The Economics of Tidying Up
Even economists are getting in on the Marie Kondo action! Check out Bourree Lam’s article The Economics of Tidying Up in The Atlantic.
Pro-Tip! Not Just for Shoes...
Old shoe boxes are a great for drawer dividers. The think cardboard walls don't take up a lot of space and they help keep like items...
KonMari Pro-Tip: Folding
I'm not going to lie, I was pretty skeptical about the KonMari folding method. Most of my clothes are on shelves in my closet and I can...
The Order to Organize
The thought of getting organized can be a daunting one. I find it's helpful to know where to start so you can focus on one task at a...
KonMari Pro-Tip: Bag Storage
Store your handbags inside one another. This helps them keep their shape as well as minimize storage space. The key is to put the same...
KonMari Pro-Tip
For coats and jackets that you want to keep for a long time, sew spare buttons into the lining when you first buy them.
Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper!
It is very easy to become frustrated with family members for being untidy. “The urge to point out someone else’s failure to tidy is...
Having Trouble Letting Go?
So the item doesn’t spark joy but you are still having trouble letting go. Here is what Maria Kondo? Has to say on that subject: When we...
KonMari on Paper Sorting
Marie Kondo's basic principle on paper is to throw it all away haha but she admits some papers need to be saved. Keep things that fall...
