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Couponing and Buying in Bulk
Shopping in bulk is tempting. Costco, Sam's Club, GFS and the like allow shoppers to save some money and shop less often. But, it can be a challenge to store 30 rolls of paper towels or two gallons of marinara sauce at once. It might also be hard to use it all in a reasonable time frame, or before food and medicine expire. Couponing has also become a "thing" lately. There are even TV shows like "Extreme Couponing" to show us the ins and outs of saving at the grocery store. Le
May 201 min read


The Secret Danger of Shopping at Thrift Stores
There are some great things about shopping at a thrift store or resale shop. Prices are low. Products are usually still of decent...
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Should I be an Organizer, Too?
I receive a lot of calls and emails from people looking to explore the organizing industry. Some of them go on to work within the...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Storage Spaces
Everyone has stuff. Most people are struggling with where to stash it all. If you don't have enough storage space: Find non-traditional...
Sep 6, 20241 min read


Repurposing What You Already Have
In the April 2013 issue of Real Simple Magazine , I saw this idea: It was a short article about using candle sticks in a new way. They...
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Collections
Humans love to collect things. We really do. From what I've heard and read, it's likely a habit from our hunting and gathering days -...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Containing Creativity
I work with a lot of people who are creative in a variety of ways: artists, writers, crafters, scrapbook makers, designers, DIYers...the...
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Tiny Spaces, Big Ideas
I was inspired by an article I read recently. It had some interesting ideas about how to make the most of small spaces - especially great...
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Sometimes it Takes a Little Creativity
There are as many reasons to crave a more organized lifestyle as there are people I work with. Each of those people has certain desires:...
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Five Spaces to Store Holiday Decor
When it comes to holiday decorations, we usually think of the same old places. But, maybe there's a better option! 1. Attic or basement...
Jan 15, 20241 min read


New Year's Resolutions
I don't know if you make resolutions for the New Year. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't. It's usually something manageable and...
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Finding All the Little Things
There are a lot of things to keep track of during the average day. Your keys. Your glasses. Your wallet. Your kids. Your self. On top of...
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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