There is a popular saying, that if you want help in getting something done: Ask a busy person.
This may sound counter-intuitive, since the busy person would be too busy to help you, right? Well, the meaning behind this statement is that the busy person gets a lot […]
This old phrase, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” was spoken by theologian John Wesley in the 1700’s. The notion is that after worshipping the Creator, keeping yourself clean is one of the most important manifestations of showing love or respect for the Creator.
Each of us can take […]
Some people who love writing will find that writing their first book is daunting and maybe even excruciating when they finally get around to starting it.This is not the same as having “writer’s block.” No matter what, after the first book has been done, any succeeding books […]
Years ago I used to travel for work more than I do now. And as a result, I eventually created a “travel list” which I saved as a document in my computer. Why create a similar list over and over? Why worry that I might forget something […]
Much of what I have to write about having an organized kitchen will be common sense and no surprise. But I also bet that many people have an unorganized kitchen, by default, because when we move into a new home, many people shove things in the nearest […]
In the world of organizing, the decision to re-gift items can make either a small dent or a big difference in securing more space for the things you really want to keep. When you have more space, you have more options for organizing the things you need […]
When a parent or any family member dies, there can be mixed emotions, especially if an inheritance is attached to it. While we may not have any issues with accepting cash, stocks, or real estate, what to do with all the inherited personal possessions can be a […]
As a feng shui consultant, I have been to thousands of homes. I see some homes with hardly a book in sight. And I see others overflowing with books, although not nearly as often. I feel like most people reside in one of three distinct camps when […]
With so much optimism, the home computer-age ushered in this naïve notion that we would not have to keep so much paper clutter in our lives. But all it takes is one computer crash, where you lose all your documents, to know that everything has to be […]
I have a friend from decades past who is a creative genius, very talented and artistic in her field of expertise. She also looks impeccable when she leaves her home, always stylish. But her home often looked like a bomb when off and in order to keep […]
