I guess I am not normal, because I truly love sticking my hands into a beehive… I have recently taken up beekeeping after having done it as a little girl and wishing and thinking about it for 30 years. People keep asking me where I find the time! You have to make time– and make… Read more »
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20 Questions to Ask Yourself About Keeping Anything
May is National Moving Month, and even if you are not relocating, take this moment to think about what an opportunity moving can be. As you are packing your belongings, you touch literally everything you own. You have a chance to make a decision about whether that item really serves you. When else do you… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Drawer Divider Tips
Turns out mom did know best, it is VERY important to have clean drawers. Are you afraid of being caught with your drawers out? Exhibitionism aside, having jumbled and messy drawers in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or any room can add a lot of frustration to your day. Watch this video to help straighten up… Read more »
Find Hidden Storage!
When you think you’ve run out of storage space, think again! A treasure trove of storage is found on the backs of doors. This post I wrote for Good Housekeeping's Home Style blog gives you some ideas of how to organize like a pro! Follow me on Twitter for my Daily #ClutterTweetTip, "Like" us… Read more »
Press Release: Goodwill Industries International Video Wins Telly Award
May 9, 2011 – ROCKVILLE, MD Goodwill Industries International recently received a 2011 Telly Award in the not-for-profit category for all three of its television public service announcements (PSAs) promoting the Donate Movement, a global public awareness initiative that emphasizes the positive impact that donated clothing and other household goods can have on communities… Read more »
Declutter or Your Kids Will Tell On You
As if you needed more incentive to lose the clutter, now there is a blog called "Crap At My Parents' House" that displays photos of ridiculous clutter people see in their parents' homes. Take a look at these: The plastic pig wearing glasses and a John Deere hat The mean bunny statue The vintage box… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Favorite Jewelry Organizing Products
Do you know the real reason pirates say “Arrrr?” They can never find the right bauble in all of their booty. Do you store your jewelry like a pirate? Mounds of necklaces, brooches, bracelets, earrings, watches, and rings loaded into coffers all around your quarters? If this sounds familiar, watch this video and toss your… Read more »
How to Reclaim 2-3 Feet of Shelf Space Now
I am a book lover extraordinaire, so I do not say this casually… but, let’s face it, many reference books are obsolete. My post this week for Good Housekeeping's Home Style blog shows you how to clear your shelves. Follow me on Twitter for my Daily #ClutterTweetTip, "Like" us on Facebook, and see our… Read more »
I Can Do That… with ONE PHONE CALL!
When we are consulting with our members daily in our message boards, we sometimes find that things that they are grappling with are actually ONE PHONE CALL away from getting resolved! I am often surprised at this in my own life, too, when I have one of those days where I knock out tons of… Read more »
Spice Up Your Life- Alphabetically?
Do you think being organized means having your spices alphabetized? People are surprised that I don’t! Read my post this week for Good Housekeeping's Home Style blog for 4 steps to organizing your spice cabinet for faster food preparation. Follow me on Twitter for my Daily #ClutterTweetTip, "Like" us on Facebook, and see our… Read more »
