Many, if not most of us, put off tasks that may take lots of time, or challenge us, or otherwise cause stress. Two such tasks (figuratively) hovered over my head, with daily reminders that they existed. I sing in the
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
Less is, Well, Less. Resist More!
In this era of super-sized this and that, it’s easy to get lured by the temptation to buy more of various things than you really need. Do you shop at “regular” grocery or big box stores that offer multiples? Tightly
Less is the New More
As you scroll down through other Timely Tips, you’ll read about how to clear clutter. This tip, though, is about the emotional lift that comes from getting rid of excess stuff. I’ve been doing that quite a bit over the
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
Memorabilia Managed
Do you have memorabilia that reminds you of cherished times past? Teddy bears? Other items that you may have outgrown, even decades ago? If you’re having trouble letting them go, you might take photos, then preserve them in whatever way
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