Organizing is one of those chores where every member of the family can pitch in. So, with Mother’s Day coming up, I thought I’d highlight some organizing projects that might make a thoughtful “gift” for busy moms. Note to my...
Ideas, inspiration, a personality quiz and a happy ending — we’ve got plenty of organizing news to cover this week, so let’s jump right in. If you have lots of big cabinets and deep shelves in your bathroom or kitchen,...
For several weeks now, I’ve been following the posts of a blogger named Katie Terpstra as she undertook a mission to de-clutter her life. She divided her home into 40 spaces, then grabbed a garbage bag and tackled one space...
They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words, and this week, I have to agree. I found four really clever ideas for getting organized, but in each case, I can’t fully describe the project in writing. Trust me, you’ll...
We’re just about 2 weeks from the official start of spring, and I’m already anticipating the change of seasons. Days are getting longer, temps are warming up, flowers are blooming — what’s not to love? Two things, actually: Setting the...
Well, it’s Feb. 29, and you know what that means: You’ve got a whole extra day for all those organizing projects you never seem to get around to! Okay, I know the extra time is just an illusion, but sometimes...
Quick, what’s the last place in your house that you’d want to show off for visitors? You know, the one room that’s always messy, purely utilitarian, and generally off-limits to anyone but close family members? Most of us wouldn’t answer...
You know the best thing about Feb. 15? Valentine’s Day is now behind us, and we have several months with no “messy holidays” on the calendar. You know what I mean — all those holidays and occasions that require decorations,...
I happen to love linens. There’s just something about hanging a new towel or putting on a new pillow sham — they’re such small indulgences, but they can make the whole room seem fresh and new. The problem is where...
Let’s face it, posts about organization, productivity and so forth aren’t always a lot of fun to read. Sometimes even the most well-meaning tips can come across as preachy or pedantic, and they leave you feeling … well, a little...