Tuesday, January 30, 2024

 1.19.24

LYK Lab Meeting 

Organizing ideas/hacks

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Contributor MM

Manage Clutter!

Buy one thing, donate, or sell one thing.

Consider depop.com as an option for selling your clothing.

www.depop.com
















Contributor DT

Organizing is linked to cleaning. 

Enjoy this simple cleaning hack–

Use this simple cleaning hack for tarnished copper and copper bottom pots.

Cut a lemon in half, and rub the cut part of the lemon on tarnished copper–the tarnish disappears.

No harsh chemicals!















Contributor CM

Downsizing?

Lost a loved one and in the process of letting go of things?

These moments can be emotionally difficult–set boundaries for yourself.

Order a dumpster if you can. Whatever is moved to the garage from the living space should not return to the living space. Donate it, dispose of it, or sell it.

Remember, it's ok to let go of stuff. Avoid feeling "weighed down" by too many possessions.

Living alone? Sometimes, it's ok to live with a little chaos. Complete your decluttering process at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Interesting link related to this topic.

https://www.thespruce.com/swedish-death-cleaning-4801461







 







Need to clean tough stains off baking dishes? Try this simple hack. Use vinegar and baking soda.












Have mice in your garage? Sneaking into your kitchen? Try peppermint oil–a natural deterrent.













AND

Lavender oil deters stink bugs!











From Contributor KA

Organize a child's art collection with the help of this company–

https://www.artkiveapp.com



Organize toiletries in a small bathroom with acrylic bins from the Container Store.

www.containerstore.com















Keep your toothbrush dry with this stone tray.

















This car wash in Peabody MA is great. Your car is CLEAN!

https://www.prestigewash.com/wash-locations/peabody/







Simplify laundry–esp. with children. Put clothes in cubbies in the laundry. No dressers!












From Contributor MH

Live on the North Shore of Massachusetts? Need a junk removal service? 

Call Steve Lombara of SCL Home Services LLC.

On angi.com

https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/ipswich/scl-home-services-llc-reviews-371411.htm













Put your brown sugar in an airtight container. It will stay soft.













Try your local hardware store for airtight containers. Aubuchon Hardware in Beverly, MA has a wonderful selection.

https://www.hardwarestore.com/














Consider selling items through these MA-based consignment stores.

The Stock Exchange, Manchester MA | http://www.seconsignment.com/












Muzio Designs Essex, MA | https://muziodesigns.com/













Donate to Open Door Thrift Store in Gloucester, MA | https://foodpantry.org/the-glance/how-to-donate/











From Contributor CH


Strategically edit your closet. Turn all your hangers in after wearing an item. Re-hang with hanger hook turned out. Revisit your closet after several months have passed. Donate/ sell the clothing you never wore.
















A great link that helps you decide what to donate.

@lifestyle.leaks




From Contributor BC

Follow Melissa Pateras on instagram.

A laundry folding guru and home care expert. She is funny!

Check out her new book!

@melissadilkespateras










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