Shed and Share
It is the holiday season. For the adults, it is often a time of rushing, worrying, and hoping that somehow you can make it a better Christmas than ever before for your families. And a better Christmas it will be if you teach those you nurture how to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 30th, 2011 | 0 comments
Cutting Off the Clutter
As a long-time subscriber and a sometime contributor to the House of Order weekly newsletter, I have heard and thought quite a bit about organizing. I confess, I am the kind of person who sets up systems and maintains them for awhile, then I fall off... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 14th, 2011 | 0 comments
Organized Storage — Even Without Shelves
Lately, I have been perusing home furniture catalogs, and have considered that they are not really marketing furniture: each photograph appears crafted to sell a carefree lifestyle, where all is neatly put away in places ideally suited for a... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Oct 28th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Day After Company
I have had company for a few days. Some of it has been here for a week, some just came last a few days ago. Most of it was here yesterday to celebrate a new season in my son’s life. But this morning there is the aftermath. I have a ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Day After a Major Event
Let’s talk about organizing for “the day after”. The other day I had a major event in my life with company in our home, pleasantries passed all around, a little bit of gift giving, and the sharing of delicious refreshments. The next morning... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Your Way, My Way, or the Right Way?
One challenge in many homes is knowing when something has been done the right way. Often, especially when the home contains more than one person, there is “your” way, “my” way, and (somewhere in between) the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Angel On My Street
I met an angel the other day. At least I think so. She is a woman in my neighborhood that became aware of some specific family needs in another town in the valley and thought she would do something about it this month. The husband has less than... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 27th, 2010 | 0 comments
Finishing Up Summer Right
Because summer seems to end too soon and school descends before you are quite ready, many of your lives are in “overlap” during August and September. You don’t really want to “finish” summer because the days are still hot and yet the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. School Clothes’ Inventory
I’m sure you don’t want to hear it, but for many school districts in my area (and maybe in yours, too), school will begin about the middle to late August. Ouch! Where did the lazy days go and do we need to think of school already? Yes, I would... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. How Do I Handle the Endless Emails?
Question: I try not to reply to my personal emails too soon or others will just keep emailing me daily. Then I will need to respond again. Do you see the endless cycle? This “behindness” is stressful to say the least. I don’t want... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
