Life’s Little Emergencies:
Coffee Sleeve Kits
by Frances Peets I’m continually looking for creative ways to live a life with less clutter. Less clutter implies a “greener” way. Less clutter is about choice and how much stuff do I really need. Less clutter equals less time spent on organization. When all the little things in my life are organized, and in one location, I spend less time looking for them and ultimately have more free time. When I am organized I feel increased confidence. Everything flows. Staying organized can be easy but like everything that is simple, routine and practice follow. Being organized takes a little bit of doing each day. Little things pile up without notice. When I am organized my mind is less cluttered with distracting thoughts and is more at ease. When I am not organized I make repeat purchases and waste money. As odd as the concept of “less is more” sounds, it is truth. Less clutter on the outside creates space for more focus on the inside. I want to spend less time hunting for and forgetting things I need when I run an errand or need to be somewhere on time. I want to feel confident and 76
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prepared, armed with everything I need to execute errands and appointments swiftly and smoothly. Just think about how many returns you don’t complete because you can’t find that receipt that you know has to be somewhere. Or, what about all the money you promised you wanted to start saving on groceries but didn’t have a place for all those printed coupons. My purse and backpack can be a nightmare when it comes to having everything I need at my fingertips. Deep are the pockets and dividing sections that have me hunting and searching for things I need right now! Glasses, keys, iPhone, credit card, and, oh yes, my daily affirmation reminders are my necessities to get me out the door each morning! Just so I don’t forget all my personals I literally call out each of my essentials to get me going faster. But what about the things I gather and collect once I’m out. My purse is a bottomless pit collecting bits of paper here, food packages there — and where is my nail file when I need it most? The confusion and greencraftmagazine.com • GreenCraft
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