Is there a magic number for bedding items and towels?
Friends and clients have asked “what is the magic number of sheets and towels to own?” Four factors to keep in mind: – Storage space that’s easy to get to – The number of beds … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
green organizing
Getting ready for school
I recently worked with two high school siblings with their own bedrooms before school started. They both have had a busy summer and haven’t had a chance to sort through end-of-school-year papers. The parents wanted … Continue reading
Bulk: good deal or no?
Often times we get good deals in packages compared to buying individual items. I love and dislike marketing’s power over buyers. It’s not always the best deal to buy in bulk unless you’re really going … Continue reading
Souvenirs and swag
I’ve been running in races for a number of years and of course, often gotten “free” t-shirts and other swag. For the most part, the t-shirts I’ve kept were a nice reminder of races I’ve … Continue reading
Spring cleaning
Friday, April 22nd, is Earth Day and remember less is more. Spring time suggests spring cleaning. It’s a great time to vacuum your car to get rid of dead leaves and ice melt. Also a … Continue reading
Jewelry organizing
January is the time to organize your jewelry. Aimee Berrent of A Matter of Brilliance has some great tips for how to do it. Tip 1: Take an inventory Gather your jewelry in one place. … Continue reading
Blue bins in cities and elsewhere
I thought I knew all about Chicago’s city recycling program, but I learned some new things about it today. In the “blue bin” program, homeowners use a separate blue city recycling bin for paper, glass, … Continue reading
“Dear New Parents Don’t Buy Any Toys”
I came across a blog post via Scary Mommy written by Leigh Anderson addressing overabundance of toys for little kids, and what toddlers/kids prefer to play with. She talked about using found objects in home … Continue reading
An extra long life for garments
I came across a Gudrun Sjoden catalog (Fall 2015) which talked about extending the life of garments. I got curious and one of the things that I found to be true is that it’s “better … Continue reading
Happy pantry and fridge
Spring is one of my favorite seasons, with flowers popping up and leaves appearing on trees. I like spring cleaning, putting heavier clothes in storage and bringing out a lighter wardrobe, and putting away winter … Continue reading