The sun is shining, a light breeze is blowing, the world is awakening from a deep cold slumber. We want to get out and move around; see and be seen. It is Yard Sale Season.
So now that I have sold you on taking time for yourself, where in the world does that time come from? Let me say first, and foremost, that we never ever sacrifice sleep for Me-Time. Now, if you lay awake in bed for three hours before actually rising, we might be able to make better use of said…
We all know (or should) that clutter is simply delayed decision making. Almost everyone can relate to this in terms of their closets. They become filled with clothes that we are undecided about...are we going to lose weight to get back into them, are we ever going to find the perfect top to wear…
Consider your laundry or mud room (or space). Stand in the doorway (or entrance) then look up, what do you see? The ceiling is not the correct answer, not that far up.
February was a very exciting month for Neat as a Pin. After four years of officing out of my home and spending large chunks of time at Starbucks, I now have an office! I was approached by a long-time friend and talented photographer, Marlo Collins, about setting up an office in her Gallery.
One of my favorite things is to be and work in an organized space. It is peaceful, quiet, and can inspire amazing amounts of creativity. Clutter makes noise and can be a real distraction to not only your physical effectiveness but your mental effectiveness as well.Each of us see being "organized"…
The general sentiment around productivity is to get more done in less time. While this is great in theory, focusing solely on getting the most done can lead to burn-out. This is compounded when you throw managing a home and family into the mix.
Mondays get such a bad rap. Monday morning means the weekend really IS over and we are back into the grind of the school and work week. Few things cause as much anxiety as waking up to a Monday morning where our family is disorganized and they end up going out the door with grumpy grimaces,…
We are all busy, right? Even if there isn't enough time in your day to actually clean your house, you would be surprised at how nice it looks by simply putting things away, clearing the clutter. You may not want to eat off the kitchen floor but you will know where to find what you need…
Parents today are pulled in a million different directions, making it hard to find the time for everything, especially to spend time with your family. This makes time management essential and we are here to help. Use a calendar.
