Manual Mayhem

warranties and manuals

This “thing” is not working – now what? Can you put your hands on the manual and receipt for your non-working refrigerator in less than 5 minutes? Found the manual? Great. Is it still under warranty and when and where did I purchase this anyway? Product manuals and invoices/receipts for all our many items can…

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Taming the technology tangle…

electronics box

What, exactly, is this charger for?? Have you ever picked up a cord or charger and thought “what the heck is this cord for?”  The speed of technology has increased dramatically in just a few years.  As a result, we’ve upgraded our tablets, computers and phones so many times that we are left with a…

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A myriad of memorabilia…

tshirt guilt

Why, exactly, am I keeping this?? Do you have a box, bin, or closet full of memorabilia that you just don’t know what to do with?  Congratulations.  You are like most people with “stuff” they just don’t know what to do with.  So what is memorabilia exactly?  Webster’s Dictionary defines memorabilia as “things that are…

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Got good storage?

ruins items in box

What is good storage? Good storage is easy to use, easy to access and meets your price point.  I recommend a variety of storage options based on the items you need to contain.  Do you want to view your item and access it easily?  One of the best options are clear, plastic bins with covers. …

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Your “Forever Documents”

forever documents in safe

What documents should I keep? Do you know you have documents you should always hold on to? Everyone does.  Examples are birth certificates, social security cards, military discharge, and citizenship papers.  You can find a list of Forever Documents here.  Are you married?  If so, your original marriage certificate is a forever document.  Keep this…

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Jewelry Unjumbled!

Does your jewelry box cause you more stress than style?  You have beautiful jewelry to wear but can’t find the right piece when you want it.  Necklaces get tangled and knotted and you can’t take the time to fix the mess when you are trying to get out the door…. Check out this simple solution…

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