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Monday 07 May, 2018
Spring Retail Display Ideas, Part 2
If you are getting ready for spring at your retail store, it is time to jazz up your window! Creating congestion in pedestrian traffic zones is the first step to pulling customers through your doors. In Spring Retail Display Ideas, Part 1, I shared a number of ideas for spring-themed window displays. These included incorporating […]
Monday 30 April, 2018
Spring Retail Display Ideas, Part 1
Getting ready for springtime at your retail outlet? If you are in charge of merchandising and it is your job to set up the window, you have a very important task. You need to create a display which is creative enough to grab attention and create congestion in front of the store. That is where […]
Monday 23 April, 2018
Get Ready for Spring Clearance Sales, Part 2
Do you work in retail? In springtime, everyone is looking for a fresh start. That includes both your store and your customers. You are looking for a way to clear out your old inventory. Your customers are doing spring cleaning at home and have recently freed up a lot of space. They are looking to […]
Monday 16 April, 2018
Get Ready for Spring Clearance Sales, Part 1
Are you in the retail industry? If so, you know that this is a time of year when people shop. When you think about spring, one of the first things you think about at home is probably spring cleaning. This is a great time of year to clean out the backstock in your store as […]
Monday 09 April, 2018
Recycling Plastic Storage Bins
Whether you are a veteran organizer or this is something you are just getting into, you may have a lot of plastic bins. Cheap clear plastic storage bins have a lot of uses, but there may come a point where you are worried about accumulating too many. What are you going to do with all […]
Monday 02 April, 2018
How to Organize Underwear
When it comes to trying to figure out organize socks and underwear, underwear is arguably the greater challenge. It is relatively easy to fold or roll up socks into compact shapes, but underwear and bras tend to misbehave in the sock drawer, making a mess of your closet. The moment you try to pull anything […]
Monday 26 March, 2018
What Can You Do With Sentimental Clutter? Part 2
If you are trying to figure out how to get rid of sentimental objects, you may feel as if you have embarked on an impossible journey. You might deliberate for weeks over a decision to get rid of an object, only to regret it later. Each choice is more excruciating than the last. If you […]
Monday 19 March, 2018
What Can You Do With Sentimental Clutter? Part 1
Are you guilty of hoarding sentimental clutter? Do you cling to every vacation souvenir or every gift from a family member, friend, or lover like it is a priceless artifact? Do you feel like you are obligated to hang onto every item you own that has any sort of emotional value? Purging sentimental clutter is […]
Monday 12 March, 2018
Tips for Avoiding Impulse Buys and Keeping Your Home Clutter-Free
Have a lot of clutter in your house, and can’t seem to stop adding to it? One of the most common reasons why clutter accumulates is that we make a lot of impulse purchases. In this article, I will share some tips for avoiding impulse buying with you. That way it is easier to keep […]
Monday 05 March, 2018
10 Common Decluttering Mistakes, Part 3
Trying to figure out how to declutter your home quickly, efficiently, and completely? Half the battle is just avoiding common decluttering mistakes. In Parts 1 and 2, I went over the following blunders: 1. Trying to declutter everything in your house all at once. 2. Never starting at all because you are so daunted by […]
Monday 26 February, 2018
10 Common Decluttering Mistakes, Part 2
When it comes to decluttering your house fast, there are a lot of mistakes you need to avoid. The more determined you are to rush through the activity, the more likely it actually is that you will end up putting up barriers to your own success. In Part 1, I shared these common decluttering mistakes […]
Monday 19 February, 2018
10 Common Decluttering Mistakes, Part 1
Declutter your home in a day …declutter your home in 30 days …declutter your home in 15 minutes a day …These are all systems which people use to help them tackle the seemingly monumental task of getting rid of what they do not need. It is possible though to try any or all of these […]
Monday 12 February, 2018
What Is More Important: Organizing or Decluttering?
Thinking about decluttering and organizing your home? Organizing and decluttering are two closely related activities, but they are not the same. Nonetheless, many people tend to mix them up. They may use the terms interchangeably, approach them in the wrong order, or think that one is vastly more important than the other. Given that, you […]
Monday 05 February, 2018
How Plastic Containers Can Save You Money
Usually you don’t think about spending money as a way to save money, but in some cases, that is exactly what the right purchase ends up doing—cutting costs later down the line. When it comes to saving money with home organizing, few purchases are going to go further than a set of storage bins. If […]
Monday 29 January, 2018
8 Hidden Clutter Areas in Your Home to Organize in 2018, Part 2
Looking for ideas for decluttering and organizing your home in 2018? A great place to start is with “hidden” clutter zones which are easily forgotten and neglected throughout the year. In Part 1, I talked about the following hidden clutter areas: 1. The Mudroom 2. Kids’ Schoolwork 3. Small Under-the-Sink Storage Zones 4. The Pantry […]
