Is Your Life Unbalanced?
April 22, 2010
Often times, we tend to think of clutter as “stuff” in our space: piles of paper on the desk, clusters of toys on the rug, mounds of mail on the kitchen counter, stacks of magazines on the sofa, and heaps of laundry on the bed. And while this is true, there are other types of clutter that can creep into your life.
For example:
**Do you over-commit to people, organizations, or causes? Then you have something that clutters your schedule.
**Do you have someone in your life that bleeds your energy and patience, so much so that the very mention of their name causes you great stress? Then you have something that clutters your spirit. Continue Reading
A Weekend of Contrasts: How Organizing Can Help Your Mood
April 19, 2010
Saturday morning, 7:15 am:
Hubby’s up. Dogs are up. That means I’m up. Waahhh. Get up. Fix coffee. Kitchen’s dirty. Dishes stacked up on the counter from last night and the stove is greasy. Yuck. Sit down on my sofa among the jackets and backpacks for a few quiet moment of coffee-savoring. Feeling crowded by the stuff.
Oldest Son calls to remind me that he needs a ride to his friend’s wedding soon, Continue Reading
Jewelry Organizer for Little Princesses
April 16, 2010
This Jewelry Organizer is just for your little princess!
The Princess Jewelry Cabinet is a very popular item this year. And why not? Why shouldn’t every little girl get to pretend she’s all grown up just like mom? Plus, it might keep her out of your real grown up jewelry, saving you time and money from lost and damaged gems. Most little girls, at one time or another, go through the imagination play stage. First they start off playing animals, then family, and then, one day, before you know it, your little girl wants to play with makeup and jewelry! What better gift is there for a princess than her very own jewelry organizer? I love this one because it is of a really high quality wood construction, with lots of drawers and secret storage areas. The superior quality also allows it to have a great resale value once she grows out of it, although many will keep it into their “tween” years. This jewelry cabinet is just like a grown up’s jewelry armoire, but sized down and painted just for her. Side cabinets hold necklaces and bracelets and other long hang items, and the middle features divided drawers so she can practice organizing and taking good care of her jewels. A large center section with a magnetic door has a hidden jewelry storage drawer within it, and, of course, the whole thing is painted purple and pink, with a crown on top, making your little one feel like a true princess when she p lays dress up! You will be surprised and thankful when you see how much time your princess can amuse herself with this beautiful armoire. For an alternate DIY project, cover a shoe box, plastic box or other container in princess wrapping paper so that she has a special place to keep her gems.