Archive for December, 2009
Paper & Tech Team Up to Catch Time
Time. It’s tough to manage and we all want more of it. Today’s guest blogger shares how he uses tech and paper to grab hold of every hour, minute, and second. Hello, my name is Doug Ramsay. I’d like to share with you a few of the methods I use to keep myself organized while [...]
Clearing My Clutter Hotspots
In the madness of everyday life in our house, I tend to overlook household organizing. A few spots in particular seem to collect old mail, receipts, pamphlets—just about anything. In a moment of clarity, I recently reclaimed an area in my kitchen— ironically the central hub for household management (cooking, planning, scheduling, bill paying, etc.)—that [...]
Quick Tip: Donate Your Unwanted Linens
There are a couple items that my clients are usually reluctant to donate. These include worn underwear (totally understand) and towels/sheets. Fortunately, I have a solution for at least one of these issues (my clients typically pitch the underoos anyway). If you’re ready to let go of towels, sheets, and blankets, there are lots of [...]
Hoarders: Backyards, Bedbugs, and Beer Cans
“Compulsive Hoarding is a mental disorder marked by an obsessive need to acquire and keep things, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. More than 3 million people are compulsive hoarders. These are two of their stories.” Every Monday night at 10 pm ET Hoarders on A&E begins with these three sentences. Now [...]
Top Ten Pro Organizer Tips
When the holiday festivities are over, you may find that your that home or office needs a little TLC. Take the advice of these pro organizers to reclaim your space. Originally published in September 2009, we hope you find their #1 tips to be helpful as the year comes to a close or motivating as [...]
Confessions of a Goal Setting Junkie
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Michael Tash, a customer relations VP by day and a musician by night. He shares a few tools he uses to stay organized. My typical day usually starts about 6:45am. Not the usual start time for a musician. In addition to playing the blues on a guitar, I am [...]
Interview With Earl Mann, Serial Entrepreneur & “Possibilities” Coach
Do you know “busy?” Let me introduce you to him. When you check the dictionary, you’ll see Earl Mann’s name, rank, and serial number next to the word, “busy.” Here are just a few of the titles he owns: Husband Father Serial Entrepreneur Speaker Consultant Leadership & “Possibilities” Coach (Soon-to-Be) Author He says that though [...]
Quick Tip: Space Saving Charging Station
If you’re a gadget person, you’ll really appreciate this inexpensive, yet functional charging station. It doesn’t sit on a desk or countertop. Instead, it plugs into your outlet and even has section to corral your cords (right side). At a little over $13, it’s a good deal. //
RSS Feeds: A New Way to Clutter
Image via CrunchBase I’ve signed up for so many RSS feeds with my Google Reader that it’s impossible to read everything. Here’s the clutter I’ve accumulated over the last 12 months… Topic # Subscriptions # Unread Articles Food 7 134 Geeky 5 986 News 6 1000+ [...]
Fact Friday: Laundry
“The laundry room is a busy place — the typical U.S. household washes nearly 400 loads of laundry per year — so it’s important to have a clean and organized space.” [Tips for Designing and Organizing a Laundry Room · THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via the New York Times · December 14, 2009] //
