In response to my post,  Using See-Through Containers & Holders, Jessica responded by sharing her experience with see-through bins and jars.
For a lot of things see thru bins are great, I love how even if they aren’t really
labeled, you can pretty much tell at a glance what’s in them…for things like my
origami collection, having a see thru bin inspires me to make more.
but there’s also exceptions, stuff that looks so cluttery, that even containerized you
don’t want to see it…the toolkit and cleaning supplies and whatnot, that I prefer to
keep in opaque containers.
I agree with Jessica.  There are times when see-through …read more

When Miranda emailed me about her office, she summed it up with this comment: “…it seems like there’s just too much to cram into the six foot area that I like.”
Miranda, when I look at your photo, “cluttered” is not the word that comes to mind. You’re bring super creative with the space you’ve got with all the plastic bins and shelving. However, you do have an issue that makes your space more prone to clutter: insufficient storage.
The basic theory is this: If there’s a place for things to go, they don’t pile up. If there isn’t, they do. So …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – If you’re running a business, Ren Garcia at Accounting Solver is your go-to guy when it comes to all things financial. He’s got some great suggestions this month about how to protect your vital documents.
Do you ever have those head-scratcher moments when you’re trying to remember which records you’re supposed to keep and for how long? I do! Gah! What’s a busy entrepreneur to do?
Well, check out this post of Ren’s – the first in a series – about financial recordkeeping. In Ren’s accountant style, he’ll give you details that are clear, non-nonsense, and easy to implement. Thank …read more