Posts Tagged: eco-friendly

The Costs of Downsizing

18, Sep 2023

Many times, I’ve mentioned the benefits of downsizing. The people who downsize enjoy a safer home with lower maintenance even if they do not move to a new house. But it isn’t easy. The costs of downsizing are emotional and financial. And those costs depend on what you plan to… Read more

How to Build and Organize a Clothes Mending Kit

08, May 2023

News articles continue to indicate that fast fashion is a significant contributor to climate change. Of course, the first step is buying clothing that will last and taking care of it. However, even if you take good care of your clothes, eventually, seams and hems come undone, sweaters get snagged,… Read more

Donation Etiquette

20, Dec 2021

When we donate clothing, household goods, and toys, we want them to go to people who need them most. And if a non-profit agency sells our donations, we want them to use the money they earn to support people in need. But, if we don’t respect donation etiquette, our contributions… Read more

Regifting: The Dos and Don’ts

13, Dec 2021

In theory, when someone gives you a present, it is yours to do with as you please. In practice, however, when people give gifts, they choose a specific item with the recipient in mind. When you think about it in this way, regifting can be a precarious endeavour. However, you… Read more

Who are the Downsizers?

17, Aug 2020

When we think about people who downsize, the conventional images are seniors or empty nesters moving from a large home to a small apartment. However, there are other types of downsizers. The Fun-Seeking Family The big house in the suburbs with the double-car garage and lush green lawn is the… Read more

Bathroom Organizing Tools

13, Apr 2020

The bathroom is most likely the busiest room in the house. To make it more efficient and most importantly, easy to clean, take a look at some of these simple bathroom organizing tools. At Out of Chaos, our goal is to help you reduce costs by using what you already… Read more

Declutter Your Reusable Bags

24, Feb 2020

A few years ago, when helping clients declutter, we would find plastic bags full of plastic bags. It was pretty easy to recycle them. Nowadays, in addition to plastic bags, we’re also finding reusable bags full of reusable bags. These are not recyclable, so they pile up inside closets, cupboards,… Read more

10 Home Items That Are Actually Recyclable

30, Jul 2018

Recycling has become a great way to be resourceful. It also happens to be trending in most households. Recycling is not only great for the environment, but it can help you reach that next level of tidiness and organization in your home. Here are ten home items that are actually… Read more

Organizing Your Work, Yourself, and Your Environment

23, Jun 2009

Finding balance often comes into conversation when I work with clients. This month I’ll share with you a tip for your work, yourself, and your environment. No Time to Open All Those Emails Here’s a quick tip to put into practice immediately, to save precious time when managing your emails…. Read more