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Cut the clutter | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper
Posted on: Monday, May 1, 2006

ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 Cut the clutter

Advertiser Staff

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Professional organizer Dee Dee Lum of Maika'i Organizing in Waipi'o has more tips on keeping your home clutter-free:

  • Have designated areas for important and common household items, such as keys and remote controls. Once you have designated areas for specific items, put them away immediately every day.

  • Follow the "replacement rule": When you buy a new item, you must discard an old one.

    — Zenaida Serrano



    SAVE THE PLANET



    ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE

    Earth 911 is an environmental resource that offers information on local recycling centers, green shopping, energy conservation, household hazardous waste disposal and more. Visit earth911 .org or call (800) CLEANUP.

    — Zenaida Serrano



    FINAL WORD

    "The first step toward combatting stress is to accept that it exists as a result of our lifestyles or attitudes — it is not an indication of any inherent failures or shortcomings we may have."

    Mike George | author of "Learn to Relax: A Practical Guide to Easing Tension & Conquering Stress"



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