Tips for Packing Light
August 17, 2007
On a recent business trip, my airplane seatmate and I got to chatting (shocking, I know) and she thought it was amazing that I hadn’t checked a bag given that my trip would last seven days, so I thought I’d share a few tips with you for packing light.
This is what was in my rolling carry-on bag. There’s the large Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder which holds all my clothes (except the jeans, t-shirt and sandals I was wearing when I took the photo), the three smaller Eagle Creek zipper pouches which hold my underwear, my non-liquid toiletries, and my cords and chargers. Continue Reading
Six key questions to ask yourself when you're drowning in paper clutter.
August 16, 2007
One of the worst kinds of clutter is PAPER clutter. And no matter what you do, more paper comes into the house every day.
When you’re deciding whether you need to file, save, or toss a piece of paper, ask yourself the following questions:
** Do you actually need this piece of paper or receipt? What specific use does it serve? I have a friend who saved receipts from her gas bills for five years. When I asked her why, she had no idea.
** Have you EVER used such a piece of paper? Even if something looks useful — like a bus map — don’t keep it if you’ve never needed it before. Continue Reading
Organizing your lightbulbs and batteries
August 16, 2007
Lightbulbs and batteries….we all have them…we all need them…but where to keep them so you can find them is the question.
Ideally you would want to store such things in a central part of the home so they are easily accessible. I have always stored lightbulbs and batteries together…..it just occurred to me that one doesn’t need the other BUT….somehow it just makes sense…..they are both things that have to be replaced often.
In my old home I had a closet where I kept these items tucked away in baskets. In this home I don’t have that luxury on my main floor so instead I do this….. I LOVE these drawer units. Not only do they hold a lot but they are clear so you know what you have! Continue Reading