organizing

Embracing Hygge: Tips to Survive Winter Weather

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I am writing this as a blizzard whirls outside my window, with temperatures in the negative double digits. School is cancelled and we are warned to avoid driving.  At this point in time, even the most robust among us are growing weary of frigid weather, ice, … Read more

Not Buying It: No Buy November

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Snow has arrived in Ontario – although not quite to this extent yet! This time of year, especially given the frigid temperatures we have been having lately, many of us are taking stock of our wardrobes. We are putting away our lightweight clothing and exchanging … Read more

As you can see, we still have some uncluttering to do . . .

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The entire time I was growing up, our family never parked the car in the garage. It was always packed to the rafters with junk. In our case, we try to use our garage for the intended purpose, but that doesn’t mean there is not … Read more

Throw Out 50 Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life

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This is the title of a very inspirational book I read recently. In the process of simplifying and organizing my house over the past months, I am sure I have thrown out much more than 50 things, but I am definitely seeing good results from … Read more

Organization and Simplicity Project

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Well, the mess continues. I have been systematically going through my entire house and purging things I no longer need or love. It has been months and I am starting to feel like it will never end. Actually, the truth is, it never will and … Read more