Category Archives: storage

The connection between clutter and guilt

August 31, 2010 – 8:29 am

Have you ever received a gift that you don’t need or want? Maybe it’s something you already have or just don’t like – regardless of the item, you may feel bad or disrespectful by getting rid of it. When you accept a present, it’s about thanking the giver for the gesture. It doesn’t mean you [...]

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Quick tip – organize extra buttons and thread

August 16, 2010 – 9:15 am

Blouses, pants, dresses and coats often come with extra buttons and thread – how do you save these sewing notions so you can find them when needed?  A basic business card organizer that you can find at an office supply store is the perfect way to keep these small items neatly sorted and accessible.

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A better way to label those bins

August 12, 2010 – 6:47 pm

Using plastic bins, baskets or boxes is a great way to corral loose items or store seasonal decor.  Anything that needs to be put away in a closet, under the bed or in the garage should be kept in a sturdy and well-labeled container so you don’t end up going through boxes and boxes when searching for something specific.  These [...]

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Organizing product for your scrapbook projects

July 24, 2010 – 10:59 am

Scrapbooking has become an entire industry in recent years with supplies and tools that do everything from die-cutting to stamping. There are so many pieces, big and small, and it’s important to keep things sorted and categorized. One product I really like is this stackable paper tray which protects the paper and also provides an [...]

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Keep clutter off the bathroom floor

July 14, 2010 – 8:00 am

There is no excuse for towels to be on the floor or bath accessories to be scattered in the tub with this innovative organizing product. And the best part is that no tools or hardware are needed for installation. The Everloc system uses suction cups with a special silicon ring that adheres to the surface and creates an airtight [...]

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Stay organized when traveling by car

July 11, 2010 – 11:21 am

For many people taking vacations this year, it means traveling by highway instead of by air. Make sure to keep the inside of your car neat and organized so you can arrive at your destination with only fun and relaxation in mind. I recently read an article from Martha Stewart offering some really great organizing tips for the [...]

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More ways to organize your purse

June 16, 2010 – 9:00 am

The latest purse fashion seems to be that bigger and slouchier is better, and that can spell trouble for all the loose items that we carry in our bags. Here are two product ideas that can help add some structure to your tote or oversized purse so you can stay organized. The Purseket wraps around [...]

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Interesting new book about hoarding

May 18, 2010 – 7:05 am

This is an insightful new book written by two college professors who have studied hoarding for 20 years. They share stories about real people and try to explain the reasons behind this behavior. You can read an excerpt from the book here.

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Quick Organizing Tip – Repurposed Rolodex

April 20, 2010 – 9:08 am

Now that most contact information is stored electronically, you may have a Rolodex sitting on a shelf gathering dust. But don’t write it off just yet! There are many useful and innovative ways to repurpose that “old” organizer: Store recipes and pictures of dishes – use the transparent sleeves to keep it clean from spills in [...]

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Organizing and Saving Important Documents

March 2, 2010 – 7:31 am

Has the pending tax season motivated you to organize all of your important documents along with the financial ones?  This is the perfect opportunity to start some new filing habits and protect or replace any missing papers, credentials and forms.  Can you easily find your passport? What about your birth certificate?  Are you sure you know [...]

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