By Naomi Cook Ah …college graduation time – no more classes, no more books! I remember what a great time in life that was – no obligations (for the moment, anyway) and lots of celebration! Plus, I was finally able to check out of that cramped concrete cube that was my bedroom, closet, office, living …
By Naomi Cook When was the last time that you took everything out of the trunk and off of the floor of your car and really explored what is hanging out in there? Maybe you have some store returns to make that happen to be intermixed with escaped french fries, crushed soda cans, and smelly …
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By Naomi Cook “Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him For a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, Feed Him For a Lifetime.” This Chinese proverb explains the importance of education and in turn the value of responsibility and accountability for one’s self. Kids learn by example when it comes to actions. Walking, talking, laughing …
By Naomi Cook It’s that time of year, and Santa is not the only one who will be slipping into your house. Yes, I am talking about friends and family descending into your home…hopefully not via the chimney! Get a head start on organizing your home now, so that you can enjoy your home, and …
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By Naomi Cook Can you believe that 2015 is right around the corner? Are you ready for it? Better yet, is it ready for you and all that you have to do?! Now’s the time to figure out your plan for your planner, and what better place to start than FranklinPlanner, where you can find a variety …
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By Naomi Cook As a self-employed business owner, aside from working with clients in their homes, I spend a lot of time in my home office. It’s wonderful to get out of the office and network with new people who can help you and your business grow. However, while a lot of networking can help …
By Naomi Cook Do you remember that commercial for Staples where the Dad is skipping around, gleefully tossing school supplies into a shopping cart, with his sullen kids moving sluggishly behind him, while “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is playing? That was aired in mid-July! Meanwhile, the school year for your children …
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By Naomi Cook Ah…summertime is officially upon us…the warmer weather, the longer days and… the prep for a day at the beach! Do you struggle keeping your beach bag organized? You don’t need to sheepishly hold up your hand. It’s not that hard for it to become a bottomless pit! Most beach bags like mine …
By Naomi Cook When was the last time that you took everything out of the trunk and off of the floor of your car and really explored what is hanging out in there? Maybe you have some store returns to make that happen to be intermixed with escaped french fries, crushed soda cans, and smelly …
By Naomi Cook Yes, winter is here, and it seems like it is here to stay! We learned from Punxsutawney Phil (a groundhog in Pennsylvania, who makes predictions on the length of winter) on February 2nd (Groundhog Day) that we are due for another 6 weeks of winter! I’ve just come in from clearing snow …
By Naomi Cook There are many things to say hello to this New Year, like fun new calendars and planners (which you can find plenty of here at Franklin Covey)! However, there are also some things in your home that you should say goodbye to. Check out this list of 6 cluttering culprits that may …
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By Naomi Cook Never heard of a Twofer? It is defined by Merriam-Webster as “something that satisfies two criteria or needs simultaneously.” Um…what’s better than that! This holiday season consider gifting a twofer with organization in mind. Bath salts and soap gift baskets are nice, but how many have you received that have gone unused …
By Naomi Cook Ok, so we haven’t reached the holidays yet, but have you looked at the calendar lately! We are only about 2 weeks from Thanksgiving and then the madness starts! Let’s take a crack at some of these things now, so that you have time to enjoy your holidays – imagine that! Here …
By Naomi Cook You may have seen or read about Kmart’s latest commercial for the holidays…no, not for Halloween, but for Christmas! Airing in Mid-September, it touts that now is the best time to start buying those holiday gifts through their layaway program. Taking their cue, let’s talk about getting your home ready for those …
By Naomi Cook There are a lot of social networking sites out there. There’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but what about Pinterest? Pinterest members can create an unlimited number of themed virtual pinboards of products and ideas that they are interested in. In turn, these virtual boards can be followed by others and “pins” can …
By Naomi Cook Perhaps you’ve heard of this song before. If not you definitely should! It’s one of those fun summertime songs that actually won a 1964 Grammy Award for comedy. The gist of the song is a kid writing a letter home to his parents about his time at overnight camp. This reminds me …
Is your email inbox count currently in the triple digits? Do you forget to write people back because new emails are constantly piling up on top of the older ones? Are you forgetting about events or even worse, forgetting to pay your online bills? If you answered even one of these questions with a resounding …
As a self-employed business owner, aside from working with clients in their homes, I spend a lot of time in my home office. It’s wonderful to get out of the office and network with new people who can help you and your business grow. However, while a lot of networking can help both you and …
The month of March can mean different things to different people. For sports fans it is all about March Madness, and for fans of warm weather it is about the first day of spring. However, for fans of organization like me, a Professional Organizer, it is the start of yard sale season and the time …
So…we just said hello to Baby New Year and now we’ve suddenly been rushed off to face Uncle Sam! Yes, it’s that time of the year again; time to get your documents in order and send off your returns, and sometimes even more money! My wish for all of you is to get a nice …
