by Carla Whyte | Oct 26, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
The impact of disorganization
October is Mental Health Month, and I don’t know about you, but I could sure use a refresher on how to stay clear-headed during these times! We’re also heading into the holidays (what???), which can be super stressful, so now is the time to take stock of your mental state (how are you truly feeling?), and the state of your surroundings (is the clutter bringing you down?), and take action! Yes! You can do it! Just setting a timer for 30-60 min, and doing some decluttering every day is all it takes! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a clear mind so you can enjoy yourself, your family, and your home?
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Can organizing impact your mental health?
Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
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Good Days Start With Gratitude is a 52 week guide to cultivate an attitude of gratitude! It is a self exploration journal designed to focus on being thankful for what we have, the big things in life, as well as the simple joys. Each well designed weekly spread contains an inspirational quote, space to write 3 things you are thankful for each day of the week, and a weekly checkpoint.
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by Carla Whyte | Sep 1, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Got 15 minutes?
Who would have thought that we’d still be working from home and that our kids would still be schooling from home? With everyone in the house, the clutter is probably starting to accumulate, right? Well, let’s get it under control before it gets too overwhelming! 🙂 Set a timer for 15-30 minutes and start small. A drawer here, a cabinet there… you’ll be surprised at how little time and effort it will take, and how big an impact it will make! 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
15 Home Organizing Mini-Tasks You Can Tackle in 15 Minutes
Work towards making your home a more beautiful, organized place a few minutes at a time.
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Buy Nothing Project
Want to get rid of unwanted stuff at your home but don\’t want to deal with finding a donation center that is actually taking items? Check out the Buy Nothing Project and rehome your unwanted items with your neighbors!
The Buy Nothing Project offers \”people a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of hyper-local gift economies in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors.\”
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Adjustable Bamboo Drawer Dividers Organizers
Your kitchen or clothes drawer will be clean and well-organized with a bamboo dresser drawer divider. The drawer dividers are the best way to avoid a mess in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or elsewhere in your home or office. These drawer separators will help you keep everything organized and tidy at all times!
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Virtual Organizing Appointments
I continue to offer virtual appointments, so I can (virtually) hold your hand as we sort through the stuff that\’s weighing on you and adding unwanted stress to your life! We can tackle one room, your whole house, or even just a small section of your space. Let me help you bring peace of mind to your home.
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by Carla Whyte | Nov 25, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s Thanksgiving time, and I want to let you know how grateful I am to have you in my life! Because of you, I celebrated my 10-year anniversary this month! 10 years of creating order and peace in people’s homes, and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!
I hope your holidays are joyful and spent with the ones you love, and that you’re not stressed about being disorganized, or about all of the yummy food you’re going to eat! 🙂 I know that’s easier said than done, so keep reading, take a deep breath, and just ENJOY!!!!!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
14 Tips to Organize Your Pantry
Keeping your pantry organized will help with menu planning and shopping. A quick glance will tell you what you need and what you have space for.
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7 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
While the average person gains only 1 pound over the holidays, research shows that most of us never lose that pound. So by the time we’re in our 40s or 50s, we may weigh a lot more than we like. Holiday weight gain, sadly, is like getting a really bad present with no gift receipt.
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by Carla Whyte | Jan 15, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Time to declutter your home!
Happy 2019!! It’s the start of a new year, and many of you have made resolutions to get organized once and for all! ? And I’d love nothing more than to help you get started. I love this article, because it gives you projects to do month by month, to help keep you from getting overwhelmed. Organizing your home doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing project. It doesn’t have to be done in one weekend. Take your time, and who knows? You may enjoy it!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
New Year, New Home: How To Declutter And Organize All Year
This year, set a resolution you can actually stick to. Learn how to declutter and organize your home, one month at a time
Don’t get stressed out! This is a month-by-month checklist culled from the smartest home organization experts we could find to help you get your act together at the leisurely pace of a full calendar year.
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Rolling Laundry Center
Laundry may never be fun, but, when it’s quick and easy, it isn’t as much of a chore. This laundry center includes a hanging bar that will help simplify and organize your laundry chores. A removable heavy duty polyester 3-section bag makes cleaning easy and you can keep your colors, whites, delicates, lingerie, and other clothes separated.
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Once you purge clutter from your home, you are going to need to haul your discarded stuff away! Remoov picks up and sells, donates or recycles all of your unwanted items. It\’s the simplest way to declutter your life.
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by Carla Whyte | Oct 17, 2018 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Is your pantry ready for the holidays?
Are you as excited as I am that the holidays are almost here?? ? I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but now is the perfect time to begin thinking about holiday family get-togethers and parties you may host. And the one area of the kitchen that is most neglected is the Pantry. Am I right? Bulk food is bought and never used, snacks are bought and thrown in haphazardly, and it’s almost impossible to find what you’re actually looking for, so you go out and buy more! I really like this article on Pantry Organization, and it includes some products that will make organizing your pantry easier. Call me if you need help!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Holidays Made Simple: Pantry Organization for Entertaining
With the holiday season approaching, so too are the celebration meals and get togethers. How does your holiday pantry look? Time spent planning now for food and festivities will allow you to be able to feel prepared, more relaxed, and in the moment whether you are celebrating on a grand scale or an intimate get together. Read More
If the idea of organizing your pantry by yourself seems too overwhelming, I\’m happy to help! I can have your pantry in tiptop shape in no time!
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Over The Door Hanging Pantry Organizer
If you are looking for a simple way to add more storage to your pantry, this could be the right solution for you! 15 clear pockets with room for spices, bottles, and boxes. It hangs over your door, so no additional hardware is needed for installing it!
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Alice Riiski, S&S Cabinets
As a closet designer, Alice works closely with her clients and shows them in practice how to maximize their living space with beautiful and flexible home organization systems. It all starts with a consultation where she takes her clients on a tour around their home and discovers how they are currently utilizing their closets and other storage spaces. After that, she draws up a plan with our 3D design software to show how the space would transform after installation. She is very proud to be part of the team at S & S Cabinets. They are family-owned and operated and work hard to keep their clients happily organized.
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