Archive for the ‘practical tips’ Category

1. A Caregiver’s Guide to Spot Clutter Creep
   We’re often watching our elderly family members for health issues. We should also be watching to make sure clutter is not creeping up on them! Here are a few things to keep an eye on in their home: Piles of unopened mail or unpaid bills Stuff cluttering walkways and living spaces making it difficult for them to [...]
   Filed in practical tips | 26-Apr-10 | one comment
2. Getting Organized for Tax Time
   Canadian personal taxes are due by Midnight on April 30th. Now is the time to get organized for your 2009 taxes. Here are our top 4 tips for getting organized for your taxes: Tip #1: Develop a simple folder system: The simplest way to organize paperwork you’ll need for your taxes is to develop and use a [...]
   Filed in motivation, organizing styles, practical tips | 12-Apr-10 | 18 comments
3. Bringing Clarity to the Bathroom Cabinets: Spring Cleaning Tips
   It’s over a week into Spring 2010. Have you tackled cleaning your bathroom yet? It doesn’t have to be a dirty job, but here are a few tips to organize your bathroom cabinets that can make a huge difference: Tip #1: Move medications out of the bathroom Most people keep medications in the bathroom, but in fact [...]
   Filed in practical tips | 29-Mar-10 | no comments
4. Simplifying Spring Cleaning
   Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to be a difficult task. It can be as large or as small of a project and you make it. Here are a few simple ways to kick-start and simplify your spring cleaning: Make a list and schedule: Write down everything you want to clean, tidy, or organize. You can choose to [...]
   Filed in motivation, practical tips | 22-Mar-10 | 14 comments
5. New Clothes For Free: Clothing Swap
   Need new clothes? Tired of your old ones? Can’t afford to buy new clothes? Consider attending a clothing swap! A clothing swap is easy to organize and can be a lot of fun. First get a bunch of your closest friends together. Have each person bring their old, gently used clothes. At the party you can [...]
   Filed in practical tips | 26-Oct-09 | 3 comments
6. Organzing your Dresser: Folding T-shirts
   How do you fold t-shirts? Do you admire the nicely folded ones you see in shops and wish you could fold like that with the front of the shirt showing? Online you can find numerous videos and instructions on how to “properly” fold your t-shirts. Martha Stewart has her own instructions. View her instructions and video [...]
   Filed in practical tips, websites to learn from | 12-Oct-09 | 2 comments
7. Staying Organized (and Green) with Cloth Bags
   It seems like almost every store is selling cloth shopping bags or totes. To encourage customers to use reusable cloth shopping bags, many stores have begun to charge you for plastic bags. To purchase a cloth bag will only set you back about $1 but they are priceless, if you know how to use them. Here [...]
   Filed in being green, practical tips, shopping | 05-Oct-09 | 3 comments
8. Home Inventory with “Know Your Stuff”
   Do you know what’s in your home? Are you applying for  insurance that requires an inventory of things in your home (like Jewelery)? How will you know something is missing if you’re ever robbed (heaven-forbid)? There are many reasons to keep an up-to-date inventory of items in your home. No matter what your reason, give Know [...]
   Filed in practical tips, websites to learn from | 28-Sep-09 | one comment
9. Daily Organizing Tip from Martha Stewart
   Are you always on the lookout for simple ways to organize your home, office, and your life? For a daily dose of organzing tips, check out the Martha Stewart Organizing Tip of the Day. Each day, Martha will give you a new, simple way to organize. It may be a simple craft project, a tip to [...]
   Filed in practical tips, websites to learn from | 21-Sep-09 | 7 comments
10. Back-to-School Organization Part 3: Easing Morning Stress
    As any parent knows, getting the kids ready for school in the morning can be a busy, stressful time. However, a little planning can help ease the stress and make everyone a bit happier in the morning: Preparation in the evening Prepare lunches: One of the biggest time savers, is to prepare the lunches the evening [...]
    Filed in practical tips, time management | 07-Sep-09 | one comment