Publicity
Organize & Recycle Episode One – the kitchen
I’m a host of the new television segment on CitiTV 19 in Ann Arbor. Watch it here!
Tips
Caps, Caps, and More Caps
PROBLEM: I’m not sure what to do with all my baseball caps. I like to look at them and access them. SOLUTION: Mighty Good Coffee in Ann Arbor has just the answer. They have taken a piece of thick twine and attached it to a screw. Then they attached some Read more…
Tips
Light it Up!
PROBLEM: It’s hard for me to see what’s inside my shelf and cupboard so I don’t put things away or get things out. SOLUTION: The Peaceable Kingdom in Ann Arbor has a great solution. Add lights! Notice that the two lamps in their display makes everything visible. HINT: The Peaceable Read more…
Tips
Table Made of Books
PROBLEM: I have sorted and purged my book collection but I still don’t have enough shelf space. SOLUTION: Robot Supply & Repair / 826 Michigan has a great idea … They have displayed their robot lamps on tables made of books. What a wonderful way to make use of books! Read more…
Newsletters
Newsletter March 2012
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Time – What’s in Your Week? – March 2012 newsletter.
Tips
Thanks Van Boven
PROBLEM: What do I do with all the shoes I never wear? SOLUTION: Van Boven is shoe drop off location for Soles4Souls which “collects new shoes to give relief to the victims of abject suffering and collects used shoes to support micro-business efforts to eradicate poverty.” www.soles4souls.org/about/faq.html Now you have Read more…
AD/HD
Turn Your Tasks into a Game
PROBLEM: I have a bunch of things that I don’t want to do. I keep putting them off. SOLUTION: This idea comes from Lynne Johnson. Write each task on a card. Include a few fun tasks as well. Shuffle, then pick a card. HINT: You might want to set up Read more…
Tips
Tension Rods and Spray Bottles
PROBLEM: I’d love to be able to fit all my cleaning supplies under the sink. SOLUTION: Add a tension rod and hang your spray bottles. HINT: You can use a carabiner to hang the brush. QUESTION: I’m collecting ideas for other things to clip onto a carabiner and hang from Read more…
Tips
Toiletry Zones
PROBLEM: I have a small bathroom and lots of toiletries. They end up all over the house. I can never seem to quickly find what I’m looking for. SOLUTION: By usage and location place your toiletries in Zones. Zone A is highest usage (everyday) which gets best location (easy to Read more…
Newsletters
Newsletter February 2012
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Here’s to Healthy Organizing – February 2012 newsletter.