Everything Homemaking
Hot Spot: an area of your house that collects clutter. Usually a flat surface that starts out fairly clean but ends up covered with clutter. We all have hot spots in our homes – even the most organized of us. Hot spots aren’t always a bad thing – it just depends on where they are and how bad they are. If the hot spot is in an out-of-the-way location and stays manageable, what’s … [Read more...]
“Doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results is the definition of insanity.” Have you ever heard that? It’s true. But I’m amazed at how often I do it! Lately I’ve been frustrated with my schedule. I feel like I don’t have any time. I can’t get anything done. I’m always rushing. So I got out my trusty weekly schedule form and plotted my … [Read more...]
My favorite kind of purse or bag is one with a center divider. It keeps my stuff organized and orderly. But . . . all the purses I’ve purchased recently have had center dividers that were flimsy and floppy and only frustrated me. So I came up with a simple solution that solved the problem. The solution is to cut a piece (or maybe two) of cardboard to fit into the center divider. I … [Read more...]
About 15 years ago a friend shared this problem solving process with me. I liked it so much that I wrote it down in my planner and have referred to it many times since then. See what you think. Identify the problem. Gather information about the problem (facts, assumptions, for example). List possible solutions. Evaluate solutions. Finalize solution (work out … [Read more...]
Organizing isn’t just about pretty drawers and clean desks. It’s also about function. If something in your space frustrates you, it needs to be fixed. Here are some examples from my home: Our laundry room is in the basement and it was a pain to try to open the door at the bottom of the steps while carrying an overflowing laundry basket. So we switched out the door knob for a lever … [Read more...]
Today’s article is shorter than usual because what I have to say is profound but so simple it doesn’t need much explanation. Here goes. If something isn’t working, FIX IT! Don’t live with it unless you don’t have a choice. If you don’t have a choice, figure out how to make it work. I had an“ah ha” moment the other day when I was reaching for a measuring spoon and had to … [Read more...]
