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June 2012

Home Organizing: Board Games

I recently met a family who has dozens and dozens of board games that they like to play with friends. The problem is that when they want to play, they can’t remember what all their choices are. So I suggested two … Continue reading

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Don’t bring it home

When we are away from home and the clutter it is easy to buy something and think it will fit right in at the house.  But our homes are so often filled with these types of items, the impulse purchases … Continue reading

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Store Craft Projects in Clear Sweater Bags

Organizing and containing crafts is a part of several of my client’s worlds.  One trick I learned years ago from my mum is to reuse the plastic bags that new linens come in.  They have a nice zipper top (usually) and best of … Continue reading

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Basic Organizing: Keeping Track of Your Keys

I confess that I’ve had to work hard at keeping track of my keys. At home, they always go on the hook right inside the door. That’s worked well for years.  But I’ve had trouble keeping track of my keys when I’m … Continue reading

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Craft Organizing: Store Knitting Needles in Hanging File Folders

You may have several sets of favorite knitting needles, but organizing them for easy access and clean-up can be a challenge. Here is a crafty organizing idea a client of mine came up with: Buy a portable file caddy Add hanging … Continue reading

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Photo Organizing- NAPO-NE Video Tip

Amanda Darlack, Professional Organizer with Living Peace, offers tips for organizing digital photos. Amanda Darlack is a Professional Organizer with Living Peace LLC of Salem, MA and Winchester, MA.  Check us out at www.living-peace.com.  Or call (617) 519-5693. Did you like this? … Continue reading

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Laundry Organizing: No More Single Socks! Sock Pro Sock Clips to the Rescue

If you told me even five years ago that I would be writing a blog recommending Sock Clips I would have said you were crazy! I grew up familiar with this product as my father swears by them.  They ensure that his socks … Continue reading

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