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…
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file my papers but I still want to organize them. SOLUTION – A three ring binder can be a good alternative to files. You can have categories inside one binder or have a binder for each different category. There are many different category options: Read more…
PROBLEM – I like to bake, especially my chocolate bars, but finding all the ingredients in my pantry takes all the fun away. SOLUTION – Put all your baking supplies in a container (or a few containers) so that when you are ready to bake you can pull out the Read more…
PROBLEM – I have a drawer that is full and overflowing with toiletries. It is hard for me to find what I am looking for in the morning as I am rushing to get ready for the day. SOLUTION – Find some sort of container and put your regularly used Read more…
PROBLEM – I like to return my old bottles and cans to the grocery store to get my refund, but my bottles and cans get mixed in with my curb side recycling. I grudgingly push my bin to the street and wave my refund goodbye. SOLUTION – In the kitchen, Read more…
PROBLEM– I look into my filing cabinet and there appears to be no order. It is hard for me to focus and find what I’m looking for. SOLUTION – Use the tabs to help create order. Use the same tab position for files that go together. When a new category Read more…
PROBLEM: Often it is really hard to do those little things that need to be done in order to maintain an organizational system. SOLUTION: A mantra can be useful to help us follow through. For example, if we don’t feel like putting the file away or taking our cup to Read more…
PROBLEM: Small business owners are sent pictures and cards from their clients. The owners always ask, “What do I do with all of these?” SOLUTION: One option is to have a designated space for display of client thank you cards/pictures. The space can be a picture frame, box frame, picture Read more…
Where do you put the clothes that aren’t freshly laundered but aren’t ready to be washed? Find a purposeful space somewhere … either in the closet or in a basket that is designated for this function. If you choose the closet, section off an area for your “worn but not Read more…