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As you know, we get tons of feedback each month. One common request has been for us to offer 4, 8 or 12 ”half-meals” at a Let’s Dish! session. Unlike traditional “splitting”, where dishers get two of each half-sized meal, “halving” (so to speak) would provide more variety by allowing dishers to make just one half (not […]
It’s time for us to move our focus for Food for Thought to heart health for American Heart Month, but we hope our month-long series of Resolution Solutions has been helpful to you. Whether you stay firm to your goals and achieve them or forgive yourself for faltering, the key is that your resolutions should […]
Did you make a resolution to eat better this year? I know I make it every year but here is my own quick tip to help you and a recipe to make it really work!
I often will find that we don’t get to our bananas fast enough (actually my kids like them at only a […]
Reading Jeremy’s post earlier reminded me of what I consider “vital records” and are just as important to organize and protect - digital photos of family and friends!
We’ve spent most of the month sharing Resolution Solutions on clutter control, time-management and goal-setting tips, but Mel Rosche passes on several very useful tips on how to […]
Here’s a piece of advice you’ll be tempted to ignore… until you really need it. But remember that an ounce of prevention is worth, well, at least 6 pounds of cure in this case. Imagine how thankful you and your loved ones will be if you ever need one of the binders suggested by professional […]
It’s very satisfying to have a clean kitchen at the end of the day. When everyone helps it gets done much faster. Here’s a simple tip to make kitchen clean up a snap:
Break down kitchen clean-up by using a garbage bowl for table scraps and paper napkins and stack similar dishes in the sink with […]
If you’ve got kids, you’ve got plates, bowls, cups and silverware for kids. You’ll most often find these items emblazoned with a cartoon character on the top or side, smiling at you as you load Beauty and the Beast into the dishwasher. (And, why is that they seem to endure forever when my Villeroy & Boch […]
Janet and I must think alike -Â I’ve actually been using this tip for years:
When going to the grocery store you should always make your list following the layout of the store. As an example, if you enter your favorite store in the produce department, your list should begin with produce items. This will save you time searching through […]
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:Â
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 […]
Ugh! Mail. When I was a kid, I used to look forward to it - a postcard from my grandmother or letter from my summer camp buddy. Seems these days we never get anything good in the mail (OK, with the exception of an occasional Let’s Dish! coupon). And the pure quantity of mail creates […]
To help kids do their homework (and not be on a scavenger hunt for supplies), set up a portable homework center. You could use a tackle box or portable file box. Be sure to include all those necessary tools for homework such as glue, scissors, markers, tape, calculator, extra paper, pencils and the like. With […]
Anyone who’s seen me around the home or office knows I’m a planner… and I’m rarely seen without my to do list. In fact, many people enjoy making fun of it… what with all those checkboxes and lines. But it doesn’t matter to me. My to do list helps me distinguish between the “important” and […]
Usually memories are better than the reality. Actually, good memories and stories seem to get even better as time passes. Nothing about piles of stuff cluttering up your space gets better.
Creating an album/journal where you can write stories, paste photos, articles and small souvenirs is a great way to memorialize many of life’s precious moments […]
Do you find yourself looking through note cards, torn-out newspaper or magazine recipes to find your favorite one to make? Here is a tip about organizing in the kitchen. Most people have a container to hold their recipes whether it be a file card holder or accordion file as I have. But the problem comes […]
Well, it’s been a week since you made your New Year’s Resolutions - and 7 days of Food for Thought postings with tips from organizers and life coaches to keeping your resolutions. I thought instead of asking how you’re doing (no one likes a report card) or hinting at the failure statistics, I’d share Rachel […]
Enlist the support of a trusted friend to help you attack an organizing task. You can visit with each other as you work, which will make the task more enjoyable.
- Susan M. Thompson, Professionally Organized Places, LLC, www.proorganized.com
For me, everything is easier with a buddy. Having someone else to answer to seems to make it […]
Since we’re all still putting away post-holiday goodies, here’s a pair of timely Resolution Solutions that help reduce clutter AND do something good for others:
Did you get a new coat from your spouse? A new sweater from your mom? Or did you just get those great new shoes as a special gift for yourself? With […]
