Toy box a mess?
Posted in Family, Organizing on 14. Jan, 2012
Make organizing toy boxes and cleaning up messes a fun activity for your children. It gives them a sense of empowerment and creativity. photo credit: ▓▒░ TORLEY ░▒▓
Category : Organizing
Step Baskets….do you have one?
Posted in Family, Organizing on 13. Jan, 2012
I have a basket at the top of my steps and I have noticed that some people have theirs at the bottom of the steps. We use it to pick up stray items that need to either go downstairs or come up. The key is to get all family members involved in the plan…. [...]
Do you look at papers again, once they are filed?
Posted in Organizing on 12. Jan, 2012
The Small Business Administration estimates that 80% of filed papers are never looked at again. (This is is also known as the 80/20 rule). Think twice before deciding to keep paperwork! photo credit: jessica mullen
Another benefit of getting organized….
Posted in Family, Organizing on 11. Jan, 2012
You will be locate anything you need in mere seconds! By getting organized, you’ll create “homes” for everything you own, making it a snap to find what you need, when you need it. Umbrella? Check! The dog’s heartworm pills? Check! photo credit: steve p2008
Recommended Book of the Month: “Clear your Clutter with Feng Shui”
Posted in Family, Organizing on 10. Jan, 2012
This book, written by Karen Kingston is a quick, easy read that shows how the simple act of decluttering can transform your life. It gets to the root of why we keep clutter and then shows how to identify and clear clutter from your home, work space, mind, body and spirit. Simply brilliant! photo [...]
New Year’s Resolutions?
Posted in Family, Organizing on 09. Jan, 2012
Now that we are a couple weeks into January, how are things going? Usually, getting organized is frequently at the top of the list. If you could pick one area in your life to get organized this month, what would it be? photo credit: Emily Baron
Clean Off Your Desk Day…
Posted in Organizing on 07. Jan, 2012
Is the second Monday in January. Keep it tidy by dealing with paperwork regularly. Set aside 30 minutes each day so you don’t end up with overwhelming piles. (Choose first thing in the morning, at the end of the day, or anytime in between) For every piece of paper you find, make a quick decision [...]
It’s GET ORGANIZED MONTH….
Posted in Family, Organizing on 07. Jan, 2012
Celebrate with me and simplify your life….Book an organizing session with me today…..you won’t be disappointed. Less is More………
Take advantage of wall space…
Posted in Family, Organizing on 06. Jan, 2012
Get stuff up and off the floor by installing wall hooks. If you’re not handy with tools, use Command Adhesive hooks, which install without tools and won’t harm the walls when removed. They even come in a modern brushed nickel finish! photo credit: Looking Glass
Got junk mail?
Posted in Organizing on 04. Jan, 2012
Suffering from junk mail overload? No surprise–over 40% of the mail we receive is junk mail! Celebrate with me this month since it’s “GET ORGANIZED” month by setting up a free account with www.dmachoice.org to remove your household from direct marketing mailing lists. photo credit: loop_oh
