Got Resolutions? Have you ever made a resolution (New Year’s or otherwise)? You might say to yourself, “This time I am really going to organize my home. No, really.” However, as time and good intentions march on, you’re not sure where to start and become paralyzed by so many project choices and paper piles. How about starting with smaller […]
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The best decorations are sometimes the most useful. Key hooks, for example, are quite handy practically speaking, but they’re also a great opportunity for art. Here are some key holders that are a little bit quirkier than your usual key holders. Maybe there will be one that catches your eye. The Best Creative Key Holders […]
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Soap? Exciting? Definitely. I’m not going to lie, I’m a sucker for a fancy soap. I have a pretty good collection of fancy soaps now, so I don’t think I’ll ever have to go back to buying bars of Irish Spring or Dove. I also love to use fancy soaps as part of my gift […]
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Have you just purchased an air fryer, and are now wondering how to use it? Or perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to receive one as a gift and are now wondering what to do with the thing. Or maybe, just maybe, you’re insanely responsible and doing research before purchasing one. Whatever the case, we’ll tell […]
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Do you spend your weekend cleaning? What a drag! I’m a big fan of cleaning in little spurts. I’ve read a lot on the subject, as my #1 hated housekeeping chore is cleaning the bathroom. I read an inspired tip in the book, Sweeping Changes: Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday Tasks. The author, […]
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The cookbook section of the bookstore seems too large. Its size is baffling when one considers how nearly all recipes are on websites or in magazines alongside ‘handy tips’ for color-coordinating the kitchen and dining room tablecloth. Why would one purchase a cookbook with these other options? Is it tradition? Tangibility? The attractive photographs? It […]
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A girl’s best friend are diamonds, shoes, and shopping, right? These things make us feel good, right? Unfortunately, oftentimes, we don’t shop for what we need, we shop for what feels good in the moment. I know that myself and many of my friends have (or had) closets filled with clothes we don’t wear anymore […]
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In current times, possessions have increased in number while our perceived value of them has decreased. In generations past, when stuff used to be less accessible, people had less accumulation and therefore the objects they did have held more value to them. Today, when industrialized countries have access to more and more stuff at continually […]
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If you’re a book lover, you’ve probably always dreamed of having a cozy library where you can curl up and lose yourself in a good book. When done right, a library or reading nook can be the most wonderful space for you to relax, unwind, and enjoy your favorite books. Whether you have a whole […]
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Have you found yourself wondering at times in your life why you feel so overwhelmed? Maybe you have “stuff” lying around and maybe you don’t. Clutter in piles, clogged cabinets, and overly full schedules can be a sign of something going on internally. This can be a tricky thing to pin down, but worth consideration […]
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Recently, I was asked an interesting comment about organizing that I’d like to respond to: “The [question] that comes to mind here is how to persist. I can’t seem to hold the course more than 3 months . . . that seems to be my cycle. How do we organize ourselves and keep on trooping […]
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Do I Consider Myself Organized? Absolutely! Am I neat? Not so much. I always tell people that even though my house may look like a mess sometimes, I know exactly what’s inside all of my drawers and closets. Which makes cleaner up a breeze when I do get around to it. I’d rather have the […]
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Health may not be high on the list of priorities when assembling a home office, but once the problems arise, the order shifts dramatically. Some people spend one-third of their life in the home office, so it is not hard to imagine the impact a work environment can have on a career. When it comes […]
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Did you know that your clutter might be costing you money and precious time? Let me explain. The cost of ownership. Everything we own has a cost of ownership. Cleaning, storage, upkeep, and time to do all those things is the cost of ownership for everything that occupies space in our lives. For example, a […]
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Rugs are pricey. I love the way the look, but I hate they way they make my wallet feel. It’s one of those items that I feel like shouldn’t cost as much as they do. So, when I am buying a new rug, I like to make triple sure I’m making the right choice. There […]
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