Around the House

30+ Uses For Binder Clips…They’re Not Just For The Office Anymore

photo credit Oh the good ole binder clip.  Who knew it could be used for so much more than just “binding” a few papers together? They come in different types and sizes…and more uses than you can imagine. I couldn’t believe what I found when I did a simple search on the google machine. I [...]

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Like With Like…A Key Principle In Organizing

Organizing can be a bit overwhelming…especially if it’s been awhile since you’ve gone through and organized a space in your home.  You might find yourself looking at that mound of stuff and thinking, “Where the heck do I start?”  Well, there are different ways to organize: top to bottom…left to right…working in concentric circles (start [...]

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Think Outside The Box And Inside The Cubbie

Here’s an interesting statistic: Home storage products have become a $4.36 billion industry. That was back in 2004 according to Newsweek magazine…I can only imagine what it is today!  It seems we just don’t have enough space. Or maybe we do. You just might be able to find some hidden pockets of storage you didn’t [...]

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No Skillet Skilletini

It’s time to share one of my favorite crock pot recipes again…No Skillet Skilletini. I created this dish after seeing my husband salivate over a commercial showing a pasta dish of sliced Italian sausage, onion and bell peppers. I started making this recipe in a skillet but quickly tried it in crock pot, because I’m [...]

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“Knockin” Boots in the Closet?

Ok…it’s not what you think!!!  Are you tired of your boots flopping over and falling off the shelves in your closet?  Well, check out this quick tip on what you can do to keep those boots standing straight instead of knocking into one another. Keep a close eye in the video for a special guest [...]

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Paper Piles, Paper Piles…Here’s An Easy Way To Control The Clutter

It seems lately that my friends, clients and family are stressed about all their papers.  Yes, papers.  They seem to pile up and multiply. You check the mail…and you set it on the counter…you’re too tired or too busy to get to it…so it just sits on the counter…then it gets moved from one place [...]

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The One In…One Out Rule – Practicing What I Preach

We organizers have a lot rules (hints, tips, guidelines if you will) to help you get and stay organized.  Things like: a place for everything and everything in its place; label whenever you can; use containers; put like items with like items; place frequently used items within arms reach; create zones in your space and [...]

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