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Planning Ahead

Be Prepared, Vol. I

At this writing, wild fires are ravaging parts of the American West, and Tropical Storm Laura, now a hurricane, threatens the South. Rather than be scared, it can be much healthier emotionally, and maybe even save your life, to be

Ellen Gurwitz August 25, 2020May 22, 2023 Planning Ahead, Timely Tips Read more

Grills Just Wanna Have Fun!

clean your grill before storing it for winter

Do you have a grill, either the old kind that uses charcoal or a gas item? Regardless, if you clean the grate now, before storing it for the winter, you’ll save time. By next spring, any leftover “gunk” will have

Ellen Gurwitz October 10, 2019October 22, 2019 Planning Ahead, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

Do Some Fall Tasks NOW

As spring arrives slowly, wash winter clothes now, so they’ll be ready when the weather turns cold again.

Ellen Gurwitz April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Fall, Planning Ahead, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

It’s a Great Time to Start a Gratitude/Happiness Jar

It’s a Great Time to Start a Gratitude/Happiness Jar

What’s a Gratitude/Happiness Jar? Is there a way to capture those feelings and place them somewhere? While not exactly, it is possible to record them to be enjoyed later on. How? First, find a big jar that you can easily

Ellen Gurwitz January 2, 2019 Planning Ahead, Timely Tips Read more

Not Fun to Think About, But Important

From the archives…Do you have a plan in case of emergencies? In this very hot and dry summer (at least here in Vermont), and with many fires burning in the US West, having a plan could make an awful situation

Ellen Gurwitz August 10, 2018August 27, 2018 Planning Ahead, Timely Tips Read more

Clear Clutter with “One of a Kind”

Do you ever wonder where to store unconnected pieces of information, so that you can find them when needed? It’s easy, once you make a “One of a Kind” notebook. It’s a notebook to hold random “stuff.”

Ellen Gurwitz February 1, 2018March 20, 2018 Filing, Planning Ahead, Timely Tips No Comments Read more

Seemingly Random Organizing Tips – Oldies but Goodies

A few days ago, I came across excellent tips in a file. Here’s a sampling from the archives. Since clutter tends to expand to fill the space “allowed” for it, move items from your junk drawer into the smallest drawer

Ellen Gurwitz April 9, 2017February 27, 2018 Mental Clutter, Planning Ahead, Reduce, Timely Tips Read more

Decisions with Dots

As suggested in previous Timely Tips, are you working to clear clutter? If not, are you feeling stuck, unsure of how to start? Facing family resistance? Here are some tips that might help you. Get some round adhesive dots in

Ellen Gurwitz October 25, 2013February 27, 2018 Clearing Clutter, Home Maintenance, Planning Ahead, Reduce, Suggestions, Timely Tips Read more

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year? What? It’s not January! The calendar shows August. Even so, with the school year already begun in some places, and about to start in many more, in some ways it feels like the beginning of a new

Ellen Gurwitz August 29, 2013February 27, 2018 Clearing Clutter, Filing, Holidays, Home Maintenance, Kitchen Organization, Mental Clutter, Planning Ahead, Recycle, Reduce, Seasons, Timely Tips Read more

One of a Kind

Do you ever wonder where to store random and perhaps unconnected pieces of information, so that you can use them when needed? It’s easy, once you make a One of a Kind notebook. All you need is a three-ring binder,

Ellen Gurwitz August 2, 2013February 27, 2018 Clearing Clutter, Filing, Planning Ahead, Suggestions, Timely Tips Read more
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