By
Eva Wallace
"Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it's not all mixed up."
~ Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne
A little planning and organization makes any task easier and more manageable. And the time it take to do is always less than the time wasted in attempting the task without it.
I'll be organizing my bathroom cabinet this weekend with one of these.
Are you planning a project this weekend?
By
Molly Kaye
I was so inspired by the post a couple of a weeks ago Ten Tips for Packing Light, I couldn’t help but start thinking about more ways to make traveling a little easier.
My biggest issue when I travel is toiletries! I have very sensitive skin, and that coupled with my contact lens necessities means I have an assortment of bottles and jars I simply HAVE to bring with me when I’m traveling.
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By
Eva Wallace
As most of you know, I am a huge fan of lists! They keep me focused on the task(s) at hand.
I have one on my fridge which is a general shopping list. This is for everyone at home to write down the household items or food items that I need to purchase on my next shopping trip. I also keep a small spiral notebook in my purse at all times.
This spiral notebook is my “brain”. When I’m ready for a shopping trip, I separate out and organize the “fridge list” into separate lists in my notebook according to which store they can be found.
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By
Eva Wallace
Early in my career I felt that organization would destroy my creativity. Whereas now, I feel the opposite. Discipline is the concrete that allows you to be creative.
~Verna Gibson
Funny how so many of us are held subject to the myth that organization and creativity are opposites and at odds with one another.
Have a great weekend!
By
Eva Wallace
Newspaper is cheap and abundant and, as it turns out, quite absorbent of both moisture and odors.
Here is a list of some of my favorite uses for your old newspaper:
1. Packing for Storage or a Move- Wrap dishes and delicate knick-knacks with several pieces of newspaper. Wad up some extra pieces to fill and pad any extra space in the box. For extra strength, wet the newspaper before wrapping and let dry thoroughly before packing to create a protective cast!
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By
Michaela Strathman
This week’s featured products are sure to please the organizing crowd! A whole new set of binder-style household organizers are available, each designed to help you stay organized and be more productive at the same time. We have four featured organizers, including the Medical Organizer, Home Maintenance Organizer, Takeout Menu Organizer and the Travel Organizer (the fun one). Each one is sold separately so you can choose the ones that will help you out!
What I love about them:
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By
Emily Weigel
I am a master at impulse shopping for clothes, and then wearing something only once before it sits in my closet for years. Parting with clothes has never been one of my strengths. I know it’s illogical to own something for that long without utilizing it, but I always stump myself with the question, “But… what if someday I do want to wear this?” Come on, I know I’m not the only one who does that!
I just moved into a darling new downtown apartment, with lots of old fashion charm, and very old-fashion closets. Small closets, that is. My previous 6-foot long closet was packed wall to wall, so I had to do some painful – but necessary – purging in order to fit into the new one.
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By
Eva Wallace
Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant; there is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks.
~Johann Gottfried Von Herder
Sometimes, especially when I have a difficult task at hand, I search the web for inspiration. There are an endless number of ideas available if you only look.
What projects are you working on this weekend that need that spark of inspiration to get you going? Lets inspire each other!
By
Eva Wallace
With most of the airlines charging baggage fees now, it's getting more and more expensive to travel. I'll be flying in a few months and wanted some tips on traveling with only one carry-on suitcase. I found an article by Diana Pemberton Sikes career-intelligence.com. She has some GREAT tips for packing light! Here's an excerpt from the article:
At the height of my clothing consumption days in my late teens, we were invited to the wedding of a family friend in Austin, Texas. It was a two day drive from our home in Colorado Springs, and my mother, in the interest of managing her limited trunk space, gave me an ultimatum: I could only take as many clothes as I needed for the trip. No more.
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By
Michaela Strathman
That’s quite a tongue twister! But getting your paper clutter under control doesn’t have to be difficult. There are many products that can help simplify the process.
Everyone has that place in their home that is the general catch-all for mail and bills. That dreaded pile of junk mail, ads, bills and to-do lists that is always nagging you to deal with it. In my house, that place is the kitchen counter. I’ve given up the idea of not having the pile at all - it’s simply not possible with my busy life to handle each paper directly when it comes through the door. So I’ve had to compromise. The pile can stay, but I need it to appear somewhat neat and orderly in order to save my sanity.
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By
Eva Wallace
A true lover always feels in debt to the one he loves.
~Ralph W. Sockman
I love this quote - it keeps me humble.
Spend this weekend with someone you love!
By
Carmen Coker
Generally speaking, a list is a good thing because…
When you write a list, it helps you focus. When you follow a list, it keeps you on track and moving toward list completion. And when you cross off list items, you feel productive. And yet, despite proven results and positive qualities, lists don't always work for everyone, every time because…
When you have to make a list, it means you have lots to accomplish. When you have lots to accomplish, you suddenly don't want to do anything but sit on your couch, watch TV, and eat ice cream.
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