Jodi Helmer
Learning to Love Clutter
One writer learns to accept that clutter in her home is evidence of a life well lived.
Chores Made Easy: Organize Your Junk Drawer
Whenever I get home, I usually walk through the door with unwanted remnants of my day stuffed into my jacket pockets. Along with my car keys, I tend to unload this odd conglomeration of coins, lipsticks and store receipts onto the first unfortunate surface I see, which then often gets swept into a junk drawer.
DIY: Tray Chic
A neat and tidy catchall for keys is just the thing to keep jet-setters organized. This simple makeover of a sectioned appetizer tray has us singing our praises.
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Why You Should Move 27 Things in Your Home Today
Feng shui, which translated means "wind and water," is one of those concepts that has baffled me over the years. It's the go-to process for creating a symmetrical, calming atmosphere, but the techniques are often too complicated for me to understand. I mean, finding my "bagua"? What does that even mean? So I went looking for the truth about feng shui.
5 Steps to Less Waste in 5 Minutes
I've gathered a list of five handy rules for myself that I promise to follow, so readers -- keep me accountable!:
Chores Made Easy: Declutter 10 Items in 10 Minutes
I'm a bit of an organizational freak, and my husband is very much the opposite. And just so you are aware, Paula, opposites do not attract in this arena. To avoid countless "discussions" about clutter, messes and disorganization, Ken and I play a fun little game around the house. We like to call it "The Ultimate 10" because I have a weird habit of naming chores to make them seem more fun.
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