How to Handle Sentimental Clutter
September 9, 2008
I don’t know about you, but I find myself with things stashed away in cabinets that I know I’ll never display or use again, but I just can’t bring myself to part with them because a certain person gave it to me. Or it evokes a wonderful memory from my past.
Marcia Francios over at Organising Queen has posted a couple of times now on a great idea to reduce sentimental clutter.
Take a picture! You can memorialize it in a photo album or in your blog. This way, you keep the visual stimulus of that person or memory without taking up the space!
Fantastic idea, Marcia – thanks!
How could you use this tip in your life?
Back to School – With a Twist!
September 8, 2008
When I was home schooling, I tried to give our “classroom” the look and feel of an authentic classroom.
I guess part of the reason was that I didn’t want my kids to feel so “different” from their non-home-schooling friends. And the other part was because it was just plain fun!
I had a few things to make our home school feel like a classroom; Continue Reading
Stress Management = ADD Management
September 4, 2008
Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed out, it’s more difficult to get to your appointments on time? And you tend to forget more things? Like where you put the keys…while you’re already running late for that appointment?
And that during times like these, it seems like every traffic light you approach turns red and you’re more likely to accidentally spill your drink all over yourself, right before you walk into that appointment? Continue Reading