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Organizing ideas for the home and garden including decluttering tips, Marie Condo tidying up, and smart ways to keep things in order.

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How to Properly Store Herbs & Spices (Are They Still Good?)

Decluttering 101: How to Let it Go and Get On With It

Simple Garden Seed Storage & Organization

How To Categorize Garden Seeds (Simple Organization Method)

Published on January 11, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Envelope with garden seeds.

This simple system shares how to categorize your garden seeds in a manner that is logical, easy to use, and easy to maintain . Gather up your seeds, follow along, and let's get everything in order. … [Read more...]

How to Properly Store Herbs & Spices (Are They Still Good?)

Published on October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Kitchen herbs and spices.

Learn the best way to store dry herbs and spices for best flavor and how to know when it’s time to replace them. For other recommended food storage options see the best way to store fresh fruits … [Read more...]

Fridge or Counter? Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Storage Tips

Published on January 25, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Assorted fresh fruits.

How long can you store fresh fruits and vegetables? And what is the best way to store them? This free, printable chart shows you when to store fresh fruits and vegetables on the counter top and when … [Read more...]

Decluttering 101: How to Let It Go and Get on With It

Published on November 29, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Neatly stacked wood pile and hanging baskets arranged above it.

Want to declutter your home once and for all? Ready to make room for the life you really want to live? This may help. While not the same as the advice here, I also have a … [Read more...]

How I Learned to Run at Middle Age

Published on December 31, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Woman jogging in woods.

Want to learn to run but don't know how to start? Follow along as I share my journey from zero to runner, and all of the bumps and lessons along the way. And yes, whether you are 40 or 50 or … [Read more...]

15 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Green Friends

Published on November 6, 2019Last updated August 28, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sustainable gift ideas from Etsy.

What do you give a friend who leans toward minimalism and sustainability? Nothing. Or, practical, long-lasting useful items made with sustainability in mind. I’ve come up with a list of ideas for that … [Read more...]

How to Speed Up The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up

Published on January 1, 2019Last updated October 7, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tidy dishes in a cupboard.

If you are feeling crushed by burden of clutter, and crave a tidy, pleasing, functional home, these tips from The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy by Marie Kondo may … [Read more...]

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