Clear Clutter, Make Money
SELLING REUSABLE GOODS
By Diane Hatcher
In today’s challenging economic climate, people are tightening their belts and watching their spending more than any other time in recent history.
Business is slow for owners and sales people. Many have been laid off from their jobs and are finding it more difficult to obtain work these days. For many, this [...]
The complete wardrobe
Regardless of the season there are a
few staples that you should keep close
to you all year
By Mary Harris
Essentials for Every Season
LBD: Well of course the little black dress tops the list. From Audrey Hepburn to Julia Roberts, we’ve seen many versions of this one. Flexibility is key as this dress goes from work to a [...]
Kitchen organizing for the season
By Diane Hatcher
Holiday season is upon us and for many that means increased time in the kitchen. When things are organized, they just work better. Organization means functional, efficient use of space and things, with the added bonus of neatness. (You know that old saying, “Form follows function.”)
If your kitchen isn’t arranged just as you [...]
Spring into clean
By Jennifer Humes
GATHER All cleaning supplies in one area and spread out on a floor or table so you can see everything including brushes, mops, gloves, cleaners, etc.
SORT Like items together and combine products when possible.
Take INVENTORY. Determine what you have and decide what you need. Cleaning agents become less effective after time when not [...]
Top ten tips for managing your clutter
By Jennifer Humes
Feeling overwhelmed from chaos or clutter? Being disorganized can create undue stress in an already busy world. Try utilizing some or all of these top ten tips to help you get balance and serenity back in your life.
Organize First, then Purchase
If you purchase organizing containers before you purge and organize then you might [...]
Get Organized for Vacation and Beyond
Make a Smoother Landing into
Reality After Vacation
By Betsy Fein
After a vacation where the biggest worry was avoiding sunburn, coming home to disarray can bring back all the stress a family was trying to escape. Getting organized to go on vacation can be a tedious chore. But, returning to piles of dirty laundry, a dusty house [...]
An Organized World of Resources
by Diane Hatcher. CPO
Going green can save the planet tons of useless stuff, helping preserve our natural resources. Recycling and proper disposal methods can accomplish this. Eliminating junk mail and phone solicitations will save time as well as paper.
Consider these startling statistics from the www.CatalogChoice.org:
Each year 19 billion catalogs are mailed to American consumers.
• 53 [...]
Light Up Your Life
APPLICATIONS FOR A WARM, WELL-LIT AND INVITING ENVIRONMENT
IN THE KITCHEN
The kitchen is usually the busiest room in the home. That’s why the right lighting is so important. At minimum, you want to reduce the risk of accidents. Therefore, a balanced lighting scheme of general mood and task lighting will make your kitchen look much nicer [...]
The bedroom matters
THIS IMPORTANT ROOM DESERVES ATTENTION
Home furnishing is not just about making your home look good, but about actually improving your quality of life. This is particularly true when it comes to bedrooms, so it makes sense to give this room some thought and attention.
A PERSONAL SPACE
Have a plan; think now and save time later. Note [...]
Affluenza and Disposaphobia Hampering Homeowners
Affluenza and Disposaphobia Hampering Homeowners
By Diane Hatcher
Did your eyes do a double take or does it look like there is a misspelled word? No, your eyes are seeing a new concept, a phenomenon that is overtaking many households. It is not a medical illness, it is a situational condition called “affluenza.”
AFFLUENZA
Professional organizers coined the term [...]
