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Keep Food Fresh Longer

I could just scream. I just threw away a container of fresh strawberries that cost me early $4. What a waste. I bought them on Sunday and when I went to use them today there were maybe four berries that were worth saving. Granted, it’s not strawberry season, but still, for $4 you’d think I could have salvaged a few more. I did examine the container before purchasing it and can’t understand how they spoiled so quickly. I know I’m not alone in my frustration. According to one consumer advocacy group, the average American discards $300 worth of fresh produce … Continue reading →

Don’t Go In The Basement Clutter

Surely the horror movie made about twenty years ago with the same title cannot compete with the creeping menace that lives in the basements of the best of us. There it lurks, thinks bad things and worst of all, gathers dust. What is a person to do with all this stuff that is broken, has no purpose in life other than to irk us and seems to reproduce in the dark corners of the basement whenever we are asleep? Read on for some scary tips albeit, you aren’t the neatest person in the world. Fight With Your Basement Make your … Continue reading →

More Kid’s Clutter Tips

Kids and their toys comprise a very specific form of clutter that must be reckoned with in very different ways than other clutter. After all, it’s educational, for the good of the child, necessary for growth and literacy, etc, etc. So how can that wealth of toys in that enormous box be better organized? Read on for some tips, if you dare. Toy Box Blues Buy an inexpensive plastic garbage can in the gaudiest color you can find. Get your own child to decorate it with his or her own stickers and help out with a stencil and the words … Continue reading →

Kids’ Clutter: Any Hope At All?

The problem with kids is that they are not embarrassed by their clutter, neither when company comes and makes a disapproving face nor when you open the door to the room and get bombarded with falling and dangling “educational” things. But there is hope and a way for children to know and appreciate the importance of non-clutter and the power of organization. Here are a few tips for the kids’ room, that is, if you can find your way to the computer. Seasonal Storage Buy a plastic garbage can, replace the lid with a square or round piece of wood … Continue reading →

More Closet Storage Tips

Closets are a wonderful invention and they fulfill the tertiary human need after food and shelter; namely, storage space. So many times, closet space is either wasted or not utilized to its fullest capacity. Here are some tips to help you along the cluttered path to optimum bedroom closet organization! Read on even if you are not sure where the closet is. Top Floor Storage The top of a wardrobe is the perfect spot for those items that you want to keep but don’t use very often. Painted boxes or decorated baskets can be placed out of the way and … Continue reading →

Don’t Confuse Organizing With Buying More Stuff (3)

There is still much more to discuss with organizing. And when you are trying to do it with a budget it can be challenging, but it’s possible. You have to learn to look beyond the obvious and see things for what they can do for you, and not just for the purpose they were originally intended. Containers for instance, can consolidate items. They are difficult to see into if they are not clear, so it’s important to label them. I, generally recommend using clear plastic containers when possible. Stock up when they are on sale. But don’t purchase too many … Continue reading →