Keep This Toss That: Unclutter Your Life to Save Time, Money, Space, and Sanity

by Jamie Novak

Overview

Quick answers to the one key question everyone needs to answer in order to get organized and save their time, money, space, and sanity: “Should I keep or toss this?”

Are you afraid to open your kitchen cabinet because you know food storage containers are going to come pouring out like an erupting volcano? Do you spend hours searching for the email you need? Will you regret it tomorrow if you give away all your old concert T-shirts? And how many tote bags will you really use?

Keep This, Toss That answers all of these questions and much more. Featuring dozens of illustrated Keep/Toss Checklists, the book shows you exactly what you need—and what you can safely toss, regret-free (even if you’re a sentimentalist or saver)—in every room of your house, for each hobby or activity, and even online. It also includes:
• quick tips on clever storage solutions
• tools and utensils that can do double duty
• advice on how to customize the lists to suit your house, your family, and your lifestyle Answering the one key question you need to get organized and live happily with just the stuff you love, Keep This, Toss That is the one organizing book you must have.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621452157
Publisher:	Trusted Media Brands
Publication date:	03/03/2015
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	489,869
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jamie Novak is a professional organizer, author, and motivational speaker. She has appeared as a featured organizer on HGTV, Better TV, and QVC as well as for Better Homes and Gardens, Woman’s World, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily, and many other publications and websites. Host of the weekly internet radio show Once-a-Week Organizing with Jamie, she maintains offices in Scotch Plains, NJ, and Los Angeles, CA. Visit www.JamieNovak.com for more information about Jamie.

Table of Contents

How Do I Get Started? Keep/Toss Questions Will This Work for Me? vii

In Your Over-the-Door Organizer Everyday Essentials Outdoor Gear 1

Appliances Pots and Pans Cooking Utensils Dishes and Serving Ware Food Cooking References Cooking and Dining Accessories 18

Special Features

7 Essential Cooking Utensils 30

Let's Play the Gadget Game 34

Entertainment Decor 56

Laundry Cleaning Supplies Tools and Cords Linen Closet Hall Closet Pet Supplies 66

Special Feature: In Case of Emergency-Be Prepared, and Organized! 80

Bedroom Furniture and Accessories Clothing Jewelry and Accessories 95

Body Care Skin Care and Antiaging Products Spa Products Hair Care Nail Care Cosmetics First Aid and Medication 119

Toys and Games Books Furniture and Decor Clothing 140

In the Garage In the Car 156

Balcony, Porch, and Patio Items Outdoor Accessories Gardening and Landscaping Supplies Pool 166

Sightseeing/Vacation Day Trips Beach/Lake/Pool/Picnic 180

Crafting Supplies 190

Ball-Centered Sports and Games Billiards Bowling Yoga/Exercising/Weight Lifting Walking/Running Gymnastics/ Dance Music Fishing Outdoor Games and Lawn Activities Biking Surf/Body/Paddleboarding Skiing/Snowboarding Hiking/Camping 202

Print Photographs Memorabilia Memento Clothing Ceremonial Clothing Household items Assorted Inherited Items 226

Special Features

Children's Keepsakes 232

Collections 245

Home Office Corporate Office 248

Personal Documents and Records Financials Everyday Papers and Junk Mail 259

Special Features

Irreplaceable and Hard-to-Replace 266

Documents 266 Paperwork for Children with Special Needs 270

Kitchen Paperwork 274

Computer Files Email and Social Media Smartphones 277