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- 10 Organizing Tips Using Containers Under $3.00 - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Marilyn BohnMy belief as a professional organizer is that it takes a lot less energy and saves a lot more time when things have a designated place to "live" and it is tons better when those things live in a container in their home. I know everyone has containers in their home that won't cost them a single ...
Views: 1402 - How To Organize For Spring---4 Fresh Tips - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnEveryone is thinking about spring cleaning which makes it a perfect time for Spring Organizing. Get Rid of Clutter and welcome spring in your home with 4 fresh organizing tips. The calendar says it is spring so it seems like a good time to do some spring organizing. However the weather ...
Views: 1396 - 4 Hot Tips On How To Procrastinate Less And Getting Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marilyn BohnAre you a big time procrastinator when it comes to getting rid of clutter and it is sapping your energy? Do you feel like you are a bad person and you need to change? Does it cost you money and time? Here are 4 hot tips on getting rid of clutter. Procrastination is just like having a big ...
Views: 1392 - How To Declutter Your Childrens School Papers - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWouldn’t you love to have the paper contract for your child’s school? You would be rich. Our kids bring home so much paper every day from school and we wonder what should we keep and where do we put it all? Here are wonderful tips from a mother of five who is a professional organizer. The ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - How To Declutter Your Home In 6 Efficient Steps - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Marilyn BohnA door is something I take for granite. How about you? How many uses can you think of for a door? Here is my short list: 1. A door keeps people out when we close and lock our exterior doors. 2. It hides gifts in the closet. 3. It hides clutter-it may be time to declutter your home because ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - 8 Practical And Time-Saving Tips To Reduce Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Marilyn BohnI just love the UPS truck when it is parked in front of my home and not just zipping by. I always wail..."come back, leave me something". How about you? Doesn't your mind leap to the possibilities of what he (I have never had a she) is delivering to your door? This was the case yesterday when my ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - 4 Sound Tips That Work Like Magic to Organize Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnEvery December it is with great anticipation that we watch the mail for our invitation to the open house at the governor’s mansion. Our mailman becomes our new best friend for a few weeks as he delivers Christmas cards and packages. But we only get one invitation where we get to dress up and ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - How To Maximize Your Time with 9 Rejuvenating Tips - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDiscover 9 rejuvenating tips on how to maximize your time and how to get rid of clutter. Saturday was one of those days when I needed to work and I wanted time to do some fun stuff like quilting a quilt for my daughter. I set the timer and worked on work stuff one hour and then I did the fun ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Discover 7 Different Ways To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI heard a commercial on television asking “how will you be remembered”. I started thinking about that and things I remember about certain people in my life. From the time I was about 6 years old until I was 12 we would pick raspberries every hot summer in my uncle’s berry patch. The adults ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - How to Organize A Kitchen In 7 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Marilyn BohnWe spend so much time in our kitchens shouldn't they be free of clutter and be a place we want to be? How to get rid of clutter in the kitchen in 7 simple steps will lighten you kitchen and put a smile on your face. I was six the year Santa brought me a child's size white wooden cupboard. I ...
Views: 1356 - What Paper And Documents Do I Need To Keep - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnIs your biggest problem in your office knowing what to keep and what to get rid of? As I organize offices for women I find this is a big problem in the majority of homes. First it is necessary to have a filing cabinet that accommodates hanging folders. It is not necessary to have manila folders ...
Views: 1347 - 3 Time-Tested Organizing Tips For Clearing Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marilyn BohnClearing clutter is as easy as pie with these 3 time-tested organizing tips. Listen to your mother--she's always right. Want to start a family fight over clearing clutter in your home? Today I am sharing a true experience. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent--not that ...
Views: 1344 - 6 Fresh Tips For Saving Time - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you want more time to do the things you really like to do? Here are 6 fresh tips to help you get rid of clutter in your home so you will have more time to do the things you love to do. Several years ago my aunt went back to school to become a nurse when she was in her 40’s. Her husband was ...
Views: 1343 - 3 Tips On How To Home School and Be Organized - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt is more important than ever to be organized when homeschooling. With the children home 24/7 you do want to remain sane. Here are 3 tips for successful home school organization: Papers: Designate a cupboard or shelves in a closet for home school supplies. Give each child her/his own ...
Views: 1341 - 5 Iron clad Organizing Tips To Get Your Weekend Sizzling - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Marilyn BohnDo you dread the weekend because there is always so much to do and you are glad to get back to work? If getting rid of clutter is something you want to do but you get tired just thinking about it here are 5 ironclad organizing tips to get you going. Don't you just love Monday's? Without a ...
Views: 1332 - 10 Spicy Tips for Organizing Clutter In The Guest Room - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn Bohn“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads”. Ahh… such sweet dreams. When you have guests coming to stay at your home during the ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - The Gift of Letting Go of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnExcitement was in the air as gifts were being selected for Christmas giving. My 16 year old daughter who has always been into environmental issues and working on making the earth a better place decided this one year she wanted a special watch. The face of the watch was a sepia/gold color of the ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Tips To Help Get Men/Husbands Organized - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnHonestly this is the very hardest!! Tips I have found that work for me: I show him how I want it to look and how I want it kept that way (like junk 'resource' drawers that he also uses all the time). I bought organizers for the drawer and organized it and asked him (a verbal contract) if he ...
Views: 1312 - Get Rid Of Clutter Fast and Easy With These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it, there are some things that we don’t like to do either because we think they are hard or we don’t know where to begin or how to do them. A few years ago I was making one of my daughters her freedom quilt (this is a red, white and blue quilt I give them on their 21st birthday). I ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - How To Organize Now For More Summer Fun Later - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Marilyn BohnSpring organizing gives you the jump on summer fun. 8 valuable tips will have you organized in no time. It is such a gorgeous spring day I washed my car. I will wonder where I am now that I don’t have to look out of windows covered with smudged gunk the tires spray on the windows and rear ...
Views: 1310 - 8 Must-Have Tips For Holiday Clutter Clearing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI like the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”. It is upbeat and happy and something I can sing along with. Santa makes a list and checks it twice. If you have ever sewed this is the advice given to sewers—“measure twice, cut once”. When you leave your house I bet you check to make sure you ...
Views: 1307 - 4 Time-Tested Tips To Easily Find More Time In A Day - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marilyn BohnAre you stressed because there isn’t enough time in the day to declutter your home, run the kids everywhere, cook meals and have time for yourself? Here are 4 time-tested tips to help you find more time without being stressed to do it. My mother used to say “A stitch in time Saves Nine”. I ...
Views: 1304 - 5 Proven Tips To Help You Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you wish your life could be simplified? As a professional organizer, women tell me all the time they want to simplify their home and life. Many of them recognize a way to simplify is to get rid of clutter and get organized. Living simply and being organized has a different meaning to ...
Views: 1287 - Organizing For ADD/ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was a child ADD/ADHD was not a diagnosis that had been identified. I was considered hyper active and was the child who presented a challenge to the teacher because I could talk to my neighbor, and at the same time know what question the teacher was asking and then answer the question. If ...
Views: 1286 - Time Management And Multi-tasking - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI just read another article that said multi-tasking is not possible and I just have to take exception to that. It bothers me enough that I want to say it just isn't true in some instances. First let's talk about the difference between men and women and can they or can they not ...
Views: 1284 - Free Credit Reports: Why They Are Important And Where To Access Yours - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnRecently my daughter applied for a home loan and to her dismay there were four errors on her credit report. Credit card companies and one bank she had never had accounts with were listed with thousands of dollars owing on the accounts. It took several weeks and a lot of time and effort, not to ...
Views: 1278 - How To Get Rid Of Clutter By Balancing Your Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Marilyn BohnI grew up in a tiny little town with a population of 2,500. It was safe to walk the streets and everyone had a post office box. I liked twirling the dials to open the box. Sometimes I went too fast and I had to do it over again to reach our mail. I rode my bike all over town and we didn't have a ...
Views: 1267 - 4 Important Tips on How To De-Clutter Your Home You'll Enjoy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt was a beautiful cold day outside. I know it is cold when my outdoor thermometer says it is 4 degrees. I thought it might be broken but when it warmed up to 6 degrees I knew it was working as the temperature had changed. This is the perfect kind of day to stay inside and bake cookies, read ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - How To Clear Clutter In 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt is winter here in Utah which means we have a lot of snow in our mountains. With the beautiful and fluffy snow comes snowboarding, snowmobilers and ski enthusiasts and (sorry to say) danger. There are times when accidents happen and an outing of snow sports become deadly. One way this happens ...
Views: 1258 - 7 Garage Sale Tips You Must Have For Success - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI just organized a two car garage and my client found so many duplicate, good, and unwanted items that she is having a garage sale. The reasons for a sale are many and varied. No matter why you are having a garage sale here are some tips for a successful sale: 1·Gather Your Inventory Once ...
Views: 1252 - 9 Fantastic Tips To Prepare For A Vacation From Work - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Marilyn BohnPreparing at work for your vacation involves more than just getting rid of clutter on your desk. Are you worried the entire time you are away from your office under the guise of "being on a vacation"? Are you one of those people who feel pressured to be "at work" even when they are away from the ...
Views: 1244 - Discover 4 Reliable Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter Instantly - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt was a cool evening just before dusk. We were in a foreign city enjoying a walk around the streets of an unfamiliar city. My daughter loves ice cream so we were on a quest to find an Italian geliato store which had been recommended in our guide book by Rick Steves. We came across a ...
Views: 1243 - How To Catch The Excitement To Organize Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnHave you ever watched a television program where the people on a beautiful boat are deep sea fishing? They are all decked out in “boat attire” with their white shorts and colorful shirts holding very long fishing poles. When someone gets a bite the pole dips down into the ocean and everyone ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - How To Organizing A Teenagers Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marilyn BohnTeenagers are busy, busy people. Often they get a bad rap from adults calling them lazy. But in my experience, which includes rearing five daughters and professionally working with troubled teens they are ambitious, fun and interesting. Teenagers are my favorite age. However, a lot of fights ...
Views: 1226 - Mrs. Claus: 7 Sassy Ideas on How to De-clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAs a child I loved dolls. I had endless tea parties with them sitting with me around the kitchen table. I dressed and re-dressed them in the clothes my mother made for them. She was an expert seamstress and I had wonderful outfits for each doll. I never remember my mother staying up until 2:00 ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Effortless Organizing Part I - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Marilyn BohnHave you ever said, I am so disorganized, if only I could organize, I hate to organize, it is so hard, or I wish organizing was easy? If you have said any of the above, read on for great Do's and Don'ts that are so easy even you won't know you are organizing. The key to effortless organizing ...
Views: 1214 - Stop Drowing, 6 Tip On How To Declutter By A Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt was summer, it was hot and we had an exchange student from France. We wanted to show her as many places as we could in our state and have her experience everything like hiking, camping and water sports. We have a reservoir about 45 minutes away where people water ski. We didn’t have a boat so ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - How To Delegate When Getting Rid Of Clutter Using 9 Vital Tips - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marilyn BohnLearn the art of delegation to have fun and to save you time and energy when getting rid of clutter. The neighborhood kids wanted to go to different homes and do a service project. We were asked to come up with a project that teens could do in our home. As I thought about what they could do I ...
Views: 1200 - 8 Ways to Save Time to Revitalize You - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWe were out and about in the car the other day buying supplies to make the cutest bags that will we are giving for gifts. We wanted to check with some other stores before driving all over town to see if they had the supplies we needed. Fortunately I had my planner with me that includes my ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - 5 Organizing Ideas to Control Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWouldn’t it be great to have a clutter control wand that was magic and you could wave it over your closet, drawers, shelf’s, filing cabinet, book cases and other places that were cluttered and it would whisk away the clutter so you didn’t have to deal with it? The problem with that is what you ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Prevent Fires In Your Home With These 11 Safety Tips - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Marilyn BohnOrganizing clutter in our homes is important as it creates space and gives us peace and happiness. It can also help to prevent fires. As we go about organizing clutter from room to room I suggest we also take a look at what we can do to keep our homes free from fires. October 5-11 is Fire ...
Views: 1183 - 4 Things My $35,000 Turkey Taught Me On Clearing Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnMy $35,000 turkey started out as a bargain. My daughter was shopping and she called to tell me the store had turkeys for 40 cents a pound. Wow! What a savings. Last year I paid 89 cents a pound so this sale would save me big bucks. Now, we only have a fridge with a freezer on top and I thought ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Emergency Supplies Everyone Needs Inside Their Vehicle - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnThis winter I went to a neighboring city for the day. When I left home it was partly sunny and I thought a light sweater would be enough to wear for the day. At the last minute I did take my jacket. In two hours time the weather changed to blizzard conditions. It was snowing, blowing, and the ...
Views: 1176 - Choose Freedom--Organize Your Home For The New Year - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Marilyn BohnLast week I received a phone call from a local producer of an early afternoon "lifestyle" show. They asked if I would be on the show to talk about getting organized for the New Year. I did appear on the show and I had a lot of fun. The host talked about the 3 most popular goals people set for ...
Views: 1166 - Regifting Gifts - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnTwo years ago a good friend of mine gave me a book for my birthday. I love reading books and I put it aside into my reading queue thinking what a nice gift she had given to me. When I did pick it up to read I saw it was personally signed for her and to her by her friends. I was not sure what I ...
Views: 1160 - How To Organize Clutter With 14 Uncomplicated Tips - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnGreek mythology is fascinating and the story of Pandora’s box is a spell binding myth. Prometheus was a Titan who was a champion of human-kind and was known for his wily intelligence. He stole the secret of fire from the God Zeus and gave it to mortals. But the theft of fire angered Zeus and ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - 5 Organizing Tips to Simplify Bill Pay - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWhen the weather is cold I love turning up the furnace. I am glad I wasn't a pioneer because I love my electric blanket and warm showers. In the summer it is nice to step into our home and feel the cool air when it is hot outside. But having heat and air conditioning means there is a bill to ...
Views: 1145 - How to Declutter Your Home in 6 Steps Using Creative Storage - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marilyn BohnDo you feel like your home is bursting at the seams and you need to clear the clutter to breathe? Do you have a limited amount of space so your things look cluttered but you need everything you have? Here are 6 ideas on how to declutter your home so you can breathe easier and utilize “hidden” ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - 10 Reasons People Just Can’t Get Organized - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Marilyn BohnI have a friend who avoided going home after work because it was just too depressing. Her home was cluttered and disorganized in every room. She had fast food wrappers everywhere. Drinks had spilled on the couch and carpet that made a sticky mess. She couldn’t find her DVD’s because they were ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Organizing Tips On How To Hire A Babysitter And Babysitter Checklist - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnIt is important to all parents and caregivers who have young children to be able to take a break away from the children and go out together. I can remember the first time we got a baby sitter for our little baby girl. We went somewhere close in case we needed to rush home. We weren't needed, but ...
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