Downsize Thanksgiving but Not the Thanks

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Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while it feels very early this year, it’s the second Monday in October as usual. So, I’m thinking some of us may be caught unawares and not be ready for the celebration. Here are some ideas of how to deal with the shortness of time: 1. … [Read more...]

Downsizing: How many dishes do we really need?

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I’ve been thinking about dishes lately, or more specifically, how many I really need. I’ve always been a “sets” kind of person but am beginning to prefer coordinating pieces rather than the matchie-matchie look. So with this thought in mind, I began reflecting on how often I entertain, … [Read more...]

Dedication to Organization–a different image

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There's a lot to be said for dedication to something. I have learned a big lesson about dedication from Holly the Exfoliating Cat. Her real name is simply Holly, however in a minute you'll understand why I've added to her name. Holly likes to groom me. Maybe she thinks I'm her little one, but … [Read more...]

Be Organized: Think Positive

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Positive thoughts will help organize much in our personal world. I’m sure that by now you’ve heard about the Attitude of Gratitude. In case you haven’t, it’s about being grateful for the  things you have and what happens to you. Sometimes this can be really difficult to wrap your brain … [Read more...]