Friday Freebie: Peace and Quiet

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I have always been someone who works better in peace and quiet than in hubbub. So last weekend, when I stumbled across Jennifer King Lindley's article, "Can I Have Some Peace and Quiet?!?" I read it eagerly, and with a little bit of gloating, if I'm to be honest.

While I couldn't find a link to the full article, which appeared in the January issue of Real Simple, I did find Lindley's "5 Small Changes to Make Your House Quieter," so I'm sharing that instead. Hey --  every little bit helps.

Wishing you a weekend with just the right amount of quiet.

Saturday Special: Packing it In

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I'm sure you wouldn't be the least bit surprised to hear that I read a lot about organizing. I always like finding good ideas, but I get excited when I find new ideas. And very often, the best ideas come not from organizing professionals, but for people who've spent time figuring out what works for them.

Real Simple magazine's "10 Genius Packing Hacks from Travel Experts" offers up a few familiar ideas (roll, don't fold) and some creative ones as well, whether you're traveling across the state or across the country.

Bon voyage!