PROBLEM: I have lots of mementoes. I’m not sure what to do with them. SOLUTION: Collect the mementoes and sort them into groups according to the event or person they represent. Focus on one of the groups. Decide which items you would like to keep and what items you would Read more…
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: The Island of Misfit Toys – February 2011 newsletter
PROBLEM: My closet is so full. I know that some of the clothes don’t even fit me anymore. SOLUTION: Create a space to put the clothes that you don’t like or that don’t fit. This space can be a bag hung from a hanger or hook, a basket on the Read more…
RROBLEM: I love to buy things but they just add to the clutter when I bring them home. SOLUTION: Make a list of what you are going to buy and buy what is on your list. When you put something on your list make sure you think through the whole Read more…
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file. My papers build up because I can’t seem to make myself do it. SOLUTION – Use a timer. We can do almost anything for a short period of time. Set the timer for 10 minutes (or whatever amount of time works for you) Read more…
PROBLEM – Things go into my purse but nothing comes back out. It is like a black hole. My purse is so full, I can’t find anything. SOLUTION – Create an area in your purse where you put thing that need to come back out. Think of it as your Read more…
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Laundry Extras – January 2011 newsletter
PROBLEM – I have a very small kitchen and not a lot of counter space. My family rarely makes enough dishes dirty in one day to run the dishwasher. I actually prefer to wash dishes by hand but there isn’t really room for a drainer. If I do wash dishes by Read more…
PROBLEM – I have a high cabinet in my kitchen. I know that ideally I should put infrequently used items up there and the lighter the better. The things I need to put up there aren’t light and they are awkward. Is there a way to store them so I Read more…
PROBLEM – I’m always losing my keys. It takes me at least an extra five minutes to leave my house because I can never remember where I put them. SOLUTION – Establish a home for your keys. It can be a basket, hook, drawer, or purse. It is important to Read more…