April 30, 2011, is the 2nd national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for dropping off unwanted medications! There has been a lot of talk about how to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, both over-the-counter … Continue reading
Growing up, I associated April with kitchen cleaning. Passover generally falls in April, and my family prepared for the holiday by cleaning out the fridge and freezer, wiping down cabinets and appliances and going through … Continue reading
When my parents came to town last month, I took them to see the deCordova Museum. It so happened that the museum was in the middle of a show by Rachel Perry Welty, an artist … Continue reading
I hear this statement a lot from friends, family and clients: “I have too much stuff!” They often say it with anguish, yet many people struggle to take steps to deal with the problem. They … Continue reading
This has probably happened to you at least once: you weren’t able to find an item you needed that you knew you had somewhere around the house or office. Maybe you chose to wait and … Continue reading
Can you imagine putting your home on a “diet?” Watching your calorie intake and exercising to lose pounds isn’t so different from going through stuff to toss or give away to declutter your home. … Continue reading
Five years ago, I moved into a carpeted apartment and found that the previous tenant had left her vacuum behind. I thought that it was brilliant of her to leave it, as I didn’t own … Continue reading
I thought it would be fun to share this 90-second video clip, on an innovative way to organize a bookcase. There is upbeat instrumental music in the background, but watching with the sound off works … Continue reading
Project: Abby works from home. When she was very busy papers and miscellaneous items would overwhelm her filing system and pile up all over her desk and printer. Abby and I examined piles of … Continue reading
I’m always looking out for opportunities to donate or recycle: food drives, seasonal clothing drives, cell phone drop-off boxes, book drop-offs, plastic bag recycling and so forth. I keep my eyes open around town, and … Continue reading