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Declutter It!

Archive for July 2008

July 28th, 2008

Visual Motivation - Streamlined Mizuya Kitchen

This great kitchen set-up offers loads of visual motivation. I really like how everything is lined up along the one wall. I usually don’t enjoy this kind of long kitchen, but the shape works really well here. Also the subtle Asian accents; especially including the window covers and wall image are really nice and soothing. [...]

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July 28th, 2008

Actually see what’s in that closet

If you’re lucky, you might have a walk in closet. If you do, I suggest a window in said walk-in. A window allows you to see everything in a clearer light. If you’re into matching colors and seeing your outfits better, light, of course helps.
If you have a smaller closet, or a walk-in that’s lacking [...]

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July 28th, 2008

Make sure your Internet experience is organized

Maybe you don’t care if your Internet experience is organized or not. As someone who works online only, I can tell you that I care DEEPLY that my Internet experience goes major smooth.
Guess what happened three days ago? My Internet experience failed to go smoothly. My modem died. No warning, no seemingly awkward pauses in [...]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

July 28th, 2008

Three ways to motivate organizing change

It’s not New Years; not even close. That doesn’t mean you can’t set some organizing goals. If you’re feeling slack, then try the following:
Tell everyone: Act like someone who means business. Tel your pals, “Hey I’m so going to get organized!” I mean don’t make up crazy stories, but telling your friends that you plan [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

July 25th, 2008

Ultimate list of tips for organizing summer picnics & potlucks

This month, Lifestyles decided to have a little fun with one of summer’s favorite pastimes - picnics & potlucks. Here are all the tips from around the channel, there’s recipes, tips and a few laughs thrown in for free.

Of course here at Declutter It we looked at five tips to help you organize your summer [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

July 23rd, 2008

Five tips to help you organize your summer BBQ

Today the Lifestyles Channel is holding a potluck / picnic of sorts. Each of the channel blogs will be somehow discussing potlucks and picnics today - a favorite recipe, maybe some ideas for decorating, and so on. At Declutter It, we’ll look at organizing that darn grilling area.
Now, I don’t BBQ, or even own a [...]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

July 21st, 2008

Quick tip: one way to motivate decluttering

If you want to clear out some clutter, and are having issues getting motivated, here’s one way to get moving.
Call up a couple local charities that accept household items, toys, art supplies, books, clothing, and more. Ask what they need. Make an appointment on a set day, at a set time to drop off some [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

July 21st, 2008

Best Space Saving Summer Bucket for Kids

If you’re headed to the beach, park or hiking trails, and your child MIGHT need a bucket, then the Scrunch-bucket collapsible bucket is perfect. This bucket is a great maybe bucket, because you can fold it, roll it, and smash it up small to fit in your bag. Much better than having to carry a [...]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

July 20th, 2008

Organizing your loose change

Loose change is super annoying. I tend to use my debit card for just about everything, but once in a while I do use cash, and change happens. I don’t keep a change purse, because it’d be a waste of an item for me. What I do is I keep a little bowl right by [...]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

July 19th, 2008

Quick Tip: Be Realistic About Your Organizing Goals

Some people are born organized, some pick up how to be organized with less effort, and some of us will simply never be perfectly organized. It’s just not in some people to avoid clutter altogether.
Tip: Know your organizing reality, and learn to live with it.
Organizing to the point of perfection is not everyone’s reality. What [...]

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