What’s good/bad about inhabiting a small living space? Well, it all comes down to how you feel about certain things. Here’s a plus/minus card of things to think about; simply rate each line item with a “PLUS (+)” OR “MINUS (-)”: A small living space means… Having less...
It is a bit hard for me to believe, but it has already been one whole year since I started The Order Expert Blog! To be honest, I really didn’t set out to measure the blog in time; blogging was something that I was interested in doing and so I set out to do so with a...
Today is Earth Day and I thought it would be fitting to do a top ten list that can benefit, well, everyone! Number 10. Clean out your clothes closet Benefits for the Earth and Your Local Community: Instead of sending unwanted clothing to the landfill, donate gently...
Do you sometimes have a monkey mind?A monkey mind is when you have an overactive, over-stimulated, or distracted mind…
Quick, when’s the last time you used… Ever wonder how you use your belongings? Here are a few item usage “hunts” that you can do for a few minutes at a time, at any time of day to help you better see what you really use on a daily basis. What you’ll need: A timer,...
Ever work on a project at where things are almost complete…yet you end up waiting on one last item? Here’s some ideas to help you make the most of your time: Set up a tickler list. Make notes for yourself in your to-dos or on your calendar to follow-up on your...
Small living spaces have been quite the trend lately. There’s lots of things one can do to downsize a room or storage area. What about keeping a small living space, well, safe? Here are a few items to keep in mind when organizing/storing items/laying out a small...
Have you ever found yourself in this situation: you’ve carved out some time to file a stack of papers, yet as soon as you start looking through the stack you realize that the task is a bit more difficult than it seems; not only are there items that are easily...
Here’s a little puzzle for you to think about. Let’s say there are 200 pairs of shoes that need to be polished for a background display for a photo shoot for an image in a magazine. The requirements are that the shoes not be dull, that’s it. You have 3 hours to polish...
Yesterday was the first day of spring and what did my mind turn to but...helping people with their daily barrage of emails! Here’s a few quick tips: Clean Beyond the Inbox Your inbox shouldn’t get all the love. Don’t forget to clean out those other email folders that...