Be More Organized
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Clean Before You Go…
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “If you haven’t used [a thing] in 2 years, and you don’t anticipate needing it in the next year, get rid of it.” Well, I would say I consistently work at streamlining stuff, knowing what I have and why I have it, and getting rid of the stuff that Continue reading
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Have What You Use,
And Use What You Have. Many years ago, I went grocery shopping with a very close friend. I was amazed at how different our grocery lists were. It was then I realized most of us have very different shopping habits, based on a number of things including the kinds of meals we prepare on a Continue reading
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Shelves, Drawers, & Cabinets
All 3 storage options have their practical purpose. I’m going to show you some techniques I use to keep things organized. I hope you can create more functionality within each of these spaces in your own home by using some basic principles presented in the following pictures: Base cabinets are deep and roomy at a Continue reading
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Clean As You Go
Most of us have such busy lifestyles it’s hard to make time for “cleaning day.” I’ve been thinking I should offer a few cleaning hacks that could help you feel more on top of your chores overall. I really need you to know, before you read this article, that I did not go on a Continue reading
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PANTRY Design & Organization
Even if you never have the opportunity to design and build your dream pantry, I have a few tips you can use to make your space more efficient and organized. But before we talk about what gets stored in a separate space from where you are actively cooking, let’s consider what items get the honored Continue reading
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Ready, Set, Travel Times!
In preparation for our recent epic adventure, celebrating 35 years of marriage, I started thinking about sharing some of my habits that have made getting ready much more manageable while living a busy life leading up to a big trip. Hopefully, you can adopt a few of these tips into your life so that your Continue reading
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Summer Food Planning
At some point it occurred to me the best way to save money and time on food and preparation is to pare down on the list of “must haves” for the household. The more generalized your shopping list is, the easier it is to manage, and you will find you’re not buying a bunch of Continue reading
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Simplify Your Shopping Experience!
Years ago, we had a family blog but I hardly ever posted to it. However, I’ve been thinking about one particular post I wrote that I thought would be appropriate to share here. It’s a little ironic that I started this process in Southern California and then ended up moving to Eugene, Oregon, where it Continue reading
About Me
Thinking about the line from Karen Carpenter’s song, “…don’t worry that it’s not good enough for anyone else to hear…” I have been inspired to “just sing” (and write, and share).
I produced a weekly blog for a little over a year, but now I’m committed to one article a month. I hope to give a little inspiration to those passing by, either through my blog articles or within the other pages I’ve created here.
Links to my PAGES:
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