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3 Practical Tips For Getting Rid Of Clutter - - Marilyn Bohn
Are you tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to getting rid of clutter and it seems to take more time all the time. Try these 3 simple tips to lighten your load. I remember when I worked in an office someone had the brainstorm that we as workers would every 15 minutes write down what we... Submitted 7 days 18 hours ago.

Now is a Great Time to Organize Your Paperwork - - Sue Becker
Ready or not, here it comes – tax season will be upon us sooner than we may like. Do you remember how things went last year as you gathered your financial paperwork? Will this year be more organized? Did you have to forego some deductions you deserved last year because you couldn’t... Submitted 8 days 21 hours ago.

How to Relieve Stress and Anxiety: A Surprising Secret Revealed That Allows You To Be In Control - Fran Larson
Want to feel less anxious, use calories and usher in Spring at the same time? If your answer to this is "yes," my answer back is a bittersweet, "clean house." Ian Shaffer, M.D., chief medical officer of MHN, Health Net's behavioral health subsidiary. "A thorough spring cleaning definitely... Submitted 1 year 339 days ago.

Home Staging Techniques – Top Tips To Get Your Home Ready To Sell - The Property Coach
I’m not going to ramble on about baking bread and brewing coffee…lets get right down to business. This Home Staging Advice will get you on the right path to getting your house sold. It’s not Rocket Salad and it doesn’t have to cost you money. Home Staging Techniques 1 - Get Going Now ... Submitted 5 years 162 days ago.

How To Make a Terrarium - Fran Larson
When I think of the New Year, I always want to do a project or bring "newness" to my surroundings. About three months ago, my husband and I put together a terrarium. It was quick but creative. This is something you could do with any age child or teen. Also, it makes a wonderful... Submitted 5 years 251 days ago.

Lazy? No, Just Incredibly Efficient - Octavia Hansen
Lazy is often confused with efficient. When I am lolling around, it is because everything needed to do has been done. Better yet, when there is a machine involved, it's being done right now and I may continue my lazy day. I have simplified my life to the least amount of resistance. Some people do... Submitted 145 days ago.

The Art Of Saving Things or Why Are My Closets Full And My Life Empty? - Octavia Hansen
I used to be a saver but now I am a minimalist. Here's the story: I used to be a pack rat and everything that ever passed my way became "something for a rainy day." As did most, I learned this from my parents, both children of The Depression. No one today can imagine that era. Everything was... Submitted 145 days 19 hours ago.

Back to School Made Simple - - Sue Becker
As the carefree days of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (or if you’re a frazzled parent or caregiver, maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while now!). As much as you may welcome the arrival of the school year, it can be a... Submitted 172 days 16 hours ago.

Turn Those Laundry Piles Into Smiles - - Sue Becker
Does your summer fun in the sun turn to loathing in the laundry room when you look at the mountains of dirty clothes? Does your dog think those piles are his personal bed? Warm weather typically brings on sand, sweat, and stains that may make you feel like you can never get out from under the... Submitted 172 days 16 hours ago.

Making the Most of a Power Outage - - Sue Becker
A recent series of rainstorms left my home without electricity for 2 days. Being without power certainly made me realize how dependent I am on it. No lights, no landline phone, no computer, and only intermittent cell phone service left me feeling as primitive as it’s possible to feel during... Submitted 172 days 16 hours ago.

How To Delegate When Getting Rid Of Clutter Using 9 Vital Tips - Marilyn Bohn
Learn the art of delegation to have fun and to save you time and energy when getting rid of clutter. The neighborhood kids wanted to go to different homes and do a service project. We were asked to come up with a project that teens could do in our home. As I thought about what they could do I... Submitted 323 days 11 hours ago.

6 Carefully Tested Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter - - Marilyn Bohn
In the late 1890's the American economy had been hit hard which caused widespread unemployment. This financial crises motivated men to try their luck in the gold fields. Men from all walks of life headed to the Yukon in Alaska. Many were professionals such as teachers and doctors who gave up... Submitted 1 year 115 days ago.

Household Tips & Handy Ways 2 Save Money Cleaning the Home - How to Cut Spring Cleaning Time in Half - Kacycarr
Household tips and spring cleaning ideas to help save you time and money. Are you an eager beaver and raring to go? Have you already planned for the big spring clean and got everything in order and stocked up (furniture polish duster, disinfectant, bleach, brush, mop and other.) Well you're not... Submitted 1 year 359 days ago.

Your Home Can be Clutter Free - Martin Johnson
It would be heavenly to come home and see that everything inside is spic and span. But you can only fantasize for the reality is a cluttered and messy place. Your home can be clutter free for there are tips to follow or you can refer to reduce clutter information that is available. The most... Submitted 2 years 8 days ago.

Live Light Using These 5 Simple Steps to Organizing Clutter - Marilyn Bohn
Long before people came to the Americas and took over the land the Indians lived in beautiful harmony with the land. They lived light on the land. Many tribes traveled from place to place depending on the food sources, weather and other conditions. They traveled with their homes and all of their... Submitted 2 years 180 days ago.

Organizing a Small Laundry Room - - Tameka Norris
Today when space is at a premium, the area available for your laundry may be very limited. By using clever space saving techniques and multi-purpose utility products you can organize your laundry room to look clutter-free and impressive. Getting wall-cabinets to efficiently use the space... Submitted 3 years 232 days ago.

Clean, Clean Clean Before Summer Arrives - - Jan Hayner
Cleaning is the chore I hate the most, especially when it comes to Spring Cleaning! It seems like I start on a small project and before you know it, I have the whole room torn apart. There is 'stuff' lying everywhere! Some of the items are things that I haven't seen in years and forgot that I... Submitted 3 years 249 days ago.

The 5 R's to Clutter Control - Victoria Cook
As America's Clutter Coach, Cyndy Salzman has seen her share of disheveled heaps and cluttered homes. During her talk I attended in Crystal Lake, IL Cyndy shared many tales of uncluttering her life and the lives of her clients. When working with my clients, the topic of clutter is often a hot one... Submitted 3 years 252 days ago.

Customize Clutter Control To Your Needs - - Marilyn Bohn
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot... Submitted 3 years 289 days ago.

Imagine A Fun Roadtrip With Your Family - - Marilyn Bohn
I remember driving from Oregon to Utah every summer in a small old car. My mom would pack up the back seat with boxes and suitcases and place on the top a mattress. It must have been a crib size as it was a small 1940's Ford. That is where I rode during the LONG trip. We would play I spy games... Submitted 3 years 289 days ago.

6 Valuable Tips That Assists You On Deciding What To Keep and What To Let Go Of - Marilyn Bohn
"We often keep items longer than we should for sentimental reasons", says Fugen Neziroglu, Ph.D. in Woman's Day magazine 6/05/07. Her surefire solutions in helping us to let go: Find the best tribute: Instead of holding onto every single memento—greeting cards, playbills and ticket... Submitted 3 years 299 days ago.

Organizing Children's Bedrooms - Marilyn Bohn
My grandson who had just turned two was at the doctor's with his mother. The doctor was impressed as he immediately started putting the toys away when she told him it was time to put them in the basket. He does the same thing in his home. I am also impressed with the way he is being taught so... Submitted 3 years 309 days ago.

How to tackle Organizing the Garage - Marilyn Bohn
Garages seem to become the dumping ground for everything we want out of our homes but can't part with so we stick it in the garage. Clutter can pile up until there is no longer room to even park the car. Here are some simple no cost solutions to clutter clearing the garage and keeping it that... Submitted 3 years 324 days ago.

Car Seat Safety for Infants and Children - Marilyn Bohn
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different car safety seats on the market... Submitted 3 years 324 days ago.

Childproof Your Home - Marilyn Bohn
About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet... Submitted 3 years 330 days ago.