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Think “reduce, reuse, and recycle” and be a role model for your kids.

Rachel Rosenthal shared a great idea that really got me thinking. At first glance, it’s a simple system for reducing clutter. But it makes me think of more– things like the value of recycling and even the challenge of teaching our kids discipline and delayed gratification. Before I complicate things and wax a bit philosophical, […]

More on managing paperwork!

We got another tip on how to minimize the magically-reproducing paperwork in your house.  Sharon’s advice certainly relates to processing mail and more, so I thought we’d add it to today’s Resolution Solutions: 
I try to pick up a piece of paper only once.  So once I pick it up, I try to do something:  write the check, file […]

Be smart with storage (especially for Let’s Dish! leftovers)

When in our Let’s Dish! stores, I often hear customers struggle whether to prepare full or split dishes – 6 servings is a little more than you need but a half portion may leave you hungry. I personally always opt for a full portion (even when our youngest was not yet eating solids) because I […]

A place for everything and everything a place.

Since you may have a little momentum after Alexa’s post on celebrating progress, we thought you might like a little bonus today:
OK, if you’ve been to my house (and y’all are welcome… we’re having Firecracker Chicken this Thursday), you know I’m not doing great on the resolution below. But I am inspired by it.
In fact, […]

Do things right away.

It’s the new year - we’re safely distanced from all those holidays and have a little more time on our hands. But will you fall into your old habits? (My hand is raised as a classic procrastinator over here.)
Here’s a tip to help us all start the year off right:
Do things right away. Do you […]

To Be, cont…

As I was revamping my Resolutions into “To Be’s” after contemplating yesterday’s Resolution Solution, a New York Times article came zinging across my email:
HEALTH | January 1, 2008
Well: A Clutter Too Deep for Mere Bins and Shelves
By TARA PARKER-POPE
Disorganization may be a person problem, not a house problem.
Taking “to be” to a much deeper […]