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By Diane Oatis
8 Organizing Tips to Throw Away
I used to be a hyperorganizer. I was famous for it. Friends would ask me to help them weed through their closets, and there are still people who walk into my office and say, “It’s so…clean in here.” But sooner or later, life intervenes. Not long ago, at the end of a ridiculously stressful day, I was putting away laundry—I looked at the color-coded-by-season hangers in my closet and it hit me: Why? A long commute, a teenage son, a parent living alone and suddenly being a neatnik seemed less important. So I’ve let go of some things, and guess what? They were never worth the time anyway. Here are eight things I’ve decided I don’t need to do to keep my life in order.
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I am determined to get my life organized. But taking on my whole life feels a little too close to climbing Everest when I am really just prepared to set the treadmill at a slight incline. I have chosen instead to take on small projects that can be done in an hour. Read More »
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We all have certain people or processes in our lives that leech our energy away, sometimes without our even noticing. Even if we eat healthy foods, exercise, and take time out to rest, a high level of energy at the beginning of the day can be slowly stolen away by energy drains. Although each…
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By Cristina Schreil
Wardrobe Organizing 101
If the over-the-door shoe rack isn’t enough to cut your closet clutter,…
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By Shana Aborn
If you sat down and tried to figure out why you’re drowning in clutter, you’d probably come up with the typical reasons: You procrastinate too much, you’re too sentimental about your things, you’re a pack rat, blah, blah, blah. But sometimes the reason isn’t so obvious. Would you believe that losing weight or trying to save money can contribute to a bursting-at-the-seams house too? Here’s how to conquer a few unexpected clutter culprits. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (15) | Blog
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by Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore
As the leaves turn to golden hues, the temperature drops a degree or two, and you get settled back into regular routines, it is the perfect time to revisit some of those goals you set back in January.
Have you gotten caught up in the daily grind and let…
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By Robyn Moreno
Autumn is here! There’s no better time than a change of seasons to tackle those closets and drawers. Before you start balking, think about this: Clearing your…
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by Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore
Why is that that the only time we think to get prepared is when disaster is breathing down our necks?
So often we hear about hurricanes, fires or other disasters and think, ‘I should really put a few things together in case of an emergency,’ but…
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During those first few years, bath time with your baby can be a lovely mix of sweet and sudsy, slippery and scary. Getting an infant or even a wiggly toddler into the tub, surrounded by water that is just the right temperature, thoroughly cleaned, and then out, wrapped, diapered, and clothed can be precarious. Read More »
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By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore
Pets have become more than just companions; they are a part of the family.
In fact more and more pet owners are taking the love for their pet to the next level and dressing them up for Halloween. This practice is fun and adorable but it’s also…
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