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What to do with Boxes & Cords

Almost every home and office I work in has a problem with boxes and cords. They take up a huge amount of room and are just never used again. It seems like it should be easy for people to let go. And yet. When does this fear of getting rid of boxes first set in?…

Are You Addicted to Office Supplies?

Do you find yourself buying school supplies every fall, even though you graduated years ago? Some other indications that you might have an office supply addiction are: More than one pencil cup on your desk. A stash of paperclips too cute to use. Pretty binders purchased to hold papers you never look at. Note pads…

Streamline Your Errands

Streamline Your Errands Running errands is often the most stressful part of the week. Naturally, you should ask yourself whether you need to do the errand at all. Do you already have something else that will suffice? Can you order online and save yourself the gasoline and hassle? Simplify your errand running by making decisions…

Radio Interview

Miriam is interviewed on Thrive in Balance. Previously recorded on, Wednesday, May 20, 2009. The conversation revolves around multi-purpose rooms, and how to get the most out of them. Listen to Miriam’s Interview Miriam begins at around: 02:00 More episodes from:  Thrive in Balance. Visit the Thrive in Balance website.

Simplify Your Bathroom

Simplify Your Bathroom The bathroom is one of those spots where clutter can accumulate quickly. People tend to store too many things in their very small, often weirdly shaped, cabinets. Cabinets are also notorious for medicine and cures for ailments you don’t have and ‘try me’ items that linger after you decide you don’t like…

Adjust Your Expectaions

Spring is almost here and thoughts are turning to cleaning, purging and storing winter items until next year. For some this is scary: so many tasks and not enough time. Much of this stress is due to expectations far beyond what modern life allows. We simply don’t have the time for a week of nothing…

Your Piles Could Cause You Harm

Safety – Your piles could cause you harm It may seem like no big deal to have stuff accumulating in piles in your house. But at a certain point this practice will become a hazard. Have you ever stopped to consider the health and safety implications of your piles? Beyond the obvious concerns about trips…

The Real Cost of Clutter

The real cost of clutter Here’s an excuse I hear all the time for keeping items that aren’t used. “But I paid good money for it!” But have you examined how much more it is costing you to keep it? The cost of something doesn’t stop when you get it home. Are you paying rent…