organizing
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3 Simple Organizing Truths That Can Change Your Life
by Stephanie Dickison on Friday, March 5th, 2010 | 3 comments
Sometimes it just takes the way someone says something for it to click for you. I hope that happens for you today. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by how much you have and much there is to do, know that it is possible to get out under of it. And it just so happens that they are ... [read more] -
What I’ve Learned from Doing My Taxes
by Stephanie Dickison on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | No Comments
It’s strange. I shouldn’t dislike doing taxes so much. They shouldn’t make me grumbly at all. Mine are easy compared to most people. And I love nothing more than to be incredibly organized and have a system for everything, so taxes should just be like everything else. It should feel good to be filing away items ... [read more] -
Sometimes All It Takes to Get Organized is a Small Change
by Stephanie Dickison on Friday, February 5th, 2010 | No Comments
February is a funny month. We get itchy in every sense of the word – dry skin from the intense wind and cold, cabin fever from staying indoors for so long, and irritable because nothing seems to be working. Everything has slowed to a halt and you feel stuck. Sometimes all it takes is a little ... [read more] -
Getting Organized Can Mean a Prettier Space
by Stephanie Dickison on Monday, January 25th, 2010 | 1 comment
A lot of people look at “getting organized” as this huge boring chore. But really, it’s an opportunity to not only streamline and ease your daily life, but make it beautiful to look at and fun to you. We are so lucky now to have gorgeous – and affordable - storage items to choose from. Here are some ... [read more] -
5 Simple Ways to Get Organized Right Now!
by Stephanie Dickison on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 | 2 comments
The prospect of “getting organized” can seem overwhelming. After all, there is so much to do now that it’s the new year. But it really only takes a few small steps to starting the process. And it’s much easier than you think. All it takes is putting a few quick systems in place, and boom! You’ll finally ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot:Hanukkah & Birthday Week Organization
by Alicia on Monday, December 14th, 2009 | No Comments
I must say, this is quite the busy week in the Rockmore house. Hanukkah started last Friday night and while it officially ends this Friday the 18th, for us it isn’t over until the last Hanukkah party we are hosting is done and that is Sunday the 20th. But that is only part ... [read more] -
Storing Holiday Decorations Inexpensively and With Ease
by Alicia on Friday, December 11th, 2009 | 1 comment
There is nothing like the Holiday Season. But great as it may be, don’t you find that you are already dreading having to put it all the stuff away and clean it all up? Well fret not, here are a few tips to make the holiday decoration clean up easy (and inexpensive). 1. ... [read more] -
Don’t Try to Live Up to Magazine Pictures of What “Uncluttered” Looks Like
by Stephanie Dickison on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 | No Comments
I know a woman who never has people over because I suspect, she likes to keep her house pristine. She has revealed as much in conversations with me. And despite being a writer, she never has more than her laptop and a pad of paper on her desk. Never. First, I should clarify, she lives on her ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Friday, November 20th, 2009 | No Comments
Use skirt hangers to hang your tablecloths, which will ensure they stay wrinkle free. If you are storing them for the next year, use plastic or garment bags to ensure they stay dust free. -
Go Green This Holiday Season
by Alicia on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 | No Comments
The official holiday shopping season starts in only a few days and I cannot believe that stores like Walmart and Target are barely letting the Thanksgiving dinner digest before luring you into their stores to start the Christmas shopping. But I am not exempt from wanting a good bargain so I will probably be ... [read more]
