I am not the most organized person, but I sure do try. At least most of the time. In my work world, I keep my files, documents, emails, and calendar very organized. But in my personal life, it’s more of a struggle. Over the past few years, I have been working to organize my life…
Do you have family quilts and afghans that you love but are just being stored in tote boxes in the basement or attic? Maybe it’s time to display the quilts and afghans so you can enjoy them whenever you walk down the hall. If you have an old dresser and are looking for a super…
Being organized and living a clutter-free life is not something that comes naturally to most of us. We know that if we have less mess, then we will probably experience less stress. It is sometimes difficult to do the work to get organized and reduce the stuff that we hold on to. If you are…
Have you ever thought about the seasons of life? Kids love to collect things like marbles, rocks, stamps, or favorite movie memorabilia. As you grow older, you might find that you are collecting baseball hats, vintage glassware, or sets of dishes. Eventually, though, you may outgrow your collections or decide that you are tired of…
Over the past almost 20 years my kids have built quite a few Lego sets. Some of these sets were enjoyed for a time and then ended up in a box full of loose pieces. Sure, we may have lost a few pieces over the years but for the most part, each of those sets…
If your house is cluttered with junk, you will probably find that you have absolutely no time to enjoy hobbies. I know that I have a hard time sitting back to read a book, work on a fabric project or make crafts with the kids when I have dirty dishes in the sink or I…
I am no Scrooge. I love Christmas as much as anyone. Putting up the tree with all the ornaments, wreaths and bows is a fun time for me and the family. But once Christmas is over, I am ready to put up the extra stuff and clear out the clutter. In the past few years,…
I have a great friend who can turn the most simple objects into something of beauty. Leslie is an Airbnb Super Host who knows how to furnish and decorate a place that welcomes guests. I am excited to have Leslie share an ongoing series of tips out of her wealth of knowledge and experience. This…