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A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Barbara Hemphill- 7 Basic Steps To Organize Any Space - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Sandra CarrollFor many people getting and staying organized seems next to impossible, and sometimes completely overwhelming. A cluttered home or workspace causes unnecessary stress with wasted time looking for lost items, late fees due to misplaced and forgotten bills, and what about all those piles in the ...
Views: 922 - The Tickler File A Low Tech - High Productivity Paper And Work Management Tool - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Sandra CarrollDo you wish for a miracle, or perhaps you are hoping that the “organizing fairy” will appear while you are sleeping, to deal with the ever-accumulating piles of paper on your desk? Let’s face it, for now; the paperless office is just a myth. You may have thought that your ...
Views: 2115 - 3 Simple Tips for Highly Effective eMail Organization - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Tracey Osborne3 Simple Tips for Highly Effective Email Organization In this day and age, we tend to let our emails control us instead of us controlling our emails. Here are 3 tips to help you get your email back under control. 1. Folders – folders allow us to organize our email for easy finding. My ...
Views: 1974 - The Top Ten Ways To Gain 2 Hours A Day Or More! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanWhen you gain 2 hours a day, that is 14 hours a week and a whopping 728 hours a year or 18.2 workweeks! Take a look at the list below and implement a few - if not all - of them and see how much time you gain this week and how much more you accomplish! (Note: The time saved listed is per day! ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Organize To Maximize! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Kristine ZettlerYou’ve probably heard it a thousand times,a place for everything and everything in its place – and you’ve heard it for a reason! It’s the cardinal rule of organization – have a home for everything. And if that is the cardinal rule, then the runner up is put “like things” together. Sounds like a ...
Views: 897 - The Organized Move For Seniors - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Vickie DellaquilaHave you decided to move from your large 4 bedroom, 2 story home and move to a smaller home? Or are you an adult child who needs to help your parents downsize and move from their home? Downsizing and moving to a new home, whether across town or across the country or to a retirement community ...
Views: 1026 - Organizing a Home Office - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Janet SchieslIf the kitchen is the heart of the home, the home office is the information center of your home. Does your home office work efficiently? Can you find what you need? Do you enjoy spending time in the space? Let's focus on what you need to bring order to your space: furniture, an effective filing ...
Views: 725 - Organizing A Home Office - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Janet SchieslThe Home OfficeIf the kitchen is the heart of the home, the home office is the information center of your home. Does your home office work efficiently? Can you find what you need? Do you enjoy spending time in the space? Let's focus on what you need to bring order to your space: furniture, an ...
Views: 616 - Is Your Office In Your Home Or Your Home In Your Office - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Susie HaymanThe words “Home Office” conjure up different thoughts -- an office in the home from which a business operates, a place to open mail, pay bills and file important papers, a computer station/desk shared by members of a family and more. What purpose(s) does your home office serve and does it ...
Views: 739 - Home Office Organization - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Janet SchieslIf the kitchen is the heart of the home, the home office is the information center of your home. Does your home office work efficiently? Can you find what you need? Do you enjoy spending time in the space? Let's focus on what you need to bring order to your space: furniture, an effective filing ...
Views: 849 - Effects Of Clutter - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Katherine MaceyYou've seen it before, or maybe even experienced it. Something new comes into your home or office. You don't have time to deal with it straight away, so you put it down in that place where “things that don't have a home” go. Over the next week, the item either gets left where it ...
Views: 2050 - Seven Secrets For Successful Spring Cleaning - by As good as it feels to dust off the cobwebs and freshen up the house before the summer heat starts up, the process of getting everything in order can sometimes be a painful one. Instead of dreading this year's cleaning sessions, let the following seven tips help make the process easy and ...
Views: 573 - Saving Time And Energy: A 6 Step Process To Adopting New Technology - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Susan Friedmann"You Tube? Best marketing tool EVER!" "If you're in business, you absolutely, positively have to be on MySpace." "All the best marketers have blogs...or podcasts...or streaming video on their websites..." Sound familiar? It seems as if a day doesn't go by without some new technological ...
Views: 668 - Garden Tool Organization 101 - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Marilyn BohnNo, 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 ...
Views: 670 - How I DeCluttered My Parents 4300 Square Foot Home - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Darren JohnsonIt all began with a decision that was grounded in emotion. I wanted to keep my parent's house in the family. My two brothers and sister had neither the time, not the inclination to keep it. So, quite simply, I bought them out. The sale happened in July 2004. I moved into the house around ...
Views: 1349 - Clutter: How to Stop Clutter Before It Stops You - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Carrie GreeneEveryone talks about clutter these days. A whole industry has sprung up around it. There are TV shows, magazines, books and professionals like me to help you deal with all of the stuff that you have in your homes, offices and cars. Here are 4 tips you can use IMMEDIATELY to help you stop the ...
Views: 759 - The Top Three Organizing Tips For Those That Are Organizationally Challenged - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Lynn CressyOK, so you know you have a problem, right? No matter how hard you try to keep your home organized, you just can’t seem to pull it off. The reality is that some people are naturally better organized while others are a bit more organizationally challenged. If you fall into the latter category, ...
Views: 675 - Organize Room For More Quilting Time - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI quilt, I am a quilter, I love quilting, and I love to quilt. Quilting has enriched my life in ways I never dreamed of. I have learned interesting facts about history because of quilts. I have made a ton of friends; and I have traveled because of quilting opportunities. To make quilting fun ...
Views: 1345 - Organizing Tips For The Home Office - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Lynn CressyOne of the rooms that has a tendency to get disorganized and untidy is the home office. In many cases, the home office becomes a dumping ground for paperwork and other items that need a home. By following these simple organizing tips, however, you can regain control of your home office and ...
Views: 638 - Organizing Tips - Gotta Love Those Label Makers! - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Lynn CressyYou, like most people, probably have boxes filled with things that you probably didn't even realize were still in your possession! Using a label maker will allow you to quickly identify the contents of those mysterious boxes and containers. There are so many handy uses for these gadgets. ...
Views: 736 - Organizing Tips – Keeping Your Closets Organized - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Lynn CressyNow that you have de-cluttered your closets, it is time to decide how to keep those closets organized. There are very useful containers and gadgets on the market to help you with this task. Let’s look at several of these products that will help make your closets stay more organized. ...
Views: 657 - The Container Store For Smart Containers - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI 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 ...
Views: 748 - Organizing Tips - Your Bathroom Discard List - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Lynn CressySo the time has come for you to declutter and organize your bathroom. These organizing tips make the job of decluttering and organizing a bathroom much easier and will save you time in your decision making process! What do you throw away? *Medicines with expired dates and any extra bottles ...
Views: 753 - Hangers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Janet SchieslOh, how I hate wire hangers! No, I am not related to Joan Crawford, but at times I’d like to utter those famous words of hers. I think someone is playing a cruel joke on us all and wire hangers are actually meant to tangle together in an unruly mess when more than a few empties find themselves ...
Views: 684 - You've Got Mail - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Janet SchieslDo you know that we receive more mail in one day than our grandparents received in a month? These days, it seems as though the mail is an endless task. The post office does a great job of delivering a pile of decisions to you everyday. On average, it takes ten minutes a day to sort through your ...
Views: 544 - Organizing Tips – Accessories You Need To Organize Your Home Office - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Lynn CressyIs your home office in disarray? Are you late paying bills because you can’t find them? Do you feel stressed when you are looking for an important paper and can’t find it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your home office is undoubtedly in disarray. This might be because of the ...
Views: 982 - Easy Tips For Organizing Your Home Office - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Lynn CressyIf your office desk is in disarray and you can seldom find what you need, it is time to set up a system that works for you. These easy office organizing tips are just the first steps to achieving a functional office. Choose a Filing System Choosing and setting up a filing system are key ...
Views: 791 - The Power Of Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Gina GardinerAs we rush about frantically preparing for the holiday season we all have a sense of anticipation. Love Christmas or loathe it those of us who live in the Western world are affected by it. Anticipation has many guises. For little children there is the wide eyed wonder as twinkly lights and ...
Views: 4087 - Organizing As A Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Maggie McCauleyOrganizing As A Spiritual Practice “Organizing and spirituality?”, my clients query, “What does one have to do with the other?” My response to this question is simple. Organizing brings order to the physical chaos and spiritual practice brings order to a chaotic mind or ...
Views: 895 - Organizing As A Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Maggie McCauley“Organizing and spirituality?”, my clients query, “What does one have to do with the other?” My response to this question is simple. Organizing brings order to the physical chaos and spiritual practice brings order to a chaotic mind or calm to our inner life. The ancient Chinese proverb, “A ...
Views: 1526 - 10 Simple Vehicle Interior Cleaning/Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is springtime and that means we will start with spring-cleaning and that includes your vehicles. This is a great time of the year to get it shining and bright so the sun does not do any damage to your finish. For this job, you will want to wash your vehicle, shine the bumpers and put a ...
Views: 1428 - Organizing Is A Matter Of Personal Taste And Design - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Marilyn BohnAn elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked ...
Views: 617 - Using Lists And Reminders To Organize Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Lynn CressyWith all of the things we have to remember these days, why entrust anything important to your memory alone? To help organize your life and keep stress at a minimum, always carry a paper and pen with you to jot down important items that you need to do or ideas you don’t want to forget. There ...
Views: 775 - Organizing Tips - How To Use Lists To Organize Your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Lynn CressyAre you looking for ways to make your life run more smoothly? Making lists might be just what you are looking for since they help you focus on what needs to be done now and in the future. The following organizing tips are easy ways to incorporate the use of lists into your every day life. The ...
Views: 776 - Organizing Tips - Where to Begin? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Lynn CressyIf organizing your home seems like a daunting task, ask yourself what bothers you the most. By starting with one problem area the task will seem less overwhelming. Put these organizing tips to work for you and in no time you will have an organized home with an ongoing plan to keep it that ...
Views: 844 - Making Your Workspace Work - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from joshua zerkelOnce an afterthought, people who spend time at a desk have come to recognize the benefits of creating an ergonomic, efficient workspace. Whether you’re spending time at a desk at home or at an office, a comfortable, well thought out space can go a long way towards making you feel more ...
Views: 830 - Organizing with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from joshua zerkelAre you tired of asking your kids to put away their toys, clothes, and school books? If “clean up your room!” is a popular refrain in your household, there are some simple steps you can take to get your kids on the organizing bandwagon. 1. Give them control. You already know your ...
Views: 691 - Solve the Paper Problem - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from joshua zerkelWe’ve got way to go to reach the paperless future shown in The Jetsons and Star Trek. During the course of daily life, many of us are faced with a deluge of paper, all of which needs to be dealt with in some way. Many people I’ve worked with are drowning in stacks, piles, and desks ...
Views: 829 - Controlling Your Closet - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from joshua zerkelSan Francisco living is great – many of us are fortunate to live in beautiful, historic buildings that are just bursting with character. Another thing that’s bursting is our closets. With more clothing and belongings than ever before, it can be a constant struggle to find places to ...
Views: 622 - Fear Leads to Cluttering - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was about 10 years old I was in a recreation program. I loved going there everyday because it was fun and it got me out of picking raspberries. We would get up at 4:30 in the morning and start picking as soon as it was light. We kids got to leave the field at 9:00 to walk the ¾ of a ...
Views: 575 - Six Common Organizing Mistakes - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Vicki NorrisVicki Norris Restoring Order Are you one of those people who panics when guests are scheduled to come to your house? Do you begin the frantic “dash and stash,” running around your house trying to conceal your piles of clutter? Do you slide your arm across surfaces, piled high with ...
Views: 761 - Why Organize? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Janet SchieslDid you spend any time today looking for something lost? Do you feel as though you never have time to sit down and relax? If this sounds familiar to you, it's time to get organized. Organizing is not going to bring about world peace. It's just going to make your day run more smoothly and maybe ...
Views: 664 - 11 Tips To Know Before Buying A Container - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Marilyn BohnContainers are the answer to a clutter free world. Well, that may be over simplifying it, but containers go a long way when you have an organizing dilemma. Do not go out and just start buying containers thinking then you will be organized. Containers can become clutter too. Here are eleven ...
Views: 684 - Reducing Clutter Makes Home Heaven - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Marilyn BohnMy daughter who works for the Peace Corps was visiting three of the countries in Africa which she is country desk for. (I have no idea what that is other than it is a lot of responsibility and work which she loves). She wrote: "being in Burkina is awesome! I feel so far away! I feel like I've ...
Views: 581 - 5 Great Ways To Use Spreadsheets And Stay Organized! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Tracey LawtonDoes just the mention of the word 'spreadsheet' cause your mouth to go dry? Do you immediately think of sums, formulae, and figures? Well fear not any more -- I'm here to tell you that spreadsheets aren't just for sums! I'm going to share with you my favorite top five tips on how you can ...
Views: 1333 - Letting Go Of Our Stuff - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Maggie McCauleyWait! Don’t “give that away!” Do these words sound familiar? We’ve either said them or heard them from someone we know and love. It’s hard to let that old sweater go, even though we haven’t worn it in years. It used to be the “favorite” or it’s reminiscent of a happy time in our lives, or ...
Views: 998 - What To Do When My Linen Closet Is Too Small - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI was with my rug hooking group the other day working on our rug projects and because my friends know I am a professional organizer they started asking me how to organize various problem spots in their homes. One dilemma for several of them in new homes was what to do with linens when the ...
Views: 1378 - Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Cathy BatesThe days are getting warmer and longer. Spring is here! As the light shines in the windows we begin to see all of the dirt and clutter that has built up over the winter. It’s that time of year again - Spring Cleaning Time! But where to begin! According to cleaning professionals, eliminating ...
Views: 909 - 5 Tips For Helping Kids Clean Their Room - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Susan StewartPare down. Go through the things in your child's room and help them let go of things they have outgrown or no longer use. It can be overwhelming to find a pair of shorts from a drawer stuffed so full that it can barely close. Give things a home. Go through your child's toys and determine which ...
Views: 935 - 10 Useful Tips on Preparing for Your First Newborn - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Jen BurmeisterWhen you’re a first-time parent, the urge to buy tons of cute, new stuff for your baby is overwhelming. There are so many cool gadgets, products, clothes and more for your little one … not to mention all the already-parents telling you what you absolutely have to have in order to ...
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