Five Smart Ways to Reuse a Gallon Jug
Posted by Jamie NovakI’m not the only one with empty gallon drink jugs from juice, milk, or iced tea am I? I didn’t …
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Jamie Novak
Simplicity Guru/Green Organizer
Home: Scotch Plains, NJ
Bio: Jamie Novak has authored multiple books including Stop Throwing Money Away: Turn Clutter to Cash, Trash to Treasure and Save the Planet While You’re At It! Jamie travels nationally presenting humorous programs on what we keep and how to store it. When not on the road Jamie is searching for the mango slicer that went missing from her utensil drawer and digging in her recycling bin to find treasure to re-purpose. Be sure to visit JamieNovak.com to see inside Jamie’s closets and drawers or to join her next monthly free class by phone.
My Philosophy: Make connections not clutter. Before you bring yet another item into your life ask yourself, “Is this item going to improve my quality of life?” If not, consider leaving it on the shelf. Less stuff to care for means more time for living!
If I weren’t doing what I do now, I’d probably be designing handbags. I've been told I have an unhealthy obsession with bags and I'd love to design the perfect bag!
Favorite piece of advice: Try using everything at least twice.
My Website: JamieNovak.com
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Five Ways to Turn Clutter Into Crafty Picnic Helpers
Posted by Jamie NovakJust in time for all the summer fun here are five ways to turn everyday clutter into picnic helpers…
Why You Need a Shower Cap to Barbecue
Posted by Jamie NovakDo you “borrow” those plastic shower caps the hotels give you? We all do, right? Why else would the hotel …
A Creative Re-Use for Sentimental Clutter
Posted by Jamie NovakWhat do a shot glass bought on vacation, the single surviving heirloom place setting and a random cordial glass have …
How to Create a Car Console Crumb Catcher
Posted by Jamie NovakWhat’s the last thing you dropped into the black hole between the front seat and the console in your car? …
Easy Gardening With Kitchen Clutter
Posted by Jamie NovakYou know what all this warm weather means don’t you? That’s right—it’s time to get those seeds in the ground …
