It always seems like a struggle to fit in grocery shopping in between all the other things I do each day. When the pantry is empty I find myself eating out, which not only reduces the cash in my account, but often adds inches to my midsection.
by Lorraine Brock
One of the best ways to freshen up a closet or armoire is to evaluate your current usage, purge unnecessary items, and maximize the space with creative organizing tools. Just because you may not have the budget for a custom closet, it doesn’t mean you have to close the door on an organized space or your dream closet. With a few organizing tools, creative use of space, and some snazzy storage techniques, your ‘Freshen Up Friday’ project could give you your dream closet without the nightmare cost.
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With the holidays almost behind us, many of us are already starting to think about how to start the New Year off on the right foot. Since we can all use one less thing to stress about, we’re sharing a few tips that are sure to help make 2014 your best year yet – thanks to Leslie Hendry yoga and meditation expert and author of the kids app “Tejas & Lollipops: The Great Clean-Up.”
Leslie’s Top Tips For Creating a New Year, New You:
1) Start With a Clean Slate – Take an inventory of items in your home you no longer use or need and donate, recycle or pass on to a friend or family member. Creating more space in your home will make room to physically and emotionally invite new energy into your life!
2) Get Organized – One easy way to get rid of time wasters like searching for keys, sunglasses, etc. is to create a ‘home’ for items you use regularly. By keeping these items in one consistent place, you alleviate stress and create a more efficient, calm living environment.
