Decluttering (Part 4) … Questions You Need to Ask to Help You Declutter …

September 11, 2014

In Part 1 of this Decluttering Series we answered the question: What is Clutter? In Part 2 we talked about The Benefits of Decluttering and in Part 3 we discussed When Will I Find the Time to Declutter? Now it’s time to consider what questions you need to ask yourself when making choices about your excess “stuff”. The following questions have helped me make decisions about the things I want to keep and the things I choose to let go of or get rid of. In Part 5 of my Decluttering Series, I’ll share my “How To Guide” for creating a less cluttered home and life and … read more

How I Organise my Baking Ingredients (Part 2) …

September 1, 2014

Recently I shared with you my solution for storing most of my baking ingredients, things like flour, sugar, breadcrumbs, bi-carb soda, etc. The photo below shows the final result and if you missed that blog post you can read more about it here. However, that was only part of the story because there are loads of other ingredients that I use and need to whip up muffins, cakes, slices and other yummy treats, so it was definitely time to come up with a fantastic solution for storing those extra things.   This project was a little trickier because (unlike the … read more

20 Great Ideas for Creating More Space in a Small Kitchen …

August 24, 2014

Recently, one of my lovely readers contacted me with the following question: I have a very small kitchen with almost no pantry or cupboard space … help … what do I do? So, today I thought I would share some tips and ideas that may help if you find yourself in the same situation. This is more common than you may think, particularly if you live in a unit or apartment. As I’ve said in a previous post, it’s not always possible to add more cupboards or an extra room so it’s more about making sure we utilise every millimetre of space that’s available so that we have … read more

Decluttering (Part 3) … When Will I Find the Time to Declutter?

August 20, 2014

Hi there and welcome to Part 3 of my Decluttering Series. If you’re new to the blog or if you want a refresher, you might want to catch up on these two previous blog posts before reading on: Decluttering (Part 1) What is Clutter? and Decluttering (Part 2) The Benefits of Decluttering Managing a home and family can be very rewarding but it can also be hard, exhausting and time consuming. Throw work into the equation and the demands on our time can be enormous … I call it the curse of modern day living! So for me it’s about finding balance, deciding what my goals … read more

How I Organise my Plastics/Tupperware Cupboard in 6 Easy Steps …

August 16, 2014

Does this look familiar? More importantly, how does it make you feel? It made me feel frustrated and annoyed! I got sick of the mess and untidiness and was sick of not being able to find what I needed to store leftovers or frozen vegies! I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone in my lifetime who at some stage hasn’t been overwhelmed by their plastics/tupperware cupboard. It’s one of those cupboards that never seems to stay tidy no matter how hard we try so I decided it was time to find a more permanent solution to the problem. The biggest problems I find with storing … read more

How I Keep my Kitchen Sink Clutter Free …

August 14, 2014

The area around the kitchen sink often seems to act like a magnet that attracts all kinds of things. However, I like to keep this area as clear as possible otherwise it contributes to general untidiness in the kitchen. As with other areas of the home, I find the best approach is to declutter first by getting rid of everything you no longer need or use. Then, everything you decide to keep, needs to be given a home or a “place to live”. Most of the products and things that I need to clean in the kitchen, I store neatly in the cupboard underneath the sink and you … read more

How I Organise my Baking Ingredients (Part 1)…

July 31, 2014

As you’ve probably guessed, I love to cook and bake so it’s important to me to have all my baking ingredients well organised. Previously I kept most of these items in plastic containers in the pantry while other things remained in their original packaging. My pantry had become a bit of a jumble and it was sometimes difficult to find ingredients when I needed them and many items expired before being used up. The end result was wasted time and money and frazzled nerves. It was time to come up with a better solution! But before tackling this project, I thought about … read more

Decluttering (Part 2) … The Benefits of Decluttering

July 25, 2014

Welcome to Part 2 of my Decluttering series. Recently, we answered the question: What is Clutter? where we described it as the mess and untidiness that comes with having too much stuff and not knowing how to sort it and get rid of it. So this week, I thought we could continue by chatting about the benefits of decluttering. Here are my top reasons for wanting to declutter and get more organised and the benefits that I gain: Makes cleaning easier. The less clutter I have in my home, the less I have to clean and dust. If I can remove as much as possible from … read more

How to Organise Under the Kitchen Sink …

July 13, 2014

What’s lurking under your kitchen sink? The cupboard under the kitchen sink can end up being one of the messiest in the house … or at least, that’s what it seems like here! Bottles, sprays, sponges and other items are used and tossed back multiple times a day. There’s also the jumble of pipes, hoses and plumbing to contend with, making this a difficult spot to organise. I decided, however, that some decluttering, tidying and sorting of the mess was a job for the last weekend, so here we go! First task was to pull everything out and give the cupboard a good … read more

Decluttering (Part 1) … What is Clutter?

June 21, 2014

Recently I received a few questions from some lovely readers asking for ideas, tips and suggestions on how to declutter different areas of their home. So, today I’m launching a 10-Part Series I’ve written specifically about decluttering. Learning how to deal with and get rid of clutter is the first important step for anyone whose goal is to get organised in their home and to ultimately live a simpler, less stressful life. Over the next few weeks, my aim is to share with you the top tips, ideas and strategies that I am using to gain a less cluttered home and … read more

How to Create Space Where There is None … Say What!?!

June 17, 2014

One of the things I hear often is “My house/apartment is too small … I don’t have enough storage & cupboard space and need a bigger place”. Sound familiar! I’ve even heard myself say the same thing but I’ve also learned, that’s not always possible and instead, I have to make do with the space I have available. So one of my best tips for getting organised is to find and create space where previously there is none. In other words, finding storage solutions for some of the smallest and least obvious places. How is that possible, I hear you ask! Let me give you … read more

How to Organise the Bathroom Drawers (Part 2) …

April 6, 2014

  Last week, my decluttering task was to clean out the top drawer in the main bathroom and I’m pleased to announce “Mission Accomplished”. Doesn’t it feel great to achieve something that’s been on your “To Do List”?   This week I’ve decided to tackle the next two drawers. The top drawer held most of Miss 21’s makeup and skincare and I found the perfect solution at Howards Storage. You can read that story here.   The other two drawers were going to store bulkier items so this is how I tackled organising those:   I removed everything … read more

How to Organise the Bathroom Drawers (Part 1) …

March 25, 2014

  Bathroom drawers can get very messy, especially if you have teenage girls living in the house and they have a particular fondness for makeup. Raise your hand now if you know what I’m talking about!   Miss 21 has claimed the main bathroom as hers, which is okay because hubby and I have an ensuite and Miss 15 uses the powder room. Everyone has a bathroom, so everyone is happy! But I will own up to being frustrated at how messy the drawers can get, so it was time to take some action. Here are my top tips for how to go about cleaning out the bathroom … read more

How to Organise the Bathroom Cupboard …

March 13, 2014

  Although our main bathroom is actually quite small, the bathroom cupboard is a reasonable size. So to make the most of the space available, I decided to declutter the cupboard and give it a good clean. Here’s how I did it, along with my top tips:   I removed everything from the cupboard so that all that was remaining was glorious empty space.   I wiped down the sides and bottom of the cupboard (including any shelving) with a damp cloth using Spray and Wipe. For marks or stains that are a bit harder to shift, I would use something like … read more