If you find yourself dreading to go home, waking up feeling grumpy, easily distracted or often frustrated with your family, CLUTTER might be the underlying cause. “Clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and ourselves. Messy homes and workspaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed. Yet, rarely is clutter recognized as a significant source of stress in our lives,” Psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter wrote in an article for Psychology Today. The good news is, REDUCING CLUTTER is an easy task you can conquer. Don’t let the project overwhelm you; simply tackle it step-by-step. Find a method that works best for you…
-
-
15 Tips for Organizing the Kitchen
15 Tips for Organizing the Kitchen 1. Purchase some shoe box sized plastic containers from the store and use them to create inboxes for each family member, as well as one for incoming and outgoing mail. You can then purchase a book-shelf style shoe organizer to store them. Use these boxes to help clear up paper mess, such as phone messages, school permission slips, mail, etc. 2. Labeling things in the kitchen is always a good idea. You can purchase a label maker or just use some stick on labels and a pen. Labeling food items and the day you purchased them will be a clear reminder of what things…
-
10 Tips for Organzing the Family Room
10 Tips for Organzing the Family Room 1. If your family likes to play board games, buy one of those ottomans that not only act as a foot stool, but also as a chest that you can store your games in. If you have lots of games and their boxes are falling apart, try removing the contents of each box and storing them in small plastic containers along with the game’s directions. Corral plastic bags in a basket or shoebox. Game boards can be folded and stacked together nearby. 2. Anytime you can use a piece of furniture for organizing, please use it. Possibly you have an oversized entertainment center or…
-
6 Tips for Organizing the Garage
A garage is a little different than most rooms as it is used for many things. Not only are you supposed to park your car in it; you have to have a place for tools, gardening supplies, kids sporting equipment and more. Some garages have the laundry room in there as well, which can create another entire area for organizing. A good thing to remember is to store everything according to frequency and use. If it’s use less frequently, store it towards the back. Things you access often, put towards the front. 1. Purchase a bike rack that hangs from the ceiling. This keeps the bikes in once place and…
