Fairy Godmother for Used Crayons

Your used, broken, nubby, flat, worn-out crayons could bring hours of joy, relief, fun & imagination to a sick child while in the hospital. It’s true! While reading Sunday’s Parade magazine article, America the Unique: Celebrating Our True National Treasures, I read about the Crayon Initiative that re-makes these seemingly useless crayons into new Crayons for sick children. So much better than sending used up Crayons to the landfill or keeping them around for Crayon-melting art projects you will probably never get to. No, your kids will not miss that project. They have other art project sets ...

Arts + Crafts, Giving Back, Organizing, Stylishly Organized

Posted July 27, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Styled & Organized’s Favorite Dorm Room Storage Essentials

We know there are thousands of “what to take to college” lists on the internet to help families send their kids off to college well prepared. Considering our years of experience out in the field helping people get organized, we thought you may benefit from looking at our list of storage favorites before you brave the crowds and spend lots of $$$ to outfit your college–bound student with the “essential” items.

DORM CLOSET STORAGE

Let’s start with some closet essentials, because let’s face it… the college closet is usually a very ...

Family, Kids, Moving & Relocating, Organizing

Posted July 25, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

15 Minute Challenges: The Kitchen Sink

Is your Terrible Awful clutter secret is a constant pile of dishes in your sink spilling over onto your counters. It’s time to admit your fear of loading the dishwasher properly. Here’s how to do it so the Dishwasher Police won’t find you.

DECLUTTER YOUR KITCHEN SINK

Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
Set Timer.
LOAD your dishwasher properly
- Pre-rinse off large amounts of food (The newest dishwashers say they do a better job if you don’t scrape or rinse.)
- Load bottom rack first
  - Cookie sheets/pots/pans around outside, then large plates inside of those & finish with small bowls in middle
- Load top rack last
  - Cups between prongs
  - Plastic items
  - Don’t stack ...

Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted July 20, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

15 Minute Challenges: Favorite Chair

If your Terrible Awful clutter secret is overtaking your favorite chair, declare war, & take it back. Declutter & make it your favorite place to sit, relax, watch TV or read a book. You deserve it!

EDIT FAVORITE CHAIR CLUTTER

Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
Set Timer.
Pick up everything(loose)chair, chair-side table(s) and floor around chair.
Throw out food wrappers, . . . (Have trash can at hand)
Sort accumulated items grouping like with like i.e. magazines vs hand lotions.
Sort again grouping like with like i.e. Vogue vs Town & Country.
Edit each group of like items committing to reading/using each item kept.
Determine how many magazines or ...

Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted July 18, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

15 Minute Challenges: Bedside Landslide

If your Terrible Awful clutter secret is beside your bed, it’s time to make room for relaxation instead of frustration. Besides cleaning up the area, you’ll also change the flow of energy from stagnant to positive & fresh. That always produces a better night’s rest.

On your mark for organizing

Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
Set Timer.
GO!

EDIT BEDSIDE LANDSLIDE

Remove everything cluttering bedside tables, floor, and bed.
Sort accumulated items grouping like with like i.e. magazines vs hand lotions.
Sort again grouping like with like i.e. Vogue vs Town & Country.
Edit each group of like items committing to reading/using each item kept.
Determine how many ...

Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted July 13, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

What is Your Terrible Awful Clutter Secret?

What is your Terrible Awful? You know, like in The Help, your Terrible Awful you can’t name or speak of to anyone. It’s your hidden, little hoarding, clutter mess, secret in some area of your home you hope no one ever sees. If you’ve become Clutter Blind, let me help refresh your memory. . . .

Beside your bed

Next to your favorite chair

In the kitchen sink (& piled beside the sink)

Out in your garage

All over the floor of your children’s playroom

Inside your playroom…. your craft room

Around your office

Or, are you a Closet Slob?

Stop walking past the clutter mess, take off your ...

Organizing, Stylishly Organized, Tips

Posted July 11, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Bright Summer Pieces Remedy Fashion Blues

To be honest, I’m in a bit of a fashion rut & not much is inspiring me to claw my way out. Not even much of the couture. What brightened my closet is a find at TJMaxx during a Texas summer thunderstorm. I ran in for a quick return when sheets of rain started pouring down. One hour later, the deluge finally stopped, and I had my new favorite summer blouse. A beautiful, bright blue, simple, cotton top with large, flutter or bell sleeves. Easy to dress up or dress down…fun, simple, sophisticated & bright. I would wear it everyday if I could.

LeTote gave ...

Fashion, Personal Styling, Stylishly Organized

Posted July 6, 2017. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

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