This week, we’re all about moms and let’s not forget moms-to-be in honor of Mother’s Day. Motherhood has a way of throwing your previously organized or at least somewhat manageable life for a loop. But rather than throwing in the towel (or the diaper), new moms should be encouraged by knowing that simple, yet effective organizing tricks can help save your sanity. Here are three...
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Mother’s Day is coming up, which is a great time for all of the busy women and mothers out there to remember to take care of yourselves! In case you hadn’t noticed, household and family to-do lists are (or can be) endless, so the solution is not to wait to do something fun until all the chores are done. If you do, you’ll be waiting...
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MBTA Watertown Bus Yard (corner of Water & Galen st) All Towns Welcome Everything is dismantled… Zero landfill impact! Saturday May 11, 2013 10:00AM to 2:00PM Will Not Accept: wood, glass, hazardous materials, paint, tires, liquids, mattresses, carpets, upholstered furniture, styrofoam, fluorescent bulbs, toilets. Please no household waste Electronics: computers, monitors, VCRs, cell phones, keyboards, printers, copiers, faxes, modems, cabling, wire, cords, cameras, videos, scanners,...
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Now is the time of year to bring out your spring clothing and put away all those bulky winter duds. When storing your off-season clothing, follow these practical guidelines to avoid damage from insects, mildew and mold. Important Be sure to wash and dry all garments thoroughly before storing. Do not store clothes in plastic bags or airtight containers. Rattan trunks are perfect for storing...
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Use Vertical Space – Most people store their shoes on long, low shoe racks. This takes up valuable wall space. Instead, go vertical. Purchase a tall shoe storage cabinet, or use a tall bookcase with doors. Example: Shoe cabinet with 3 compartments or Bookcase with glass-door Hang Them – Use shoe pockets or racks that attach to the back of a door. Example: 24 Pair...
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Have you been thinking of decluttering your basement, attic, and garage for years? Is this the year you will do something about it? One way to get rid of items you no longer need is to have a yard sale. And Spring is the perfect time to do it! Our professional organizers can help you. We can help you to purge items you no longer...
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Spring is here! We can finally put away those bulky, itchy winter coats and sweaters and break out the sandals and shorts. Use this opportunity to clean out your closets and de-clutter your wardrobe. The first step is to sort through everything. Get rid of anything you haven’t worn all season, anything that doesn’t fit or anything that is worn out. This goes for shoes and...
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Welcome Spring! Here is a great list of tips on how to get the most out of your spring cleaning session. Better Homes and Gardens offers a step-by-step guide for getting your home into shape for spring. Read on for more……
As the warmer weather arrives, we are getting excited to wear our favorite spring clothes. From tips on how to declutter, donate, and arrange your essentials, we find practical solutions and inspiration for our closets in this article from About.com. Check it out….
We look forward to warmer weather, lighter clothing, and outside activities. As we all prepare our closets for the season change, we offer you some myths about decluttering to consider from the author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin. One of the realizations she had about happiness while writing her book is that outer order contributes to your inner calm. Click here for 11 Myths...
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