When you try on that pair of jeans and they’re not just right anymore, what do you do with them? If you want to keep your closet optimally organized, you need a place for everything, including those jeans. Things that don’t work, out of style, stained or ripped, need a place to go too. Don’t…
Do you have an organizing project that you’ve been putting off? Are boxes from a recent (or not so recent) move still waiting to be unpacked and organized? Are you paying for the storage of stuff that really needs to be sorted out and pitched? The angst it causes in your mind is worse than…
Summer is like a celebration after a long, cold winter. Make the most of summer by being prepared and organized for all the activities and events. Here are some tips to help you simplify and enjoy this season to the fullest. Simplify Schedules. Keeping up with a hectic summer schedule, especially with kids around, can be a…
Kids follow by example. They may walk behind you like a tornado cluttering everything in their path, but if they see you putting things away, they will eventually start to model this behavior. Does that mean that they’ll start cleaning up after themselves when they’re 3, probably not. One thing for certain, you’ll improve…
Giving your desk a good once-over during spring cleaning season is a must. Many opt to overlook it because there are papers and piles, so it can seem to be too daunting of a task. Here’s a quick-fix to get your desk tidied up for spring. Focus: You can get easily sidetracked into other…
The optimal way to live in your space is as though you will be moving soon. In other words, everything you have in your cabinets, drawers and closets is exactly what you want and currently use. Does this hold true for you? If not, here are some tips to help streamline and simplify: Storage Space: Are…
Check out this video from @Properties featuring our organizing tips :-) I love what Dr. Ferrari said about how clutter drags us down. He noted that people with more clutter are less happy with their lives and that we need to develop relationships not relics–good stuff! Watch the video:
Once you’ve signed off on your tax returns, there are some tweaks you should make to your filing system to keep things current: It’s important to keep your most current tax return in your file system for easy access in case you need it for anything. You should still have your 2015 return handy, so…
Is the space under your kitchen or bathroom sink a mecca of great storage solutions, or is it an albatross of long lost clutter? If you relate to the later, consider revamping the space. That under cabinet storage space is prime real estate because of its easy access. Here are some options: …