Now that we are a couple weeks into January, how are things going? Usually, getting organized is frequently at the top of the list. If you could pick one area in your life to get organized this month, what would it be? photo credit: Emily Baron
Posted in Family on 08. Jan, 2012
Does your house have crayon overload? Round them up and donate them to Crazy Crayons, LLC which makes new crayons out of donated scraps. To date, this company has kept 52,000+ pounds of waxy art tools out of our landfills. Visit www.crazycrayons.com to learn where to mail your used crayons. photo credit: drewzuckerman
Is the second Monday in January. Keep it tidy by dealing with paperwork regularly. Set aside 30 minutes each day so you don’t end up with overwhelming piles. (Choose first thing in the morning, at the end of the day, or anytime in between) For every piece of paper you find, make a quick decision [...]
Celebrate with me and simplify your life….Book an organizing session with me today…..you won’t be disappointed. Less is More………
Get stuff up and off the floor by installing wall hooks. If you’re not handy with tools, use Command Adhesive hooks, which install without tools and won’t harm the walls when removed. They even come in a modern brushed nickel finish! photo credit: Looking Glass
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” ~~Walt Disney photo credit: Lindsey Catherine
Suffering from junk mail overload? No surprise–over 40% of the mail we receive is junk mail! Celebrate with me this month since it’s “GET ORGANIZED” month by setting up a free account with www.dmachoice.org to remove your household from direct marketing mailing lists. photo credit: loop_oh
I would say that 9 out of 10 of my organizing clients always say that paper is what is driving them crazy. Recycle newspapers on a daily basis after you are done reading them. Get rid of the current magazine when you get the next one. Either recycle it or pass it onto somebody else [...]
Put a crate or basket by the back/front door to hold all the outgoing items, such as store returns, library books, rental movies, and even borrowed items from family and friends. Don’t forget to look inside each morning to see what you can get rid of that day when you are out and about. Combine [...]
Posted in Family on 01. Jan, 2012
Did you write them down? What was your top resolution?