Like so many of us, I have increasing problems with memory these days. I like to blame it on the heat, the fact I have a busy family or that my business as a professional organizer is growing and I too much to keep track of. The fact that I am of a certain age is of course not relevant!…
I’ve just been given the latest issue of Wired magazine to read… “Look! There’s an article about organizing in here!” Of course I wasn’t surprised, as organizing touches every aspect of our lives. They’ve featured four room makeovers with a range of organizing ideas, from simple fixes to high-tech solutions. In ‘The Office’ the use of rolling filing cabinets adapted…
There seems to be no shortage of ways to store spices. Among the most common are the carousel, the magnetic board, the bulk purchase in a baggy, and the store-bought jars that land on a lazy susan or wall mounted rack. What happens when you don’t have the space for a sprawling display of your spices, or simply prefer to…
Organizing is an on going process, one that requires revisiting drawers, closets and surfaces often to keep our organization up to date with our ever changing lives. I’ve been going through this review process with my home office. I recently made the decision to move my desk from the second floor into the basement. This involved the physical relocation of…
This holiday weekend you may be looking to get outside to enjoy some summer sunshine. Consider organizing a picnic to share with a loved one, family or friends. First, choose your location. It may be in a park, on the beach, or even in your backyard. I’m planning our picnic at a favourite spot, next to the sights and sounds…
I baked a cake for my husband on Father’s Day. I’ve had the recipe since 2003; it’s the first time I’ve baked the cake. Fortunately, it was delicious and will be made again. Two weeks ago I baked some oatmeal cranberry muffins. Horrible, squishy, chewy little lumps. Muffins into the green bin; recipe into the blue bin. This is especially…
