I am a $uper $aver in every way and it makes me anxious to part with things I love, things I “may need” or things I think someone may need in the future. No more! I am on a simplification campaign and you can be too! As the new year approaches it just might be the year that we apply computer technology to our lives! How often do you declutter your e-mail by pressing “delete”? In my case the answer is “daily”, however, it still isn’t often enough. As we start a … [Read more...]
Organize to Your Heart’s Content with Free Printable Labels!
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I am always searching for new ways to organize but I sometimes find that the cutest stuff is often the most expensive. That is not the case here! While perusing the Better Homes & Gardens (bhg.com) site, I found these adorable storage labels that can be used for just about everything. The best part is... they're FREE! Visit this LINK to claim your own printable, personalized labels. They come in all different shapes, sizes and colors! Simply download them (PDF form) and save … [Read more...]
The World’s Largest Garage Sale!
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure!" - Anonymous Have you ever FINALLY talked your spouse into getting rid of the hideous lamp that Aunt Thelma left to you when she passed away? Then victoriously hauled it to the curb with a broken tennis racket, the five dozen old formerly wet golf balls that your partner tediously collected intending to wash and resell, oh five years ago, only to wake up in the morning and find that all of the "junque" that you had to pry from the clenched hands … [Read more...]
Homemade Magazine & Catalog Holders
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're like me, paperwork and magazines can overwhelm the house quicker than a flash flood. Before you know it; magazines, paperwork, catalogs and receipts clutter the countertop or other surfaces. You try to sort the mail as soon as you walk through the door but sometimes life gets in the way and it has to wait until later. I tell myself - "Don't get stressed, get organized!" And it's true! Here is an easy project that will help keep your magazines and catalogs organized! No … [Read more...]
Don’t Waste Time Looking for your Keys, Phone, Etc!
March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Don't waste any more time looking all over the house for your phone, your keys and sunglasses, etc; all of those items you need when you walk out the door! As organized as I am, I still end up looking for my keys from time to time...if they were left in a jacket pocket after a walk or thrown somewhere when bringing in groceries. Or, have you ever left your phone in your purse, only to find the battery dead the next morning? Not only is this frustrating, but it is a waste of time and … [Read more...]
Keep a Daily To-Do List
March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whether you keep your list on your iPhone or prefer old school pen & paper, make a daily to-do list and stick to it. Make the list as long as you wish but select your TOP 5 and make those your priorities for the day. Cross them off as you complete them. By writing down your to-do's, you can free your mind to focus on more important things. Think of how accomplished you'll feel by day's end! Staying organized save times and money! … [Read more...]
Organize your way to Savings! 7 Tips!
November 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
One of the biggest tips to save money is to look before you buy! We are all busy, but if we took just a little extra time organizing our closets and our cars, we would actually end up SAVING time and money. We've all experienced this at one time or another. Your house light goes out, and you need a lightbulb. You spend 30 minutes looking for them, but can't seem to locate them anywhere in the house! So, you run to the hardware store to replace them or pick a pack up on your way home … [Read more...]
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