Posted on: Monday, January 10, 2005
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
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The organization works with volunteers throughout the Islands. For details about The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i or to find out how to get involved, call 537-4508.
Keep it simple
Start now to enjoy the uncluttered life
"Organize a space and make room for what you need to do every day or every week, such as reading the mail, preparing bills or reading," Nafie said. "Next, make space for the things that you want to do — like cooking, crafts or painting. Don't be too grandiose in your plan, or you'll get discouraged before you reach your goal."
Reader's Tips
In the midst of the day-to-day chaos we call life, it's easy to forget about the things that should really matter to us: taking time to nurture ourselves, our families, our homes and our environment.
Every Monday, look here — in Island Life for a feature that offers quick tips, fun facts and useful resources to help make life less complicated and the planet greener. If you have a tidbit to share — from organization tricks to recycling tips — write to zserrano@honoluluadvertiser.com. Please include your name and phone number.
Nature Conservancy magazine's latest issue features the organization's success stories worldwide, including Hawai'i. In Lumaha'i Valley (pictured) on the North Shore of Kaua'i, The Conservancy has joined forces with Kamehameha Schools, the University of Hawai'i and the Waipa Foundation to protect 1,500 acres of native forest owned by Kamehameha Schools.
Make the new year a fresh start to a clutter-free life by cleaning out a closet, rearranging your kitchen cupboards or discovering the floor of your garage, suggests Coral Nafie, interior decorating guide for About.com.
