Tips and Tricks to organizing your home
Organizing things that tend to spread out through the house 1. Loose change Designate a cup or jar to collect loose change around the house. I call it my tip jar since I seem to find money in the laundry and in the couch. 2. Store coupons Use a mailing envelope to hold all your [...]
Yard sales can be great fun for the entire family. You can get rid of the unwanted clutter in your house and bond over the experience of sharing an age-old institution. A successful yard sale leaves you with money in your pockets and nearly empty tables. Here are some great yard sale tips: Frequency: At [...]
Stock up on school supplies while they are cheap Purchase extra crayons, pens, glue sticks, pencils, paper, and other supplies that need to be restocked/replaced throughout the year. Organize the supplies Assign an area (drawer, container, or cabinet) to store the extra supplies. Make it easy for the kids to get what they need. I [...]
Floods, hurricanes, tornados, etc. are becoming regular news stories, and this year is expected to be a busy hurricane season. A disaster supplies kit isn’t just for hurricane-prone areas. It is a good idea for everyone to keep some basic supplies on hand in case of any type of natural disaster. I experienced two hurricanes [...]
So you have 20 guests coming over in a few days for a party. Are you ready? Create your plan of attack Make a schedule for the three days leading up to the party and get as much done ahead of time as possible. The key is leaving only the last minute things for the [...]
Run…Jump…Splash!!! It’s pool time! Warmer weather is here, and it’s time to take a trip to the pool for relaxation, sun and fun. Are you running around the house looking for everyone’s goggles and some sunscreen? No. You simply grab your pool bag and a towel, and you are out the door at a moment’s [...]
Are your papers safely stored? If there were a disaster and your home were destroyed, what information would you need to rebuild your life? This is the purpose of the safe deposit box – to protect your valuables in case of a disaster. The safe deposit box – it’s not just for jewelry Important papers [...]
Do you know what you own? No one wants to think about being in a situation where their home is destroyed, but being prepared is important. Would you be able to give the insurance company a list of items you have in your home if something happened tomorrow? Chances are you would forget many items [...]
