicks into high gear. That's what I did this weekend...reorganized [...]
Organize Your Dorm Room
I recently received this question from a blog reader: I just turned 18 and I am getting ready to move out of my parents house and attend college. The dorm rooms are smaller than the normal [...]
Label It!
Remember my first labeling love, the storganizer? Well, sad but true, the manufacturer stopped making this little organizing dynamo. But all is not lost. A replacement product is here! (I know...it's so exciting!) Be sure to [...]
Bring on the Sparkle: Cleaning After Organizing
Although I’m a firm believer that organizing and cleaning are two different things, I’m also a believer that cleaning helps any organizing project sparkle. In fact, one of the steps in the simplify 101 organizing process [...]
Fix Your Refrigerator Door
OK, maybe not literally. Unlike mine, your refrigerator door is likely working just fine. Mine, on the other hand, since the day I moved into my house, would close all by itself ... instantly. I literally [...]
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel, Re-Purpose it!
If you’re creative, you likely approach problems — organizational or otherwise — with fresh enthusiasm, throwing all your creative energy and talents at the latest and greatest challenge! (And who could blame you? It’s fun to [...]
Stop Sharing
Did I get your attention? OK…I’m not telling you to become selfish and to stop sharing altogether, but just stop sharing low cost tools you use in multiple rooms in your home. For example, invest in [...]
More On Organizing Your Comings and Goings
As promised, here's more info about organizing your comings and goings. It's a long post, so go get a snack for maximum enjoyment. If your home is anything like mine ... you looked at the ideas [...]