Though much of the world is still bundled up tight for winter, there are signs of spring around: here in the U.S., Daylight Savings Time begins on March 11, bringing with it longer, lighter (if not yet warmer) days. The additional hour of daylight always puts me in the mood to start lightening up for the season ahead.
Spring cleaning often brings to mind involved, time-consuming homekeeping tasks; when I was growing up, it meant vacuuming under the radiators and washing every window in the house, both chores I was certainly not crazy about! But I believe that getting ready for spring can also involve some simple, relatively quick organizing tasks designed to help you clear out the old and make room for the new. For the next few weeks, my articles will focus on organizing for spring throughout the home and office.
Organizing for Spring: the Kitchen
Get a jump start on spring by tackling small organizing projects in each area of your home or office. First up is one of the most used rooms in the house: the kitchen.
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Of course, there are certain tasks we have to do throughout the year, regardless of season. One of the biggest is shopping. If you've ever returned from the store with items you discover you already have on hand, forgotten what you went for the moment you walked through a store’s front door, or bought things you didn't need, my article on organized shopping is for you.
Organized Shopping
Make your next trip to the store a less stressful, more time efficient, and perhaps even more enjoyable experience with these four tips for organized shopping.
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As always, you can find dozens more organizing ideas, tips, product reviews, forum discussions, and recommendations on the BellaOnline Organization site, www.bellaonline.com/site/organization. Think of it as your virtual organizing assistant.
Here's to longer, lighter days and the start of great things!
My best to you,
Emily Wilska
Organization Editor
www.bellaonline.com/site/organization
