Clear thoughts to keep your space at its best.

We all have emotional attachments to our possessions, whether we use them or not. Learning to evaluate and let go of unused items makes it easier to find things you do use. And, it makes room for new things to come.

Indoor air quality is a hot topic right now, and rightly so. The Environmental Protection Agency lists poor indoor air quality as the fourth largest environmental threat to our country.  Luckily, there are some quick and easy steps you can take to improve the air you breathe in your home and office:

Add houseplants.

Most of us know that e-waste has become a global problem. Shiploads of discarded electronics, many containing lead and other hazardous toxins, are dumped in landfills in countries like China and India. So what are we to do when our electronics break and aren’t worth the repair cost? Or we decide to upgrade our computer, phone, or other electronic device for a newer, more efficient model?

We find the efla shelving system from Container Store a great way to keep closets organized and to find things at a glance. (We particularly like that you can change them as your needs change.) All Container Store shelving is 25% off now. One tip: avoid impulse purchases—take a shopping list with you!