Cutting back on paper clutter
One challenge most of my clients talk to me about is dealing with papers. For a lot of them, big contributors to paper clutter are newspaper and magazine clippings or old product manuals that they … Continue reading
Author Archives: elesheva
Classic Peanuts (comic)
Peanuts artist Charles Schulz wrote a comic strip that hits home for a lot of us. Snoopy the Dog’s friends are helping Snoopy clean out his doghouse. Snoopy, sitting on top of his house, overhears … Continue reading
Torn shirts and broken zipper coat can be reused
Many people, including me, throw out torn or unwearable clothes because we don’t think they can be reused. Boy was I happy to learn recently that I was wrong. SMART (Secondary Materials And Recycled Textiles) … Continue reading
Oh Patio!
The summer season is upon us, and it is the perfect time to take advantage of the porch, patio or roof deck. But what can you do if your outdoor space is a cluttered mess? … Continue reading
What to do with unwanted personal t-shirts?
A friend of mine asked what to do with t-shirts she no longer wanted, but that are personal enough that she is uncomfortable dropping them off at thrift stores. What I mean by “personal” t-shirts … Continue reading
Drop-off boxes convenience or what?
There was an article in the Chicago Tribune recently about the drop-off boxes that have been popping up in many places for unwanted clothes, books or other household items. The boxes often stand in parking … Continue reading
Gifts for the Wedding Season
I have a number of friends marrying this summer and early fall, so I have several wedding gifts to buy. I almost always pick gifts from the couple’s wedding registry or wish list. That way … Continue reading
Stuff is Important, or is it?
Months ago my dad and I came across this poem written by comedian George Carlin that was in an exhibit catalogue for the Rachel Perry Welty exhibit at deCordova Museum in MA. I’d be curious … Continue reading
Oh, time!
“Lack of time is not the major issue for them (though they themselves may think it is); the real problem is a lack of clarity and definition about what a project really is, and what … Continue reading
Where does this key go?
Sound familiar? Almost all of us acquire spare keys over the years: from next-door neighbors, family or friends; for cars, old homes or offices; or extras and back-ups prevent lockouts. What if your friends move, … Continue reading