……yes that’s right, cardboard boxes are being turned into art by creative individuals all over the world. Check out these genius examples and then why not give it a try yourself next time you’re moving some stuff around. Instead of just chucking away your old boxes, why not recycle them in different ways, by making something for your kids or to scare your neighbours on Halloween!
DVDs have a habit of accumulating around the TV and before you know it, they’re all mixed up and in the wrong cases so when you want to find The Dark Knight, you end up with Legally Blond. Not ideal. Investing in a DVD rack is a smart way to avoid this potential catastrophe and will also minimise clutter. Another solution is to do away with DVD cases altogether and store your discs in a CD wallet which you can arrange by genre.
It’s estimated that nearly half of all adults are going to try to stick to a New Year’s resolution this month. Are you one of the many who has promised to lose weight, take up more exercise, quit smoking and just generally organise your life? Why not try something new this year, and make an effort to keep your home as clutter free as possible? After all, we can all appreciate the benefits that a clean and mess free environment can bring.
It’s estimated that only 60% of resolutions are maintained after just one month, so if you want to continue to make the most of your time at home then check out these tips for domestic bliss:
1. Keep it nice and realistic – don’t expect to have cleared out all your wardrobes, organized all your CDs, and separated all of your tat from valuables in one afternoon. Stretch the ‘make over’ over a couple of weekends
2. Don’t over burden yourself with a multitude of resolutions. You’re not going to feel that great come the end of January if you are exhausted from trying to learn Spanish, take up swimming, spend more time with your family, decorate the living room and read more
3. A resolution isn’t just for January. Keeping your home clutter free is an ongoing project. So, for example, spend a few minutes when the kettle is boiling to go through that pile of old magazines and cut out anything you want to keep (then throw the magazines away!)
4. Get everyone who lives with you involved…this is a project for everyone! Encourage your children, for example, to see who can maintain the cleanest bedrooms
5. Start with one room, and once you are happy with it, move onto the next. This makes the task more manageable and will make you feel less overwhelmed
Good luck!
Our very own Sharon McCarthy will be tackling the New York City Marathon! The grueling 26 mile marathon that runs through all five boroughs of New York City and sets the scene for our brave runner from our Marketing department. It finishes in Central Park where she will be cheered on by huge inspiring crowds and close family. Sharon, no stranger to long distance running, will be taking part in her very first full marathon and will be raising much needed funds for Cancer Research. If you fancy sponsoring Sharon and this amazing cause please visit runningsponsorme.org/sharonmccarthy1 any donation, however small would be warmly received.
Good Luck Sharon, we hope your training is going well, and we will be thinking of you on the 1st of November!
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