Return the Returns

We are a consumer society.   We like to buy things. But how many of us return items that don’t fit, don’t work, or just weren’t what we expected? Not many of us. The average U.S. household has over 50 unused items worth over $3,000.   These unused items include... Read more

Organize & Compromise

As an organizer, people ALWAYS ask me if my house is organized.   Yes, it is.   But, like many of you, I live with family, which means my standards and systems can be different from theirs.   Very different.  For example, I make a meal, the kitchen gets cleaned up and... Read more

Self Storage Explosion!

Did you know that the self-storage industry in the United States generates more than $24 billion in annual revenue?  Did you know that it is the fastest growing segment of the commercial real estate industry?   There are over 48,500 self-storage facilities in our... Read more

5 Packing Tips

Here are five quick packing tips to keep you organized for your summer travels: 1. Purchase solid shampoo and lotion bars instead of liquid brands.   Various cosmetics companies (including LUSH) sell them. 2. Take a slimmer wallet.   You can probably remove extra... Read more

Just Saying No…

In the past 2 weeks I have been asked to: Bake for a school reception; work at a carwash for a school fundraiser; donate money for a school party; sign a petition; donate money for coaches’ gifts; work at a sports event concession stand; spend 2 hours... Read more