Suddenly the end of the holiday is nearing and back to school is a rude awakening for the household. Try these tips to help you get organised and limit stress before the big day arrives: Set up a family bulletin board to keep things organised throughout the week. A whiteboard with a weekly family calendar…
Online dictionaries define clutter as follows: “to fill or litter with things in a disorderly manner”. The exact opposite is the word declutter defined as follows: “to simplify or get rid of mess, disorder or complications”. Be honest – do you feel relaxed and happy if your room, home, office or car is full of…
The weather is wet and very cold, but it won’t be for long anymore. Use the last of these inside weeks to plan for the arrival of spring. It will warm you up from the inside to look forward to a de-clutter project in or around your home. Maybe it is the shed or storage…
Hard to believe, but yes, it is almost end of another financial year!! Soon we need to get all the paperwork in order for personal and business tax returns. And the paperwork just keeps multiplying… Here are a few tips to help you stay sane in the next few weeks and months: Check the age…
Have you finally made the decision to start that renovation project which you were planning on? Exciting and daunting all at the same time? Here are some helpful hints to help get the project running a little smoother: The majority of renovation projects cost more than you bargain for – keep this in mind when…
The season is getting colder and you know the task lies ahead of organising your winter wardrobe and packing away the summer clothes. Putting it off will only result in more time required to get ready in the morning, looking for a jacket you know you have somewhere, but cannot find in the pile of…
So, the company offered you a temporary contract interstate or overseas for a year or 3, and it is possible to temporarily relocate yourself (and the family with you). There will be lots to plan and to do in getting everything set up, from accommodation, transport to travel plans, etc. However, your company will take…
Do you often wonder how your parents used to fit in all the kids, pets and luggage in the car for the family holiday? It is amazing what you can manage to fit in if you pack correctly. Here are a few tips to help you fit everyone’s stuff in without too much fuss: Only…
It’s in the back of your mind – the caravan/camper trailer needs a good clean inside and out. Here are some easy tips to help you get this job done quick and easy: Do not use high pressure cleaners – it can allow water to seep into potentially weak seals or small gaps. Wash by…