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…
If your shoe storage space is busting at the seems and you can’t seem to part with a single pair of beloved shoes, here is a solution. Shoe Stax are a terrific little gadget that sit inside the shoe allowing them to stack on top of each other. We’ve tried different types of shoe stackers and…
One of the best ways to establish good organization is to create routines. When we create habits to get things done and stick with the same routine, we become more efficient and productive. How you begin your day, can have an impact on how the rest of it rolls out. So why not get out…