green organizing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
Years ago I took a ceramics wheel-throwing class and made many pottery bowls in different sizes. I didn’t have space to display all of them and, as you all know, I try to keep things … Continue reading