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Labels – An Organizing Fundamental
I'm a firm believer that an important fundamental of organizing is labeling. I'm not just saying this to justify the fact that I own 5 label makers (time for an intervention?!!). In case you were wondering, they are all different and I view it the same as a chef who...
Using Lingerie Bags For Laundry Tasks And Sorting
This week was exciting for me as I was interviewed by a reporter from my local newspaper for an article about organizing. I'll definitely share the article with you all when it is published. Let's talk about lingerie bags. These are small mesh bags that help...
The Bra Recyclers – a Song and a Donation
I wrote a little song about bras. It’s to the tune of “If I had a Hammer...” so take a moment and sing it. If I had a bra I’d hoist them in the mornin’ They’d be held ’till the evening And I would feel grand I wouldn’t feel chilly I wouldn’t feel droopy I’d feel...
A SEW EASY Tip for Organizing Your Sewing Box
My husband is the sewing expert in our family. He is the only who uses the electric sewing machine. Occasionally, I will sew on a button or repair a fallen hem. The hardest part of sewing by hand for me is putting the thread through the eye of the needle! Thank...
Adult ADHD – You Are Not Alone
October is ADHD Awareness Month. We know about children who struggle with ADD/ADHD, but what about adults? Did you know that children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD? People with ADHD have unique challenges that impact their lives day to day. Strategies,...
Prepare for Winter with a Tools and Resource Inventory
Winter is coming! And we're not talking about being a Game of Thrones fan! This time of year, we know it won't take long before we're in the full grip of winter. Weather during winter can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and power outages that can last a...
The IKEA Kallax: A Treasure Trove of Organizational Potential
The IKEA Kallax, a wonder of a shelving unit, has a natural and limitless potential for organization!
Your Book Collection – Tips for Decluttering
When it comes to decluttering, books can be one of the hardest items to let go of. Often we associate strong feelings with books because they hold many memories -- of how we acquired the book, our feelings as we read it, where we lived at the time, etc. I recommend a...
Hurricane Planning Checklist
Hurricane Season is upon us and as I write this, areas of the East Coast are still recovering from Hurricane Florence. When a storm like this hits, its severity is often a guessing game, because even the best forecasters cant be positive when and where the storm will...
Taming the Kitchen Junk Drawer
A Kitchen Junk Drawer - we all have at least one and it serves a useful purpose! But why do we need a junk drawer? Each storage space in a kitchen typically holds like items (a cabinet for pots, a drawer for silverware, a shelf for glasses, etc). Where do we put all...