Loose Ends Blog
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By David Smith
“I’m a pack rat, which means I collect what others consider junk. For years my wife hounded me to do something about the mess, but I just keep putting it off, even after she threatened to take matters into her own hands. One day I was looking through the classifieds and came across [...]
Check out this clever way to store your DVDS. Say goodbye to the bulky cases that take up so much room. This flip file with 50 plastic sleeves has tabs at the top to group flicks by genre; from sci-fi and action to kids and comedy.
Their website also has storage solutions for CDs, video games, [...]
So many of my clients have piles of things they want to fix. Things that broke months, even years ago. These are more piles of what I call good intentions! I’ve come across broken shoes, torn clothes, broken knick-knacks, even books with binding in need of repair. Each person was convinced that they would “someday” [...]
Fill in the blank… “If I get rid of _______ that so-and-so gave me, I’ll feel guilty.”
We often feel so responsible to be good stewards of things that we’ve been given or even inherited from a loved one. Getting rid of a present feels like disrespecting the giver. But we must remember the true meaning [...]
Baskets of unread magazines: this is a biggy for many women I know and love.
We HATE to part with our beloved magazines… especially the ones we have read with all the dog-eared pages. We might actually need something we’ve seen or, God forbid, we might miss a good article. Well girls, I say Bologna! [...]
What’s a Card Cubby?
… a money saving, stylish, alphabetized mini-card file that fits in your purse, briefcase, or car console! Measuring 3” by 5” in multiple colors it holds up to 80 cards! File all those coffee punch cards, gift cards, and even coupons. Save money by having all those frequent buyer/discount cards organized and [...]
An inspiring success story from Body+Soul Magazine:
“Last Year, I finally decided to do something about all the clutter in my house. My plan? Get rid of 365 things in 365 days. I started with small items and soon found that viewing the junk in my home with an eye for decluttering helped me see more [...]
Organizing Your Cell Phone Contacts
Ever consider organizing the contact list of your cell phone?
For the past few years, I’ve organized the phone numbers in my cell phone for easy access. In a way, I organize all the contacts by the way I think (in categories of course), similar to the Yellowpages. Follow these steps to organize your contact [...]
Too Frugal, or Not Too Frugal. That is the Question.
Here is an article I read in Reader’s Digest:
Question from a reader: I have to use things until they wear out before getting new ones. It took me seven years to use up 14 bottles of nail polish. I should get a new pair of sandals, but my old ones aren’t completely worn-out yet, so [...]
The new trend is to “reduce, reuse, and recycle”. Why not have fun while doing it… in fact, why not have a party?!? Gather some friends - along with their excess stuff - and have a fun evening of trading.
When planning this Swap Party, invite all your friends with similar interests. Eight people is a [...]
