Getting organized for a buck really works!
As a parent of young children, it’s not unusual to find toys in almost every room of our home (including the bathroom). We don’t have a dedicated playroom, so much to my husband’s displeasure, toy overflow has spilled into the living room. [ More ]
De-clutter your closet
t’s that time of year again, when we turn to our closet, take inventory of our spring clothing and think things like, “Ugh. I’m not wearing that again this season,” or “Am I really ever going to wear that (in my case) linen jacket or that teal, needs-hand-washing blouse?” Probably not. [ More ]
These tricks will make the mess go away
A trip to the dollar store is always a cheap treat. It’s where I stock up on things like paper goods and gift-wrap essentials, but after working on our March feature, “Organizing on the Cheap,” I’m going to hit it... [ More ]
Free apps help keep you on schedule
People make fun of me for keeping up with my Fil-o-fax, but I like having a paper calendar to write my appointments in and also store snippets of paper like notes, insurance forms, and business cards. But if I want... [ More ]
Holiday decorating tips that can help you de-stress
With so much going on this time of year, it can be tough to actually enjoy the season. But your home can help. “Holiday decorating can help keep your stress level down,” says Christa O’Leary, an interior designer and green living expert at Home in Harmony in Hingham, MA. [ More ]
Lists: Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em
’m a big shopping-list maker, but I’m not much of a to-do-list maker. There’s something so daunting about seeing line after line of tasks that need to be done. I have so many things to do, though, I had no choice but to write up a to-do list for this weekend, a rare few days at home in this busy summer. [ More ]
Make your move—without getting ripped off
Moving is a pain, especially when you become a grown-up and wind up with a houseful of stuff. But this is the time of year when many of us are on the move, and if you’re among them, here are some smart shopping tips you can use when you’re making your plans. [ More ]
