Kathy Jenkins joins Paige Trevor for this article published on Washington Parent {dot} com. Parents tend to see most aspects of child rearing as a matter of getting our words right. In order to teach our kids how to do everything from dressing themselves to packing their backpacks to cleaning their rooms, we talk… < READ MORE > Preparing for a new school year is...
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According to National Public Radio, the average American house size has more than doubled since the 1950s. Yes, that means more space. Just what we all need…right? Think about this. C. Northcote Parkinson once said, ‘Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.’ This means that if you’re told to have a project due next week, the project will be finished...
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This may surprise you… but, clutter creates chaos in our lives! Are you surprised? It’s so true! Keeping stuff around that we don’t need or don’t use impacts both our personal sanity, relationships, resources and the world around us. Look at this list written by designer Christopher Thomas: Do you relate to that list? There are many things that we could all do without!...
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“If you have stuff all over your bedroom floor, don’t expect your kids to understand why you are insisting that their floor be clean.” Kathy Jenkins Minimizing kid clothing chaos isn’t about spending a fortune on new furniture or a custom closet. It’s about getting your youngster to buy in. Before shopping for new organizers, Jenkins recommends doing a thorough evaluation of your child’s...
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“The kitchen generally has four to five zones: food preparation, cooking, cleaning, food storage and household management.” Kathy Jenkins Whether you have a petite kitchen or a large, spacious kitchen, your kitchen is filled with small spaces and little gadgets that can create a cluttery mess, especially if it doubles as a home office, homework or craft zone. Although we have our own favorite solutions...
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Infusion Living Fozzils Twistfold 3-Tier Party Bowls, Green Price: $32.45 Free Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. 100% food grade polypropylene materials, stainless steel wire BPA free plastic 15″ when extended and 3″ when collapsed Dishwasher safe Patent pending Storage is no longer an issue even in small apartments. The bottom bowl measures 11″ in diameter, the middle bowl is 9″ and the...
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It turns out that an empty sun glass case (like the one that wasn’t holding my glasses) is the perfect vessel for keeping small cords untangled inside a messenger bag or purse. If you remember our post on the science behind tangled cords, you know that restricting movement is a great way to prevent messy tangles in your cables and cords. While you can spend a little...
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FEATURED PRODUCT Keep your magazines, school work, books and other accessories neatly stored and out of the way with this attractive organizer. Made of heavy weight denier polyester, this durable magazine storage rack will keep your dorm room, office and home organized for many years to come. 1 large pocket, 1 medium and 2 small. 3 chrome hooks for added hanging. Easy over the door...
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FEATURED PRODUCT Organize an entryway, mudroom, or closet or de-clutter the laundry room-this bamboo storage bench is a versatile solution for any room, taking shoes, boots and accessories that get in the way and freeing up more space. Crafted from natural bamboo, this sophisticated addition works any in room! Visit our store to find this Bamboo Storage Bench by Whitmore. This bench features: Two boot sections...
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When organizing your family room, especially one that is a fan of movies and video games, it is important to keep everything in one place and visible. This Media Storage Box by Rubbermaid can hold 15 VHS tapes, 27 DVD’s or 32 CD’s. If your box is not full, the bookend-divider will support the items that are in the box. Each Media Storage Box has...
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