Baskets for Scrapbook Storage
The Organizing Junkie is hosting a basket carnival today, and I just couldn't pass up on the fun. See, the buckets have been getting a lot of press around here lately. But my first love organizing [...]
Clarify Your Organizing Goals
The first step in the simplify 101 organizing process is to clarify your goals. This is a really important step and one that may defy your natural instinct when you get the bug to get organized [...]
Organizing Business Cards
(alternative blog title: proof I shop places other than Target) If this isn't your first stop at this blog...you may have noticed that I enjoy organizing things in somewhat non-traditional ways, with a creative touch whenever [...]
Seasonal Storage Solutions
This is a great time of year to let your creative organizing juices flow as you browse through the outdoor summer-ware / party-ware isle at your favorite local retailer. (Like Target for example.) You might just [...]
Declutter and Lighten Your Load Before the Big Move!
If you’re getting ready to move…whether across town or across the country, lightening your load ahead of time makes a world of sense! Moving offers a unique opportunity to start fresh and create an environment that [...]
To Garage Sale or Not to Garage Sale?
That is the question. Or at least that's one of the questions I received recently after my garage organizing post. Here's the question: “I have a question about garages, and I hope you can help - [...]
Organizing the Garage
If I'm being honest...the thought of organizing the garage (my own) doesn't make my heart sing, unless of course, two conditions are met: Condition #1: The weather is great. If it's a beautiful day, sunny and [...]
The Power of Un-plugging
If you follow along on my blog, you may have read my post about our recent family vacation. During this vacation I almost completely unplugged from the rest of the world. I checked email just once [...]
The Bucket List
After starting a second round of bucket frenzy, I got a few requests for ideas on using these fine (and fun) vessels. So, I thought I'd make my very own "bucket list". ;) This (scarily enough [...]
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 [...]