“I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.”
— Mrs. P. —
Busy and hectic lives oftentimes mean throw “it” in the cabinet wherever it lands. This results in hunting and gathering when “it” is needed. A small fix is the step-up shelf photographed here where we can clearly see what’s in the cabinet and grab and go when “it” is needed. That’s a time saver for the busy and hectic.
A few minutes spent on this drawer made all the difference in the world! That’s it! It took just 10 minutes to sort it and organize it. Using drawer inserts my client already had, see how much easier preparing a quick lunch will be! Easy! Simple! That’s living organized!
Tip of the Week
WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT PEOPLE COLLECT THE MOST?
I am often asked this question and since there isn’t one thing, I have a top ten list… The first 5 last week, the remainder this week.
6. Career Clothes Post Retirement. Seriously? One would think the day after retiring those clothes would go straight to donation, especially the high heels. I help many retirees and am amazed that a gentleman will hang onto 30 dress shirts when now he lives in T shirts or golf shirts. Women? You will never wear that suit again, trust me, and those high heels are simply dangerous. You wouldn’t want to spend your retirement in a leg cast. Pass them forward if they are in wearable shape. It’s time for comfort!
7. Income Tax Returns. I highly doubt the IRS is coming after your 1978 return. Check with your accountant. Enough said.
8. Reusable Bags. I know, recycle, reduce, reuse. I understand the whole green thing. But, keep a few in your car and use the others for donation bags, or perhaps you bring dinner to a friend using these cloth reusables… but pulleeeze stop stuffing them in your pantry!
9. Tools, nuts, bolts and… yeah. Hang some artwork, need a hammer and picture hanging supplies. Basic necessary tools, ok. Your grandfather’s, father’s and now your tools just to store? Not a good idea. Choose a nice toolbox at a home improvement store and fit the necessities into that one box. Nothing more. Your garage will love you, so will your spouse.
10. Kitchen Gadgets. O! I could tell some stories. I can identify pretty much any weird shaped thing I pull out of a kitchen drawer. Many of us are of the generation of in-home parties, and buyer’s remorse or guilt ended up in our drawers, moved from house to house. Well no more! Keep what you use and only what you use!