3 reasons I became one of those people who put food in storage containers

I used to think that people who put the food in their pantries and cupboards in storage containers were borderline-OCD neat freaks. Or I figured they must be the type of people who buy their food in bulk and use the storage containers to create more easily stored portions of of their warehouse store buys. … Continue reading 3 reasons I became one of those people who put food in storage containers

Works for Me: Sticky Note To Do List

This is the first post in a new series I'm calling "Works for Me Wednesdays." On most Wednesdays, I'll share tips, products, and services that work to make my life easier, entertaining, or somehow better. I'll start with my to do list strategy. As I've gotten older I have more things to do and less … Continue reading Works for Me: Sticky Note To Do List

Organizing tips for parents (and other busy people)

I attended an organization and clutter busting workshop last night. The content was geared specifically toward parents, but most of the organizing tips would be useful to any busy person. The presenter was Sarah Giller Nelson of Less is More Professional Organizing Services. The event was sponsored by The Parent Circle, an Evanston-based social and … Continue reading Organizing tips for parents (and other busy people)