Holiday Decorating this weekend? Don’t forget to clean and organize any area before you pull out all of the decorations. You may have to put away some things you keep out during the rest of the year to lessen the clutter. Make use of the holiday boxes. When your Christmas knick knacks come out, fill…
Last night we had our staff meeting/holiday gathering. We played a grab bag game where everyone received an interesting organizing gadget. Karen, our office manager, came to work this morning with before and after photos of her gift in use. You see, Karen is one of those people who never understood why so many of…
Love this! Great use of space for all of you book lovers. via @Pinterest. Create bookshelves that go all the way to the ceiling, and in any nook or cranny. A much better alternative to books scattered around the floor or stacked in piles! :roll: Source: google.com via Jane on…
‘Tis the shopping season, so here’s a nice little app to keep your gift list organized and handy. The Gift List App is perfect for keeping track of everyone on your list, what they want, where to buy it and the budget. It’s very easy to use, just input the names of people on your…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and if you’re hosting, today is a busy day. Not only do you need to think about meal preparation, but the daunting task of getting the house in order can be even more overwhelming. Here’s an iPhone app that can save you some time in the kitchen: The Chef Assistant iPhone App…
Are you overwhelmed by household chaos with only 3 days left until Thanksgiving? Research shows that spending just a few minutes on cleaning and organizing can actually improve your mood. It gives you a sense of accomplishment–at least you’ve started even if you’re just making a dent. It also creates a feeling of order which…
With Thanksgiving less than one week away, it’s time to think about what you can do to help your day run as smoothly as possible. One thing that can make Thanksgiving cooking less stressful and more enjoyable is a good thermometer and timer. this particular thermometer by Taylor is very practical because you can use it the…
As a follow up to the blog yesterday on National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, expanding on the use of StillTasty.com was the obvious choice. This website is great if you’re just not sure how long to store certain foods, if they will freeze properly and how long they will last in the freezer. A…
November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. When was the last time you cleaned out your fridge? According to The Wall Street Journal, most people never think about cleaning out the refrigerator when they are putting groceries away. The only time the fridge actually gets wiped down is when there is a spill or an…
Today is my husband John’s 50th birthday. I’m glad I did remember it today, but it did remind me of how hard it is in our world of chaos to keep track of important dates, birthdays and anniversaries. Technology has simplified some of this. I love having reminders on my electronic calendar, they remind me…