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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Sometimes the task of keeping a clean, tidy house just... Read More
Here's a little lesson I experienced while packing boxes for... Read More
Decide When And Where To StartDecide when and where to... Read More
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1. The Law of the 1st StepA good first step... Read More
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1. THE LOVE IT OR LOSE IT PRINCIPLE: Every item... Read More
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Life is really all about CHANGE. In order to make... Read More
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To make room for new things to come into you... Read More
The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January to... Read More
One of my mother-in-law's many oft-quoted and wise declarations was... Read More
1. All or nothing thinking/taking on too much." I'm going... Read More
Parenting is always a challenge, but particularly so if your... Read More
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Cindy looks at the calendar and sighs. Ah, the end... Read More
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? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the "stuff" in... Read More
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"My job is an endless series of deadlines, I am... Read More
1. A calendar is an essential organizing tool ? start... Read More
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1) It's easy to have a good clear out: Not... Read More
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For some reason, Americans think they have something to prove... Read More
1. Divide big jobs into smaller jobs. Make a list... Read More
Each area of your home has a symbolic meaning with... Read More
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3-Step Clean Sweep Program 1 -... Read More
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Your closet is often the first thing you see in... Read More
You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting... Read More
I gathered some things you can do this spring while... Read More
Spring is here and the garage door is open. This... Read More
Clothes. Check. School supplies. Check. No doubt you've got to... Read More
Whether you are in your own business or an employee... Read More
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