Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News

I’ve always liked the idea of giving art supplies as gifts. They’re consumables, so they don’t tend to become clutter (unless a parent believes they must keep everything their child creates) and they encourage the creativity of children who have an artistic...

Everything in my life needs charging. —Francine Hardaway
If you’re like Francine, I’ve got some interesting products for you! (Note: For this post, I’m excluding wireless charging products.)
The item above is the Charge-Box from Konstantin Slawinski, which comes in a variety of colors. It can be wall-mounted, as shown, or it can sit on a flat surface such as a countertop or desktop. You can also find it at Connox (with fewer color choices...

As I mentioned in my prior calendar post, lots of folks still use paper calendars to keep track of their time. So I always enjoy sharing some that help support good work around the world.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescues orphaned baby elephants in Kenya. I first heard about the trust on Twitter from Yashar Ali; he’s a huge fan. And I just discovered that SWT has a 2020 calendar....

The best way to store your bread is on your counter or in a bread box at room temperature. Take care to keep your bread away from sunlight, heat, and high moisture levels, they can cause the bread to mold early. Yuck! — Dave’s Killer Bread
If you want to follow Dave’s advice, I’ve got some interesting bread boxes for you to consider. The one above is the Wesco Super Ball, made of powder-coated steel. It has air vents to help prevent moisture build-up, as many high-quality bread boxes do...