Do you ever wonder what to do with that map to the event you’re attending on the 31st?  Or where to put that piece of paper that has the instructions on how to log into next week’s teleconference?  I used to let all of those types of papers pile up on my desk because I “didn’t want to lose them.”  But, inevitably, I’d end up “losing” them in the pile along with all those paper “reminders” for things I didn’t want to forget or needed to do.  Instead of becoming a reminder, the pile became something I learned to ignore and never looked at.  But there is a better way – it’s a daily tickler file to “tickle” your memory every day.

Do you have more things to fit onto your bathroom counter than space in which to fit them?  Try a tiered spice/can rack.  This one comes from HUGTHECOOK.COM and was actually designed for stacking canned goods.  I tried to use a similar rack for my spice jars so that I could see what was in […]

As the weather the begins to warm, it always seems a good idea to clean out any clutter that may have built up over the holidays and through all of our winter hibernating.  It’s best to tackle Spring-cleaning one room at a time.  For some people, starting with the easiest or smallest room first helps build motivation and momentum for the remainder of their home.  For others, tackling the largest and most daunting task first makes finishing the rest a piece of cake.  Either way, most of us don’t have several days in a row that we can devote to cleaning out and organizing our homes.  So, break it down into do-able tasks and plan to spend a few hours, or even just a few minutes, at a time on it. Here is an easy four-step plan that you can apply to every room in your apartment to make Spring-cleaning quick and easy using bathroom organizing as an example.

Recently, as I went to the store to buy groceries, I was reminded of how important it is to eat before you go to the grocery store.  When you’re hungry, everything in the store looks tasty and you’ll most likely end up buying much more than you need, and some of that will probably be […]

An easy way to protect your counter tops from scratches left by your counter top appliances is to buy a package of Velcro circles and apply the soft side to the bottoms of each appliance.  It will cost around $3.00 but will save you loads more when you don’t have to replace or repair your […]

Once you have a method for successful grocery shopping and meal preparations, now it’s time to speed it up.  Hopefully, with these tips, your time in the kitchen won’t be all the time you have.

A quick and easy way to double the space in your closet is to add an extra rod halfway down the space.  Instead of one bar to hang clothes, you now have two.  Then hang an over-the-door shoe bag on your door and place your shoes in it.  You can now use the space on […]

Many useful strategies for grocery shopping, such as clipping coupons, bulk buying, freezer cooking, grocery gaming and price notebooks are less effective if you don’t plan your menu ahead of time. By having a good grocery plan, you can save money, waste less food, save kitchen space and improve the functionality of your kitchen.  Here’s five tips on how to make your grocery outing a success.

Sometimes the best way to organize a closet is to start from scratch, especially in a small space.  If you’re closet is stuffed to its seams and overflowing into the room, you should consider pulling everything out of the closet and sorting it while putting things back in.  While everything is out, you have a […]

Clipping coupons can be a great way to save money at the grocery store. The temptation with coupons is that you may end up buying a ton of products you don’t need or use just because you have a coupon.  By being organized, you can save more money with less effort.