From the dictionary: clutter – 1556, var. of clotern “to form clots, to heap on”. From the Middle English word “clotter” which means to coagulate. Whether it’s the toxic stuff cluttering your space or the toxic stuff you put in your body, clutter, inside and out, may be “coagulating” both you and your space. Time for… Continue Reading
Most of us are familiar with the concept of donating our possessions to a donation center. Often, however, I still see bags of clothing and such that end up sitting stagnant in a corner as clutter. Make it easy to get these items out of your space and into a new space by findng a… Continue Reading
These basic truths about kitchens will help you put yours in an order that serves you. Where every item you want is in the right place, appropriately accessible and waiting to serve you. The way to start is to understand the core activities performed in the kitchen and then “zone” your space accordingly. The typical… Continue Reading
You often hear the story about the young guy who gets famous with some techno business idea and you may think, darn I wish it were me. This story is so super fine and cool, you won’t be green with envy, but it is green! Terracycle was founded in 2001 by a 19 year old… Continue Reading
It’s nice to have a printed list of the upcoming holidays but even better to have them all posted in your calendar with reminders. So you won’t forget to pick up those roses for Valentine’s Day or to phone home for Mother’s Day. Not to mention knowing when it’s a full moon so you have an excuse… Continue Reading
In the world of getting organized, “containers” are anything from a hook on the back of a door to a bin or box or even an entire shelf system or custom closet installation. As ever, The Container Store is having their annual elfa sale. elfa is a modular shelving and drawer system that can be… Continue Reading
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture*, if the typical “stay-at-home” mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. OK, so first may I say what’s with the “stay at home” mom descriptor? As if, tra la la,… Continue Reading
It’s a good idea to use the Unsubscribe button often on e-newsletters to keep clutter from your inbox. You only need to ask yourself one question: “Will it serve me?” Is the content meaningful and useful to you and the goals in your life now? If not, unsubscribe freely! Does the content of the newsletter appeal… Continue Reading
There’s a great way to get rid of your possibly valuable but definitely toxic to the planet high tech devices and gadgets. Check out www.gazelle.com. At the site you can calculate the value of your gadgets; they will give you a quote and even send you a box or envelope to mail it to them (with… Continue Reading
It is generally understood that it takes 21 consecutive days… a mere 3 weeks…. to establish a habit. So, start with a small “bad habit” and see how long it takes you to change it to a good habit. Do you lose your keys all the time? Try, for 21 days in a row – of putting… Continue Reading