. Make Three Piles (No More, No Less)
I have had a bad cold. It has kept me down for a week now and I am feeling totally overwhelmed, unorganized, and out of control. I had enough energy to face the planner this morning and tackle my paperwork. I knew I wouldn’t have much energy... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Toys’ Pickup Time
I’m in a lot of homes and most homes I visit are in some state of messiness. Rightfully so, they should be full of toys and projects when children are home during the summer, and rightfully so, they should be messy when you are in the middle of a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 18th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Advantages of a Later Closet
I would like to promote the concept of the “later” closet. It is a place in one of my closets which serves to hold my projects between beginning and end. I have been using my “later” closet for years and realize, again, just how useful it is... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 18th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Behind Couches and Under Beds
This is practical advice, one specifically written to “you know who.” I hadn’t gotten under my bed nor moved my front room furniture for too long a time. Then yesterday, as I pulled dust, treasures, and trash from under my couch, I remembered... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments
. E.E.E. Purging Plan
My holiday company has left, my decorations are stored, and my “to do” list is already very long for the this new year. But even as I get going on my outstanding projects, I also want to get my personal life and home in order again. I want to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Wonder of Wastebaskets!
My mom called them garbage cans; my dad called them trash cans. My husband calls them wastebaskets, but whatever you call them, they are wonderful additions to ALL the rooms in your home. There are several secrets to having better wastebaskets. 1)... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 10th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Fifteen-Minute Miracles
Today I would like to talk about 15-minute miracles. So many times when I personally coach, people struggle with where to start, how to start ,what to do, and how to incorporate the best methods. While these are important questions, the real challenge... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 10th, 2010 | 0 comments
Launching and Landing Pads
I would like to share some organizational ideas about launching and landing. When you learn to launch and land effectively, you save a lot of time, frustration, and hassle. There is no home too small for the application of these principles. There... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 9th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Pruning Now, Pruning Right
It is the time of year when farmers begin to prune their trees and since I live in a place where tree pruning is an annual part of my routine, I would like to share three principles of pruning I’ll think would help all of us as we look at our... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 9th, 2010 | 0 comments
. 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
