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Choose A Closet Shelves Organizer To Help You Organize Your Bedroom Closet With Minimal Fuss

April 11, 2011 By poorgani Leave a Comment

Article by Debra Carlton

If you don’t feel like selecting an elaborate and expensive organizing system, buying a closet shelves organizer could be a very good solution for your bedroom closet. But before you head out to the shops to buy one, make sure you do some homework first to assess your requirements.

Declutter Quickly

You can declutter your bedroom closet quickly in just a couple of hours. Get yourself a stopwatch and literally set the timer for two hours. Treat it as a race where you are competing against the clock. Press the start button on your stopwatch and see how much you can get done in a couple of hours. Springclean your closet by emptying out all the contents, and discard any old stuff.

Throw Away

If you are going to make any progress with reorganizing your closet, you will need to get rid of old stuff. Possessions that are old and tackled, broken, or where you already have two or more similar items are prime candidates for throwing away. If you want to give away your well loved possessions and they are still in good condition, set them aside to donate to a charity or to give away to friends.

Measure Up

Before you head out the door to buy a closet organizer, don’t forget to measure the dimensions of your closet. When you get to your local organizing store, grab your handy measuring tape and try to find a demonstration model which you can measure up. Try to allow for adequate space in your closet on either side of your proposed new installation.

Making a Choice

Choose a robust organizing system that has adequate storage to allow you to store your accessories such as belts, scarfs, and smaller items. The number of pockets that comes with different models is a handy feature to compare in assessing your requirements.

Storage Containers

Whilst you are at the organizing store, you may also want to consider buying other storage containers to fit your closet. Garment bags are also useful for storing last season’s clothes like bulky winter clothes.

Install

When you come home with your new organizing system, installation should be a relatively painless process. Read the instructions carefully and install your new organizer with care.

Organize

Take some time to plan what are going to store on each shelf and in each pocket of your new organizer. Choose a logical system for storing items so that you can easily remember where you stored different items. Group similar items together and store them in the same pocket. That way, you won’t be wasting time searching for missing items.

It can be a drama reorganizing your closet but a handy closet shelves organizer can help you organize your closet with minimal fuss.

About the Author

DEBRA CARLTON is a home organization and declutter enthusiast. For a free mini course with action packed declutter tips, visit www.declutterdaytips.com

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Helpful Tips in Organic Product Shopping

April 11, 2011 By poorgani Leave a Comment

Article by Samuel Tow

As more and more people are starting to prefer a more natural way of living, organic products have also become increasingly popular in the market. In the past, finding organic products meant hunting for them, literally in specialty shops. But today, we can now find a handful of different brands that we can choose from. But before you go around shopping for organic products and produce, here are some very important tips that you should know about when it comes to shopping organic. Read on and learn about them through this read.

The very first thing that you should be concerned about when it comes to shopping for organic produce is the authenticity of the products. Organic products are a bit more costly than the regular items that we see in our grocery shelves. And with this popularity, some people may take advantage of it – calling their products all natural and organic when they really are not. What you can do is to look for the certified organic food label. A label such as this will mean that the products have been checked and authenticated by the proper authorities to be one hundred percent organic.

For those who are a bit concerned about the cost of organic products, what you can do is go straight to the sources. What most people do not know is that there are many farmers who do practice organic farming and produce real organic products that still have not been authenticated by the proper authorities – but they are one hundred percent organic nonetheless. And because of this, they can be sold to you at a much cheaper price compared to those already found in grocery shelves, packaged and sealed. So try to go out and meet farmers who are practicing organic farming and get your produce from there. Not only will you be saving money but you are sure to get fresh produce every time.

For those who want to shop for organic products on a budget, you can make use of coupons offered by some organic stores too. Yes, you read that right, organic and specialty stores also have their very own discount coupons. And you can conveniently hunt for these online on the store’s official website. Coupons can let you save money or let you in on some freebies every time you go out and purchase from their store.

And finally, the best organic produce that you can buy in stores are those that are in season. Fruits and crops that are in season are always more available, tastier and cheaper. This is because the weather is just right for them to grow and since they are more common in this time of the year they are less expensive compared to the out of season produce.

So there you have it, simple and helpful tips on how to shop for organic products right and how you can save up on your purchases. So whether you are shopping in on-site or online stores keep these tips in mind and become a smart organic shopper today!

About the Author

Samuel Tow is the Founder of the ecofirm organization. Please visit our website at http://ecofirm.org or submit your green site to http://ecofirm.org/directory

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Save Money Now! Buying Organic!

April 11, 2011 By poorgani Leave a Comment

Article by Monica Tomasi

Really! Have you been to the market lately? If you are concerned about your health and wellness and question what you put into your body, then you might find yourself just walking the perimeter of the grocery mart with an occasional duck into the ethnic and health food section. Okay, another option is to shop at the local health food store and shell out more than 0 and walk out with a bag of food. “We’ve gotta take the power back!” says Rage Against the Machine. There’s 2 ways in which you can do this, first I will briefly talk about many ways to economize at the grocery store shopping organically and next I’ll talk about more self-sufficiant methods. Right now lets talk about some ways to cut down the grocery bill and still eat nourishing organic food by taking these steps.

Save at the Grocery Mart:

Discounted Stores and Sale Items

Have you ever heard of the book, “Where’s Waldo?” Its almost a game to locate certain generic organic brans scattered among the General Mills and Nabisco products in the middle of the store. Store brand organic products are generally on sale and may be substantially inexpensive then what you might find in the organic portion of the grocery mart. Additionally, some grocery stores have discounted bins and plenty of times I’ve discovered little organic treasures hidden within. You can also try a local discount store for marked down grocery items and search within for organic foods. Keep in mind to always check the expiration date simply because you don’t want to end up with a ton of spaghetti sauce that’s only good for a month.

Visit Organic Websites

Try checking out organic website of companies that you enjoy and look for coupons. You might be interested to know that there are many organic and natural companies that have printable coupons entirely on their websites, while many have mailing lists. You can open a free email account dedicated to obtaining these special offers if you are concerned about jamming up your personal email account. Check this out.

Buy Whole and Natural Foods

I favor this method over most, because boxed and canned food is generally not very nourishing and can be loaded with sodium and toxins. Another note about canned food is that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on the record is concerned regarding the chemical BPA, which is found in cans used in food storage. BPA can have negative effects on fetuses, infants and children. This chemical is found in the urine of 93% of Americans tested and is also known to cause cancer in lab rats! So better yet, cook more, make a list when you shop and stick to it! Here is a list of companies that don’t have BPA’s in some or all of their canned products: Eden Organic, Vital Choice, Wild Planet, Native Forest and Native Factor. Canned corn, canned beans, canned fish, canned poultry and canned beef at Trader Joe’s are all packaged in BPA free cans.

A buddy of mine once told me that she sent a letter to a well-known organic company requesting that they alter their packaging material and later they made the shift. Your letters can make a significant difference, let your voice be heard.

Self-Sufficiant Strategies:

Support Local Farmers Markets

Having worked in an organic store personally in California, perishables such as veggies and fresh fruit commonly do not have a very high mark-up, however they can journey 1000′s of miles just to get to you. Wouldn’t it feel so great to sink your teeth into a local fresh strawberry knowing that it was chosen when it was ripe, fully completed in its life-cycle and jam-packed full of vitamins and minerals. Also, remember that when you support your local farmer you are sticking it to companies like Monsanto. Learn how to store your food, eat in season and preserve the rest. One simple step that you can take to synchronize your eating with seasons and availability is to make a list of food available in your region and note the normal harvest months for each. Check out this cool website if you would like to have a list of local farms in your community http://www.localharvest.org

Join a CSA

Community-Supported Agriculture’s (CSA’s) began sprouting up about 20 years ago and can offer anything from farm-fresh eggs, fruits and veggies, honey, meat, homemade bread, cheese, flowers and other farm products. How exciting it would be to join a CSA and every week receive a big box of produce from a farmer down the road, bursting with flavor and nutrition. There is a synergism between seasons, farmer and CSA member and it offers many advantages such as:

You get to enjoy ultra-fresh and healthy food packed full of flavor, minerals and vitamins.You can have the opportunity to try unique fruits and vegetables and learn new ways to cook them.You can create a relationship with farmers and other like-minded individuals and understand more about how food is grown.You will sync up in harmony, eating with the seasons. There are many reasons why buying in season is usually the smartest decision. Produce purchased in season is typically local and local means fresh. Also, it is generally less expensive compared to produce that has traveled from far away. Join a CSA today!Join a Garden Co-op, Crop-share & Grow Your Food

“The land is our bank. Making deposits is a high priority.”

Do you remember what a victory garden is? Nearly 20 million Americans during World War II, as part of the war effort, households grew their own fruits and veggies. They planted gardens in backyards, empty lots and even city rooftops and pooled their resources and formed cooperatives. I recently picked out a garden plot at my daughter school and I know its premature planning on my part because currently its the dead of winter, but I’m really looking forward to making new friends and perhaps there will be some crop-sharing too. There are many benefits to joining a Local Garden Co-op. These include sharing insight and knowledge, fresh yummy garden delights, sharing seeds and the lending of tools.

Garden shops and seed companies say that there has not been such an interest in growing food at home since the rampant inflation of the 1970s. George C. Ball Jr., owner of the W. Atlee Burpee Company, said that sales of seeds and edible plants are up by 40 percent over last year in 2010. You can save at any where from 30-60% by just by growing your own food and growing your own food is rewarding in many ways. You can even cut out that gym membership because tending a garden is physical work too.

About the Author

By the way, do you want to learn more about organic foods and off-grid living? http://www.liveoff-grid.com/ is an adventure into the hearts and minds of those who are carving a path of their own. Join us as we work and play on our farm and network with people who are doing amazine things on their homesteads.

More About Monica Tomasi

I have always shared a deep interest about the environment; recognizing the beauty that nature holds. What strikes my fascination is how quiet and outside of my thoughts that I become when I go for a walk or work with herbs inside my home. My passions include practicing herbal medicine – specifically Ayurveda, cooking, gardening, making things beautiful and expanding my intellect about natural living; this all continues to stir a feeling of wonder and contentment within my being. By allowing nature into ones life, it brings a sense of inner calm and joy. I hope that you will enjoy my articles and posts and I thank you for your readership.

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