What do you do with old or unwanted furniture when it’s no longer serving your needs? This article was originally posted in 2021...so consider it recycled! Unfortunately, the EPA estimates that 80% of furniture and furnishings end up in a landfill (2018 data). In 2018, 9,680 tons of furniture ended up in landfills while onlyContinue reading "Recycling / Upcycling / Selling and Buying Furniture"
3 Ways to Cut Down Your Use of Paper and Plastic
Earth Day is coming up this week, so of course I'm thinking of the ways that I can be conscious about the health of our beautiful planet. Over the years I have made an effort to cut down on the amount of plastic and paper products that we use in our household. I know thatContinue reading "3 Ways to Cut Down Your Use of Paper and Plastic"
5 Tips to Quickly Organize Your Home Office
Whether you have a home office where you work every day or a home office where you pay bills and run your household, having a well-organized space can be a natural boost to your productivity and help to reduce some stress. It’s not always easy to find time to organize and declutter a space, andContinue reading "5 Tips to Quickly Organize Your Home Office"
How to Get and Stay Organized When You Are Stressed
Time and again I run across articles and blog posts that discuss how being organized and decluttering can help reduce stress levels. Now, don't get me wrong, I completely agree that being organized really does help to minimize your stress and anxiety levels. However, for most of us, the least likely time that you willContinue reading "How to Get and Stay Organized When You Are Stressed"
Tips to Find Calm When You Are Feeling Burnt Out
A year ago I wrote and posted an article about at home worker burnout. I was feeling the effects of being burnt out, so my natural inclination was to look for more information on the issue. At that time the current studies, articles, and news reports were showing that two-thirds of at-home workers were sufferingContinue reading "Tips to Find Calm When You Are Feeling Burnt Out"
National Secondhand Wardrobe Week
It's a great time to take stock with what is in your closet! This week is National Secondhand Wardrobe Week, so it's a great time to give your wardrobe a refresh without spending a ton of money, and with a recycling conscious mind. In order to celebrate, here are a few tips to revitalize, organize,Continue reading "National Secondhand Wardrobe Week"