Six key questions to ask yourself when you're drowning in paper clutter.
August 16, 2007
One of the worst kinds of clutter is PAPER clutter. And no matter what you do, more paper comes into the house every day.
When you’re deciding whether you need to file, save, or toss a piece of paper, ask yourself the following questions:
** Do you actually need this piece of paper or receipt? What specific use does it serve? I have a friend who saved receipts from her gas bills for five years. When I asked her why, she had no idea.
** Have you EVER used such a piece of paper? Even if something looks useful — like a bus map — don’t keep it if you’ve never needed it before. Continue Reading
Organizing your lightbulbs and batteries
August 16, 2007
Lightbulbs and batteries….we all have them…we all need them…but where to keep them so you can find them is the question.
Ideally you would want to store such things in a central part of the home so they are easily accessible. I have always stored lightbulbs and batteries together…..it just occurred to me that one doesn’t need the other BUT….somehow it just makes sense…..they are both things that have to be replaced often.
In my old home I had a closet where I kept these items tucked away in baskets. In this home I don’t have that luxury on my main floor so instead I do this….. I LOVE these drawer units. Not only do they hold a lot but they are clear so you know what you have! Continue Reading
4 Neat & Simple Tips to Help Kids Organize for School Success!
August 15, 2007
Some kids seem to instinctively know how to organize themselves to succeed in school. They are never late, always get their homework done on time, and can find anything they need in their backpack.
Other kids need your guidance. Below are 4 ways you can help your child organize for success at school.
** Provide organizing suggestions, but let your child make the final decisions on how to organize.
The goal is to empower and enable them to maintain their new system, so they must be involved in the design and feel ownership. Being involved also helps them develop skills they can later apply to all areas of their lives.
** Help your child make an inventory of all the activities and items that need to be organized. Here is an example inventory you can use as a starting point: Continue Reading