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Spices get out of hand sometimes, don't they? All the different sizes, containers, etc. Currently, I store my spices on turntables with green herbs on one and others on the second one.
But recently I saw this idea from Tidy Mom and loved it! She uses metal mesh utensil organizers and magnetic tins.
The only problem is that the metal tins are about $3 apiece. I found some nonmagnetic tins for about one-third the price. Some magnetized tape from the craft store can be attached to the tins or the utensil holder to provide the magnetization for a fraction of the cost.
If neither of these options are appealing to you, take a look at my Pinterest board on spice racks. I recently did some research for a client, and found a plethora of options.
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It's that time of year again to swap out seasonal items. I can think of at least three areas to address:
1. Clothing - swap out your winter clothes for spring and summer clothes. If you store your summer clothes elsewhere than your bedroom closet, it's time to switch. If all your clothes are in your closet, make your spring and summer clothing more accessible and winter clothing less accessible. Don't forget to keep out some transitional items for those cool days.
2. Garage - bring your summer gear nearer the garage door and put your winter gear in the back. You'll want your mower and gardening supplies available and hopefully we're done with snow and ice for a while. You may want to change the oil in your mower and top off your gas can.
3. Car - if you keep an extra change of clothes for your children in your car, you might want to change from winter clothes to summer ones. You can put away the ice scraper, and toss some frisbees and summer toys into the trunk.
While you're at it, you may want to clean out the freezer and make one last pot of soup. Make room for summer ices and sorbets!
Hopefully, we're not too premature on this swap. The whole country seems to be having an early spring. Here's hoping winter is over!
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In order to run an efficient home, it pays to store produce appropriately. Your produce lasts longer, is fresher, and it saves additional trips to the grocery store. I stole this periodic table from Dennis Craven who stole it from Simple Life.
It's a little fuzzy but very helpful!
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The following iVillage article, "Coud You Have ADHD?" by Jeannette Moninger published Mar 8, 2012 describes how parents are discovering that they, too, have ADHD when their children are diagnosed with it.
"Life was chaotic for Alyson English. 'My mind constantly raced from one thing to the next. I assumed that’s how it was for everyone,' says the 33-year-old mom from Huntsville, Ala. Indeed, that’s how it was for English’s son, too, when he was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 6. 'While researching his diagnosis, I realized I had the same symptoms when I was a child, and I still had them,' says English, who was finally diagnosed with ADHD when she was 31.
An estimated 9 million adults have ADHD, and that number is expected to grow thanks to better diagnostic tools and a heightened awareness about the disorder in both kids and adults. 'We weren’t as aware of ADHD decades ago, which means many adults were never properly diagnosed when they were children,' says Zinia Thomas, M.D., a psychiatrist in St. Louis. While kids with the disorder are thought of as fidgety, hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive, ADHD looks different in adults.
Signs of Adult ADHD
Distractibility
'The lives of adults with untreated ADHD are littered with half-finished tasks,' says Dr. Thomas. That’s because they procrastinate, underestimate a project’s scope or get easily sidetracked.
Poor Organization
Adults with ADHD have rooms and work spaces that are strewn with papers; their keys and important documents “vanish;” and bills and appointments often get overlooked.
Rudeness
Poor impulse controls manifest as interruptions, excessive talking and inappropriate, sometimes volatile, reactions.
Accidents
Adults with ADHD are four times more likely to be in a car crash because they’re easily distracted.
Relationship Woes
Adults with untreated ADHD are twice as likely to be divorced or separated.
Work Struggles
Frequent job changes and poor performance reviews are common because it’s difficult to manage tasks and stay organized.
Family History
One-fourth of kids diagnosed with ADHD have a parent with the disorder.
Getting Help
If these symptoms sound familiar, talk to your primary doctor who can refer you to a mental health specialist such as a psychologist or psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment. Medication is a treatment option -- for some it can be a life-changer -- but it isn't always necessary.
Therapists, life coaches and professional organizers can help adults with ADHD develop better time management and organizational skills with or without meds. The result? 'What I thought was anxiety was actually ADHD,' says English. 'Once I had the right diagnosis and treatment, my life got a complete organizational makeover, which made everyone in my family happier.'"
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