Tag: organization

Make 2018 Great: Shoes, Part II – Letting Go

In Make 2018 Great: Shoes: Part 1 – Examining Our Obsession, we explored why some of us have such a serious shoe obsession. In Part II, we’ll discuss the sometimes difficult process of downsizing our shoes, how to learn from our mistakes, and finally build a shoe wardrobe that works for our lives. Imagine how it… Read More ›

Make 2018 Great: Shoes, Part 1 – Examining Our Obsession

It’s Spring – at least in parts of America! And Spring is a great time to clean, downsize, and declutter! (I have a birthday in May so I’m super-energized to clear out as much old stuff and old energy as possible!) Earlier in the year we cleaned and organized our vegan pantries, fridge, and cabinets…. Read More ›

Make 2018 Great – Organize Your Kitchen, Part IV – Delight In Your Dishes

There is a very veg-friendly Indian restaurant in Charlotte that my partner and I haunt. The food is mostly delightful; the service less so. But every time we go, I can’t help feeling slightly annoyed at drinking water out of a plastic glass. And using forks and spoons whose sharp edges feel uncomfortable in my… Read More ›

Make 2018 Great – Organize Your Kitchen, Part III – Ovens & Stoves

Today we are going to Make 2018 Great by cleaning all our ovens and stovetops! Yes, I know that sounds like a downer. But now that we’ve got our pantry and refrigerator/freezer organized, the next step is to clean our ovens and stovetops … so we’ll find cooking even more enjoyable! This is especially important… Read More ›

Make 2018 Great – Organize Your Kitchen, Part II – Fridge & Freezer

Welcome back to Make 2018 Great! Last time we organized our dry goods pantry. This time, we’re organizing our refrigerator and freezer. The good news is – this will probably go a little more quickly than organizing our pantry! Hopefully, due to the perishable nature of food in your fridge, you’re already cleaning on a… Read More ›

Make 2018 Great – Organize Your Kitchen, Part 1 – Pantry

One of the best things you can do for yourself in 2018 is to clean and organize your kitchen and pantry. I know, I know. This does not sound like one of those fun “bucket list” goals I wrote about. But it’s a goal that pays amazing dividends – to your wallet, body, mind, and… Read More ›