Keeping the Castle

July 17th, 2008

Homemaking Links (7-17-08)

* When gifts become clutter (at Clutter Control Freak)
* Turn your clutter into cash (via Best Syndication)
* Cloth napkins can save you money (via Philly Burbs)
* Shopping strategy (at Bend Bulletin)
* Freezer cooking and frugal living (at Filling my Freezer)
* Tips for sprucing up your home (via Suntimes)
Tags: clutter control, Frugal Living, home blog, home […]

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July 13th, 2008

Decluttering Reminders from Menus4Moms

One of the challenges of decluttering is knowing where to start. Often, the task is so overwhelming that it’s easier to just throw up one’s hands and give up, before even starting.
I have learned that it doesn’t really matter where I start decluttering. The important thing is that I do, one small task […]

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June 21st, 2008

How to Teach Kids to Clean Up

My hope is that someday, my kids will be able to clean up after themselves. Meanwhile, they have to be taught the why’s and the how’s.
These are the things that I try to do to get them on the path to being neat and organized.
* Make it fun with a clean-up song (Barney’s […]

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May 28th, 2008

Giveaways: Mabel’s Labels

For this last set of giveaways, there will be not just one but three winners. I have 3 sets of Mabel’s Labels Neat Freak Combos ready to go to lucky readers.

Mabel’s Labels are sturdy labels for just about anything in your home. They are strong enough to “withstand the dishwasher, microwave, UV Rays […]

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May 7th, 2008

How to Organize Your Closet

Sort and Purge
The very first step to organizing closets is to determine which clothes you still use. To do this at a single go, empty your closet and set up three piles.
Clothes that still fit you and that you still like are keepers.
Clothes that are stained, torn or […]

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