Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have in our homes -- even more so than the dreaded paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and does not let up until, well, let's just... Read More
Laundry. You sort, you wash, you fold, you blink ? and the pile of dirty clothes has grown all over again. Laundry is a fact of life, but approaching the task in an organized way can make it more manageable. Preparation is Half the Battle If you have a... Read More
What do you do with those special items that have been passed down to you? Put them in the hall closet and hope the door will shut? Probably not a good choice for several reasons. First, you are unnecessarily creating clutter; second, if the item is very old and unstable,... Read More
The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January to clean out those closets, but don't wait for January -- now is the time. Exciting this task is not, but by devoting a couple of afternoons this month you can reduce unnecessary search time and you may even find some... Read More
(This is the third in a series of three articles on "The Organized Move") The moving truck is pulling in the driveway of your new home and soon you will be surrounded by all your stuff. You have dreamed about the additional space...you have agonized over paint and furniture choices...and... Read More
3-Step Clean Sweep Program 1 - Purge2 - Simplify3 - Organize Getting Started Springtime is when many folks give their homes and offices a good cleaning. For every thing there is a season, and this is the season to get rid of the winter cobwebs. The... Read More
The following procedures will insure an organized and well run office. 1. Have a daily To Do sheet. This is made up at the end of the day. You might have items left over from the previous day, put those items first and work from there. If you make deposits... Read More
In part 1, we discussed a system you could use to organize your office. In this article we will discuss what material is needed to implement that system. You will need the following items for your office system. Calendar/Daily Planner; Accordion File (1-31); Manila Files with the Months of... Read More
I recently had a conversation with a friend about clutter. She shared that at times there was so much clutter around her home that she simply concluded her home was in a stage that she referred to as CHAOS or Can't Have Anyone Over Soon. We talked further and what... Read More
One of the hardest things for most individuals working from home is to stay focused. One of the best ways to stay focused is organization. In addition, being organized will help your time management skills. The two are very much intertwined. Planning out your day is very important. What... Read More
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Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have... Read More
After a long winter, this is the time of year... Read More
The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January to... Read More
1. Teach your children to use an alarm clock or... Read More
Hasn't time flown? Already we're into the last quarter of... Read More
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Have nothing in your houses that you do not know... Read More
Clutter is a big problem for many people. At a... Read More
Whoever thought you'd be able to get organized in just... Read More
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Winter is starting to retreat, and hints of Spring are... Read More
One of the most basic ways to find papers when... Read More
(This is the third in a series of three articles... Read More
Spring is here and its time to sweep away the... Read More
In most homes, paper causes clutter. And it seems to... Read More
The summer is flying by for Cindy and her family.... Read More
The word "compartmentalize" means to separate into distinct parts. I... Read More
There are eight distinct steps to constructing and executing an... Read More
Ever wonder how they do it? How a short-order cook... Read More
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Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such... Read More
"My job is an endless series of deadlines, I am... Read More
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Are you overwhelmed by clutter wherever you turn? Here are... Read More
(This is the third in a series of three articles... Read More
There are eight distinct steps to constructing and executing an... Read More
Questions come my way all the time regarding my God-given... Read More
Cindy looks at the calendar and sighs. Ah, the end... Read More
1. In terms of organization, what is the first thing... Read More
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"Organize" is a familiar word heard on many of today's... Read More
Clutter is a big problem for many people. At a... Read More
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It takes effort to get results, and not just any... Read More
Recently, in an online group, we talked about "balance" and... Read More
De-Cluttering our lives can be an extremely liberating exercise. There... Read More
The Mexican VillagerThe American investment banker was at the pier... Read More
What do you gain if you SIMPLIFY?Dictionary* says:to reduce to... Read More
Coping with clutter is rarely easy. There's more involved than... Read More
It wasn't long ago that you spent an entire weekend... Read More
Take a look around you right now. Look away from... Read More
We are in a society where people are applauded for... Read More
1) It's easy to have a good clear out: Not... Read More
Color-There Is No SubstituteIn anatomical illustrations you see the brain's... Read More
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One of the most basic ways to find papers when... Read More
If you look at any major organisation, there is this... Read More
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