The weekend is almost here! I find I'm the most productive on the weekend when I set a few obtainable goals. I usually keep a list of "around the house" goals on the fridge. I don't get them all done at once, but if I have some time on the weekend, I can look at the list and go, "what can I accomplish today?" Then, when it's done, and I can mark it ( Read more... )

Hair dryer that hangs on wall: http://www.hairdryers4u.com/anhd16waqutu.html I used a wooden wall mount curling iron and dryer holder that I bought at a craft fair. You can good or eBay for them. I've had mine for 15 years. My blow dryer also has a retractable cord, which really help keep cord clutter out of the way.

Towel rack: http://www.nathosp. ( Read more... )

Check out this Oprah series: http://www.oprah.com/article/home/homeimprovement/20081124_expert_messyhousetour

Very inspiring!!

I need to dig deeper into this site: http://www.thebusywoman.com/

Especially this: http://www.thebusywoman.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=16

New tips that I love: When storing sheets, place them in one of the pillow cases. That way, when you need the sheets, they are all there together and easy to grab.

LIttle things like that make me happy.

Here's a link to make your phone books go away...talk about a paper weight. I recycle mine immediately, so I'd rather not get them at all: http://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org/

Also, I did this a long time ago, but if you were not aware, you can decrease your junk mail as well here: https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t You don't have  to pay for ( Read more... )

I think I have sold my soul to The Container Store. Srly.

We invested in some Elfa shelving during the shelving sale that just ended. (Next sale is in January.)

We finally have all our books and photo albums out of storage. One box of books is queued up for library donation. We really did a good job of letting go. I could part with more, but I'll ( Read more... )

Bailey just learned how to use my label maker. She's very excited...I'll have to keep her under control...the labels cost money!

I've had it for years. My sister gave it to me one Christmas.

It's one of my favorite possessions. I've been on a labeling bender. :)

Mine is a Label It by Casio...it's been a good one.

Terry put up a yard shed last weekend. It's similar to this one: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100390773&N=10000003+90016+1679

Ours did not cost as much. He rented a tiller, leveled the ground, added gravel, and then built a wooden base under it. Then, he put it up ( Read more... )

I have a new show recording on the DVR: Mission Organization: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_mso

Description: Mission: Organization brings order to chaos by redesigning living spaces one room at a time. Learn how you can organize your home and resolve your clutter problem from kitchen catastrophes to bedroom bedlam.

I love watching the Professional ( Read more... )