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  • ***Closet Organizers: Expand Your Space and Reduce Your Stress - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get Organized
    Can you believe there’s such a thing as a professional closet organizer? Yes, there are people who devote their lives to putting other people’s closets in order. Now, you might assume that this yet another frivolous indulgence of the super rich, but you’d be wrong. Many homeowners hire people to ...
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  • ***Innovative Laundry Room Organizers: Reclaim Your Space - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Get Organized
    Having a washer and dryer in your own home is a luxury that many of us too often take for granted. It is easy to forget what a pain it is wasting a good chunk of your day at the Laundromat when you consider the state of your own laundry room. Most of us don’t have the benefit of extra space for ...
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  • How to Motivate Yourself to Clean Your Home - by Jan Hayner
    Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan Hayner
    I don't know about you, but just the thought of cleaning always made me tired. I didn't even have to get all of the chemicals out, think about what I would clean first or how much I was going to clean in a day. It seems like life was always a never ending cycle of cleaning. Clean the kitchen, ...
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  • Business Systems: Don’t Over-Complicate Things - by Carrie Greene
    Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Carrie Greene
    Are you over complicating things? I was at our local Whole Foods Market® for a networking meeting. I drank a cup of tea (I’m not a coffee drinker) as a small group of us talked about our businesses and exchanged ideas. After the meeting we said our goodbyes, I grabbed my empty cup and ...
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  • ***Practical Organizers for Jewelry Lovers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Get Organized
    For some strange reason, men are far more likely to collect things than women are. From comic books to baseball cards to stamps and coins, the average collector is a man. In fact, aside from dolls, we can’t think of a collectible that is more popular with the girls. But wait a minute. We’ve made ...
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  • ***Jewelry Organizers: Convenient Ways to Protect Your Prized Pieces - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Get Organized
    Archeologists have uncovered jewelry that dates back over one-hundred thousand years. How do we define jewelry? Well, it isn’t as easy as you might think. According to the experts, items such as belts and handbags do not count as jewelry. Rather, they are accessories. An accessory is an item ...
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  • Why People Struggle With Managing Time - by TJ Philpott
    Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from TJ Philpott
    People commonly struggle with managing time since they fail to treat it like a business. It all comes down to planning the day in order to make the best use of time but sometimes 'life happens' and people fail to stick to the plan! This is why it is much like managing a business insofar as if ...
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  • ***Jewelry Organizers that Can Tame the Largest of Collections - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Get Organized
    Are you an avid jewelry collector? If so, you probably have necklace and earring sets in all colors and countless rings in your jewelry box. If that’s the case, your biggest problem is how to store it so you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for. Jewelry organizers are most ...
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  • ***A Chef's Dream: Kitchen Organizers for all your Cooking Needs - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Get Organized
    Keeping the kitchen well organized is every chef’s dream. Not only does a clean and organized kitchen have a better appearance, it is also more efficient to work with. With an organized kitchen, there is no fumbling around during cooking, searching for that one tool that is always evasive. ...
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  • The Beauty Of A Bookcase - Creative Ways To Use Your Bookcase! - by Jen Burmeister, The Zenplicity Coach
    Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Jen Burmeister
    Do you have an old bookcase in your house? Perhaps it’s stuffed with books, papers & magazines. Perhaps it’s empty, or maybe it’s so full of “shtuff” that you’ve forgotten that it’s even a bookcase! A bookcase can be a handy and creative piece of furniture … if you let it. Sure, you can ...
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  • Organizing Home Office Paperwork - by Elizabeth Fuchs
    Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Elizabeth Fuchs
    Here are some easy and useful tips to use when organizing a home or business office. The main steps to organizing is to gather, sort, purge and assign a home for the items. First, gather ALL of the loose paperwork that is on the desk, table, chairs and floor. Put the papers in a few stacks so ...
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  • ***Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? Time to Try These Kitchen Organizers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get Organized
    Are you always running out of space in your kitchen? Keep your utensils and food in order with a few well-placed organizers in your pantry, drawers, or even fridge. See which option you like the best today. Simplify Your Trash Area Does it ever seem like trash day doesn't come soon enough? ...
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  • *** How to Organize Your Jewelry Drawer - by Get Organized, The Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Get Organized
    Being unorganized can be problematic for your daily life because it can cause unnecessary stress. Several problems that arise from disorganization are losing precious accessories, spending endless time untangling necklaces and chains, having an earring mysteriously disappear, or even breaking ...
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  • So You Want To Clean Out A Photocopier Drum? - by Andy Frankson-Smith
    Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Andy Frankson-Smith
    A photocopier is possibly one of the most important pieces of equipment in today’s office environment ranging from the multi-million dollar corporation spanning several countries to the sole trader in their home office. Just like a motor vehicle, a photocopier requires some essential and regular ...
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  • Get Your Wardrobe in Order with Some Handy Closet Organizers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Get Organized
    Transform your closet from a disaster area into an organized haven with a few simple organizers that will help you get the job done. Create a Whole New Storage System For those with little to no closet space, try creating your own area for clothes and more with a new closet organizer. ...
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  • LOVE IT OR SHOVE IT: The Feng Shui By Fishgirl Challenge - by Katy Allgeyer
    Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Katy Allgeyer
    "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." ~ William Morris THE FENG SHUI BY FISHGIRL CHALLENGE William Morris was England's most famous designer / craftsman who inspired the Arts & Crafts Movement in the mid 1800's. Think about what he ...
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  • ***Whip Your Wardrobe into Shape with These Great Closet Organizers! - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get Organized
    If you are really sick and tired of gawking every time that you take a peek inside of your closet, it may be time for some closet organizers to come to the rescue for you. Fortunately, there are tons of great closet organizers that you can find these days, especially if you seek to look for them ...
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  • 4 Clear and Refreshing Ideas For Stress Free Mornings - by Marilyn Bohn
    Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marilyn Bohn
    Do you dread mornings and feel like you always have to walk on eggshells because you are stressed to the max before you ever leave home in the mornings? Do you feel like a failure as a mother because your kids leave home without a good breakfast or lunch and everyone is fighting? Here are 4 ...
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  • ***Jewelry Organizers that Make Getting Ready a Cinch - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Get Organized
    For most women, their relationship with jewelry begins the moment they get their ears pierced. The average American girl goes to the piercing parlor at the tender age of nine and, not surprisingly, earrings are typically her first article of jewelry. Shortly thereafter, her parents often ...
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  • Organizing Lessons from Toy Story 3 - by Sue Becker, CPO-CD®, ADD Specialist
    Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Sue Becker
    As I did around this time last year, I just saw a Disney-Pixar film that offers some great organizing lessons. This year it was Toy Story 3 that lured me from the comfort of my couch. The premise of the story is that Andy, who we met as a young boy in the first movie of the series, is getting ...
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  • Transitional Organization - by Mary Boisselle
    Submitted on May 22, 2007 from Mary Boisselle
    Each of us is in some level of transition. Some are in a very high level of change, others are involved in more manageable levels, knowing that this too, will change. Juan Ramon Jimenez (Spanish Poet) said “A permanent state of transition is man’s most notable condition”. Also, “The only ...
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  • Increase Organization through Listening - by Janice Russell
    Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Janice Russell
    Listening is both an internal and external activity. We listen externally when we converse with others or tune into the radio or television. We listen internally when we pay attention to our inner thoughts and conversations. Both types of listening are necessary for good organization – ...
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  • 4 Steps to Kill Your Inner "Wantrepreneur" - by Ryan Paul Ridgway
    Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Ryan Paul Ridgway
    What in the heck is a “wantrepreneur” anyways? A wantrepreneur is exactly that. They simply “want” to “preneu” or start something of their own, but they never develop the mental focus and determination to make their dreams a reality. Here are four rules to help you strengthen your ...
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  • *** Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Get Organized
    Sometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ...
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  • Get Organized - Creative Projects, Practices and Habits - by Liisa Kyle PhD
    Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa Kyle
    Imagine this: you're staring at piles of items, to do lists, calendar notations and scattered supplies. Meanwhile, random reminders cross your mind -- things like, "I really should practice my tuba today", "When was the last time I submitted my reel to anyone?" and/or "I promised myself I'd ...
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  • Summer Fun in Your Own Backyard - by Jan Hayner
    Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan Hayner
    We all know that with the price of gas going up, that everything else will soon be jumping in price too. This takes a toll on family vacations, outings for the weekend, rising grocery bills etc. So how can a family have fun and still have money left for all of the bills that are due every ...
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  • ***Untangle Your Jewelry with These Organizers - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Get Organized
    Anyone with even the most modest jewelry collection is familiar with the sparkly tangles and brilliant knots that often accompany it. If your jewelry box looks more like an impossible to manage, jumbled treasure chest, these fabulous jewelry organizers are just the thing to get your best bits of ...
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  • ***Closet Organizers that Can Tame your Messy Wardrobe - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Get Organized
    In the 1999 film “Fight Club,” the apartment of Edward Norton’s character mysteriously explodes, leaving him without a house. Not at all reflective of how close he himself came to death, Norton says, “I had it all. I had a stereo that was very decent, a wardrobe that was getting very ...
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  • Sensible Clutter-Busting Ideas You Can Implement Right Away - by Jessica Ackerman
    Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jessica Ackerman
    Sensible Clutter-Busting Ideas You Can Implement Right Away Do you find yourself picking things up from all over on your way to answer the doorbell? Are you forever looking for important papers, the first-aid kit, or the nail file? Is there a possibility a first-time visitor might have a ...
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  • Surviving ADHD Overwhelm - Learn to Plan Your Day - by Sarah Jane Keyser
    Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Sarah Jane Keyser
    Do you, like many people today, find life overwhelming? Is getting through one day an exhausting marathon? Your day may include kids to be picked up, birthday presents to buy, bills to be paid, and shirts to be ironed. Are you afraid to open envelopes for fear of seeing the negative bank ...
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  • How to Organize Video Game Systems and Accessories - by Colette Robicheau
    Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Colette Robicheau
    Depending on the console you own and the entertainment unit or TV stand you have, there are different ways you could store the console. You could use an under-shelf wire basket which attaches by just slipping on to the shelf above it to create more space in a cabinet. If you currently have ...
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  • ***Find Out How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Get Organized
    Every room in the home has a function. In many households, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms, and it serves several functions. We all must eat to live and having a clean kitchen is very essential to that need. If you want to have a clean kitchen, it really starts with having an ...
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  • ***Create a Clutter-Free Water Closet with these Handy Bathroom Organizers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Get Organized
    Water closet, loo or bathroom – whatever you call the room, the truth is that most need to be larger to handle all that goes on in there. Think about all that goes on in your bathroom. You shower, dress, undress, make yourself comfortable, make yourself up, wash off the day’s grime and wake ...
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  • Managing Your Papers: Inbox, Outbox, and Everything In Between - by Joshua Zerkel, Custom Living Solutions
    Submitted on May 08, 2012 from joshua zerkel
    Set up a system that syncs with the lifecycle of paper. No matter how organized the rest of your office may be, it’s easy to feel like things are out of control when your desk is covered with papers. Although you may have heard rumors that the so-called “paperless world” has arrived, you and ...
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  • ***Free Up more Space with some Clever Closet Organizers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Get Organized
    Keeping your wardrobe organized can be a struggle that never seems to end. Even when you have finally got everything in order, as soon as you go on your next shopping trip, it is all going to come crashing down again. The fight to keep things organized can be even more difficult when you live ...
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  • ***Put an End to Your Small Space Spats with These Great Bathroom - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Get Organized
    Organizers Are you tired of running out of room in your bathroom? Transform your cluttered restroom into a livable space you can relax in with a few bathroom organizers. You'll find room you didn't even know you had on your countertop or in your cabinets. Stash Your Tissue in a Stylish ...
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  • ***Reap the Benefits of Staying Organized - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Get Organized
    There are many benefits to staying organized and it is well worth the effort even though it is sometimes difficult. Many individuals have had parents, teachers, administrators, bosses and spouses shouting the mantra at them throughout their lives, and they may still put the task aside. In the ...
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  • Want to Change Your Life? Let Go of 27 Things - by Linda Binns
    Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Linda Binns
    We all know that clutter is a bad thing. Most of us try to be organized but sometimes it all just gets so overwhelming that we don’t know where to start. I’ve met many people who have significant issues with clutter – it’s everywhere. Or, perhaps there’s just one area (like the basement or the ...
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  • ***Separate your Boots and Boat Shoes with some Handy Shoe Organizers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Get Organized
    When you go to your closet to find a particular pair of shoes, what do you see? Do you see shoes that have been carefully sorted by style, color or function – allowing you to quickly grab those you want? Or is it one big jumbled pile of footwear, forcing you to dig through boots, boat shoes and ...
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  • ***Expand your Wardrobe with some Clever Closet Organizers - by Get Organized
    Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Get Organized
    Few people ever have enough closet space. It seems like the smaller your home, the smaller the storage space. If this describes your living situation, you need to investigate some clever closet organizers. Shoes Your shoe wardrobe is a great place to get organized. Left unorganized, your ...
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  • How to Get Organized at Work With a Tickler File System - by Sherry Borsheim
    Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Sherry Borsheim
    Do you struggle learning how to get organized at work? Your day to day activities and follow ups can build an incredible amount of paperwork this can be a serious hindrance to getting organized. A tickler system can remind you of all your important follow-ups and other tasks that will need ...
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  • Organize your Menus and Cooking Schedule - by Maya Willis
    Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Maya Willis
    Busy schedules can make it difficult to plan weekly menus that are quick, easy, nutritious and economical. If you are trying to cook every evening for your family to save money and eat better, a little planning can go a long way towards keeping things simple. Sale Items One of the best ways to ...
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  • Top 5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Event - by Tim McDonald
    Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Tim McDonald
    1. Finding the Objective of Your Event When trying to plan the perfect event the first step is always to just sit back and really think about what the exact objective of the event you are planning is. Why is this specific event being planned? Whether it’s a fundraiser or a special birthday ...
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  • ***Your Clothes are Neat and Organized, Why Isn't Your Laundry Room? - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Get Organized
    Does your bedroom closet put the rest of your house to shame? Are your clothes and shoes meticulously organized? Is every nook and cranny optimized for maximum space and efficiency? If the answer is yes, then congratulations. You’ve learned the art of organization. Now it’s time to apply those ...
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  • ***Save Space with Helpful Bathroom Organizers - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get Organized
    Your bathroom should be one of the most relaxing rooms in the house: a simple, clean haven from the increasingly jumbled, overcrowded and public world outside. If your water closet offers somewhat cramped quarters, keeping all your essential toiletries and linens organized can be a bit of a ...
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  • An Organized Vacation is a Relaxing Vacation - by Sue Becker, CPO-CD®, ADD Specialist
    Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Sue Becker
    Summer is here - the most popular time of year to go on vacation. While you may be looking forward to your vacation destination, you may be dreading the last-minute scrambling that typically accompanies your pursuit of relaxation. These tips will help make sure your trip is actually as relaxing ...
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  • Online Success Starts with Organizational Skills - by TJ Philpott
    Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from TJ Philpott
    For anybody looking for success working online, your best bet is to 'beef' up your organizational skills. Marketing on the internet involves a variety of tasks that are quite necessary and ongoing and if you are not organize both your efforts and the results will reflect this. Quite literally ...
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  • Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Organization - by Carol Gignoux
    Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Carol Gignoux
    Because of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
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  • 3 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Client Information Organized - by Tracey Lawton
    Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Tracey Lawton
    For many solopreneurs a large part of their business is working one-on-one with clients, and that means having a way of keeping all of their client information organized and easy to access. In this article I'm going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that ...
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  • ***Kitchen Organizers that Clear Cabinet Clutter - by Get Organized, the Official Guide to Organizing
    Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Get Organized
    Are you tired of searching your kitchen cabinets and not being able to find anything? When you open a cabinet, are you flooded by an avalanche of cans, pans, or spices? These are some of the signs that tell you it’s time to organize your kitchen cabinets. The good news is that there are numerous ...
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