Decluttering, Organizing, & Simplifying http://iamwoman.yuku.com/forums/127 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:51:32 GMT Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:21:24 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://iamwoman.yuku.com/forums/127 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ The ultimate fridge makeover ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1758/t/The-ultimate-fridge-makeover.html The ultimate fridge makeover

Organize your fridge to maximize space and freshness

You're starved and the fridge is stuffed full of cute plastic containers filled with...who knows what? That's your signal it's time to organize your fridge!

• Give it a good wipe Take everything out and throw away the UFOs (unidentifiable furry objects). Then wipe shelves with water and mild detergent - you don't want... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1758 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:21:24 GMT <![CDATA[ Easy built-in shelf ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1757/t/Easy-built-in-shelf.html Easy built-in shelf

Craving more storage? Built-in shelves can be customized for practically any space, such as the spot between a door or window and an adjacent wall corner. Beginners with basic carpentry skills can create a custom-fit shelving unit in just one day.

... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1757 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:20:43 GMT <![CDATA[ The big shoe sort ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1756/t/The-big-shoe-sort.html The big shoe sort

Shoes? Love 'em! That heap on the floor of the closet? Not so much. Here's how to love your shoes and where you store them.

Start by taking a hard look at your footwear - if a pair hasn't been worn for a while (say a year) it's time to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1756 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:19:31 GMT <![CDATA[ Wrap ’n’ roll ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1755/t/Wrap-n-roll.html Wrap 'n' roll

Tips on organizing your gift-giving gear

Your best friend's birthday is tomorrow. You're sure you have wrapping paper and ribbon … somewhere. Organizing your supplies is simpler than you think.

• Start by picking up a storage box specially designed to hold wrapping paper. It's a small investment that'll give you a big return: all of your supplies will be in one place and they won't... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1755 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:18:38 GMT <![CDATA[ End the paper chase ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1754/t/End-the-paper-chase.html End the paper chase

Can't see your dining-room table because of the paper pile? Take back valuable space in your house with this paper-organizing system.

Start with a binder (get a pretty one - it's going to be your best bud). Use dividers and labels to make sections for all the paper you need to keep track of. Categories could include unpaid bills (at the front for easy access), paid bills, pay stubs and bank statements, as well as party... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1754 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:17:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Cut your clutter ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1753/t/Cut-your-clutter.html

• Take yourself on a tour of your home and focus your clutter-clearing on areas where your guests will congregate - front hall, living room, dining room, kitchen (and you'll want to have a spotless bathroom, of course!). Chances are, your guests will be so occupied with the food and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1753 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:17:13 GMT <![CDATA[ Cure closet chaos! ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1751/t/Cure-closet-chaos-.html Organize your closet, and you've organized your life! OK, so that may sound like an ambitious claim. But your closet is probably the first and last place you visit each day.

Having a space that's well-organized and tidy will showcase your favourite personal items and make outfit-hunting hassle-free. You'll feel relaxed and in control - instead of frustrated and harried -... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1751 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:15:45 GMT <![CDATA[ Storage solution - bathroom ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1750/t/Storage-solution-bathroom.html Storage solution
You have a sparkling new pedestal sink! But where are you going to hide the towels and cleaning supplies? Here's how to keep your bathroom organized and well stocked, even if you don't have much cupboard space.

• Ditch the debris that's been lurking in that catch-all cupboard below the sink. Anything unwanted, expired or just plain nasty - out it goes!

•... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1750 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:12:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Turn your shelving into art ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1748/t/Turn-your-shelving-into-art.html Go Organic
Add a natural item to your display for visual interest: an arrangement of branches, driftwood, shells, coral (plaster replicas only, the real thing is endangered) or a group of stones gathered on a holiday.

Think Big
Vary the heights of the items on your shelves, if you have a low row of paperbacks, add a vase of fresh flowers so the display has more tension and is less static.

Be Consistent
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1748 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:10:03 GMT <![CDATA[ Three things to help organize your entryway... ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1747/t/Three-things-to-help-organize-your-entryway-.html As easy as 1, 2, 3!
Each month check out our three simple - but sassy - suggestions for how to make your home, and your life, the best that it can be

Three things to help organize your entryway...

Tripping over your balaclava? The weather's turned ugly and a flurry of damp outerwear inside isn't any prettier. Setting up a grand entrance will improve your winter outlook.

1) A... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1747 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:09:11 GMT <![CDATA[ Spring fresh ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1746/t/Spring-fresh.html Spring fresh
It's daunting to tackle your spring cleaning in one weekend, so start early and stagger the tasks over a couple of weeks.

tart your spring cleaning early this year with these easy ideas. Make sure to break up the drudgery by scheduling some down-time with girlfriends, away from Mr. Clean!

feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1746 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:07:32 GMT <![CDATA[ De-clutter for a cause ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1745/t/De-clutter-for-a-cause.html

De-clutter for a cause
Feel extra-virtuous and avoid the hassle of holding a garage sale by donating used items to help those in need

Does anyone really need a "junk" drawer? Or a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1745 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:00:07 GMT