Clutter Control: The Recipe File

October 10, 2007

recipe-box.jpgHow many untested recipes do you need to keep? My own recipe box was close to overflowing, so I just did a major de-clutterering.
I got rid of:

  • Recipes that were too complex. I just don’t have the time for those!
  • Recipes using unusual ingredients which would then just sit in my closet for years – unless I happened to really love that recipe.
  • Recipes that called for large amounts of cream or other ingredients I’m trying to (mostly) avoid.

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    Are you over-organised?

    October 9, 2007

    cleaningI used to think there was no such thing as too organised. I was wrong – I have met Over-Organised and it is not a pretty sight!
    Before I get ahead of myself, let me ask you, “Why do you organise?”
    Generally, people organise their lives to save time, save money, for a feeling of peace and harmony in their homes, etc.
    So if your organising is costing you these things, then I say you’re over-organising.
    Let me give you some examples: Continue Reading

    Organizing the Junk Drawer

    October 9, 2007

    Junk Drawer OrganizersI think just about every home has a junk drawer. It’s almost too easy to put something in the drawer, out-of-sight and out-of-mind until you have to use it. The problem? Trying to find that one item when you really need it!
    Junk drawers are notorious for being a catch-all space where things can be hidden and stashed away from the public eye, with little or no thought to organization. If you have a drawer like this in your home, then you need a Junk Drawer Organizer! They are great for just about every room, but especially the kitchen, bathroom, and home office.
    A versatile Junk Drawer Organizer has these features: Continue Reading