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Back in the day, organizing a party meant catering, hiring staff, place cards, and worrying about seating charts — fortunately, the modern shindig is a much more relaxed affair. Invitations are sent via e-mail or passed on verbally, it’s entirely acceptable to have guests contribute to the meal (and no one concerns themselves with which…

‘Live Riveted’ is about adventure, travel, the freedom to see and experience the world as you wish — tiny living embraces the realization that memories stick far closer to our hearts than the material possessions we accumulate along the way. We talked to full-time Airstreamer and Professional Organizer/Simplicity Coach Ramona Creel to gain her insight…

How many times have you thought about decluttering/organzing your home — then been scared away by the size of the task? You’re not alone! We all keep things that we don’t need and don’t use. But the key to cleaning out is moving past indecisiveness — a few “reality check” questions will help you stop…

Everyone’s got a junk drawer. (Well, except for me — because I live in a 29-foot Airstream and only have two drawers in my home, one for silverware and one for utensils. But you get what I mean.) And there’s nothing wrong with that — as long as it’s organized. The Value Of A “Miscellaneous”…

Bank, credit card, and investment statements seem to frustrate and confound people more than any other filing. It’s hard to know how to handle financial paperwork, how long to keep it, or the best way to store it. And to add insult to injury, the consequences for mishandling these documents can be pretty severe. So…

Is your child having trouble learning? Difficulty focusing, completing homework, participating in class? There’s a direct correlation between how organized a student is and how well they do in school. If your kid is struggling, the first step is to take a look at the tools you’re providing to develop good organizing skills. Set Up…

Ever since 9/11, the crossing of any international border has become more challenging and time consuming — but the tightening of regulations at the Canadian/US border has taken a lot of RVers by surprise. It Pays To Plan Ahead On my last trip up the east coast, I met one couple in northern Maine who…

A disordered jewelry drawer is not only annoying, it can actually cost you money — as your valuable fashion accessories become scratched and damaged, all jumbled together in a pile. Protect your investment and make your morning getting-ready easier with these organizing tips. Easy-Access Jewelry No matter how much you try to mix it up,…

Are you interested in the ‘live riveted” ‘streaming lifestyle? We asked full-time Airstreamer Ramona Creel (who is also a fabulous organizer and year-round traveler) to share her tips on how to become an RVer. Today, we’re sorting through (pun intended) the ever-present question — how will I get my mail? How does mail forwarding work?…

No one likes thinking about the bad things that can happen in life — getting sick or hurt, the death of a loved one, having a disaster destroy everything you own. And while organized paperwork won’t lessen the shock/grief of an emergency, it can help you get your life back on track quicker and easier….