A Rustic Home | July 20, 2009
Summer is here – a great time to declutter the GARAGE
At this time of year we spend a lot of time outdoors – why not take a look inside your garage and toss or donate items you no longer use. Don’t forget to install shelving to better organize all your different items! Now, to get [...]
A Rustic Home | February 28, 2009
Those Pesky Receipts
Many of my clients are getting much better at saving their receipts throughout the year… and, some of them have followed my direction and taped those little bits of paper to an 8.5 x 11″ piece of recycled paper so that their filing system stays nice and neat.
Some have even purchased expanding file [...]
A Rustic Home | January 29, 2009
Valentine’s Day Special
Do you, your spouse/partner/roommate have an area that could use some decluttering?
Give or Get a gift of love by setting up a timer for 15 minutes – and begin the decluttering process. When the timer goes off – WALK AWAY because you are done for the day.
Tomorrow, and the next day, and the [...]
BearatHome | January 4, 2009
more specifically… Financial Clutter
According to Harris Interactive, 23% of adults say they pay bills late (& thus incur unnecessary fees) because they loose them. The systems you use (or don’t use) can make or break your financial situation. Here are some tips to begin the organizing process in the new year.
Receipt Box – get [...]
Bear at Home | November 4, 2008
Eco Friendly Cleaners…..
A few things to help the environment and save money at the same time!
TRICK – Mix 2 tablespoons of dish washing liquid with 2 cups of water. Combine in a spray bottle
TREAT – an all purpose environment-friendly cleaning solution
TRICK – use a dab of dish washing [...]
BearatHome | June 4, 2008
Summer is here – a great time to declutter the kitchen!
Since more of us will be cooking outdoors this time of year – why not take a look inside your kitchen and toss or donate items you no longer use. To get you started, here are some ideas:
TOSS: chipped or broken dishes, glasses [...]
BearatHome | May 4, 2008
….shoes piled up by the front door?
buy a large basket to create easy storage.
…trouble finding your keys/wallet/cell phone?
a small basket by the front door will keep your items where you need them.
…an under utilized shallow dresser drawer?
small baskets or containers inside the drawer can hold – jewelry, scarves, socks, ties, [...]
BearatHome | March 4, 2008
by Peggy Hughes
Clear your desktop, organize your files and purge outdated items. Sounds simple – doesn’t it?
Here is how to start: Since most desktop clutter relates to paper – set up a paper management system:
Label four file boxes/trays IN, ACTION, FILE and [...]
BearatHome | February 4, 2008
Make a photocopy of the front and back of everything you carry in your wallet. That way if you lose it, it will be easier to contact everyone for replacements.
Since you will be copying potentially sensitive personal information – SS#, credit card, etc. – ensure that you store your copy in a safe, secure place.
When [...]
BearatHome | January 4, 2008
by Peggy Hughes
The most oft repeated comment I hear from my new organizing clients is: "I don’t know where to start".
And, my typical response is: "Start exactly where you’re at…"
If you have just walked in the door and dropped your mail and coat/jacket, briefcase, etc. on your kitchen/dining room table, [...]