Behold… these are Unicorn Poop cookies. Very cute! My friend’s daughter ran across this idea and was very excited about making them. A very cute idea indeed… until the project became A NIGHTMARE! As it turns out, you have to dye all of the different colors of dough in individual containers, roll them into ropes,… Read more »
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Clutter Video Tip: Make Killer Custom Keyboard Shortcuts with ActiveWords
Sometimes working on your computer is just frustrating. Your computer keys seem to have a mind of their own, and no matter how much you type on your computer keyboard, you feel like you are working in circles. What you need are keyboard shortcuts. In today’s video, I am sharing one of my favorite, time… Read more »
The Big Red Flag in Relationships: Are You Waving It Around?
What is the most precious commodity you have? It's not money. If you lose money, you can get more. You can stockpile it and move it around. My argument is that your most precious commodity is TIME. If you lose time, you can never get it back. Never. You can't save up extra time for… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to Organize Board Games for a Better Game Night!
On family game night, do you feel like you are going directly to jail without passing “GO” or collecting $200? Has your Battleship been sunk before it even set sail? Do you have to Scrabble to find all of the pieces to your favorite board game? The game of Life is challenging enough without having to search… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to File…or Not! Why Color Coding Paper Files May Be a Bad Idea
Does your filing cabinet look like Rainbow Brite handles your paper files? Organizing files and paperwork shouldn’t require a paint palette and an answer key. In this video, I will show you why color coding may not be the way to organize your files effectively. When you are deciding how to organize your files, leave… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Household Chores: Who Should Do Them?
Here’s the story of a man named Brady… How did that Brady house stay so neat and tidy (broken lamps aside)? One word… Alice. Now you may ask “How can I get organized when I don’t have an Alice?” Household chores and cleaning checklists aren’t a lot of fun, but they can be manageable even… Read more »
CBS Watch: Clean Genes
by Shelley Levitt How to declutter and destress your digs based on your personality type Ahh, springtime! With the curtains parted and the sun shining through the windows, you have a clear view of the mounds of stuff haphazardly strewn about. Take note: The mess matters. All that disorganization can make our minds feel as… Read more »
Better Homes and Gardens Real-Life Kitchens & Baths
Lorie gives some ideas and tips to add style and efficiency to your kitchen on page 36 of the Summer 2012 issue. www.bhg.com Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “”30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“” Get 14 days of unlimited FREE advice from… Read more »
Good Housekeeping: How to Teach Your Kids to Be Organized
Kids can be the biggest mess-makers, so dont mess around when it comes to teaching them good organizing habits! The sooner you can empower your kids with these concepts, the better. Preparing our kids to be independent adults will be much easier if they’ve been taught these skills and habits, and it can make your… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Procrastination is Like Baking Cookies?
There is a Spanish Proverb that says “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.” Procrastination is the thief of time. It seems so easy to procrastinate on a project. But what about that sinking, panicky feeling you get when you aren’t done and it is the last minute? Today I am shedding some… Read more »