Once they have gotten rid of piles of paper and rediscovered the tops of their desks, clients often ask me what is the best way to set up their desk areas. Sit down at your desk and spread out your arms in all directions. Any part of your desk that is at your fingertips is what I refer to as “prime real estate”. Prime real estate should be reserved for those items that you use constantly. Make a list of…
Read more →Last week, I told you the best way to dispose of unwanted or expired medication. This week, I’d like to give you information on the best way to dispose of Household Sharps. Sharps, Inc. explains, “Sharps is the term used to describe any item that is capable of puncturing the skin such as syringes, needles, lancets, broken glass with blood on it, scalpels, etc. Because these ‘sharps’ potentially have disease-carrying blood or other potentially infectious materials on them, they are…
Read more →What is the proper way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications, either prescription or over the counter? Although common wisdom has been to flush them down the toilet, it is now considered hazardous to our oceans and to ocean wildlife to do so. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now advising that we dispose of them along with the rest of our household trash, but taking these precautions to prevent avoid accidental or intentional misuse:…
Read more →The New York City weather has been confusing lately – 50’s one day, 70’s the next – but have no doubt, it will be cold before you know it. Although we would like to continue going out in shirtsleeves, those days are numbered. Get Your Winter Gear Ready Now is the time to remind yourself what your winter outerwear looks like! Did you clean your winter coat at the end of the season? If not, take care of that now. …
Read more →For the last few months, I have been trying out Rubbermaid’s new storage containers with the Easy Find Lids™, and I must admit – I’m hooked! Although I’ve always been a fan of Rubbermaid products, these new containers seem custom-made for us New Yorkers with our limited cabinet space. Here is what I love about these products:
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