The See Your Way Clear Blog
A SHINING Example of Helpful Labeling
Two weeks ago my weekly tip expounded the ease and effectiveness of using labels to help with organization. Here's a firsthand example from my own home! We store lightbulbs by type (see the bottom photo of the storage drawers in my linen closet). However, we have one...
Spring Cleaning
Spring officially arrives this Wednesday, March 20. The impulse to clean and organize our homes often feels more pronounced this time of year. My friend and colleague, Linda Samuels, has done it again in this inspiring radio interview on WNYC. Tune into the radio...
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...
