by JUDY OZMENT on MARCH 1, 2013 Today is the 16th annual Read Across America day. This is a program that I think is fabulous because I loved to read as a child & I still try to get in as much reading as I can. Read Across America is dedicated to motivating children in all communities to celebrate reading in […]
by JUDY OZMENT on JANUARY 24, 2013 If you live in Minnesota this week and you stepped outside, you probably wanted to go right back in. We are experiencing some of the coldest weather we have had in quite some time. I asked this question a year ago – “Do you have a winter emergency kit for your […]
by Dengarden on AUGUST 7, 2012 Organize Your Attic, Basement and Garage It is time to tackle the junk havens – the storage areas of many things you probably don’t use or need. Tips: Broken furniture – Schedule a time for it to be fixed or get rid of it. Clothing – If you store seasonal clothing, […]
by JUDY OZMENT on AUGUST 6, 2012 Clutter cutting questions to ask yourself: Do I love it? If not, why are you hanging onto something that you don’t even like? Let it go! Do I need to keep it? Think tax returns When was the last time I used this? • If you have not used something within the last […]
by JUDY OZMENT on AUGUST 5, 2012 Create an evening routine to tidy up The goal here is to pick things up and put away where they belong. Doing this task each night will help your next morning run smoother. Use a timer and give yourself 15 minutes to complete. If you need a little more time, […]
by JUDY OZMENT on AUGUST 4, 2012 Follow the One In, One Out Rule If your home is busting at the seams from too much stuff, read on because this tip will help simplify your life immensely. Let’s face it we only have so much space, right? For every new item you bring into your home, one old […]
by INTEGRIS MARKETING on AUGUST 3, 2012 Go through your mail DAILY! • Have the right tools on hand: letter opener, trash can, recycling bin, shredder and in-box. • If you do not have a shredder I strongly urge you to get one. You can find a reasonably priced one at your favorite big box store. Look for […]
by INTEGRIS MARKETING on AUGUST 2, 2012 Set up a donation station in everyone’s closet. This can be a shopping bag, grocery bag, box, whatever you decide. I suggest using something that you don’t mind going away. Then you don’t have to deal with getting your nice tote bags back when you are dropping off your donations. Have […]
by JUDY OZMENT on AUGUST 1, 2012 Today kicked off “Simplify Your Life” week. Sounds great right? Achieving it can seem daunting because we always have too much in the way. The never ending to-do list, over committing our time, searching for perfection…Does any of this hit home for you? Starting today and for the next week I […]
