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Ticks seem to get worse every year, especially as the weather warms up. Whether you are hiking in the woods, walking the dog around the neighborhood, or just doing yard work, it’s surprisingly easy to pick up a tick without realizing it. The good news is there are a few simple habits that can help protect both you and your pets.
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Packing for a Summer Vacation Sounds Easy
Packing for a summer vacation sounds easy until you’re staring at an open suitcase wondering how it filled up so fast. The goal is simple: bring what you will actually use and skip the “just in case” stuff.
Getting Your Home Ready for Summer
Getting your home ready for summer does not have to be a big production. A few simple steps now can make the warmer months a lot more comfortable (and even save you some money).
Step-by-Step Guide to Tackling Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning always sounds great in theory. The sun comes out, you open a few windows, and suddenly you feel motivated to refresh the house. Then you look around and realize that winter left behind dust, clutter, and a long list of things you’ve been ignoring for months. The trick is to focus not just on tidying up, but on doing the deeper cleaning that most of us skip during the busy parts of the year.
Books to Inspire and to Guide Your Decluttering
If you are someone who learns by reading and prefers to have books to refer to, here are some suggestions for popular and helpful books on decluttering.
Strategies for Keeping Bathroom Essentials Organized
Small bathrooms have a way of collecting clutter fast. One tube of toothpaste, a few skincare products, extra toilet paper, hair tools, and suddenly the counter is full. When space is limited, the key is not just cleaning up. It’s finding simple ways to organize the everyday things you actually use.
Goals Got You Down? Play BINGO!
Instead of making a long intimidating list of things you “should” do, make a simple bingo card. Make a 5×5 grid. Write your goals in the squares. Vary the goals: Big ones. Tiny ones. Fun ones. Annoying but necessary ones. The center can be a free space or something easy to get the momentum going.
Safe Selling Online
Selling online can be great, but you want your money and your safety intact. Here’s how to protect both when using Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Craigslist.
Seven Hacks for Repurposing Everyday Items into Storage Containers
You do not have to spend a fortune on products to help you organize your stuff. Instead, take advantage of materials you likely have at home.
Ten Uses for Dawn
Hmmm… got your attention, right? Which ‘Dawn’ am I referring to?
Well, my Facebook feed constantly displays clickbait suggesting multiple uses for WD-40, baking soda, vinegar, and, yes, Dawn dish soap. Let’s have a little fun and list ten uses each for Dawn, the dish soap, and Dawn, me, the Certified Professional Organizer.
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