Everyone’s got laundry! I know some do it a lot more often than others (run out of underwear recently?), but you still need to do it! Most sort into at least 2 categories, dark and light. One simple time saver is to have 2 hampers! You can get them for under $10 all over the place and it saves the … Read More
The Maybe’s
How much of your clutter is “the maybe’s?” Maybe I will take a trip there. Maybe I will use that in a project. Maybe I will fit into those pants again. These are the things we have questions on and weigh us down with indecision. So, where does all the current trip planning, current projects and current pants stand out? … Read More
Movie Time
Movies, most people love to watch movies. The stories they tell, the enjoyment they bring. We all have our favorites, right?!? Well, we can’t love them all. If you buy a lot of movies then chances are you have a large library of movies at home. And chances are you may have some in formats that you no longer use … Read More
Duplicity
I see this a lot in homes, a new bed is bought because well you need it and suddenly you decide the old one is still useful so you put it in the basement. New couch? Well, let’s place the old one in the basement with the other couch that we actually bought for the space as a spare. Because … Read More
Less is More
Less is more. I see this statement a lot with organizing and minimalism articles, posts, advertisements and such. What does this really mean? Well, let me explain. By less, this means less belongings in all areas. Less paper, less clothing, less toys, less stuff and maybe less obligations that are negative. When you have less stuff, it naturally takes less … Read More
2017 – A year of Less Stuff
If you are feeling overwhelmed with that state of clutter in your home, make 2017 a year of less stuff! There are so many ways you can do this so pick some or all of the items below to achieve your goal. Try to let go of 1 thing per day to either a donation box or to trash/recycling. Choose … Read More
Lose Tonnage
Lose Tonnage This was a previous years’ January Newsletter and because it is January again, well, it is a good read! Enjoy! Let me first start by wishing you a Happy New Year! If you are local, you are starting your year snowed in. I am trying to be very productive on this snow day and completing this newsletter was … Read More
It’s All about the Feet
For most people, they buy shoes when they are needed – that is for an event or to replace a type that is worn out such as sneakers, the work loafers. Then there are the “shoe people” that buy shoes, well, just because. It is a hobby finding more wonderful accessories to make good outfits great. Shoes should be gone … Read More
Boxes
One thing I see a lot of while I am organizing is boxes! Boxes from orders, boxes from shoes, boxes from electronics, and so on. I am all for keeping boxes but there has to be a limit. Little boxes – grab a plastic bin or a large electronics box that you think you want to keep and fold in … Read More
Step 2….
What is step 2? Maintenance, habits. Getting organized is fantastic. We go through everything, pare down on our belongings so we can enjoy what we have and use. We also pick great homes for our items where it makes sense to store them, they fit and they look good hopefully by putting them in a basket or bin or neatly … Read More