What are often the first things to go when you tackle a decluttering project? Promotional items! Specifically promotional items that don’t serve a purpose to the owner. Piles of clutter always seem to include mugs, can cozies, water bottles, etc. That’s not to say they don’t serve a purpose for anybody, but if you know you don’t need it or won’t immediately use it, don’t pick it up. It’s easy to attend fairs and trade shows and fill a bag of items. However, they quickly fill drawers and … [Read more...]
Do You Have Zones?
As I clean and organize for my clients, I often see the zones that they have. The most important thing is to work in zones and have items at the point of first or last use. It's also important to locate items based on frequency of use. Zones Everything used to do a set of tasks should be grouped together. Every home is different, so some will have few zones and others will have many. Some examples of zones many people have are: Food storage: pantry and refrigerator Food prep: … [Read more...]
How Long to Keep Things You Don’t Seem to Use Much
Another question I get while helping people declutter and get better organized is "What is the rule about how long to keep something when you haven’t used it in a while?" The answer really depends on what stage of life you are in, your lifestyle, and upcoming events. For example, if you have a punch fountain or lots of folding tables and chairs, but your kids are grown and you rarely host events, they are likely items of which you can easily part and not miss. However, if you have kids … [Read more...]
Back to School Routine
How do you make school days less stressful and chaotic? Step 1: It all starts with everyone waking up on the right side of the bed. Start your back to school bedtime routines now. Don't wait until the first week of school to establish an earlier bedtime. Step 2: Have a plan for breakfast. Cereal is fast, but if your kids aren't big fans of cereal, have some other ideas ready to go. Peeled/chopped fruit, muffins or breakfast burritos in the freezer, hard boiled eggs in the frig, and even cold … [Read more...]
End of Summer Salad Recipe
August is an incredible month for local, fresh produce. Many of us have an abundance of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, salad greens, and more. Salads are an incredible way to incorporate lots of veggies, as most recipes are forgiving and can incorporate additional vegetable ingredients not in the original plan. Here is a recipe that is delicious as is, or throw in a few more veggies to make it your own! End of Summer Salad Recipe 1 box small shell noodles cooked al dente, rinsed and … [Read more...]
Have You Heard? Enter Our Contest Today
ENTER OUR CONTEST! Have you seen our new van? We'll be cleaning in a 50 mile radius of Hutchinson over the next week. Spot our van and leave a comment with where you saw us and the day on our thread on Facebook. You'll be entered in a drawing for "The Works" auto detailing. Contest ends Friday, August 16th, and Winner will be announced on Monday, August 19th on Facebook. Be sure to tag your friends to be on the lookout for our van! … [Read more...]
Time to Shop the Summer Clearance
Now is the time to shop the summer clearance! We're not advocating for buying things you don't need, but rather planning ahead for gift giving and next summer. Swimsuits and summer outfits on clearance that will fit your kids next May. Summer toys on clearance for birthday party gifts. Camping gear and beach toys to replace this years' things like floaters and noodles New beach towels and summer footwear Don't forget about checking the food and candy isles for items considered … [Read more...]
Change Your Air Conditioner Filter
There are plenty of hot days ahead. Make sure your air conditioner can run as efficiently as possible. Change your air filter, just as you would your filter during the winter months. Filters get dirty and need to be changed monthly, especially if you've been running your air frequently. It takes less than two minutes. … [Read more...]
Organizing Advice for Those Getting Ready to Retire
Is retirement on the horizon? Good for you! It's a time to slow down and enjoy life, without the hassles and headaches that life and its clutter brings. Downsizing for Retirement As you declutter your home to downsize, make sure you plan to take only what you need. Have you heard the quote, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” by William Morris? When going through more sentimental items, consider this. If it is really important to you that … [Read more...]
Planning a Summer Staycation
If you're short on time or money this summer, don't forget about your staycation options. There are plenty of new, fun, and interesting adventures you can plan without spending a ton of money or traveling too far from home. Here are some ideas for a fun staycation: Water Party! Whether it's just your family, or you included extended family, neighbors, and friends, host a water party with sprinklers, water guns or balloons, and kiddie pools. Try placing the sprinkler under the trampoline or … [Read more...]
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