For those of you who are just naturally organized, you’ll roll your eyes and sigh, “But, of course!”. But for the rest of us absent-minded types, perhaps these tips will start you thinking of ways to become more efficient in your daily routines. To state the obvious; things should be put where we use them…
Category: Organization
Forced Capsule Wardrobe
Each new season gives us women a new chance to organize our clothes and plan outfits. Notice I didn’t mention buying new clothes, altho that may be a part of this project, too. The main thing for me is to go through the clothes I have and be honest. I love that shirt, I’ve worn…
Summer Suggestions
Ah, Summer. . . time to relax. Or so they say. If you’re a mother of littles, you smile faintly when you hear this phrase and murmur to no one in particular, “Someday”. Or perhaps you’re like me, even after all the children are grown and gone, you have never gotten the hang of relaxing. …
Editor-in-Chief
A famous designer once said that he knew he was finished with a room when he couldn’t remove one more thing from the room and still have it look complete. You and I are editors. We edit the contents of each room we live in. I feel peaceful when my rooms are uncluttered, so I…
A Broken Drawer and a Cross Country Move
“I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 “This broken drawer makes me soo mad! Grrrrr.” That moment of frustration set in motion a series of events that catapulted me toward one of…
Moving Tips
I’m jotting down some fresh memories about moving as we drive across the country to begin a new season of our lives. What others did for us that made our move smoother: My neighbor-friend came 3 times a week for weeks and packed with me. She kept me on task and she kept me sane…