It seems as though our kids have more crayons, markers, coloring books, and stickers than they can possibly use in one life time. I thought I would give you a couple of ideas as to how to keep all of their artwork “stuff” organized or at the very least accessible to them without making it [...]
· Before placing linens, be sure to dust and wipe shelves. I stick a dryer sheet in my linen closet to keep it fresh smelling (and my coat closet).
· Divide linens into categories. For example, place bed linens arranged by size. Or organize them on a separate shelf for each of your bedrooms. I keep [...]
I realize you would expect me to say “get rid of it if you are not using it” but during these economic times its important to use what you already have to its fullest potential.
I am going to assume that you have already your closet organized and taken your clothes to a consignment shop, right?!? [...]
It’s that time of year again….time to clean out those clothes closets. I bet each of you have at least $100-$200 or more worth of clothes you could make from consigning your clothes or selling them at JBF Sale (February 28-March 6, 2010).
Two great consigning stores that I like is Bearlee New in Broken [...]
I thought today would be a great time to make a quick inventory of what you may need for next winter season. I don’t know about your house, but almost every hat, glove and pair of boots are drying out in my laundry room from sledding this weekend. Since the kids (most of the kids) [...]
You know all those keys that you have been moving from one house to another? You know what I am talking about don’t you, all those keys that are lying at the bottom of the your junk drawer. They are probably next to all the cords that your not sure machine they belong to.
Take a [...]
This is not one of my typical organizing blogs. Instead I am going to “share” and probably give you way too much information!!! Here’s the deal for the past six to eight months I have been gaining weight around my middle which is normal for a 42 year old who does not do any sit-ups! [...]
You are never going to believe what I just heard?!?!? Yucky facts about the germs found on leather purses and handbags!purse hanger that clips to the side of a table to hang your purse so its not on the floor.
Here are a few of the findings I heard….
After swabbing and examining the bottom of [...]
If you haven’t had a chance to “sort” through their clothes and toys in their rooms today would be a perfect day to start organizing…
After the sorting and purging, put away the clothes and place the books on the bookshelves or try a basket for books by their bed if there is not enough room [...]
Something new you may want to try this year is a “things to remember list” for next Christmas that you can place in with your decorations. Basically it is a list of things like desserts everyone loved/hated, buy a bigger turkey for next year, don’t invite so and so again unless you are mentally up [...]