For Mother’s Day, many people wait until the last minute and then rush out to purchase something for their mom. That something may be stuff she doesn’t need, doesn’t have a place for, or even want. Sure, flowers are nice, but they don’t last long. This Mother’s Day, why not give your mom something that will last much longer than a beautiful bouquet of flowers? . . .
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The new year is just two days away, and do you know what that means? It means the start of another “Get Organized Month.” Yes, it really exists! Think about it for a minute. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is “getting organized,” so it makes sense that there would be an entire month to help you kick-start the year on an organized note. . . .
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With all of the hustle and bustle you’ve experienced in the past month, or maybe during the past year, perhaps the best gift you can give yourself at Christmas is the “Gift of No.” This is one of those gifts that, if done correctly, will keep on giving. It’s also a gift that can be difficult to use. So what exactly is the Gift of No? . . .
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Gift wrap, gift bags, ribbons and bows; I love everything about wrapping gifts during the holidays. As an organizing consultant, I try to practice what I preach, but it’s hard to resist purchasing beautiful rolls of wrap and ribbon even when I know I have plenty on hand at home! In our home, I keep the Christmas paper, gift bags, tissue paper and gift tags . . .
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You see better, you create better, you work better. You will feel “sew” much better while laying out, cutting, pinning and stitching when you are working in an organized space that has a dedicated home for all of your tools. Two of the big basics for a sewing space are good light and a great work surface. Windows with natural light, preferably from the north, will give you the most consistent light all year long. . . .
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Personally, while all things organizing thrill me, I find great enjoyment in selecting the perfect storage for my organization projects. Storage and organizing are a clutter-combating duo. Without the proper storage, the organizational effort is moot. There are hundreds of diverse storage products, but today I want to share with you some decorative storage box ideas. . . .
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Have you checked the status of your attic lately? Is it static, or is the space living up to its full capabilities? With the holidays around the corner, you may be surprised at what you’ll find when you crawl up there to pull down the decorations, such as boxes damaged from extreme temperatures or black garbage bags disguising who knows what. Is your attic giving you all it’s got? If not, here are a few ideas . . .
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Are you tired of seeing the “usual” when it comes to storage ideas? Bins only go so far, shelving systems can only be so adjustable, and others are boring or unattractive. Turn the usual into the unusual – or at least get the creative juices flowing and the brainstorming started. . . .
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Have you ever found yourself rushed and searching for a bobby pin in the crevices of your drawer while holding your hair in place? How about needing a pair of tweezers to pull out a splinter only to have to go purchase a new pair? Well, I have found some great storage products and crafty solutions for organizing your cosmetics and makeup. . . .
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Music and movie media is not a thing of the past; it just can’t make up its mind what size it wants to be. Are you still hanging on to vinyl records, eight track and cassettes tapes, CDs and now “i-devices”? How about 16mm home movies, Beta, VHS, or DVDs? As technology changes, your prized collections don’t always change along with it. On any given weekend night, you may want to find your favorite . . .
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