A clutter hack for your plastic containers

containerI found a kitchen clutter hack in Real Simple magazine that works so well I said goodbye to my collection of miscellaneous plastic and Tupperware containers.
They quoted Debra Ponzek author of The Family Kitchen cookbook. She suggested buying a dozen identical 16-ounce plastic containers for leftovers. That way you won’t run out and you won’t be searching for lids.
[LG]These are microwave & freezer safe.[/LG] I tried her plan and liked it. Everything nests so easily. I upped the container size to a set of 25 oz. Gladware containers. (Now that I’m the mom, I like leftovers.)

How I Keep My Work At Home Life Organized, part 1

poof daddyI’ve run my Internet marketing consulting firm from a home office for the past 10 years. Making sure I don’t spend my days in bunny slippers is a huge challenge. It is soooo easy to fritter away a day if you don’t stick to a routine. Here’s what I do:
The dog runs the show
Even though I am a night person, every day, come hell or high water, I get up at 7 a.m. and take Benny Bix Ochman Labradoodle to the park where he runs with his buddies, and I socialize with their owners, for an hour. We walk three miles round trip, quickly, so we both get some exercise.
[LG]Benny gives this doggie travel kit 3 woofs.[/LG] Going to the park means I have to get up, get dressed, and appear life-like early in the morning. Continue Reading

The Amazing Self Cleaning Room!

I wish my room could do this!