Do you have a designated spot to charge your electronics at night? Many of us use our phone as an alarm clock, so chances are it’s on or close to your bed. I created a night time charging station in my nightstand because my kids turn in their phones and iPods before they go to…
We all have formed some type of bill payment routines (I hope), but “Pay Your Bills Week” is a excuse to take a look at how you pay your bills. Do you use the most efficient system possible? If not, can changes be made to lighten the load? With technology ever-changing, it’s worth investing the…
Does your New Year’s resolution involve getting organized? Make 2013 the year that you commit to organize. Here are 5 tips to help get you started: Structure your Day. When time is unstructured, it can leave you feeling scattered and unaccomplished. Start each day with a clear plan. List what you need and prioritize. Create Habits…
Jewelry can be a hard thing to organize. Items of different sizes, shapes, colors…trying to fit them all into a typical jewelry box or drawer can be quite a challenge. Once they are all organized into a drawer or box, it can be another challenge finding what you need, knowing what you have, and keeping…
It’s the time of year when seeing what’s in the mailbox is actually fun! It’s important to have a good quick system for keeping all the holiday cards you receive organized. Open the cards and immediately place them in a convenient place so that they can be shared and enjoyed. Either a basket or decorative…
America Recycles Day is a national holiday that helps remind us to do our part to reuse and repurpose what we can. Earth911.com is a great website filled with resources to help you dispose of/recycle to reduce your carbon footprint. You can find recycling solutions for everything from electronics to automotive and just about any…
It’s funny how we know the holidays are coming, but once Thanksgiving arrives, we are stunned that the Christmas rush is in full swing. Plan now, before Thanksgiving to do what you can to lighten the load and make your December organized and enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you prepare: Weed out before…
Laundry is an unavoidable drudgery, so getting it done quickly and efficiently is a must. Here are some tips to process laundry promptly. Sort it out. Rather than putting all of the laundry into one hamper, sort it as you go with these terrific laundry sorters from Sterilite. They’re a great time saver–when one fills up,…
Tomorrow is the end of daylight savings time. As you turn back the clocks, it’s also suggested that you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. In my house, we’ve recently had some issues with our smoke detectors and I’ve learned that they should be replaced every 7-10 years. Not only do the batteries need…
Our fabulous organizers are pro’s at getting you organized, but organization is a constant process. Here are some tips to help you stay organized: Define where to keep things. Having a place for everything is essential. If you have time to tidy up but don’t know where to put things, you’ll waste that time. Finish what you…