There’s just something about summer…long, relaxing days and even longer evenings. Maybe it’s the heat, the sun, and spending so much time outdoors, but whatever it is, summer is simply one of the best times of [...]
I love a good road trip...loading up the car, packing a picnic lunch, and heading out of town. As a child we used to pack our family of five into a huge green station-wagon (with a [...]
I seriously love this story. I received this photo along with an email from a newsletter subscriber. She read my article on clutter-free souvenir ideas and it made her think of the fishing lures and bobbers [...]
A reader asks: “My house is in a wreck but, I can't seem to get the rest of the family to pitch in and help. They can't seem to stop leaving their clothes, plates, everywhere. What [...]
When navigating organizational landmines, one of the most explosive are sentimental items like souvenirs from vacations. Tied to our souvenirs are memories of vacations gone by...carefree days, exploring new destinations, relaxing. Ahh...I can almost hear the [...]
Travel season is upon us! And you know what that means—souvenir buying season is in full swing. If there's one thing I've noticed (over and over again) when working with clients...it's that sentimental items like souvenirs [...]
If papers tend to accumulate in various places in your home, you’ll find it easier to get organized and stay on top of paper if you set-up an in-box—a single collection spot for all your paper [...]
Can you just see the organizing possibilities? Sure, you could used the rectangular galvanized bucket for plants (as intended) but why not use it for corralling important files...a cheerful, little, file-bucket? (I like the sound of [...]
***warning...long rambling blog post ahead. If you want to just "get to the point" look for a series of ***. So it's official: summer is in full swing. Luckily, the itch is gone (woohoo!) thanks to [...]
You may have noticed, I've got a thing for labeling. I like to label everything from refrigerators to baskets to buckets. Labels are an important step in the organizing process...but why not make 'em cute? That's [...]