Quick Tip
Quick Tip: Flexible Vases
I love a fabulous vase. They just make the flowers look that much better. They even smell better, don’t you think? Well, maybe that’s a stretch. =) I also love their various shapes, sizes, and textures.
I recently came across a different sort of vase – a flat, flexible one. Yep, flat and flexible in [...]
Quick Tip: Organize Your Books
Good news! You can organize your books so that they are easier to find. Not so good news: you will likely need to sell or donate a few of them if you’re running low on shelf space.
Back to the good news… It’s helpful to use categories to locate specific books. Add labels so that [...]
Quick Tip: Be a Copycat
If you have an important (and/or old) document or letter that you’d like to keep, make a copy of it on high quality paper. Frame and mount the copy, and store the original away from light, in a cool, dry place (i.e., not your basement). If you don’t think it’s worth it to do [...]
Quick Tip: To Print or Not to Print
Recipes. Web pages. Schedules. Articles. Instructions. There are a myriad of docs that are printed on any given day because we “might need them someday.” Before you hit the print button, ask yourself these questions first:
Do I need to print this or can I read/use it on screen?
If I need portability, can I get the [...]
Quick Tip: Create a Master List for Files
Once you’ve got your filing system down pat, create a master list (ML) of contents of your file cabinet or open file cart. Why?
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Make it easy to find what you’re looking for when you’re short on time.
Know what files you have already created so that you don’t create [...]
Quick Tip: Get FAT
When the paper piles start growing and your best efforts to reduce them are thwarted, there’s only one thing to do: get FAT.
File: Whether you use an open file cart, desktop filing system, or a typical file cabinet, put away the papers you must keep.
Act: These are the papers you need to [...]
Quick Tip: Coat Rack Vs. Hooks
Coat racks and hooks are great for keeping jackets and outerwear in a central location – and not cluttering benches and the backs of chairs. Both function well, come in a variety of styles, and can also be used for keys, umbrellas, hats, scarves.
Here’s how to decide which one will work best for you.
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Quick Tip: Recycle Your Christmas Tree
You might not think of your Christmas tree as holiday clutter, but if it’s lingering in your home, it probably is. Grab the bull by the horns and send it off in “green” style. Did you know that you can turn it into mulch? Think of how happy your (or someone else’s) garden will be!
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Quick Tip: Donate Your Unwanted Linens
There are a couple items that my clients are usually reluctant to donate. These include worn underwear (totally understand) and towels/sheets. Fortunately, I have a solution for at least one of these issues (my clients typically pitch the underoos anyway). If you’re ready to let go of towels, sheets, and blankets, there [...]
Quick Tip: Space Saving Charging Station
If you’re a gadget person, you’ll really appreciate this inexpensive, yet functional charging station. It doesn’t sit on a desk or countertop. Instead, it plugs into your outlet and even has section to corral your cords (right side). At a little over $13, it’s a good deal.
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