hooks and hangers

Discovering Space Under, Inside, and Up

Think you’re out of space? Even if you live in a tiny apartment or house, you can take advantage of these spaces and maximize your storage capabilities.   Under: Don’t neglect the space under your bed!It’s great for off-season clothing storage or hand-me-down kids’ clothes, extra blankets, and memory-box/sentimental items. If your bed is low, [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-14

Thankful for the sunshine today as we begin a busy, productive day……..some dirty windows are on tap today… http://t.co/VgNrPDoy # Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there……..where would we be without you? Thankful for all those who… http://t.co/Gy4X5OTs # Hall Storage Closet Organized and room for more….a great afternoon spent organizing today! http://t.co/Wj3l6wqD [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-07

While my own house is being cleaned and windows washed, I am meeting with 2 new clients and tacking a "kitchen… http://t.co/hdfms7uF # I now know what it feels like……I'm having the Tidy Tightwads team come and clean my house and do windows… http://t.co/ekBLYUFY # Meeting with a new client this afternoon…….there is always a [...]

organizing your kitchen and bathroom

Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen And Bath

The kitchen is the hub of most homes. It’s where people congregate to eat, do projects, share experiences, and relax. Because we spend so much time there, it’s important that the kitchen is organized and functional. Likewise, the often-neglected bathroom needs upkeep to make mornings flow smoothly, from shower to shave. Follow these tips to [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-30

From an e-mail I received today…ACCOUNTABILITY means living gratefully and generously with what we have been… http://t.co/tEDlLUHg # Can it really be too chilly for a campfire? # Welcome to Betty Kuechle Carlo……thanks for being a Tidy Tightwads fan! # My last client of the day yesterday made the whole week worth it! As my [...]

tips to organize for taxes

Prepare for Tax Time, It’s Only a Year Away

Whew, taxes are done for another year, right? Yes, but it’s smart to think ahead. Cut down on your stress and time next year with these helpful tips: Make next year’s taxes easier by getting organized NOW!  Use file folders, large 9×12 envelopes, or an accordion file to create months or categories. Throughout the year, [...]

make your bed

Super-Quick, Feel-Good, Get-Organized-Now Tips

Take these small and easy steps to make your home look good. You’ll love how it feels! Then, let the momentum carry you to try larger organizing projects.   Make your bed — first thing — every day. Start your day on the right foot, and you’re sure to continue putting things in their proper [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-23

It's Friday! Ready for lake weekends soon, you? #

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Earth Day Is Coming: Reduce and Make the Earth Happy

One of the great benefits to living an organized life is the positive impact you can have on our environment. When you’re organized, you can buy less stuff (reduce), you can think of creative ways to reinvent old items (reuse), and you can thoughtfully dispose of your discards (recycle). Follow these tips to tackle the [...]

April Fool’s Day…..trick your family!

Make some colorful cupcakes and fool your family on April Fool’s Day!   Meat Loaf: 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs 1 c. grated cheese 3 T. ketchup 1 egg 1/2 tsp. celery salt 1/4 tsp. pepper   Potato Frosting:   3 c. mashed potatoes food coloring   There’s no sugar in [...]