Are you overwhelmed with too much stuff? This 4th of July, why not declare independence from your clutter? Here are some tips for ridding yourself of the stuff that weighs you down: Weed out regularly Keep a container in your closet, or any heavily used area with an “outgoing” box/bag for items you plan to donate or sell. Arrange…
Having an organized laundry room will make a mundane task much more tolerable. Laundry room space is often overlooked. We want to get in and out to get the laundry done as quickly as possible. But what if you spent just a little time evaluating the space? Is it easy to find what you need like…
Is your basement filled with clutter? The hot days of summer are the perfect time to get down into a cool basement and organize. Don’t get overwhelmed if it’s cluttered, you’ve got to start somewhere! Here are some tips to get you going: Make a plan: If you don’t start with a plan, you may…
We recently marked “National Pay Your Bills Week”. In that vein, we thought it was a good time to take a moment and evaluate how you pay bills and if it’s the most efficient and effective system. With technology, banking, and money management apps all around, how do you choose what the best method is…
Yesterday I spoke to a smart man who purchased what his wife would REALLY appreciate for Valentines Day. It’s one thing to buy her another lovely piece of clothing, but is last year’s gift lost in a corner of the closet? Maybe the perfect gift would be to really know what’s in that closet and…
It’s a good idea to organize your refrigerator in preparation of the holidays or hosting any gathering. Here are some tips to get your fridge in order: Whittle it down. 25% of the food we purchase, we don’t even eat! Use up what you have before adding more. Especially before the holidays, clean out that…
The recent hurricanes have shown us all how the fury of Mother Nature can tear your world apart quickly. The sudden loss of everything is unimaginable. It got me thinking that we never really know when disaster can strike. Being prepared and organized in case of a disaster can’t save lives, but it can definitely…
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…
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…