Tag: organizing your home
Great Expectations
Organizing a home or office is a very attainable goal but is often approached with unrealistic expectations. Some people think that with a small block of time, a little bit of work and a few new containers, their space can become “perfect”, just like the spaces on television that are…
Read more#8 Break into smaller tasks
Coming in at number 8 in our top 10 ways to make your move or downsize easier is “Break larger tasks down into more manageable and practical pieces.” Accomplishing a large project like moving or downsizing can be overwhelming if you view it as a whole. When the job is…
Read moreOrganizing… it’s more than tidying up
Some people feel that if they simply tidy up a space, it will be organized. These two actions are actually quite different. Tidying is defined as making something neat in appearance, whereas organizing means to arrange and to make more effective. Tidying up is a great thing to do if you want…
Read moreTraveling or Vacationing? Come back with more memories than mementos
Many of us will head out for a time of adventure or relaxation this summer. Vacations are wonderful, full of memories and often a time when we buy or collect special items. Keeping mementos/reminders: You had a great time on your trip and you’d like to remember the different places…
Read moreSpring Fling – Closet Organizing
Let’s continue our spring fling, identifying 4 household items and providing brief tips about how to declutter those particular items. Each task will take you about 10 minutes as you sort, evaluate and fling. By the end of spring you’ll be able to take a deep breath and enjoy a…
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