Organizing With What You Already Have

My parents were born in the depression era, during which the common outlook on living frugally was, “use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” It is similar to our current saying of “reduce, reuse, recycle.” My Dad was a champion re-user. I have a tool that he crafted from an … Continue reading Organizing With What You Already Have

Change Your Behavior To Change Your Environment

I recently created a new system for my husband in his office. It is not brilliant or earth-shattering, but it was a conscious decision. He has a group of files that are separate from the rest, and his habit was to place “to-be-filed” papers in front of the cabinet on the floor, with the intention … Continue reading Change Your Behavior To Change Your Environment