Archive for September, 2009
Are You Ready for ANYTHING?
Can you believe we’re already half way through the year, that we’re already in September? The year seems to have flown by, almost unexpectedly, but don’t get caught off guard – get prepared. September is National Preparedness Month and it’s a good time to assess how prepared you’d be if something crazy and unexpected happens. [...]
Fact Friday: Letting Go
“Many people attach special memories to their possessions, including clothes that may no longer fi t, videos they will never watch again and stacks of magazines they will never read again. Some people just have a hard time letting go.” [Packrats Can Learn to Just Say No to Clutter · Sara Gebhardt · The Washington [...]
Quick Tip: Clutter Control at The Doorway
Got front door clutter? Whether you kick your shoes off at the front door or drop all your stuff at the back door, there are a few quick things you can do to corral shoes, jackets, toys, and your pet’s stuff. Yep, even Fido can get organized. … Use hooks or a series of hooks [...]
Can Procrastination be Good for You?
Last Wednesday, I heard about National Procrastination Day on a local NPR station. Who knew there was a whole day committed to delaying the things we ought to do?? Then, the next day, I worked with a client who had to sit through 13 hours of industry specific classes – all in one day – [...]
My Love Affair With Rubbermaid
Now, it might seem strange to be in love with plasticware, but when a product makes your life easier, what’s not to love? I’ve been using the Rubbermaid containers for a while now just recently gave away 90% of my other plasticware (just a few non-RM pieces remain). Over the last month, in particular, my [...]
Fact Friday Quote: The Slow Movement
“[There's a] backlash against the mainstream dictate that faster is always better, which puts quantity always ahead of quality. For advocates of the Slow Movement, it’s not about rejecting technology or changing modern life completely, but rather about keeping it all in balance — not talking on the phone, driving and checking a BlackBerry while [...]
Quick Tip: Get a Butler
Do you have a butler? I do. In fact, I have two. Alright, I’ll confess. I’m talking about the Butler Bag by Jen Groover. This bag is perfect for the person who hates digging through mountains of things in their purse. It keeps everything neatly organized and easy to find with an organizer tray (comes [...]
A Year Ago on Organize to Revitalize!
To kick off the celebration of an entire year of blog posts, I’m sharing a few snippets of my very first post, “Top Five Organizing Tips.” Though it’s been a year, the tips still ring true. Here are the first two: 1. Set Organizing Goals - Figure out what you want to accomplish and put those [...]
