. Underwear Update
All right, my friends, its time to delve into your underwear drawer and draw out all those pieces of useful clothing. Some of them probably need mending (if you are apt to get to it), some of them are stained and need a little attention or a toss into... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Organizing Dress Up Clothes
I recently received the following inquiry: I have 4 large tubs of dress up clothes, shoes, jewelry, hats, costumes, etc. for my grandchildren. I can organize them but after one visit the boxes look like a tornado whipped through them. My dilemma is... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Organizing Toys
Organizing toys, just like most other overwhelming home manager projects, can best be simplified and comprehended by identifying the different types of toys in your home. For myself, I categorize toys into three major kinds: 1) Furniture-type toys.... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 23rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Handling Children’s Wet Waterwear
Are the swim suits, beach towels, multiple flip-flops, goggles, and water toys out at your house? What a mess they can make in your home and back yard. Which belong to you and which are the neighbors? Where do you put the dripping wet clothing... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 22nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Having More with Less
When I converse with men and women who seem more put together and orderly in their lives, I notice several common traits. Particularly, it seems they live simply, very simply indeed. In fact, they seem to minimize their choices wherever they can and... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Sep 29th, 2009 | 3 comments
