useful organizing tips
Talking to a friend how she acquired stuff over time inspired an observation about presents. They are so much fun to get, but sometimes even desired and appreciated gift items turn into clutter years later. … Continue reading
Early this fall friends helped me moved into a new apartment. One friend was wowed to see that I had packed a small, well-labeled box with bedding, a towel and pjs so I could make … Continue reading
NPR produced an interesting piece on a Wisconsin-based company, Murfie, that stores clients’ actual CDs in its headquarters for a small fee. Clients get digital access to all of their music and retain ownership of … Continue reading
If you missed the chance to drop off expired medicines back in May during the National Take Back Initiative, here’s your chance coming up on Saturday, October 29th, sponsored by the US Department of Justice … Continue reading
Last month, an online magazine posted “My $10,000 Storage Unit Mistake.” The writer Amy Gutman, talks about how her temporary storage turned long-term unintentionally. After years of keeping the space, and spending thousands of dollars … Continue reading
When I work with clients, I do whatever I can keep their “items to toss” out items out of landfill. I prefer going green, especially when it’s easy to do and does not create extra … Continue reading
Seeing leaves starting to change colors, noticing day light getting a bit shorter, feeling crisp fall air arriving to tame hot summer weather, and taking advantage of back-to-school sales are some of the many ways … Continue reading
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
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