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Declutter It!

Archive for August 2008

August 31st, 2008

Quick Time Saving Tip: No Fold Towels

I’m in the middle of a move, so my laundry pile is sadly neglected, and where I find most of my clothing and towels right now. I’m not proud of it, it’s just the way it goes.
I got to thinking, (I hate folding laundry). When it comes to kitchen and bathroom towels, why not just [...]

By Jennifer -- 9 comments

August 30th, 2008

Simply Sarah Handy Hold All

The Simply Sarah Handy Hold All is one great organizing tool. This Hold All makes organizing purses, hats, scarves, even necklaces; really anything that can be hung on a loop. Each Hold All is “39×4” and has 7 hanging loops with silver snaps and a grommet for easy mounting in a closet or on a [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

August 29th, 2008

Quick Time Saving Tip: Salad Bar Cooking

When I was a kid I worked at a place with a salad bar. We had two ladies who’d come in and gather to-go salad bar supplies, pay for them, and leave.
One lady talked and talked about how she used the items for cooking - now she didn’t have to cut veggies for soup or [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

August 29th, 2008

Declutter It News

Hey all. I’m moving to a new house as of today. Because of an Internet lag I won’t be around for a few days. So if you leave a comment or have a question, I won’t be able to respond until the 2nd or 3rd of September. If you leave a comment and it doesn’t [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

August 28th, 2008

Keep your bedroom tidy in mere minutes a day

If you follow a basic daily bedroom routine, you can keep clutter to a minimum, with very little work.
Make a rule: Nothing non-bedroom related in the bedroom. Once something non-bedroom related enters the room, you only have to take it out again, or it sits and clutters up your space. Your bedroom should be a [...]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

August 27th, 2008

The Best Under Bed Storage Solution

Under the bed can be a messy field day, or an organized dream; which would you rather have?
You can store lots under a bed, but one, it’s not a good storage solution if you can’t later find an item easily. Two, it can be a pain in the back - literally. Hauling out big bulky [...]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

August 26th, 2008

Would you wax to save time?

I read this tip recently about saving time on your bathroom routine - “Wax every 3-6 weeks instead of shave.”
I’m all for saving time sure, but waxing seems so darn painful. Of course this is coming from someone who tends to slice her legs open with razors while attempting to shave, so maybe I’m [...]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

August 25th, 2008

Last Minute Lunch Boxes

If you’ve been slacking about getting your kid’s lunch box - you’re almost out of time. In some states you are out of time, but we’ll assume you’ve got a couple of days. Here are some last minute lunch box options…
Concentrate Fruit Friendly Lunch Box from John Lewis - holds fruit safely! Very cool.

Lunch & [...]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

August 25th, 2008

Back to school tips - managing mealtime madness

Managing mealtime madness becomes crazy once the school year starts up. You can save time by thinking ahead. Instead of looking for what to cook, know what you’re going to cook. Designate mealtime menus - loose menus, nothing fancy. I’m not saying plan each dish, just plan a type of food.

For example: 

Monday: Chicken, rice, and [...]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

August 24th, 2008

Save Time During the School Day Commute

If you have little kids who tend to have less complicated homework invest in something like the Alex Toys Car Valet:

This way the kids can start (and maybe even finish) their homework on the drive home, which of course saves time for family time, chores, dinner, and more once at home. Bonus, you’re right there [...]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments