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Worksheets. My Moving Checklist. 50 Things Everyone Should Know. By Mark and Angel Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life.

50 Things Everyone Should Know

To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one. While not totally comprehensive , here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier) I’ve been striving to simplify my life for many years now, and have recently (through my writing) been advising others how to do the same.

100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier)

In the process, I’ve learned that making little changes in our attitudes, habits, and environment can have a big impact. So today, I thought I’d compile a list of 100 ways to simplify your life – from the practical to the philosophical, and everything in between. Of course, not every item on the list will work for every person reading it. Pantry List. By: Vered DeLeeuw A well-stocked pantry can save you from what happened to me yesterday.

Pantry List

It was 6pm, we had just arrived from the kids’ gymnastics class, and I had absolutely no idea what to make for dinner. Eventually I decided to make a quick pasta dish – spaghetti with olive oil and oregano. But alas, there was no pasta in the house and only a tiny bit of olive oil left. We ended up ordering pizza. Now, don’t get me wrong – the occasional pizza dinner is fine.

Free Online Calendar and Mobile Application For Busy Families. 7 Tips for Staying Truly Organized. It's hard to make a difference when you can't find your keys, and in my lifetime, I have spent a staggering number of hours searching for my keys.

7 Tips for Staying Truly Organized

There is no doubt that I could have done something much more valuable with that time: written a book, learned a new language, or taught thousands of yoga classes. For some of us, keeping our homes and our belongings organized is like breathing. It is ingrained in our DNA and we hardly have to think about it. But for others of us, it is a herculean task. Impossible! Before & After: A Cluttered to Clean Art Studio Overhaul Amy Sacksteder. Plan Your Move with Apartment Guide. How Cleaning Out Your Closet Will Save You Time & Money. Fall is here and that means just one thing, time to go shopping!

How Cleaning Out Your Closet Will Save You Time & Money

Well that and pumpkin lattes and better TV. Before hitting the shops this year, I decided I had better assess what I already had, considering I'm the type to pick up a sweater think, "Oh, that looks cute! " then come home to find its twin hiding out in the corner of my closet. Here was my process: It's probably a little different for everyone so feel free to add your suggestions in the comments, but I think it's a good starting point. 1. 2. 3.

. • Keep: If it's in good condition, it fits and you'll actually wear it. • Mend: If it's wrinkled, stained, dingy or has a tear that can be repaired. • Toss: If it's ripped or stained beyond repair. • Donate: If it's in otherwise good condition but doesn't fit or you just don't wear it. 4. MORE CLOSET POSTS ON APARTMENT THERAPY• 10 Tips for Maximizing Closet Space• 20 Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Closet• A Single Man's Closet Cleanup Image: Matchbook Mag. StillTasty: Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment. What The Location Of Your Mess Says About You (And How To Fix It) Gift-flowchart2.png (800×1855) My Daily Routine + Free Printables! 60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to make drastic changes in order to notice an improvement in the quality of your life.

60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days

At the same time, you don’t need to wait a long time in order to see the measurable results that come from taking positive action. All you have to do is take small steps, and take them consistently, for a period of 100 days. Below you’ll find 60 small ways to improve all areas of your life in the next 100 days. Home 1. Day 1: Declutter MagazinesDay 2: Declutter DVD’sDay 3: Declutter booksDay 4: Declutter kitchen appliances 2. Things To Do - Organizing. Latest issueThe indoors and out issue May 2014 In this issueLiving, dining, decorating indoors and out; three English style garden retreats; casual outdoor looks on the west coast, easy Meyer lemon tart; how to keep your pillows fresh and clean; and how to get the most of our outdoor living space. more PollYou Must select an option.

Things To Do - Organizing

Please try again. From the Editor Sign of the times By Erin McLaughlin I love how our piece of the world experiences the full range of seasons. LifeOrganizers.com How to organize your home and office, organizing tips, articles on organizing. Every-day Solutions to Staying Organized. Source: peter lee This post was originally published several years ago but continues to be one of our most popular.

Every-day Solutions to Staying Organized

If you’re looking for simple, effective strategies to get organized, start here! The number one question I get from my readers is “help, I’m so overwhelmed with my home, where do I start?” Maybe you can relate? Sometimes it isn’t so much about starting with this pile here or that pile over there but more a matter of introducing a few daily organizational habits to help keep the clutter and chaos from becoming more than you can manage. A to-do list to organize your tasks. Paper Pile Makeover Results! A few weeks ago I set out to reform my towering pile of papers.

Paper Pile Makeover Results!

It was an overwhelming catastrophe. When I gathered all of the papers together, they buried my dining table. The problems were clear: I saved too many cards and letters, and I had not dealt with incoming papers that should have been tossed sooner. The grand theme for this makeover was: How to be organized, home organization, organize, work organization, storage solutions, clutter. Top 10 Creative Ways to Store Your Stuff. Residential Organizing.