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 Monica Friel If you have a Smartphone, get to know it well so you can make use the terrific functions it can perform. Here are a few ways you can use Siri (or Android voice command) to get organized: With Siri, hold down the home key and talk. Here are some things you can …
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By Patty Gardner There’s nothing worse than standing in a parking lot filled with cars and having no clue where your car is parked. I’ve had that happen a couple of times and it was so awful that I’ve tried very hard never to let it happen again. So if you hate that feeling, too, …
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By Carmen Coker Have you tried to get organized before, either on your own or perhaps with the help of a book, magazine, or course, but with no luck? This is a common outcome because, most of the time, organizing tools are about de-cluttering your space. While this is an important part of the get-organized …
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By Monica Friel Summer will soon be upon us. If you have school-aged children, you know the havoc that can wreak on working from home or getting projects done around the house. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate between working and enjoying quality time with your kids at home. Get work done …
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By Patty Gardner Have you ever locked your keys in your car? Or locked yourself out of the house? That’s a mistake that can be a nuisance and an expense. I was at the gas station the other day and parked behind a lady in a van who was just finishing up with the locksmith. …
By Carmen Coker Scarlet O’Hara famously said in Gone With the Wind, “Fiddly dee, I’ll worry about that tomorrow!” And if you want to have a hectic morning, then you should definitely try to emulate her. But if you want to have a smooth morning routine, a little planning and prep the night before will …
The process of getting rid of things can be a difficult one. There are many reasons why we hold on to objects. Here is a list of some of the types of objects people hang on to, and some helpful advice on how to encourage the purge. Items of Value This is the struggle we …
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By Patty Gardner If I had to name one organizing strategy as being more important than others, I would probably choose “grouping”. Grouping similar items in a specific location is a major time saver. For example – batteries. I have a dresser in my family room and each drawer has a specific purpose. One of …
By Joshua Zerkel Clutter, both physical and digital, is not only annoying – it can get in the way of you being productive and getting your important work done. With the change of season, now’s a great time to take stock of what you have, jettison what you don’t, and make a plan for keeping …
By Carmen Coker Oprah Winfrey once said: “What we dwell on is who we become.” The word dwell is a very poetic and almost old-fashioned word, one that you likely don’t use in everyday vocabulary. But don’t be fooled by romantic notions – it is a word that has powerful consequences. To dwell means “to …
By Monica Friel After a long, harsh winter, your home may be in serious need for spring cleaning. The brutal winter has caused us to put off projects that might have otherwise been dealt with during winter months. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the chaos, it only makes it worse if you continue to put …
By Patty Gardner Do you ever feel like planning is a waste of time? As soon as you get your list made, everything changes! Or you start out strong but then it all falls apart. And when you finally sit down at night and evaluate your day, you did little or nothing of what was …
By Carmen Coker Click here to download and print off your motivational poster. What do ketchup, hairspray, and cleaning wipes have in common? They are just three of many everyday household items that tend to exist in half-empty states, often with their “twin” nearby. So…instead of one full ketchup bottle, you have two partially-filled ones. Instead …
By Carmen Coker Click here to download and print off your motivational poster. In the words of Dave Barry, “It’s income tax time again…time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” Filing taxes = huge pain. We all know it. We all go …
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By Monica Friel Paper is the number one culprit of clutter in most any home or office. Staying on top of the constant flow of mail and miscellaneous papers that accumulate is a big job that never really ends. Here are a few tips to help keep the paper pile-up under control: Process Mail Promptly: …
By Monica Friel What is the state of the files on your computer? Is everything filed where you can reference and retrieve it quickly? Rather than wasting time in a state of chaos, invest time in organizing a system for digital files on your computer. Here are some tips to get you digitally disciplined: Categorize: …
By Patty Gardner It’s that time of year when homeowner’s everywhere start thinking about spring cleaning. But not me! I’ve never been a fan of spring cleaning and I don’t plan to start now. I have a different strategy – a strategy that works better for my energy level and my schedule. I pace myself. …
By Carmen Coker Click here to download and print off your motivational poster. In today’s fast-paced world, it is normal to crave simplicity and serenity – and lots of it. The modern view of “simplifying life” focuses less on doing without (unless that is your preference) and more on slowing down, enjoying balance, and experiencing fulfillment. …
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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 …
