Free online label software from Avery

Organizing isn’t always fun, is it?  Well, I firmly believe that there are ways to motivate yourself to create and maintain your organizing systems.  How about labels that you love?  Would that help you keep your pantry looking as you want it to? I wanted to check out the Avery website’s template software, so I … Continue reading Free online label software from Avery

Too Much Stuff and What It Does To Us

Clutter, stuff, junk, odds & ends.  Whatever you call it, having too much stuff can affect your life.  So, how do you know whether or not you have too much stuff, and what can you do about it?  Let’s start with a quick exercise. First, imagine your house burned down tomorrow.  What are the most … Continue reading Too Much Stuff and What It Does To Us

Garage Organizing

Sometimes, I am inspired to work in my garage; sometimes it is just too hot.  If you’re like me, this means that cool weather is indeed a good time for garage organizing.  Perhaps I am inspired by my Dad’s garage, which although it housed quite a bit of tools and supplies, was organized and uncluttered.  … Continue reading Garage Organizing

Change your attitude, change your life

I have a friend who is 87 years young.  She lives alone in a single-family home.  A few months ago, she was contemplating her future living situation, saying to me, “When I get old….” Attitude affects all parts of our lives, including organizing.  Here are some specific ways that you can change your organizing habits … Continue reading Change your attitude, change your life