How to Choose a Spice Rack That You'll Love

Today you have almost as many choices of spice racks as you do of the spices they contain. Spice racks are wonderful kitchen cooking accessories and home organization gadgets. And a spice rack is a wonderful gift too for a cook. Before you buy your next spice rack for yourself or as a gift consider these factors.

Compartmentalize

One of the tricks I am learning is to separate tasks and do one at a time. As a recovering multitasker that isn't easy, but I am beginning to see the benefits of doing one thing at a time.

To Make a Change -- Take a Chance

Life is really all about CHANGE. In order to make a CHANGE, you have to be willing to take a CHANCE. To take a chance is to risk. So let’s spend a few minutes investigating RISK. We’ll examine five important characteristics and contingencies, and we'll also give you a really radical list of questions to help you balance risks and rewards.

Oh No, Not Another Interuption, How To Deal With Everyday Distractions

Deal with it unwanted piles of unwanted paper, or a full inbox,immediately, otherwise you will just be distracted. Not only is this distracting but it also takes time and can lead to added stress. Just as we put sunscreen on us to protect against the harmful rays of the sun, we sometimes need to protect ourselves from people, places and things. Prevention is better than cure! You can't stop other people from being negative or living their lives from one drama to another, but you can stop yourself from being sucked in by them.

Spring Cleaning

The flowers blossom, our spirits lift. This is a great time to make a fresh start, to de-clutter your life, to get back to the simple pleasures.

What Clutter Clearing Can Do For You

You can get a pretty good idea of the benefits of clutter clearing simply by imagining your life free of all the negative effects of clutter: lack of focus and clarity; feelings of being professional...

Feng Shui Guidlines for Storage Spaces

Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such as shelves above doors and in corners, hooks on the backs of doors, and peg-board or tools and small appliances...

Do You Have A To-Do list?

Here's a great work from home tip. Create a to-do list! Do you plan you days? How about the week ahead. For the past 6 years I've learned that by creating a simple action plan, helps me get a good grip on what I need to get accomplished.

Organized For Life

Questions come my way all the time regarding my God-given nature to be organized. It has been said that I stayed under the proverbial “organized spout” too long when I was being created. In fact, at ...

Balance- What Does It Really Mean?

Balance- what a popular topic these days! Finding a work-life balance, being balanced in body, mind and soul, eating a balanced meal, balancing work, play and learning. But what does it really mean? ...

The Natural Law of Attrition

We know about the Tooth Fairy. But do we know about the Natural Law of Attrition Fairy? Does this explain the socks in the dryer?

Digging out of Paper Clutter - part 2

In this article, the author, a Professional Organizer helps you to create a basic filing system. Part 1 discussed how to unbury yourself from piles of paper.

Digging out of Paper Clutter - part 1

Transforming piles of paper into organized files may seem daunting. In this article, the author, a Professional Organizer, helps you to dig out of paper clutter.

Control Your Children's Clutter!!

Ever feel overwhelmed by all the papers, notices, artwork, and other items your kids bring home from school? Don’t be a pack rat!! We’ll show you how to “Trap the R-A-T” (RETAIN, ACT, THROW) 1. Sch...