Tag Archives: declutter

 Things That Belong on Your Kitchen Counter

Utensils You Use Every Day If you’re reaching for a utensil on a daily basis — your favorite spatula, pair of tongs, or wooden spoon — then it deserves a designated spot on your countertop. A utensil crock can boost functionality without … Continue reading

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Faces I’ll Never Forget

Emptying a drawer that for years had sat unsifted, I found old computer disks, a yellowed newspaper and a stack of senior photos of my first students. In our classroom in Watertown, Minn., these kids had watched me fumble with … Continue reading

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Speedy Cleaning Secrets

Clean as you go— Trained cooks are taught to wash pots, pans, and utensils as a soon as they’re done using them, but you can start by emptying your dishwasher before you cook. Then put dirty items directly into it … Continue reading

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Gilded Jars

Rescue glass jars bound for the recycling bin for this upcycled project. Clean out the jars, poke a hole in the top of the lid, and screw a cabinet knob through the hole. We paired gold knobs with gold lids, but you … Continue reading

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Beautiful Limitations

Honor the limitations of your home. Its size forces you not to over crowd it. You’ll be more intentional with things you welcome into your space and, overall create better habits in what you decide to keep versus not keep. … Continue reading

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