According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend over $100 on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. Instead of exchanging items that come in a box, here are some ideas for presents that don’t take up a lot of space or create clutter (some are even eco-friendly!):
Instead of the cute teddy bear, get a [...]
Have you ever needed a “virtual or digital” notebook or filing system? Well, I know I’m constantly looking for ways to keep paper to a minimum without losing valuable information or time. Sometimes you need more than a sticky note to remember ideas or information too. Evernote is an online electronic storage solution that doesn’t just keep track of all the [...]
I just came across another useful tool to reduce your paper clutter and help you PRINT LESS! You’ll also lower spending on ink toner and help save a lot of trees. GreenPrint is a simple-to-use software that eliminates unwanted pages and reduces printing by 17 percent or more. The application lets you preview documents and has [...]
Sometimes checking your mailbox every day is not an option - maybe you’re on the road, on vacation or just plain busy with work and family. Sorting through postal mail can be a huge burden on your productivity, not to mention that the physical mail we receive is mostly unwanted, unsolicited and unwieldy.
Earth Class Mail is an online service [...]
Regifting is a topic I blogged about last year, and it’s still a great idea, especially since many of us are focused on being frugal and green this year.
What is my definition of regifting? It’s breathing new life and purpose into something that you’ve received in the past by wrapping it and giving it as [...]
Sunday, November 15th - Downtown Seattle
1pm - 4pm
It’s time to clear out your closet clutter. As you assess your items, keep these questions in mind: Have you worn it in the past month? Do you love it? Does it fit? If you answered “no” to at least one of the questions, this event is for you!
Bring [...]
There’s a saying, “The more things you own, the more they own you.” This is so true! Don’t be a prisoner to things. Learn to let go and achieve more freedom and space. Here are a few things to remember:
If you’re not using it, you don’t know what to do with it, or if you [...]
Running is good exercise. But are your running shoes good for the environment? How many pairs of shoes are in your closet right now, and how many do you actually love and wear? As the weather gets cooler and you start swapping sandals for boots, take a look at your shoe inventory and find ways to donate the [...]
Moving is something many people dread. The packing, the unpacking, and all the boxes can be overwhelming quickly!
To avoid a frustrating moving experience, here are a few tips to make it a little easier, on both you and the environment:
Purge before you pack – have 3 bins labeled as Trash, Donate, and Sell. Make sure anything that [...]
So, now that you’ve organized your garage, what do you do with all the odds and ends that were uncovered? Hold a garage sale! Go through the entire house and add to the miscellaneous inventory of things you found in the garage and have a proper de-cluttering day. And make a few extra dollars, too.
Here are a [...]
