Suggestions for De Cluttering Your Kitchen

May 26, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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Remember you can donate, have a garage sale, take to the Scrap Exchange or post on Wake County’s Freecyle!  Here are some easy suggestions to get you started.
Consider getting rid of:
•Chipped, broken dishes, glasses, mugs
•Duplicate sets of items, esp. if missing parts
• Burnt/rusty Pots, bakeware, utensils
•Unattractive serving pieces (even if wedding gifts!) souvenir glasses and mugs
•Excess stemware, plastic containers, bags & jars
•Plastic tumblers
•Broken/Never used appliances & gadgets
•Pantry items haven’t used in a year
•Food and spices that has expired

The Joy of Sacks

May 24, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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Just in time for Summer camp!

It is estimated that Americans use more than 20 million plastic sandwich bags–DAILY!  Three smart moms created LunchSkins, bright, reusable dishwasher-safe sandwich and snack sacks.  Save yourself money by investing in these bright sacks.

Help keep yourself organized by coordinating colors with your BPA free water bottle and for each child.

Check out here:

http://www.lunchskins.com/home.php

Green Organizing & Preventing Cancer???

May 21, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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Those of you who have heard me speak know I always stress the little changes that we make can have a huge impact on the environment and now your health.

In last week’s Time magazine there was an article on The Cancer Panel’s risk from toxins in the environment.  At #2 to reduce these risks was to store food and water in glass, stainless steel or BPA-and phthalate-free containers.  Here is the full article with links to the report:  http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/10/28/american-cancer-society-calls-for-better-monitoring-of-exposure-to-environmental-carcinogens/

By switching to these containers you can save money (and free up space if you are used to buying by the case!) on bottled water but it can also help keep you organized.  Give each family member a specific color or design on a bottle.  You can also keep the color or theme when it comes to bathroom towels and caddies to organize their toiletries.

For a small amount of money you can make a positive step towards health, make a huge impact on the amount of bottles ending up in the landfill and keep yourself organized.  You can’t beat that!

Losing Weight & Organization

May 19, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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1 in 10 U.S. workers report increased snacking during the day because of concerns over the current economic situation. 43% say they have gained weight in their current job.

If your kitchen doesn’t support a healthy lifestyle (no room to cook meals so frozen food or takeout are the best options, etc.) you might be sabotaging yourself. A disorganized environment could be making you console yourself with food; most often sugar, fat, chemical and processed foods.

So, if losing weight and better health is a priority,   getting organized is a step in the right direction!

Stretching Space in the Kitchen

May 17, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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Here are a few suggestions to help create space in your kitchen to get organized.
•Racks, hooks, shelves inside of cupboard doors or back of kitchen door
•Adjust shelving to eliminate wasted air space
•Move holiday & special dishes to dining room; panty extras to garage/basement
•Hang aprons, pot holders, and dish towels on pegs (mount away from the stove)

Quick Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen

May 14, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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•Contain messes by housing sticky items on an easy-to-clean lazy Susan.
•Keep plastic bags, wrapping, BPA free containers together near the refrigerator to quickly store leftovers.
•Sliding shelf organizers make easy to access.
•Drawer organizers keep cutlery neatly separated, so you never have to rummage around for what you need.

A Disorganized Kitchen & Health

May 12, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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Experts in organization and mental health agree that getting organized enhances all levels of health.
People don’t eat well because their kitchen isn’t functional.  If you can’t cook, you are probably going to rely on frozen food, take out and junk food filled with sugar, fat, and chemicals.  Organizing you kitchen is a step in the right direction for better health.

Too Many Pantyhouse??? Declutter & Help the Gulf Oil Spill!!

May 10, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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You can donate nylons (as well as hair and fur clippings–let your hair dresser and dog groomers know about this!)   for our Oil Spill Booms.

Program sign up is FREE, fast and helps us to coordinate the masses of donations.  Check out here:

http://matteroftrust.org/

Clutter & Health

May 7, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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According to the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization, clutter can extend to weight and cardiovascular health.
“People don’t eat well because their kitchen isn’t functional; they don’t sleep well when bed is piled high with stuff. It is a contributing factor in noncompliance with taking meds, keeping appointments and exercising.  If you are looking to improve you health, dealing with clutter is a first step.   Experts in organization and mental health agree that getting organized enhances all levels of health.”
What can you do today to take a step towards better health?

Saving Time

May 5, 2010 by Julie Seibert  
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•In 2008, 28% of Americans said they had been spending less time with household members; up from 11% in 2006.
•In 2005, people reported an average of 26 hours per month with family, dropping to 18 hours in 2008.
You don’t want to lose anymore time with family due to disorganization.  While you will have to spend time in the beginning de-cluttering and setting up systems, in the long run it will save you time!  Time to concentrate on family, friends and the things that you love!

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