tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56728809560960846902024-03-18T21:58:39.151-07:00Always OrganizingOrganizing Tips, Resources, and Products for Simplifying Your LifeAmy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-7816328347884997812013-07-15T14:04:00.000-07:002013-07-15T14:04:39.050-07:00File Your T-Shirts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l-KW1qc9UUieKpQYHtgKWdgY8611uq_Zh5sSE9C7XVxbdhlqAF4LoGiy-vOyIhfbDTa5DFACaOaSzuZMwnnMrpIWB4SEkZxM-kC_IWFAT0p9A4oPuS7YT9EHO3m9oq6056H3M61-YKo/s1600/215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l-KW1qc9UUieKpQYHtgKWdgY8611uq_Zh5sSE9C7XVxbdhlqAF4LoGiy-vOyIhfbDTa5DFACaOaSzuZMwnnMrpIWB4SEkZxM-kC_IWFAT0p9A4oPuS7YT9EHO3m9oq6056H3M61-YKo/s200/215.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Need a really great way to store your t-shirts and keep your drawers tidy at the same time? Try the File Method. This is my favorite way to organize tees. Rather than the typical way of folding and stacking t-shirts in drawers, fold your tees in half twice and then stand them up on end. This makes it really easy to see them all with just one quick glance. This method also keeps your tees wrinkle free and makes it easy to pull them out and put them back in again without messing up the rest of the drawer. Try this with your jeans, too. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-30766561505539722232013-05-10T10:59:00.000-07:002018-12-27T14:40:07.915-08:00Create an Entryway Drop-Zone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In your home create a drop-zone to land your stuff when you first walk
through the door after a long day of work, play, or errands. It
doesn't have to be big and fancy like we often see in the magazines. It
can be as simple as a small table and a hook for your purse and coat.
The important element is to make sure it's organized with a place to put
things like mail, keys, receipts, sunglasses, cell phone, shoes and
shopping bags. Having a drop-zone will help stop clutter from
accumulating in other areas of your home. If you live with others,
create a place for everyone to drop their things and get all on board to
help keep it maintained and messy-free. </span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-47559995896683648062013-01-12T11:20:00.000-08:002013-01-12T11:20:45.816-08:00Reuse Plastic Linen Zipper Bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Save the plastic zipper bags that brand new linens and sheets come in. Their uses are endless! </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's kind of like getting an extra little bonus when you buy new tablecloths, pillow cases and blankets.</span> They're the perfect clear container for organizing many things. The small bags are great for storing toys with a lot of little pieces like legos or barbies. They're also great for storing craft projects and art supplies. Use the smaller bags for organizing your suitcase when traveling and use the larger bags for storing spare blankets, quilts, and your sweater collection during the summer. When not using them stack them inside of each other and put them in a convenient, easily accessible location so you see them often and remember to use them.</span><br />
<br />Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-8847074380124927082012-11-01T13:56:00.000-07:002018-12-27T14:44:38.962-08:00Bathroom Clean-As-You-Go Routine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tired of a constantly messy, gunky and grungy bathroom? Want to know the
secret to keeping it sparkling clean? Follow a Clean-As-You-Go routine.
This doesn't have to take long and can be really easy if you store
supplies close at hand. Store a small towel and glass cleaner under the
sink for quickly wiping spots off the mirror. Stick a suction cup sponge holder to your shower wall. Use the sponge for wiping
down the sink and countertops and for cleaning the shower while you're
actually in it. Get in the habit of wiping and rinsing every day (it
takes just seconds) and watch your weekly bathroom cleaning chores
disappear.</span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-73858367115474859762012-09-24T11:48:00.000-07:002012-09-24T11:48:21.513-07:00Designate a Place for Items Leaving Your House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place a big basket by your main entryway and designate it as a place to
temporarily put things that don't belong in your house (that need to be
taken elsewhere). These are things such as: library books, a borrowed
cake pan from your mom, items that need to be returned to the store, a
book or magazine you'd like to pass on to a friend, old batteries or ink
cartridges that need to be recycled, or even reusable grocery bags that
need to be put back in your car so you remember to use them again. Get
in the habit of checking the basket every time you leave the house to
see if there's anything that can be taken with you. </span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-41577037866266858902012-09-11T16:03:00.001-07:002012-09-11T16:03:11.440-07:00Organize Your Plastic Food Storage Containers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Do you have a kitchen drawer full of unmatched plastic storage containers and lids of various sizes? Does it drive you crazy when you can't find a lid that fits? Take just a few minutes during your day (some time today) and organize it. It doesn't take long and it's so great when it's done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Start by emptying the entire drawer and place like with like. Then match up as many lids with their mates as you can. Toss or recycle any containers that don't have mates, that are old and yucky, damaged, or that you have too many of. Take the lids off the ones you want to keep and store them vertically inside a gallon size Ziploc bag (unzipped). In the drawer, stack any containers you want to keep inside one another by size. Place the larger containers on the bottom of the drawer and in the back. The smaller ones go in the front and on top where they're easy to see. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you don't want to mess with any of this and you'd rather start fresh (especially if your containers are old and stained), go out and purchase a new set of matching plastic containers with just the right number and size of containers you think you might use. If you end up getting too many, no problem. Just find other ways to use them in your home. They're great for storing many things.</span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-36760537739350884992012-07-06T11:21:00.000-07:002012-07-06T11:21:45.997-07:00A "Cool" Storage Idea for Ice Cube Trays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tired of unused marinara, pesto, or fettuccine sauce going bad in your refrigerator? Try storing it in ice cube trays! Ice cube trays are not just for ice anymore. For awhile I actually stopped making spaghetti because the extra marinara sauce always ended up going bad in my refrigerator before I could use it up. I only cook for two and the standard 32 oz. jar of spaghetti sauce was more than I needed. Storing and freezing the extra sauce in ice cube trays is the perfect solution! Now I can make spaghetti all the time without feeling guilty anymore about wasting sauce. And, you don't have to stop there... ice cube trays are also great for storing and freezing leftover coffee (for iced coffee), baby food, gravy, and so much more. Use ice cube trays with lids for food protection and greater stackability.</span></span></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-47430646749780569112012-06-22T13:08:00.000-07:002012-06-22T13:08:15.429-07:00A Tangle-Free Solution for Organizing Cords<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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of your cords always getting tangled? These Bobino Cord Wraps are a wonderful, simple solution. I use them all the time and I love how they make my life easier. They're perfect for
keeping all electronic cords and cables organized and tangle-free.
They come in three different sizes; small, medium, and large and can be
purchased at </span></span></a><a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10028928&N=&Ntt=bobino+cord+wraps" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ContainerStore.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. I use the small
size for my cell phone and iPod earbuds, the medium size for my cell phone charger, and I use the large
size fo<span style="background-color: white;"></span>r my laptop cords. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I highly recommend giving them a try. They make great gifts, too.</span><br />
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your wine bottles properly to make sure your wine is always tasting its
best. The ideal place to store wine is in a cool, dark place away from
heat and direct sunlight. When wine is exposed to light and high
temperatures (especially for long periods of time) it will significantly
affect its flavor, making it taste really bad. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">There are many wine storage refrigerators or cabinets on the market, however, storing wine in your basement or in a cool closet will work just fine. If storing for more than a few weeks, be sure to rest the bottles on their sides. Just like heat and light, oxygen will also cause wine to spoil. By storing the bottles on their sides, it'll keep the cork in contact with the wine, causing the cork to expand forming an airtight seal. Here's to great tasting wine... Cheers! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Is your CD collection collecting dust? Tired of looking at them and having them take up space in your home? Are you continuously asking yourself why you're even keeping these anymore?</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In today's advanced technological world the way we listen to music has completely changed. Being a HUGE music lover I never in a million years thought I'd ever be saying this... but, do we really even need our CDs anymore?</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My answer is no. I think it's finally time to let the CDs go. The best way to do this is to digitize your CD collection by transferring it to iTunes. There are many other software programs for organizing and digitizing your music, however, I prefer iTunes. It's free and really easy to use. This can be a really big project, especially if your CD collection is large, like mine. So the best way to tackle this enormous task is to upload 3 CDs a day. It'll take just a few minutes each day. Follow this schedule diligently and before you know it, it will be done.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One very important thing to remember if you choose to go this route is to make sure you backup your computer regularly. It would be a shame to have a computer disaster and lose it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What do you do with your CDs after transferring them to a digital format? You could sell them at a local music store or online, give them to a friend or to a local charity that accepts CDs, give them to your library, or simply recycle them. Whatever method you choose, I highly suggest keeping at least your absolute favorites and storing them in a CD organizer for your car.</span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-27001426692255260562012-05-10T09:06:00.000-07:002012-05-10T09:06:01.818-07:00A Clever Way to Organize Your Flip Flops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do
you have lots of flip flops and seem to always be able to find just one, but
not the other? Here's a really fun and clever way to organize your flips... the
"My Pair Tree" flip flop holder. I recently purchased this at the
Container Store to use in my own home and I absolutely love it and I
know you will, too!<br /><br />It holds up to 6 pairs of flips and it hangs
right in your closet on a hook or hanger or it can even be displayed on
the wall or behind a door. The strip comes in many colors to choose from
and it's very reasonably priced. This is the perfect solution for your
kids' flips, too! Don't have 6 pairs of flips? It can also be used for
holding sandals, jewelry, scarves, and more! For more information visit </span><a href="http://mypairtree.com/" style="color: blue;">MyPairTree.com.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Disclaimer: All products mentioned in this blog are used personally by Always Organizing and no
payment is received to promote. I'm just happy to share products that I know work well for simplifying life.
Enjoy!</span></div>
</div>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-60993726616612620002012-05-04T11:47:00.000-07:002012-05-04T11:47:13.924-07:00Excellent Food Storage Containers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5672880956096084690" name="LETTER.BLOCK6"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Looking
for a great way to maximize food storage <i>and</i> keep your dry foods
fresher longer? Try using these airtight containers with pop-up button
lids by Oxo Good Grips. I just started using these in my own kitchen and
I absolutely love them! I can easily see what kinds of food I have and how much. My favorite way to use them is to put them right on top of my kitchen counter for storing bulk snack foods like nuts and dried fruit that are eaten daily. </span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No more plastic bulk food baggies everywhere! They come in many
different sizes to suit your needs and they are BPA free. Buy them
as a set or individually at your local Bed, Bath, and Beyond store or
visit </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=112110">BedBathAndBeyond.com.</a><br /><br />PS: They're a bit pricey, however, I've found the investment to be worth it. Don't have the budget to
purchase a full set right now? Buy only 2 or 3 as budget allows. Before
buying, make sure to take inventory of the quantity as well as the kinds of dry foods in your
cupboards/pantry to help gauge what sizes to get.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Disclaimer: All products mentioned in this blog are used personally by Always Organizing and no
payment is received to promote. I'm just happy to share products that I know work well for simplifying life.
Enjoy!</span></div>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-44381772847575516232012-04-30T14:05:00.000-07:002018-12-27T14:52:57.638-08:00Put a System in Place for Tax Papers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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P<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5672880956096084690" name="LETTER.BLOCK11">ut a system in place for keeping track of essential tax
documents and papers. Create a filing system (or use a 13 pocket accordion folder) and get in the habit of
filing on a regular basis to prevent papers from piling up. Do you own a small business? Have a system in place for keeping track of your expense receipts by category. The effort you put into it now will save you time, energy, and a lot of stress later. </a></div>
Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-6388396387623863492012-04-19T10:13:00.000-07:002012-04-19T10:13:56.342-07:00Try the Two-Minute Rule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you tend to put things off for later only to find clutter starting to
accumulate in your home or your to-do list starting to grow longer and
longer? Start practicing the </span><strong style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Two-Minute Rule</strong><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Any task
that can be done in two minutes or less, do right now rather than later.
There are so many things during the day that can be done in two minutes
or less. Send a quick email, hang up your coat, file a paper, put your
coffee mug in the dishwasher, read a letter, or RSVP to a party
invitation. You get the idea. Using the Two-Minute Rule is quick and
easy with BIG results. It'll take less effort to stay on top of things
and you'll stop feeling like you're always having to play catch up,
which can be stressful. Give it a try! </span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-32314694022269383352012-04-13T09:12:00.000-07:002012-04-13T09:12:56.814-07:00Organizing Magazines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Are your magazines starting to pile up? Get your magazines under control by designating one single basket to put them in<em>. </em>Once
the basket is full, quickly go through the magazines and tear out the
articles, ideas, and photos that interest you the most. File the
articles in a "To Read" folder for later and store photos and ideas in a
binder (inside clear plastic sleeves). Toss the rest of the magazine in
the recycle bin, pass them on to a friend or give them to a local
business that has a waiting room (i.e. hair salon, dentist office). The
basket will naturally force you to limit the number of magazines you can
keep so they never get out of hand again.</span></div>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-21801468481729448282012-04-05T19:13:00.000-07:002012-04-05T19:13:08.373-07:00Label Your Light Switches<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivliaugZZjG4V8Q3q-5GVAjdiVQaK6mhh-Q3qjSxB_5QyQyR3hQ8MpTrsxMa-hFZgIXl86zhUKSt0oeHr2Z9pHpYPCTOWEwg8x8LbiuP6he1GUBj6c2_rcFxJU__eT9h_JntvGbx6gGEI/s1600/IMG_2841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivliaugZZjG4V8Q3q-5GVAjdiVQaK6mhh-Q3qjSxB_5QyQyR3hQ8MpTrsxMa-hFZgIXl86zhUKSt0oeHr2Z9pHpYPCTOWEwg8x8LbiuP6he1GUBj6c2_rcFxJU__eT9h_JntvGbx6gGEI/s200/IMG_2841.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you have trouble remembering which light switch turns on and off which light?</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After all, they DO all look the same. Fix this annoying little problem simply by labeling your light switches. For a nice, clean, not-so-noticeable look, use a handheld label maker set to the smallest size print. My favorite is the Brother P-Touch</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1280</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. It uses laminated white labels with adhesive backing (as seen in the photo), so they're really easy to apply.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Don't have a label maker? No problem. Create your own labels with a fine point black sharpie and small white stickers cut to size. A quick and simple trick to make life a little more easier.</span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-49601264628454560842012-03-29T18:59:00.000-07:002012-03-29T19:04:11.899-07:00Organizing Your Clothes - Try This Test!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZEAhfBLKuRwMbyBPbXJgUuhMi8LGhnoQ8P68RrWZvu2Al2oVB74INMpOvRNlV9heSX0roBuyPJO2SVB71-XnkxWIdaQvwkvgEF3DNVDilNt09x8gpvuF2eRvSz7xk1EY8HMEN6aI0f8/s1600/96.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZEAhfBLKuRwMbyBPbXJgUuhMi8LGhnoQ8P68RrWZvu2Al2oVB74INMpOvRNlV9heSX0roBuyPJO2SVB71-XnkxWIdaQvwkvgEF3DNVDilNt09x8gpvuF2eRvSz7xk1EY8HMEN6aI0f8/s200/96.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5672880956096084690" name="LETTER.BLOCK4"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Did
you know that most people wear only 20% of </span></span></span></span></span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">their clothing 80% of the
time? That's a lot of time spent sifting through clothes you hardly wear
when trying to choose an outfit for the day.To help you clear the
clutter in your closet and discover what articles of clothing are that
20% for you, try this test. Every time you do laundry, hang
your clothes at one end of the closet. After a couple of months have passed this will give you a
pretty good idea of what you wear most. To get an even better
assessment, carry out the test for one whole year (through the entire
cycle of seasons). <i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Another Option: </i>Tag each hanger with a post-it flag. Each time you wear an article of clothing, remove the tag. At the end of one year you'll easily be able to tell what you've worn and what you haven't worn by whether or not it still has a tag.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Guidelines for Letting Go: </i>After one year has passed, it's pretty safe to let go of what you haven't worn. Still unsure? Put unworn clothes into a box and date it 6 months from now. Store the box in the garage or attic. If you haven't missed what's inside after 6 months has passed, take it directly to your favorite charity without opening the box.</span></span></span></span></span></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-385374575673907552012-03-22T08:05:00.001-07:002012-03-22T08:05:11.494-07:00Stop Losing Your Keys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="" name="LETTER.BLOCK19"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Do
you often find yourself frantically looking for your keys as you're
heading out the door? To avoid this unnecessary stress, create a
designated place to put your keys. For example, on a hook near the main
entrance, in a small dish on the kitchen counter, or (my
personal favorite) use a handy carabiner and clip them to your purse. Find a
place that works best for <span style="font-style: italic;">you</span>
and then make a habit of putting your keys there each and every time you
walk through the door. You'll never lose your keys again!</span></a>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-52739204929292292932012-03-08T11:11:00.000-08:002012-03-08T11:11:45.968-08:00Keep a Small Sewing Kit Handy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<![endi--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Save time by
keeping a small sewing kit handy in your closet. Complete with a variety of
colors of thread, needles, flexible measuring tape, scissors, extra buttons, a
sweater shaver, and pet hair removal tape. Great for those unexpected holes you
find or buttons that fall off, or when you discover Fido hair all over your
nice black pants. It's wonderful to have everything all in one place,
especially when you are in a hurry. Do a quick repair in minutes and you are on
your way!</span></span></div>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-61347293031020493732012-03-01T09:28:00.001-08:002012-03-01T09:28:29.156-08:00Organize Your Purse (Lighten the Load!)<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nFxBn_6qwWRb6brsnLSPqveHxms3ypDgK4EJ1X8l278p0qyA2FwMz2QQ2oZTFlbf9bsc56r5RWfN_fl_C7DS64EZQMa5me0NcE0CpnEG8l6Ahpqn8A1w9FYp1ZaVnV2VnDytrkxP8Js/s1600/156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nFxBn_6qwWRb6brsnLSPqveHxms3ypDgK4EJ1X8l278p0qyA2FwMz2QQ2oZTFlbf9bsc56r5RWfN_fl_C7DS64EZQMa5me0NcE0CpnEG8l6Ahpqn8A1w9FYp1ZaVnV2VnDytrkxP8Js/s200/156.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The
average woman's purse weighs 7-10 lbs! That's a lot of weight to be
carrying around on our shoulders. Lighten the load by sticking to the
rule of one. Carry only what you need and make sure your purse contains
just one of each item. (one chapstick, one pen, one comb, one small
hand lotion, etc.). Choose a purse that's made of lightweight material
rather than heavy leather or bulky buckles. Get in the habit of removing
all those loose coins daily. This alone will make a big difference.
Tired of digging in your purse for what you need? Consider buying a
purse organizer </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">that will very nicely organize all the contents inside for quick and easy retrieval. </span></span></span></div>
<a href="" name="LETTER.BLOCK21"><span style="color: #66cc99; font-family: Arial Black,Avant Garde; font-size: 14pt;"></span></a>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-35506382977265031662012-02-23T09:16:00.001-08:002012-02-23T09:16:33.384-08:00Keep Your Houshold Clutter Under Control<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="" name="LETTER.BLOCK4"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Struggling with keeping your household clutter
under control? One of the biggest reasons homes don't stay clutter-free
is because it often takes too much time to put things away or there
isn't a convenient place to put things. As a result, kitchen tables,
countertops, and living room furniture and floors end up being dumping
grounds for pretty much everything. </span><em> </em></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>The Solution?</em> Every
item needs a designated place to live that is really easy to access
(especially items used frequently). Observe how you and your family use
your things and create homes where things are used the most. Divide your
entire living space into zones. Think of the activities that will be
taking place within each zone and everything relating to those activities gets stored there (and nothing else).<br /><br />Having
an easy-to-get-to place for everything will make putting things away a
breeze and help keep your home clutter-free! Ahhhh!</span></span></div>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-60623603300311609852012-02-18T14:08:00.000-08:002012-02-18T14:08:28.908-08:00Hang a Decorative Curtain to Hide Distracting Clutter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you have storage or clothing closets in your home without doors? Do you find the contents distracting to look at? A simple solution is to hang a decorative curtain on a tension rod. It's a great way to hide all the stuff, while still being able to access everything easily when you need it. Tension rods can be found at any hardware or home furnishing store (as well as online). They come in different diameters, colors, and lengths (with most being expandable). In addition, they're super easy to install - no hardware or tools needed, leaving your walls hole-free. The fun part is choosing a curtain panel that you absolutely love. Make sure to measure before buying for the perfect fit. Hanging a curtain is a quick and easy, affordable way to spruce up any room!</span></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-66899945707231220972012-02-10T14:26:00.000-08:002012-02-10T14:46:37.655-08:00Keep Your Vehicle Service Records Organized<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegyyIaMGLAuncxCTD7YlltgSG3pL-A34q5FIOXcbwDsf1YJcAWMPMS56BXG2KfLPpfViLOspWTM4m9AE437hp_A7m0Izl2dIB2jxyOrfrOuze7DXPInganTWVdp7_f6HoIvejJcriHFw/s1600/Car+Maintenance+Log.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegyyIaMGLAuncxCTD7YlltgSG3pL-A34q5FIOXcbwDsf1YJcAWMPMS56BXG2KfLPpfViLOspWTM4m9AE437hp_A7m0Izl2dIB2jxyOrfrOuze7DXPInganTWVdp7_f6HoIvejJcriHFw/s200/Car+Maintenance+Log.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707640303413794674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK4" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000000;" >Would you like a quick way to know what type of maintenance and repairs have been performed on your car and when? Keep an Auto Service Record Log. Simply record everything that's been done to your car in a notebook. Keeping this information all in one convenient place and up-to-date will save you a lot of time later and will eliminate the guess work. Proper maintenance of your car will keep it performing great and make it last a long, long time. Organized records are also helpful when selling your car. You'll know exactly what to tell the buyer about your car's history and may even increase its value.</span></a><br /><br /></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-34069152432849837172012-02-02T15:31:00.000-08:002012-02-02T16:28:58.120-08:00Organize Your Refrigerator<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1QKR5qhkVUdP1UgFKdhVv9q8dn9UwqCle_fFx1u5fgVXN37enHagIB8Fdi0XWDfLsQb-TATHRevQeDl29igfjoQe2WKhG4-9eqD6YXmPl3m-9-98LT0P_PJfq7CZpuW45mpgV0x-vag/s1600/105.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 171px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1QKR5qhkVUdP1UgFKdhVv9q8dn9UwqCle_fFx1u5fgVXN37enHagIB8Fdi0XWDfLsQb-TATHRevQeDl29igfjoQe2WKhG4-9eqD6YXmPl3m-9-98LT0P_PJfq7CZpuW45mpgV0x-vag/s200/105.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704691307333872354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><a name="LETTER.BLOCK4" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Save yourself time and money in the kitchen by having a well organized refrigerator. Group similar items together and find a place in you</span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">r frid</span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ge where they will fit, either in a clear bin or drawer. Do you make a lot of sandwich</span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">es? Designate a bin for storing all of your sandwich makings. Instead of having to grab five things, you'll only need to grab just one. </span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Store leftovers in the front in clear containers to remind yourself to eat them. Using a black sharpie, label things like eggs, yogurt, and milk with the date of purchase. This will help you know how long they've been in your fridge. Always store meat on the lowest shelf or bottom drawer and make sure to give your fridge a good wipe down now and then to keep things sanitary and sparkling clean.</span></span></a></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672880956096084690.post-6847672075323607232012-01-26T17:17:00.000-08:002012-01-26T17:24:36.437-08:00Find Your Motivation to Get Organized<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAhhQORGkJCpmBuEEBjIDHSKH6yDsmdHuyp6UP4ojSiDN8yFaSYY61owso9ht4c2NAkV4jPIC2tjPqp312k7OgLNJllqbovL79UGOPBFJgKBUYwSXHx1k7FNvUZDFmRIb3oy-LJHb1HU/s1600/motivation.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAhhQORGkJCpmBuEEBjIDHSKH6yDsmdHuyp6UP4ojSiDN8yFaSYY61owso9ht4c2NAkV4jPIC2tjPqp312k7OgLNJllqbovL79UGOPBFJgKBUYwSXHx1k7FNvUZDFmRIb3oy-LJHb1HU/s200/motivation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702107501653195634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#990000;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:arial;" >Are you lacking motivation to get organized? Often times, just getting started is half the battle. Try tackling a small space first, such as your makeup drawer, your sock drawer, or your junk drawer in the kitchen. Work on this one area until it's finished. You'll feel so good and you'll benefit from your newly organized space right away that you just may find that you actually <span style="font-style: italic;">want</span> to do more (organizing is contagious!). Small successes help to create the confidence and motivation to keep on going. Before you know it, you'll be organizing larger spaces like the garage!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Some other things to try...<br /></span><span>Enlist a good friend or family member to help, have an accountability buddy, play your favorite music to get and keep you in the mood, remind yourself <span style="font-style: italic;">why</span> you want to get organized, visualize the end result, and reward yourself when you're finished for a job well done.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ></span><br /></span></span>Amy Brueskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834973547690507775noreply@blogger.com0