Computer Files
In Jeri Dansky’s October 2009 newsletter she gave some good ideas on how to organize computer files. If you want a date in the title of your file then start with the year. For example, 2009-03-15. This way items come up in easy chronological order. If your files are dated...continue reading
WD-40
My mother received an email a long time ago that she just passed on to me. It is about the history of WD-40. The email listed a myriad of uses for WD-40. Some I knew about and some I didn’t. I just thought I would pass the information on. Protects...continue reading
Jewelry
I have recently heard about a couple of different ways to store jewelry. The first is for earrings. Just use an ice cube tray – any configuration will do. Just place a couple of sets of earrings in each “ice cube.” Two of my daughters are using this method. The...continue reading
Remember the Mail
Just a reminder about the daily chore of sorting mail. Don’t let it pile up. We just returned from a week’s trip and it is always a time consuming job of sorting the mail while we are gone. Bring in the mail and sort it now. About 40% of mail...continue reading
Just A Little A Day
I was reading a review on a book entitled, “Why Make Yourself Crazy – 300 Strategies for a Stress Free Life.” One of the ideas to help make ourselves stress free was to “throw something away every day.” This is great. It encompasses the fact that to begin to declutter...continue reading
Food Storage
I felt like I should address a different type of storage need today. With the whole economic downturn our church has been stressing water and food storage. I wanted to pass some information along. First food item we need to store is water. If something were to happen and our...continue reading
Time to Rethink Reality
I was just reading an organizing newsletter by Jeri Dansky. She said something very profound. We need to rethink what we actually use and need. For instance, I do crafts and love to sew. But I can’t do and don’t have time to do all craft projects that I like....continue reading
Two Thoughts
I have two different thoughts for today. The first is that if you want to clear up your clutter don’t just think that buying great Sierra Boxes and added shelves will fix your problem. First you truly do need to go through all that you own. Take it slowly and...continue reading
Clutter Busting
I read an article on getting rid of clutter. It was by Abe at discoverorganization.com. Where is your clutter? It it’s everywhere then start in one area and move on from there. If it is in your bathroom, clean out your medicine cabinet, drawers, and make-up. Be brutal. If your...continue reading
Perspective
I thought that I needed to write about not feeling overwhelmed while in the process of getting organized or even if you are organized and stress out trying to stay organized. I had a couple of ideas that I hope might help. First, if you feel you have a never...continue reading