I’ve written several organizing entries here on the blog that include step-by-step instructions on how to sort and organize materials. I suggest people work off of a cleared surface such as a table, counter or freshly made bed. Why is this so important? Quite simply,...
What do you think of when you think of to-dos? You might associate the phrase with a seemingly endless list of repetitive, boring or routine tasks that need to be completed one way or another. To-dos might be regular errands or perhaps next steps in an ongoing work...
Desks and workstations are a given at school, but the same does not automatically hold true at home. Today’s post walks you through how to set up a location from which to do schoolwork, or a homework station: Identify a location. Just like real estate, it’s all about...
It’s that time of year again…I’ll be featuring tips for back-to-school for the next several posts, so get ready for some timely help! A smart way to keep your head in order when getting ready for back-to-school is to not focus on the nitty-gritty details, but to...
Getting organized post-vacation might not be in the forefront of your mind after a fantastic trip, but it is an unavoidable fact. Coming back home to reality doesn’t have to be painful! Today’s post seeks to help you get back to easily get back into the swing of...
New technology* rolls around every nanosecond. All the more reason to get a few things in order before you take the plunge and go shopping. Below are a few priorities to consider when shopping for new technology. Before we begin, special thanks to R.H. for suggesting...
We all know what it’s like when packing for a vacation…trying to figure out what to pack for different days, activities, the possibilities are endless! But for the most part, we pretty much end up with items that make us look fantastic. Why not use this same method of...
In the spirit of keeping things balanced from last week’s post, I just had to include a plus/minus card on large living spaces. What’s good/bad about inhabiting a large living space? Well, it all comes down to how you feel about certain things. Here’s a plus/minus...
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...
Oh, the stories of a drawer that just would not close, or worse, stay jammed. The unreachable insides, the dismantling of the back of a dresser/cabinet/desk to retrieve the offending object… Today’s post hopes to prevent future drawer jammings. A drawer is a nice...