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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

9 Fantastic Tips To Prepare For A Vacation From Work

Preparing 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 office? I pass people in the airport typing away on their laptops or drafting letters and memos on the plane. I suspect others flip through channels in the hotel room yet their mind is on work. And they say they are "on vacation".

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Discover 4 Reliable Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter Instantly

It 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.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Time Management And Multi-tasking

I 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

7 Garage Sale Tips You Must Have For Success

I 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

How To Delegate When Getting Rid Of Clutter Using 9 Vital Tips

Learn the art of delegation to have fun and to save you time and energy when getting rid of clutter.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,303 views

By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

How To Organizing A Teenagers Bedroom

Teenagers 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,283 views

By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Effortless Organizing Part I

Have 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,264 views

By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Emergency Supplies Everyone Needs Inside Their Vehicle

This 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 electricity went out. Because of the storm I was a bit conce ed and wondered if I would even be able to make it home because of the blizzard.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,261 views

By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Choose Freedom--Organize Your Home For The New Year

Last week I received a phone call from a local producer of an early afte oo "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 the New Year. He said they are: 1. Financial, 2. Health, and 3. Organizing. As an organizing expert I am always interested in organizing no matter what time of the year it is.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Prevent Fires In Your Home With These 11 Safety Tips

Organizing 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Regifting Gifts

Two 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

5 Organizing Tips to Simplify Bill Pay

When 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Six Simple Tips To Reduce Clutter

As I was walking this morning there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. I started thinking how each color could represent some part of organization in our homes. (I can't help it, as a professional organizer my mind works that way). The story I was told as a child about the pot of gold at the ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

1,176 views

By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

8 Tips On How To Organize Your Piles Of Papers Forever

As a kid did you love to play a game where you would all pile on top of each other and the bottom person would be yelling, "Get off, I can't breathe"? Do you ever feel like the paper in your home is making it so you can't breathe? Paper piles in homes and offices can become a heavy weight if not ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Organizing Tips On How To Hire A Babysitter And Babysitter Checklist

It 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 ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Unique Tips On Organizing Magazines And Catalogs

One thing I have noticed as a professional organizer of homes and offices is that most people hold onto magazines and catalogs way after they have 'expired'; which creates clutter. It seems today everything has an expiration date, from food, medicines, children's car seats, batteries to parts in ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Traveling With Children With Disabilities

I worked for The Department of Services for People with Disabilities for ten years. I was a caseworker for people who were low functioning. There are many types of disabilities, mental as well as physical limitations. This can be a challenge for the parent or guardian when traveling at any time and during the holiday rush it can be an even bigger challenge. With preparation and organization those with disabilities can travel just as well as anyone else. Here are some ideas and tips to make your holiday traveling easier and less stressful.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Clutter Control In Your Car Using 5 Simple Organizing Tips

Do you feel you practically live in your car? Americans spend an average of 2 ½ hours per day in their cars. They are often command centers when we run errands, act as a shuttle driver to take children to school, chauffeuring to sport activities, music practice, or running back to school to take ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

12 tips on how to get the laundry under control once and forever

One of the biggest complaints I hear as a professional organizer when working with busy women is, "I just can't get on top of the laundry, there are always piles and piles. When my kids need clean gym clothes or the purple blouse for purple day at school those are the clothes that are always ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

6 Simple Steps to Reduce Clutter in the Refrigerator and Freezer

If my friends could see me now! I had a friend who used to tell me how cluttered my fridge looked on the inside. Have you ever saved food and then it molded so you had to toss it out? Me too. It’s hard to throw it out even if we probably won’t use that last ¼ of a cup but we don’t want to be ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published3 topics

Managing Paper In Your LIfe

Do you remember the days when computers were just getting started and we were looking forward to becoming a paperless society? It just didn't happen, in fact we have just as much if not more paper now than before computers.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize Feng Shui Habits

1,103 views

By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Traveling With Children With Disabilities

I worked for The Department of Services for People with Disabilities for ten years. I was a caseworker for people who were low functioning. There are many types of disabilities, mental as well as physical limitations. This can be a challenge for the parent or guardian when traveling at any time and during the holiday rush it can be an even bigger challenge. With preparation and organization those with disabilities can travel just as well as anyone else. Here are some ideas and tips to make your holiday traveling easier and less stressful.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

9 Organizing Ideas To Organize Your Photos

We love looking back at photos of our family Christmas memories—how about you? Some years my five daughters would "pose" for pictures taken from the back showing their long hair. The bonus of these pictures was we didn't have to wait for makeup to be applied. (If you have girls you know ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Simplify–What Does This Mean To You?

I have a friend with the sig Simplify above her kitchen sink. Another friend was tell a group of women that she has signs all over her home that say Simplify. Her husband asked her, "What does Simplify mean to you??" We all laughed about that and the sign that used to say "Simplify, Simplify" ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published3 topics

Using Goals To Your Advantage To Get Organized This Year

Do you cringe when you hear the word goal or New Year's resolutions? Or are you goal driven and you relish the thought of writing goals and crossing them off? I am one of the latter. I write down what I am going to do during a day, if I do something that is not on my list I sometimes go back and write it down just so I can cross it off. And I know others who do the same thing. It gives me a feeling of accomplishment which is motivational.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize Family Time Management

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Being Organized Can Save You Money and Time

Anytime is a good time to be organized. But now it may be more important than ever. Even if you aren’t facing any greater financial challenges than you did last year here are some reasons being organized can save you money and time. I am a professional organizer and I had a woman call me and ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

How to Simplify Your Life and Reduce Clutter

People often ask me how they can find more time in their day to do all the things they want or need to do. Do you have time to do fun things with your family and friends? Do you have time to do all the things you have scheduled to do every day? As a professional organizer I suggest it may be as ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

31 Way My Family, Friends and I Save Money

1.When I get a raise I put the amount that actually shows up in my pay check (after taxes etc) in savings rather than in checking. 2.If I am writing a check I round up to the next ten and either put that in savings or let it build in my checking account. (IE: If the item was $45.79 I would ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Toy Solutions At Grandma And Grandpa's Home

What do these three people have in common? 1) These grandparents' grandchildren live in a different state than they live in and the children only visit twice a year. 2) The grandparents live in a condo with limited space, 3) another grandparent is 'obsessed with having a picture perfect home'. ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Inspiring Cooperation in Others to Organize Through Clutter Control

As a professional organizer, when I speak to women’s group I am often asked, “how can I get my children to pick up after themselves” or “how can I get my husband to put his tools away or pick up his socks and put them in the hamper”? I have suggestions on how to motivate children but when it ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

9 Tips on How to Declutter Paper in Your Home

I remember when computers were becoming really popular and we all thought they would take care of our paper work pile ups. A man working next to me said he thought they would create more paperwork nightmares. From my observations this has become true. I have 9 tips on how to declutter paper in our homes and offices: 1. Create a filing system that works for you. I use Freedom Filer that is based on placing everything in color coded categories. The first step is to gather up all your lose papers.

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

6 Organizing Habits for Clutter Control

How many times have you said to yourself I wish I could stay organized? I am a professional organizer and I tell the women I work with it is possible to keep organized but I don’t think it is possible to stay organized. The word stay gives the impression that once a task is done it is done for ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

7 Tips For Organizing Pet Supplies

• Keep all pet supplies handy. In a basket keep all supplies together, brushes, combs, flea collars or powders, soap, leashes, or extra toys. You may find it more handy to keep a brush near where you actually brush your pet, or keep soap under the sink where you bathe your pet. I have used ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

3 Steps To Fighting Back Against Identity Theft

Identify theft is a serious crime. It occurs when personal information is stolen and used without our knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. According to the Federal Trade Commission here are the Common Ways ID Theft happens: 1.Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Clearing Clutter the Easy Way

Are you a great procrastinator? Do you say “I’ll just do it tomorrow?” And then tomorrow never comes and before you know it you are in the position that clutter is taking over your space? Well you are not alone! Clearing clutter can become a thing of the past by stopping clutter before it ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Organize Your Way

I was at a friend's home waiting for her to come out of the house so we could go shopping. The man next door was using a leaf blower to clean off his drive way. He was blowing dirt, not leaves. As I sat and watched him I thought why I hadn't I ever thought of that. A leaf blower was just that to ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

10 Organizing Tips To Reduce Electronic Clutter

I worked with a client a few weeks ago and we set up a filing system in her home office. Then we organized every other room in her home. She called me to say she felt free because of all the organizing we had done. She could now find everything and by putting things away where they belonged she ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Number one Reason People Can’t Get Organized

I was teaching an adult education class to some very bright, very busy adults and we were playing a game I called “Why I can’t get organized”. All ten students said their biggest problem in clearing the clutter was they didn’t have time. Fortunately I have 9 tips that will help you find the time ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

The Container Store For Smart Containers

I just have to say I go all agog when I get to go to The Container Store. (We don't have one here in Utah). I know it's sad but true. I use containers all the time in every room. I can go so far as to say I love containers. They are great to store things in, contain things in, make things get ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

How To Survive Your Family Beach Vacation Road Trip

I remember driving from Oregon to Utah every summer in a small old car. My mom would pack up the back seat with boxes and suitcases and place on the top a mattress. It must have been a crib size as it was a small 1940's Ford. That is where I rode during the LONG trip. We would play I spy games, ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Tips On Organizing The Medicine Cabinet In Your Home.

When you think of clearing clutter does a closet, drawer or room come to mind? How about getting rid of the clutter in your medicine cabinet? This could be as important as getting rid of clutter in other parts of the home; it could actually be a health issue. The bathroom is not the best ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Effortless Organizing Tips Part II

Organizing can be effortless--honest. To me it can even be easy, but I will not use that word because every time someone tells me something is easy it ends up being hard for me. I have some more simple tips to help make organizing everything and everyplace in your home effortless. When phones ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

7 Tips for an Organized Home

When did life get so hectic? Are you always rushing around hunting for things, are you accruing fines at the library, do you have clutter because there just aren't places for what you own? If so, you are not alone! I was talking to a friend and she shared with me that her life has been overrun ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Utilizing Small Storage Spaces

Messy rooms, disorganized closets and jumbled junk (I like to think of them as resource drawers) add unneeded hassle to our already hectic days and lives. I sat by two colleagues at a meeting today and the one was telling us about the flood she recently had in her office when she was on ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

9 Organizing Tips for Quick Storage Fixes In The Kitchen

Is your kitchen a place you enjoy being in or is a place you go to because you have to be there to prepare meals? Because it serves a variety of purposes it needs to be organized to meet the needs of everyone in the family. A variety of storage solutions will help keep it organized and save time ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Childproof Your Home to Fit Your Needs

About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

All About Christmas Cards--7 Organizing Tips

Last week at my rug hooking group we were chatting about Organizing ideas for Christmas and about our favorite memories and organizing ideas surrounding Christmas cards. One woman said she likes to write a little family history even though she knows no one likes getting them. I take exception ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Time Management Solutions Meets The Planner

I don't believe in using this phrase: "Do as I say, not as I do". Well, I have to eat my hat—or is it eating crow? Sometimes I can't believe myself. My confession is this…… Twice, not just once, I am chagrined to say, but twice this week I have committed to doing two things at the same time. ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Storage Solutions for Things You Can’t Live Without

Is your home larger than it was 30 years ago and yet you still don’t have a place for everything you own? Do you struggle to find a place for all the things you have to keep? Could it be you have too much stuff? My philosophy is to surround yourself with things you like, you love, you use and ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Marilyn BohnRecently published1 topic

Garden Tool Organization 101

No, I am not a gardener. Whew, it just feels good to say that. Here in the Northern Hemisphere it is time to plant gardens and mow the lawns. We wait until after Mother's Day which was on May 11th this year to plant tomatoes and other warm loving veggies. Any earlier than this and they can get ...

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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