To know me is to know I have loved Walt Disney World since childhood. My WDW College Progam Internship sealed that love for a lifetime. This is not sponsored post but one of many that you will find thanks to the wonderful resources WDW News has made available. Disney Parks Monstrous SummerPhoto CreditWDWNews Disney Parks are tailor made for holiday celebrations beyond your wildest dreams. And today, Friday May 24, 2013, Disney Parks will kick off an incredible event, Monstrous Summer. Designed around the wonderfully entertaining cast of the soon to be released Monsters University, all…
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Odwalla and Champions for Kids Fighting Hunger in the Summer
Organize With Sandy17 May 2013 | 4:01 amOdwalla + Champions For Kids Simple Service Project by Amy Trauntvein I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®, Odwalla, and Champions for Kids. However, all opinions are my own. #cbias #SocialFabric #Odwalla4Kids Too many kids (and families) are hungry in America. When school is out for the summer, many children lose access to the school breakfasts, lunches and after-school snacks they receive during the regular school year. Low-income families with children… -
The Lie You Were Told When You Were Young That's Hurting Your Business
Stephanie LH Calahan - Business Transformation Catalyst22 May 2013 | 6:00 am"Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Words will Never Hurt Me!" is a lie. There, I said it. Many of us were told this phrase when we were young to combat the mean things that kids can say to one another. But it is simply not true. Words can hurt. Sometimes more than we realize. That is a pretty bold statement, so let me explain a bit further. "Our subconscious minds have no sense of humor, play no jokes and cannot tell the difference between reality and an imagined thought or image. What we continually think about eventually will… -
10 Tips For A Successful Garage Sale
Your Life. Organized.22 May 2013 | 3:15 amSpring is finally here and it’s a great time to de-clutter your life and home by having a garage sale either by yourself or with your neighbors. Even if you’ve never hosted a garage sale before, here are ten tips to make your event easy, fun and profitable! Advertise online. Be sure to promote your sale online in advance. Sites such as GarageSales.com and Craigslist are great free resources to let people know about your event, as well as what kind of items you'll be selling. Got great tools, electronics or kids clothing? Say so! Make good signs. Use bold color marker and make your print… -
Let’s Organize Our Weekend Plans
simplify 10124 May 2013 | 6:06 amHappy Friday friends! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been immersed in working on my new class The Secrets of Staying Organized. It’s nice to come up for air today and check in with everyone. I hope you’ve had a great week! Summer break also started on Wednesday for my kids, which means new schedules and new routines. But I feel like we’re off to a good start. Yay! I have an ambitious to-do list this weekend, but it is a 3-day weekend, so we’ll see if I can pull it off. And if not, no worries. Most of these items are not time sensitive…so there really is no pressure to…
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Odwalla and Champions for Kids Fighting Hunger in the Summer
17 May 2013 | 4:01 amOdwalla + Champions For Kids Simple Service Project by Amy Trauntvein I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®, Odwalla, and Champions for Kids. However, all opinions are my own. #cbias #SocialFabric #Odwalla4Kids Too many kids (and families) are hungry in America. When school is out for the summer, many children lose access to the school breakfasts, lunches and after-school snacks they receive during the regular school year. Low-income families with children… -
Spicy Southwest 5 Cheese Dip with Kraft #FreshTake
10 May 2013 | 9:03 amIf You Like A Spicy Kick, You’ve Got To Try This Dip! By Amy Trauntvein I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Kraft Foods #FreshTake #cbias #SocialFabric. All opinions, ideas, and photos are my own. My family loves Mexican food and spicy South-of-the-border flavors so when Kraft Foods asked me to create a new recipe using one of their Fresh Take flavors, I knew which one I wanted to try and what recipe I would make. Spicy Southwest 5 Cheese Dip using Kraft… -
Racor Wall Bike Stand Review
7 May 2013 | 4:00 amThe Racor Bike Stand Is As Easy as 1-2-3! By Amy Trauntvein Organization in my garage is not a strong suit of mine. It’s a place where everything gets put that either doesn’t belong in the house, or doesn’t fit! I AM able to park my van in it so that’s a plus for me, but frankly the rest could use a little help. Especially with bigger items, such as bikes. That’s where Racor Home Storage Products come in. Racor sent me one of their Wall Bike Stands ($59.99) to review. Sweet! Being a family of 6, we have a few bikes and they take up a good amount… -
Colorful Street Nails with Sally Hansen
4 May 2013 | 5:12 amGetting The Popular “Street Look” With Your Nails Is Easy With Sally Hansen! by Amy Trauntvein I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and COTY. All opinions are my own. #cbias #SocialFabric. All opinions are my own. It’s spring and with the wonderful warm weather, it’s time to break out the bright colors of our wardrobes, and that includes our nail color! Right now I’m seeing a big trend in “Street Look” nails. Lots… -
Organizing and Planning Ahead For A Trip
24 Apr 2013 | 4:00 amBe Sure To Organize Ahead Of Time For Your Travel Organizing prior to a trip isn’t hard, it just takes time management. Planning for a trip, of course depends on what kind of trip you are going on. Is it a family vacation, are you flying or driving? How many people are going? Is it a business trip and you’re leaving the family at home? For this post, I’m going to plan for a business trip with one adult going from the family. For our family, this has been me doing all the traveling. Dave doesn’t travel for work, but for the last several years, I have been…
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The Lie You Were Told When You Were Young That's Hurting Your Business
22 May 2013 | 6:00 am"Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Words will Never Hurt Me!" is a lie. There, I said it. Many of us were told this phrase when we were young to combat the mean things that kids can say to one another. But it is simply not true. Words can hurt. Sometimes more than we realize. That is a pretty bold statement, so let me explain a bit further. "Our subconscious minds have no sense of humor, play no jokes and cannot tell the difference between reality and an imagined thought or image. What we continually think about eventually will… -
Are You Engaging? Do You Really Know What That Means?
20 May 2013 | 5:52 amEngagement is a word that many in the information marketing and social media industries are using lately. I have been using the word a lot recently too. In fact, I have been curating some groups lately and asked for my connections to share people that they felt were "active and engaging." Then I realized that the word engagement or engaging could have a number of interpretations. That got me curious. So, I went to my various communities and asked: What does engagement/engaging mean to you? Today I'll share the great conversation and perspectives that people around the… -
Optimizing Pinterest for the Greatest Results
13 May 2013 | 6:07 pmMy private clients often ask me what I think of various social media sites and ask if they should spend time on Pinterest. In fact, lately I've had some really great conversations about the most visual social media site out there. Considering Pinterest has been such a hot topic lately, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite Infographics on Pinterest. Enjoy! Source: via Stephanie on Pinterest Or how about this one? Source: via Stephanie on Pinterest And last for today Source: via Stephanie on Pinterest -
Social Media, Joint Venturing and Building a Kick Butt Workshop Speaking Biz
13 May 2013 | 12:51 pmMeggin McIntosh and Stephanie Calahan Building your business and partnering with people all around the world is truly possible for anyone with today's technology. Yet, many people feel that it is beyond their grasp. Lately, I have been sharing a number of joint venture partnership strategies on various telesummit programs and radio shows, but I had a client ask me the other day for a real life example. So, I thought it was a great opportunity to share that example with you today and how you can begin to grow your relationships regardless of where you live or what… -
Weekend LinkLineup - Video, posts and more
11 May 2013 | 10:48 amThere is a lot of great content out on the web, but sometimes it is difficult to determine what to read. I feel your pain! That is why I share my LinkLineups. Some of the links below will take you to video and some of the links will take you to posts. I share a bit of commentary on why you might want to take the time to look at any of it. This LinkLineup shares: Finding Your Writing Voice Building Influence - Science of Persuasion Success Mindset - What Makes Someone Successful? Pitching or Connecting - Conference Networking Building Authority Online through…
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10 Tips For A Successful Garage Sale
22 May 2013 | 3:15 amSpring is finally here and it’s a great time to de-clutter your life and home by having a garage sale either by yourself or with your neighbors. Even if you’ve never hosted a garage sale before, here are ten tips to make your event easy, fun and profitable! Advertise online. Be sure to promote your sale online in advance. Sites such as GarageSales.com and Craigslist are great free resources to let people know about your event, as well as what kind of items you'll be selling. Got great tools, electronics or kids clothing? Say so! Make good signs. Use bold color marker and make your print… -
Quote: The Answers
20 May 2013 | 4:32 am"Remember, all the answers you need are inside of you; you only have to become quiet enough to hear them." Debbie Ford 1955-2013, Author of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers PS: Follow me on Twitter and Facebook and if you like this information, share it by clicking the social bookmarking links above and below the post. Thanks for sharing! -
Is Bigger Better?
16 May 2013 | 12:16 pmWhen the 6:00 pm news anchor talks about a “pile-up” it’s typically not a good situation. What piles up in your life? Paper? Mail? Bills? Projects? How about laundry? If you’re not careful, repetitive “life maintenance” tasks can pile up quick! Keep your home (or office!) organized by thinking through a simple process to stay on top of your piles. Let’s talk laundry piles, for example. Many people struggle stay caught up on their laundry. It piles up so high they NEVER want to do it, and really, can you blame them? I wouldn't want to either. Mount Laundry can feel like Mount… -
Perfect Tough Love
12 May 2013 | 4:27 amMothers are a blessing and I miss mine every day. She is so much the reason I am who I am today, and I will never forget the lessons she taught me, whether directly with her words, or indirectly by her actions... What goes around comes around.Don't take the last cookie in the jar.Any job you have, do the best you can.Don't walk across someone else's lawn.Walk across the street, don't run.Life isn't fair, and sometimes it's hard.Respect the property of others.The world doesn't owe you a living. Do the right thing.Tell the truth.Because I said so.Figure it out.And my personal favorite... don't… -
5 Tips To Make Moving In Easy
9 May 2013 | 11:41 am“Why is the slow cooker in the front of this cabinet?” “Why do you keep your mugs and glassware in two spots?” “Why are your towels in the hall closet while your foot spa is under the vanity?” These are the kind of questions I’ve asked clients over the years and the answer is often the same: “It’s been that way since we moved in and we just never changed it.” I’ve worked with clients who tolerated disorganized spaces for years before calling me. They moved into a new home and in the haste to get unpacked and settled, they put things away without too much thought. And…
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Let’s Organize Our Weekend Plans
24 May 2013 | 6:06 amHappy Friday friends! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been immersed in working on my new class The Secrets of Staying Organized. It’s nice to come up for air today and check in with everyone. I hope you’ve had a great week! Summer break also started on Wednesday for my kids, which means new schedules and new routines. But I feel like we’re off to a good start. Yay! I have an ambitious to-do list this weekend, but it is a 3-day weekend, so we’ll see if I can pull it off. And if not, no worries. Most of these items are not time sensitive…so there really is no pressure to… -
Friends Hold Key to Achieving Goals
21 May 2013 | 11:42 amIt’s wonderful to have a friend or neighbor who holds an extra house key for us, or knows your garage or security code. That’s a friend you trust, someone who can keep the pets or plants alive while you are out of town. And that’s someone you can call on if you lose your own key or have an emergency. It takes quite a bit of trust to give someone access to our homes like that, but isn’t it worth it? I find such peace of mind knowing there’s someone I can count on to keep an eye on things while I am away. So…what if I were to tell you that your friend might have another… -
Are You Ready to Get Organized for the Weekend
17 May 2013 | 8:23 amHappy Friday friends! How was you week? Hope you had a good one. I’d like to invite you to participate in Finish It Friday today…especially those of you who have been sitting on the sidelines. It really is a simple and effective way to have more fun and get more done. And it’s as simple as sharing your weekend to-do list in the comments, and then, sharing your updates on Monday. The “Fun” list is stuff you’re planning to do this weekend for fun, and the “Done” list is stuff you plan to get done…or if it’s a bigger project, it’s stuff you plan to make progress on this… -
Living Your Dream Life Begins with Knowing What You Want
15 May 2013 | 9:23 amJennifer’s Story For me, summer presents a rare opportunity. It’s the one time of the year when I have time and space to dream and gain clarity about my life. In the hustle and bustle of the school year, in the midst of balancing family, work, volunteer, and other obligations, it can be difficult to truly reflect on life and how things are going for me. But in summer… ah, summer…this is when I find a bit of breathing room. And what comes from that can be pretty incredible. In fact, taking advantage of this breathing room is how I came to work at simplify 101! This story is a great… -
Let’s Organize Our Weekend To-Do Lists
10 May 2013 | 8:26 amHello friends! Happy Friday to you. I hope you had a terrific week. Are you ready to shift gears and start thinking about the weekend? I am. It’s been a good week but I’m looking forward to the weekend ahead. Here’s what’s on tap for me: Fun 5K race. It’s my first race for 2013 and I’m really looking forward to it! Check! What a great morning for a run – it was cool…no wind…perfect. And I ran my best time ever! My goal was to finish in under 30 minutes…and I finished right around 28 minutes, 10 seconds. Sectionals track…
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Entrepreneurs: organize your to-do lists to boost revenue!
24 May 2013 | 4:10 pmTweetOne of the most interesting things I have learned from leading both the boot camps and the one-on-one organizational coaching is that we have an awful lot of entrepreneurs following buttoned up – from Lia Sophia sellers to gift shop owners, financial planners, and everything in-between. It makes sense – you’ve got a lot on your plate…so the more organized you are, the more likely you are to succeed. That’s why when I came across the headline: How Your To-Do List Can Boost Your Bottom Line in Entrepreneur magazine, I felt compelled to share it here. The post… -
18 ways to simplify this summer
24 May 2013 | 11:47 amTweet1. Map out your schedule Summers typically mean more free-form schedules, especially if you have school-aged kids. Take some time NOW, before summer revs up to map out a basic weekly routine so you aren’t constantly scrambling. 2. Pick a uniform Rumor has it you only wear 10-20% of the clothes in your closet. Why not make getting dressed a little easier by picking a summer uniform set. A simple pair of dress-up/dress-down chinos, 3 or so colorful shirts and a go-with-everything cardigan. 3. Keep a stocked trunk Always be ready to hit the beach or the park. Keep a bag of sand toys… -
Tool: Habit Forming Interactive Printable
23 May 2013 | 11:02 amTweetYour journey to a better you begins and ends with habits. Unless you learn to harness their power, you’ll always be at their mercy and on your back foot. Use this chart to track your daily progress. Believe it or not, making note of your small wins — sets in motion other small wins, which ensures you continuously improve. And you thought sticker charts were just for kids! With this interactive form, you can type in your list (in Adobe Reader) & print it out OR print it out first and fill out by hand. However you use it — it’s an endless supply! Only $0.95! Buy Now -
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19 May 2013 | 10:43 pmTweetHave a tendency to lose track of sunglasses (and reading glasses)? No need to hang a string around your neck, just designate a hanger for them in your closet and hang them on it. -
Our Moving.kit is now available in Digital format
19 May 2013 | 10:38 pmTweetStay on top of the million-and-one details of your next move. With moving season about to kick into high gear (more than half of all moves take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day), we thought it was the perfect time to bring a digital version of our popular Moving.kit online. The Digital Moving.kit is a comprehensive set of instructions, checklists and forms that will guide you through the process of moving step-by-step. We help you close up your old house, plan the move itself, and get you settled in your new home. We’ve worried about, stressed over, and obsessed about every…
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Planning a great summer vacation
20 May 2013 | 5:22 amAs the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start thinking about what kind of getaway you might take this summer. Everyone’s idea of a great vacation is different, but there are a few principles you might keep in mind to help make your vacation a success. Plan ahead. If there’s time, start the planning process as soon as you can so that you have time to do some research and check out your options. Talk to friends about places they’ve gone, check out travel websites like Hipmunk and TripAdvisor and book your reservations so you have the peace of mind of knowing where you’ll be going and… -
What is my best solution for organizing snacks, cereals, etc. inside a kitchen cabinet? We have several different shape bags of individual snacks and treats
17 May 2013 | 10:05 amThree words: Measure, measure measure. No pantry shelf is the same—even some of your pantry shelves could be varying lengths and depths. Before going out and purchasing containers that don’t fit the space, measure your pantry. You’ll next want to count the types of snacks, cereals and other items you typically keep on stock (you know, the ones that take up too much space). Would you want to decant all of your cereals into space-saving containers? Would some things like snacks and cereals be better accessible in larger jars on kitchen counters? Baskets and bins without lids… -
Organize those cleaning supplies!
2 May 2013 | 7:48 amIt’s spring cleaning time for many of us. If you have an overabundance of supplies spread around your house, consider these ideas for organizing and simplifying. Gather up your supplies. Bring together all your cleaning supplies from their various storage spots and take stock. Pluck out the ones you rarely use. (I think we all have cleaning supplies that ended up smelling unpleasant or just didn’t work well.) Combine duplicates, if possible. Consolidate. While it might be perfectly reasonable to have cleaning supplies under every sink in your house, you might want to simplify things by… -
How Do I Even BEGIN Dejunking My Garage?
2 May 2013 | 7:46 amSpring is a great time of year to unclutter your garage. It can seem like a daunting project, but it doesn’t have to be! Having a good plan of attack can help you stay focused and get your garage looking and functioning the way you need it to. Figure out what you have. What exactly lives in your garage now? What items do you need to keep and which ones can you throw out, recycle, or donate? Sometimes, an easy first step is to look for things that are obviously trash or that you no longer need. Sketch your plan. As you look around your space, determine what you want to store in the… -
Three tricks for easy decluttering
23 Apr 2013 | 6:38 amIf you want to get some spring cleaning done, often the first step is letting go of excess. Cleaning is much easier when there’s no clutter to work around! Here are three things to keep in mind to make decluttering and purging easier: 1. Stay honest. While decluttering, ask yourself the following questions when trying to decide whether to keep an item: Do I use it? Do I love it? Does keeping this item contribute to my vision for my space? If you can’t honestly answer yes to any of those questions, consider letting the item go. 2. Stay focused. A timer can help you keep focused on your…
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Disney Parks Monstrous Summer
24 May 2013 | 6:00 amTo know me is to know I have loved Walt Disney World since childhood. My WDW College Progam Internship sealed that love for a lifetime. This is not sponsored post but one of many that you will find thanks to the wonderful resources WDW News has made available. Disney Parks Monstrous SummerPhoto CreditWDWNews Disney Parks are tailor made for holiday celebrations beyond your wildest dreams. And today, Friday May 24, 2013, Disney Parks will kick off an incredible event, Monstrous Summer. Designed around the wonderfully entertaining cast of the soon to be released Monsters University, all… -
5 Easy Picnic Recipes
23 May 2013 | 4:00 amLooking for a fun but easy picnic recipe idea for Memorial Day Weekend? As you kick off the summer and gather with friends and family, here are a few of my favorite picnic recipes from the always clever folks at Spoonful.com. Easy to make and sure to please, these are perfect for you to share a dish on the go or as hostess at home. Spoonful has graciously granted permission to share their beautiful photos and this is not a sponsored post. Appetizer Red, Hot and Blue Wings More popular than ever, a picnic recipe for tasty wings is sure to be a hit for guests of all ages! Red, Hot, and Blue… -
Getting Organized for Surgery
22 May 2013 | 5:00 amDoctor with Surgical ScalpelPhoto CreditFreeDigitalPhotos.net Getting organized for surgery isn’t an every day occurrence. And for busy Moms, while you are the first to raise you hand to help others in this situation, its a whole new ball game when its you who has to take your turn. I’m about to have an outpatient surgery on my foot, something I’ve known is coming for quite some time and thanks to a great surgeon, I’m confident I’ll be on the move again in no time sporting a sparkly cast as my summer must have accessory. But there is going to be a two week… -
Ways to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
21 May 2013 | 8:34 amFootprints on SandPhoto Credit FreeDigitalPhotos.net Footprints in the Sand is a poem I have loved for as long as I can remember. It tells the story of a person reflecting on her life and how Jesus walked alongside of her every single day as shown by two sets of footprints in the sand. Noticing only one set of footprints at the lowest, most difficult periods of this journey, she asks the Lord why. His simple response? ”The times when you have seen only one set of footprints is when I carried you.” Today its time for us to carry Oklahoma tornado victims. Yesterday the… -
Organizing Old Greeting Cards {May Memorabilia}
20 May 2013 | 8:39 amToday we are talking about Organizing Greeting Cards. Part of our year long series, GO MOM! Organizing Tips, this month we are focused on Memorabilia. Did you happen to get a stack of cards for Mother’s Day? I sure hope you did! But if you are anything like me, after they’ve been displayed on a mantle or in a nook in the kitchen, what are you going to do with them once that occasion is long gone and it’s really not appropriate to have them out anymore? Check out these tips to help you while you are organizing old greeting cards. Binder You know how I love my binders! Get a…
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Map App Wars
13 May 2013 | 8:56 amProduct reviews are not generally the fodder for time management newsletters. However, recent events accorded me an opportunity to test three popular map apps for my smartphone. The test focused on which app saved me the most time while trying to get to a new location in an unfamiliar city. (As a technical note, this test was conducted on an iPhone 5.) The Contenders 1. Maps – Apple – Free. Apple introduced its map app in the iOS 6 release. Although the app included some interesting new features, like titling and the ability to “flyover” areas, it experienced some core mapping…
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Sometimes it’s only a matter of days
20 May 2013 | 10:06 amWe have a tree that is gorgeous only about 3 days a year. And that time is now! We only have a matter of days to enjoy the blooms. Having ‘only a matter of days’ is true with our follow-up with our prospects/clients as well. Do you have a follow-up plan in place or is your plan hit and miss? You will leave thousands of dollars (if not more) on the table if you are executing the ‘hit and miss’ follow-up strategy. As amazing as you are you will be forgotten. Sorry, but it’s true. What is your plan to ‘stay in touch’ with your prospects and… -
First things first
15 May 2013 | 2:45 pmIn April I attended the NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) national conference in New Orleans, LA. I had a great time and it was fun to see New Orleans for the first time. I also had the privilege of presenting my “30 Ideas for Business Success” in a breakout session. This is all good except… At 4:30 pm on Friday I started my presentation and 20 minutes into the speech the alarms started blaring all over the hotel. I stopped talking in shock! This has never happened to me before. I don’t like to admit this but my first thought was to stay… -
It’s spring and it’s time to party!
11 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amSpring is nature’s way of saying “Let’s party! ~ Robin Williams Our granddaughter, Addilynn, turned 2 on March 8 and her parents threw her a party, of course! I don’t think anyone can party like a two year old! She had so much fun playing Hungry Hippo, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, opening her presents, and just running around. But, I do think her favorite part was the cake as you can see in her picture. It’s spring and I think we all need a party. It’s time for a fresh start in your business and the way you think about your business. Have things… -
Thank goodness for fresh starts!
9 Apr 2013 | 8:00 amI am so happy it is spring here in the US. How about you?! We had a long winter and I’m ready for a fresh start. The trees are starting to bud, I’ve seen my first Robin, and the sun is shining gloriously! It’s a fresh start. It’s a fresh start even though my precious dad was taken home on March 14 while holding my mom’s hand. We all miss him and are sad but we are not sad for dad. He was ready to go and the peace he showed us will live with us forever. He was one of the really good guys. With the whole family home to celebrate his life all of my… -
What makes you happy?
7 Mar 2013 | 7:00 amSpring and warmer weather makes me happy. Spending time with my granddaughter makes me happy. Going to a movie makes me happy. Coaching my business clients makes me happy. Reading a great novel makes me happy. I really could go on and on! What makes you happy? For my dad it was time spent fishing. I never understood this but I could always feel dad’s excitement whether he was leaving for a day of fishing or for a week. My dad has lived 89 wonderful years but we just moved him to hospice care and we may only have weeks left with him. I’m treasuring every moment. My Uncle Marv…
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Julie Seibert Moderating Live Online Workshop on How to Find Your Passion
22 May 2013 | 4:08 pmReawaken Your Brilliance host Julie Seibert announced the June 18th Get Off the Couch! body, mind & spirit workshop will be on how to find your passion with a promotional price of only $20! Julie Seibert says, “Are you a clock watcher? Do you dread Monday mornings? Do you cross off the days on your calendar? Were you passionate once but that’s changed & your struggling to find that excitement again? Think you cannot make a living doing what you love? Are you planning to follow your dreams “someday” or is your life slipping away? I can ask these questions because I have… -
Eco-Organizing: Another Excuse to Hold onto Trash?
22 May 2013 | 7:26 amSomeone asked me if being green in organizing was simply another excuse to hold onto trash and keep clutter. ABSOLUTELY NOT! There was an article in the N & O a few years ago about an artist who makes art from stuff people want to throw away. Some people might see it as junk, but this man has chosen to make something artistic out of it. I am not a big fan of modern art, so I can see how people wouldn’t appreciate what he has created. Alas, beauty is in the eye of the beholder! So many times when I see organizing or cleaning shows on TV I see all of this good stuff just being… -
Groovy Lovin’
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Online Interactive Workshop on How to Stop Procrastination
8 May 2013 | 7:41 amTo register: http://stopprocrastination.eventbrite.com Save $5 with CODE RYBProNo Tuesday, May 14th, 7-9 PM I will be moderating this panel! Are you losing money because you haven’t gotten around to joining your company’s matching contribution retirement program? Do you get sick often because you are always doing everything at the last minute exhausting yourself? Are you following your passion or are you planning to do it “someday”? Do you need to lose weight but put off going to the gym or cooking healthy meals? Are you stressed in your marriage because your spouse doesn’t… -
Rediscover Your Home!
1 May 2013 | 2:25 pmFor more information & to register: http://rediscoveryourhome.eventbrite.com What does your house or home say about you? What do you want it to say? As the real estate industry continues to recover, more and more people aren’t “moving up”, but staying put and improving their homes on their own. By decluttering, organizing and learning some design and decorating basics, you can create a brand new home! STEP 1: Join us to learn the basic principles on how to get organized. Clearing space and making way for what you want in life is an important first step in getting…
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5 Surefire Ways to Stay True to Your Brand and Message
14 May 2013 | 7:11 amI was speaking with a client the other day and the subject of branding came up. She felt that until she had thought out every detail of her business and offerings, she couldn’t say anything to anyone because she risked being “off brand”. Before I share the rest of our conversation let me say this…I’m not a branding expert. What I do know, however, is how to represent yourself. My client is in early stages of forming her business. She’s a little unsure of herself (okay, maybe more than a little). She needs to do many things that are way outside of her comfort zone. … -
5 Keys to Self Care for Entrepreneurs
7 May 2013 | 6:55 amWhen something comes up four times over the course of two days I know it’s serious. Entrepreneurs are lousy at taking care of themselves. Entrepreneurs routinely work long hours. Entrepreneurs often beat themselves up for not doing enough or not doing it well enough. Entrepreneurs have a misguided belief that they are the only person who could possibly do “it” right. Entrepreneurs feel guilty spending time relaxing when there’s so much work to do. Entrepreneurs spend their day worrying about what they missed or what they “should have” done. The problem is that when you don’t… -
Are you a liar?
30 Apr 2013 | 5:17 amHave you ever gone to a networking event and promised yourself that you’d follow up with everyone you met? Now be honest for a minute…have you? If you did that’s awesome. Read on to help you keep the conversation going. If not… well… it’s time to keep that promise and follow up! The secret to any relationship is the “know, like and trust” factor. This is true for both business and personal relationships. Here are my 3 top strategies to help you get to know the people you just met, let them get to know you and move the relationship… -
3 Things To Catapult Your Business to Success
23 Apr 2013 | 5:13 amI said, “Does anyone have any questions for me?” The response, “Yes Carrie I do. Since you’ve been in business for over ten years will you share the top three things that you believe have led to your success?” It was a question I didn’t expect so I thought a moment … here’s the answer I shared. The top three things I did to grow my business. 1. Take myself seriously and get support. During the first six months I was in business I figured I could handle it. I thought I “knew” what needed to be done and could just do… -
Stop Procrastination and Grow Your Business by Taming Your Inner Child
16 Apr 2013 | 6:09 amIt’s like you’re throwing a temper tantrum. You know what you want to do. You know why you want to do it. You know how to do it. It’s important. The growth of your business depends on it. But, no matter what you do the three-year old kid inside of you is stomping his or her feet screaming “NO!” “NO! I will not do it!” “NO! Not now! I have more time!” “NO! I don’t want to!” “NO! You can’t make me do it!” I’m sharing this because this topic came up three times last week and…
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San Diego Professional Organizer | Image Consultant | home organizers | home organization
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A Laundry Room Comes Clean
20 May 2013 | 2:00 amSituation: This is typical for a laundry room- lots of clutter on top of the machines, and no adequate horizontal space for folding clothes. In this case, the client has front-load machines, so I would recommend installing a countertop across them to provide a large space for folding, like in the photo above. This client was getting ready to sell her house, so we did not install a countertop. Challenge: The closets were cluttered and full of things that did not belong in the laundry room. We also needed to provide some horizontal folding space without adding a countertop. Solution: We moved… -
How Long to Keep Taxes
19 May 2013 | 11:56 amOne question that my clients frequently ask me is, “How long do I need to keep my tax documents?” In this situation in 2013, this client has taxes going back 30 years- from 1982. You do not need to keep tax returns this long. According to the IRS, typically you need to keep your taxes for 3 years, and in some cases 7 years. What I advise my clients is to keep tax documents for 10 years. This is a conservative amount of time that should keep you covered for any situation. This also makes it easier to know what to purge each year- if it’s 2013 you can easily subtract 10 to… -
Tired of Being Buried Under Paperwork?
13 May 2013 | 1:52 pmHi Kathi, I enjoyed your presentation at the Women’s SCORE breakfast at Morgan Run about two years ago. I was fascinated with your ideas and have read your book. I like your advice to skip over the chapters that don’t apply. The clothes closet one didn’t apply to me, but I read the chapter anyway. My closet is organized by color first, and by season second. (My best organization starts upstream at the store.) Where I struggle is with the pieces of paper. The action pile is the problem. All of the other categories are organized very well. My manuals are on the bottom left of… -
Closet Transformation
13 May 2013 | 2:00 amSituation: This client had a lovely walk in closet that had been built onto her bedroom as an addition. Although it is a large closet, it became disorganized and mismanaged and ended up housing things that did not belong, such as holiday decorations. The client’s shoe collection ended up on the floor in piles which made it difficult to get into the closet to find what she was looking for. Challenge: We needed to fit all of her clothes, shoes, jewelry, and handbags into the closet while keeping everything organized and accessible. Solution: We sorted through all of her clothes and purged… -
Recycle Old Toothbrushes
25 Apr 2013 | 2:00 amWhen you come across old toothbrushes, do not put these into the trash. They also, can be recycled. Although they seem small and irrelevant, there are over 50 million pounds of toothbrushes are tossed into landfills every year. If you want to learn more about how to get organized and live a healthier life, click here to watch part one of my video tip series on Be Well Buzz. You will discover why clutter can zap your energy. You will then probably get motivated to clear your clutter so that you can enter our drawing for the grand prize ~ a FREE subscription to the Home Organizing Made…
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Home Organizing Tips – Lego Storage Ideas
1 May 2013 | 5:00 amIf you have kids, you know the excruciating pain of stepping on a Lego piece with bare feet! It makes you want to throw them ALL in the GARBAGE!!!! The only good thing about Legos is the fact that your kids will sit in their rooms for HOURS on end playing with them. It’s really bitter sweet! As an organizer and mom of two, I am often asked, “What are the best ways to store and organize Legos?” Here are a few unique ideas and clever ways to store and organize those pesky little buggars… I mean toys. I absolutely LOVE this idea of taking a binder… -
Organizing Your Office – Storing All The “Little Things”
24 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amHow do you store and organize all the tiny, little office supplies you need on hand? There are so many fun and clever items to organize the “little things” in life and our office that are just laying around our homes. For example, use an old muffin pan to store your paperclips, staples and tiny little gadgets. Or use an ice tray or even an egg carton to keep rubber bands and pushpins handy. Think outside of the “ice box” and re-purpose items you already have laying around collecting dust. Grab that old ice tray that just sits empty and put it to work. It will… -
Organizing Your Office – Choosing the Right Shredder
22 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amThere are so many types of shredders out these days. How in the world do you know which one to choose? Of course, the money factor plays a huge part as well as how much you will be using it. You may need something basic that will shred your junk mail or you may have the need for something with a little more gusto to shred piles of papers. If you have mounds and mounds of documents that need to be shredded, consider taking the boxes full of papers to a local store to be shredded. Office supply stores and UPS stores will often times provide an in-house shredding service. You’ll… -
Organizing Your Home – Fancy Ways to Store Laundry Detergent
18 Apr 2013 | 1:23 pmI don’t know about you, but I am not a huge fan of doing laundry. BUT maybe if there was a little pizazz or eye candy to look at during the process, it could lessen the burden? Have you thought of taking an old water dispensers, canisters or your fish’s old home and transform it into a Designer Laundry Detergent Dispenser? Not only would it be uber fabulous to look at, but it would be a creative way to use something you already have around the house to store your detergent. I LOVE the feeling of walking into an area that is very appealing to the eye even if I have my… -
Organizing Your Financial Papers for Tax Time
8 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amIt is that time of the year. TAX TIME! Are you feeling like you are swimming in papers? Receipts piled high and there isn’t an end in sight? Invoices, bills and bank statements scattered across the floor? This year, get organized so you will be better prepared for next year and the years ahead. It is so nice to be able to grab a folder and head to your accountant with all the necessary documents! No need to pull out your hair out in a mad search for your tax files. (I personally know people who spend WEEKS preparing their taxes. I see so much headache and heartache during…
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Downshifting - Your Family, Your Home, Your Life - Margarita Ibbott
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Organizing Blogs to Follow–Blog Hop- Downshifting & other PROS
24 May 2013 | 8:01 amI love Pinterest… heck, who doesn’t? It can be a wonderful resource for anyone. Need to know how to make butter chicken? Want to figure out how to fold a fitted sheet? Need a motivational quote for the day? Or better yet, figure out how to ORGANIZE just about anything with the help of many, many, many professional organizers. One of my most popular boards on Pinterest is ORGANIZING blogs to follow. With over 1,730 followers and almost 110 contributors to the board, there is plenty to see, read and learn from. These are some of the pins that you will find on ORGANIZING… -
WordlessWednesday–Beaconsfield High School 1981–Rock On
21 May 2013 | 8:10 pmWe were not short of laughs, hugs or welcoming cocktails. On Victoria Day weekend, I drove to Montreal by myself to attend my high school’s 55 Years Anniversary. This celebration included an ‘all-years’ reunion. Don’t be mistaken, I did not graduate 55 years ago…I graduated from Grade 11 in 1981. These are my wonderful classmates. We had so much fun….. -
Powerful Beast–Conair–#ConairDidMyHair
17 May 2013 | 6:50 am{Full disclosure: I received a Conair hairdryer at SoFabCon. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own…because I loved it} She is loud and she is powerful…she’s a beast but the Conair InfinityPro is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I was attending Collective Bias’ SoFabCon earlier this month and one of the lead sponsors was Conair. It had to be the best brand salon. They had a great set up for us to test drive their different products. I attended SoFabCon last weekend (you should go…) and as part of the overall experience, Collective Bias… -
Truly–Wordless Wednesday–Spring has Sprung
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TWEETSTOCK8–Social Media Rock Conference–May 29, 2013–You must go…
14 May 2013 | 9:10 amEvery once in a while the universe comes together to produce a truly awesome event that cannot be missed. Then to add to it, it puts this event close to home and at a reasonable price. If you register for the early bird pricing its even better! Tweetstock is a ‘how-to-get-it-done” social media conference. It focuses on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ a business should be in the social media space. It works to bring together creative, entrepreneurial and business minds to help you understand and learn from their success stories. You need to go if you are a small business,…
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The Paper Tiger Blog
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At-Home Workers: Technology That’ll Help You and Your Business Thrive
20 May 2013 | 1:58 pmWorking from home spares you a few daily frustrations, such as rush-hour traffic and inconsiderate coworkers. But, it’s still work, and it still comes with its own set of challenges. Let’s take a look at the latest technology that can help you thrive while working from home: Thrive: Be Kind to Your Body Working long [...] -
Six Filing System Mistakes You Might Be Making
16 May 2013 | 7:21 amIf you have a filing system in place and are filing your paper documents, but you still feel unorganized, you may be making one of six crucial filing mistakes that deter you from maximum organization. With Paper Tiger Filing System Software for Document Management, you can get the ball rolling quickly by indexing and filing [...] -
Organizing Your Home Office
8 May 2013 | 9:08 amThe flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, that can only mean one thing: It is springtime and with the spring comes spring-cleaning and organizing. With people working from home and diving into self-employment, home offices are quite common. It has been said that at least one in four households have a home office. [...] -
Paper Tiger Software Now Has a New Sister Named GiFTgive!
6 May 2013 | 1:06 pmAnnouncing GiFTgive Online Donation Software! The Monticello Corporation, developers of Paper Tiger Filing System Software for Document Management software just introduced a new online donation software product, named GiFTgive, (think “fundraising”) for causes, missionaries, nonprofit organizations, and other charities. GiFTgive software is described as The Most Powerful Wish List on Planet Earth! We are sure [...] -
How is Getting Organized Good for You?
6 May 2013 | 9:55 amIn the article below, Anne McGurty, a Paper Tiger Expert of Strategize and Organize, relays the benefits of getting organized. Think of it as a small investment in the long-term events of your future. Do you think it’s a waste of time to get organized? Read on to see the benefits of being organized. She [...]
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I'm an Organizing Junkie
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My Command Hooks Get a New Home…Again
24 May 2013 | 11:20 amHere’s a story, of some lovely hooks Who were very very lonely downstairs There were many hooks, living all together Yet they were all alone Till the one day when their owner said enough And they knew that it was much more than a hunch That these hooks would somehow come upstairs And that’s the way they all became the happy bunch The happy bunch, the happy bunch That’s the way they all become the happy bunch :) Hahaha…just a little fun this fine Friday to the tune of the Brady Bunch theme song. Did you get that? Go back and sing it if you need to, I’ll… -
Box It Up! for Party Supplies
23 May 2013 | 6:58 amThe following is a guest post from regular contributor, Shannon at AKA Design. I am so loving this series and I hope you are too! Hi Organizing Junkies! Is it possible that May is almost over already? How did that happen? What did you all think of the last Box It Up? Do you remember the basic premise of this whole series? Basically we’re taking ‘workaday’ items – things that are often necessary, but not always handy when needed – and create mini-kits to keep around the house. They don’t take up much room at all, but they come in real handy. Of course, even better is that most of… -
7 Years of Blogging!! + $100 Target Giveaway!
22 May 2013 | 11:06 amToday sort of crept up on me. It’s May 22nd which means 7 years ago I wrote my very first blog post never once thinking I’d still be blogging all these years later. And boy what a ride it’s been and now I’m considered a Granny in the blogging world :) Keeping up with all the changes over the years has been hard and exhausting, especially for a non-techy girl like me, but I can honestly say that I have loved every minute of sharing this crazy passion of mine with you. There is no greater reward for me than the emails and comments I get saying “thanks to… -
Kitchen Stewardship ebook Bundle of the Week
20 May 2013 | 7:27 pmThis week at BundleoftheWeek.com, add five Kitchen Stewardship ebooks to your library at a fraction of their regular price! Whether you’re already a fan of the talented Katie Kimball or just hearing about these ebooks for the first time, this collection of real food ebooks includes not just recipes but plenty of information to empower you on your real food journey — and it’s available at almost 80% off retail this week only. Plus, purchasers will receive a special coupon code to purchase Katie’s latest ebook, Better Than a Box, at just 50%! From soaking grains and… -
Menu Plan Monday ~ May 20/13
20 May 2013 | 5:56 amHey everyone! Today is a holiday for us Canadians so I’ll be relaxing with my family finally enjoying some sunny (yay!) weather. I’m not even going to do my usual Monday morning grocery shop. Gasp! Ha-ha I’m going to put it off until Tuesday instead. Sometimes you just have to be wild and crazy lol. Egg Blowing: So a couple of weeks ago I asked you all for some tips on peeling hard boiled eggs. I appreciate all your help. I tried many of the suggestions including adding salt to the water, using older eggs and rolling the eggs on the counter before peeling. …
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Organize to Revitalize!
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More Time is Less Time
22 May 2013 | 1:24 pmGreetings, All. I hope this post finds you in good health. My life has changed dramatically recently. Like many in this economic climate, I am now a member of the job search community as of six weeks ago. Yes, the dreaded layoff. Image Credit: Kiemviec.Com/CareerBuilder.com *Link redirects to the article, “Secret to Effective Time Management,” (as it relates to job searches) displayed in Vietnamese. Open in Google Chrome to see English translation. Suffice it to say, after the initial shock and regrouping (mentally) into job search mode, I finally settled in to the fact… -
3 Ways the Energy of Spring Can Help You Clear the Clutter
20 May 2013 | 10:25 amDid you know that you can use the warmer temperatures to be more productive? Here are three ways spring weather can help you get more done: 1. Harness the power of nature’s cycles. Image credit Tracy K. Pierce Winter is often associated with a sense of barrenness. In many spiritual traditions, winter is a time for going inside – physically as well as mentally. It can be thought of as a time of being introverted or spending more time in meditation, prayer, or in solitude. Spring, on the other hand, symbolically stands for new birth, a time of renewal, or starting over. Whether we… -
Fact Friday: Stay on Your Feet if You Want to be Healthy
17 May 2013 | 12:32 pm“Stand up if you want to stay healthy, warn researchers. A study says office workers could be risking their health simply by sitting at their desk for hours at a time. It found people who spend more than four hours a day sitting down are at greater risk of chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Those sitting for at least six hours were significantly more likely to have diabetes. The research involved 63,048 middle-aged men but US scientists say the findings are likely to also apply to women.” Read More: Sitting at your desk for six hours a day… -
Get Organized for More Productive Meetings
15 May 2013 | 12:06 pmMaking Meetings Work: How to Get Started, Get Going, and Get It Done by Ann M. Delehant One of the first thoughts that might pop into your mind when a friend or colleague starts talking about getting organized is about the piles of papers that may be littering the desk in our office, the books overflowing from the bookshelves onto the floor, or those bags of once-coveted conference giveaways which have taken up residence in the corner of the office. Scheduling time to tackle all of these types of tasks is a wise idea and will ultimately result in increased productivity. However, there is… -
Simple Tech: 10-Minute Organizing Challenge
13 May 2013 | 3:08 pmWhat can you do in 10 minutes? In regards to technology, a whole lot! Let’s do some quick decluttering that is as simple as clicking the mouse’s button. 10 minutes starts now. Here we go! Delete 5 emails from your inbox that you no longer need. To do this quickly, pick emails that don’t require much thought, like e-vites to events that have passed, e-newsletters you’ve already read (or will never read), and emails from retailers featuring expired coupons or deals. Unsubscribe from 1 email subscription you don’t read. It’s as easy as scrolling to the bottom of one of those emails…
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The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-24-2013
24 May 2013 | 11:22 amAnd I used to be such a nice guy. (Fight Club) — Nice is for noodles. Intense and engaged is much more interesting. (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-23-2013
23 May 2013 | 11:22 amYou can't have everything. Where would you put it? (S. Wright) — And no, you aren't allowed to rent a storage unit! (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-22-2013
22 May 2013 | 11:22 amLiving by principles is not living your own life. (M. Woodman) — That's my basic principle, anyway. (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-21-2013
21 May 2013 | 11:22 amIf you don't risk anything, you risk even more. (E. Jong) — A choice of possible success or guaranteed failure. (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-20-2013
20 May 2013 | 11:22 amThere is a mortgage with every gift. (Unknown) — Attached to each blessing is the responsibility to share it. (Ramona) #quote
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RamonaCreel.com
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The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-24-2013
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The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-23-2013
23 May 2013 | 11:22 amYou can't have everything. Where would you put it? (S. Wright) — And no, you aren't allowed to rent a storage unit! (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-22-2013
22 May 2013 | 11:22 amLiving by principles is not living your own life. (M. Woodman) — That's my basic principle, anyway. (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-21-2013
21 May 2013 | 11:22 amIf you don't risk anything, you risk even more. (E. Jong) — A choice of possible success or guaranteed failure. (Ramona) #quote -
The Last Word — Ramona’s Quote Of The Day For 5-20-2013
20 May 2013 | 11:22 amThere is a mortgage with every gift. (Unknown) — Attached to each blessing is the responsibility to share it. (Ramona) #quote
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Simple Life Together Podcast Episodes 21-25
28 Apr 2013 | 10:15 amToday I’m sharing with you links to our most recent podcast episodes of Simple Life Together…a podcast I co-host with my husband, Dan. Our show has been going so strong…we’ve got listeners from around to globe learning to how they can live a simple life in the modern world. If you’re fed up with trying to keep up with the Joneses and being slaves to your possessions then I encourage you to check us out at Simple Life Together. Together Dan and I are changing our own lives by simplifying and focusing on our priorities….and our listeners are too! Click on… -
How to Simplify Your Life With a A Loved One
4 Apr 2013 | 6:38 amMy husband and I were recently interviewed by Mohamed Tohami of Midway Simplicity. In the video interview, we talk about how to de-clutter and simplify and how to work on de-cluttering with a loved one. It’s chock full of great tips so you may want to check it out! I also encourage you to check out the Midway Simplicity website and youtube channel for more video interviews of others who have or are trying to simplify their lives! And of course you can check out our Simple Life Together podcast too. We’ve gotten tons of great feedback from our listeners on how much they… -
We Think You’ll Love Our New Show!
28 Feb 2013 | 11:27 amI Really Think You’ll Like Our New Show! I’d love for you to join my husband Dan and me for our online radio show dedicated to leading a simple life in the modern world. It’s called Simple Life Together. You can find it and subscribe for free in iTunes simply by clicking here. Of course, you can also find it at our website at SimpleLifeTogether.com or by clicking the link to the show over on the right side of the page. So, check out this quick video and then come back and scroll down if you’re not quite sure of the many ways you can tap in to all this podcast… -
How to Travel With Electronics
18 Feb 2013 | 4:44 amI don’t know about you, but did you ever think you’d have to pack a separate bag on trips just to hold all of your electronics and gadgets? Sheesh…I mean it’s enough just traveling with electronics like your cell phones, digital readers, Mp3s, laptop, surge protectors, cameras and gaming toys…let alone all the extra batteries, power cords, memory cards and games too! And how the heck do you tell one power cord from the next? It’s crazy! Well, if you know what I’m talking about and have experienced the same pain as I have, well…you have to… -
Scarves Have You All Tied Up? 4 Simple Ways To Organize Your Scarves
24 Jan 2013 | 1:07 pmIn this video I show you a few ways that you can organize your scarves. Sure…you could just throw them all in a bin but that’s too easy. Why not organize those pretty accessories nicely so that you can see them, appreciate them, and actually wear them since you’ll know what you have! Seriously, there actually are better ways to organize your scarves so that they’re not all twisted and tied up in a jumbled mess in you dresser drawers! So, I’m going to show you 4 different ways that you can store and organize your scarves.: 1. You can use a tiered pant…
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The Clutter Diet Blog
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Clutter Video Tip: Kitchen Organizing Tips
16 May 2013 | 4:24 pmPat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man. Bake me a cake as fast as you can. That’s all well and good if you have an organized kitchen. But what if your drawers and cabinets are so stuffed you can't roll it, or pat it and just forget about marking it with a B? Watch this video for some kitchen organizing tips. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can't see the embedded player. Or watch the video at http://bit.ly/tcdwdkitch.) -
Clutter Video Tip: Finding Storage in Small Spaces
8 May 2013 | 3:43 pmDo your small living spaces make you feel like you are living in the Temple of Doom? Are you downsizing to a tiny house and wondering how to organize it? Do you feel like you have to raid the lost arc each time you open the cupboards? In this video I am sharing my downsizing experience so you can whip your small rooms into more organized and efficient spaces. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can't see the embedded player. Or watch the video at http://bit.ly/tcdsmall.) PLEASE HELP: "LIKE"-ing, sharing, and commenting on these Clutter Video Tip videos on YouTube really helps me a… -
Clutter Video Tip: 9 Essential Elements for a Productive Home Office
18 Apr 2013 | 11:57 amQuick, think of your favorite room in the house… Did you say your home office? No? I’m not surprised. Statements, taxes, filing are all essential in running your home, but they aren’t very fun. Watch this video for the the nine essential elements of a productive home office. Following these strategies will make the time you spend at your desk less stressful and more productive. So you can get in, get it done, and get on with what you really want to do. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can't see the embedded player. Or watch the video at http://bit.ly/tcdoffice.) PLEASE… -
Clutter Video Tip: Find Hidden Storage... Behind Doors
12 Apr 2013 | 7:07 amDo you feel like every inch of your space is being utilized and still there's not enough? Have you run out of drawers and shelves and counters? Watch this video to see one of my favorite places for storage- doors! This under utilized space will give you more visible, usable space. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can't see the embedded player. Or watch the video at http://bit.ly/tcddoor.) PLEASE HELP: "LIKE"-ing, sharing, and commenting on these Clutter Video Tip videos on YouTube really helps me a lot to get the word out about the information we have to offer. If you like it,… -
Clutter Video Tip: How to Organize Purses, Handbags, and Clutches
28 Mar 2013 | 11:39 amMary Poppins knew the importance of a well packed bag. But what happens when you need to switch purses? Watch this video to see the purse organizer and fashion accessories I use with my handbags. If your handbag is not “practically perfect in every way” following these tips will make changing purses (of any size) a breeze. Finding your keys in the deep recesses of your bag is like a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can't see the embedded player. Or watch the video at http://bit.ly/tcdpurse.) PLEASE HELP:…
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30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge: Day 5
24 May 2013 | 4:05 pmFor day 5 of the 30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge I got rid of two old pillows. -
30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge: Day 4
23 May 2013 | 4:19 pmDay 4 of the 30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge includes donation these three reusable bags… -
30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge: Day 3
22 May 2013 | 4:09 pmDay 3 of the 30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge includes trashing digital files on my desktop and organizing them in appropriate folders… Before After -
30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge: Day 2
21 May 2013 | 3:11 pmFor today’s 30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge…Instead of keeping left over Baby Shower party supplies from this past weekend for possible “someday” use..I went ahead and returned them. Preventing clutter from building up in my home. Baby Shower… Returned left overs…boom! -
30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge: Day 1
20 May 2013 | 9:59 amTo kick off the 30 Day De-Cluttering Challenge…I am going through unpacking and sorting through 3 additional bags aside from our original luggage that my family and I just threw stuff in while on our out of town travels this past weekend…yay! End result…luggage put away and 3 additional bags gone!
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Organize for a Fresh Start
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4 Ways to Gain Clarity on What You Want from Your Time
13 May 2013 | 11:35 amFrom the Design Your Days team, Sue West & Carol Williams: We’ve just returned from Vermont, where we had the true pleasure of giving our Design Your Days workshop to WBON- Women’s Business Owner’s Network: A Vermont statewide network for education, support, and networking to women business owners. It was fantastic and invigorating! With that, we’d love to address the CLARITY portion of our Design Your Days framework today. Let’s start off with some comments we often hear … I am constantly flying around from one thing to another. I’ll start… -
Design Your Days: Make Each Day Count
8 May 2013 | 5:30 am“Together, we are better” - credited to Barbara Hemphill, an organizing industry leader. Carol Williams, another organizing coach and I just lived this, as we presented our workshop to the Vermont Women Business Owners’ Network at their Springtime conference. Their welcome and their support, in my experience, was unparalleled. Of a different kind, the support we received from two of our clients, who seemed to jump at the chance to be IN our presentation was absolutely precious and honoring. We can’t thank them enough. Nor can the participants in our workshop, for… -
Papers – What to Keep & Toss
26 Apr 2013 | 12:47 pmBelow are some generic standards – good but generic – for what papers to keep and get rid of for your papers. In all instances, your own accountant or financial planner has the final say, i.e., overrides these reference sheets. Everyone’s particular situation and history is different, so please err on the conservative side and listen to their advice. Several helpful resources: From Bankrate.com – the reference sheet I most often use Financial Files You Can Toss – Kiplinger article IRS records advice In the “Papers” category of my blog,… -
Change Your Sleep Cycle & Change Your Days: Here’s How
18 Apr 2013 | 1:53 pmMany people have trouble shutting off their fast-working minds as they transition from their day to their evening and to sleep time. This happens to most of us at times of high stress, life changes and is a common issue for people taking ADHD medications among others. The problem is about more than simple fatigue. It’s that our day starts later than we wanted it to, we get less done, have less energy, and on top of all that, we sometimes beat up on ourselves for not getting enough sleep, enough done or enough self-care. Physical, mental and emotional fatigue. And then we’re not… -
Self-Care: 4 Strategies to Push through Perfectionism & Procrastination
17 Apr 2013 | 11:57 amSue: Does this sound like you? I am always late. I never seem to be able to get to my most important goal. I am too busy. I try, but I keep hitting roadblocks. Maybe I am not “cut out” for this. Carol: Hi, this is Carol Williams, Productivity Specialist at EpS, Efficient Productivity Systems. Sue: And this is Sue West, Life Transitions Coach and AD/HD specialist. We have joined together for this series of audio interviews to give you short, “use today” pieces of advice, in 5 to 8 minutes. Today’s is called “What’s Your Plan B?” but first … Carol: We’d like to share…
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C-Line Products Blog
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Poly Port + Index Dividers are Perfect for Storing Small Reports
23 May 2013 | 11:49 amNormally, I use C-Line’s index dividers to help organize binders and keep information more accessible. Since they are three-hole punched, they fit directly in our standard three-ring binders. I can also customize the tabs, so the dividers can adapt to whatever I need them to organize. They combination of binders and index dividers usually works out great, but I recently learned that if you do not have enough pages, the binder can seem empty. When I was asked to put together a brief training manual, I had to think of a different way to organize smaller reports. I ended up using the… -
Meeting Prep Includes Tent Cards, Project Folders & More
16 May 2013 | 12:19 pmLast week, one of our sales managers had a big meeting with a customer. Since the client came to our corporate office, there was a lot of preparation to make sure that everything was organized for the meeting. The conference room had to be set-up, meeting notes printed, and the list goes on. The sales employee looked at this meeting as an opportunity to showcase some of our products. I helped him prepare, and we tried to incorporate C-Line items when it was appropriate. The conference room looked so great when we were done that I thought I would share how we set everything up. Here is a look… -
Badge Holder Stores Theme Park Season Pass All Summer Long
8 May 2013 | 7:48 amAs the weather starts to warm up, it seems like almost everyone is talking about their summer plans in our office. From exciting vacation plans to summertime BBQs, people seem ready for this time of year. One colleague, a theme park buff, decided to purchase season passes to his family’s favorite park for the summer. When the tickets came in the mail, he was disappointed by the condition of the passes, especially since they had to last all summer. They were flimsy and made of thin paper material, which he did not anticipate would hold up until Labor Day. My friend started to think of ways… -
No-Hole Sheet Protector is Ideal Menu Holder at Local Restaurant
1 May 2013 | 5:37 amThere is a small family owned restaurant, located close by my office that I regularly go to for lunch. The best part about this place is that their menu and specials change quite frequently. Usually, they have one main board to display the menu, but this past week, I noticed that they had menus on the table for everyone to use. It was great to be able to sit down and look through what was available to eat. Their menus were simple print-outs since they change so often. I did notice that they had used a C-Line sheet protector to store their menu in. At first, I thought this was a great way to… -
Legal Size Expanding File Becomes Craft Supply Storage Unit
24 Apr 2013 | 4:20 amWhen it comes to document storage, C-Line has a wide selection of items to pick from. Specialty files are sized to fit everything from legal size pages to coupons. Some files are simple in their appearance, while others have fashionable designs. Traditionally, expanding files are used to sort and organize documents with one portfolio. Recently, a customer let us know about a very different use that they found for the 21-Pocket Legal Size Expanding File. A craft and scrapbook enthusiast by nature, this customer had always looked for different ways to store all of her supplies. Rubber…
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Discover Freedom Blog - Organize Your Home, Office, and Life
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5 Easy Tips to Maintain Your Organized Spaces
21 May 2013 | 5:27 amNo matter whether you’re organizing your closet or your office, time management issues underlie most disorganization challenges. While there certainly needs to be a place in the closet for each item of clothing, and a place to file the papers that inundate most offices, establishing those places is only part of the solution. Once you find a place where everything belongs, you still need to create time in your day to maintain the organizing system. Here are 5 easy tips to help you keep things under control: 1. Block out time on your calendar for daily clean-up. Don’t skip a day; once you… -
Organize Your Passwords
1 May 2013 | 3:59 amHappy Spring – I can finally say it and actually feel like I mean it! Although it’s great to have the snow behind us, we in the Midwest have suffered through a lot of rain and flooding recently. Many people in my community have had to throw away a lot of their belongings, and some have lost their homes. While I’m reminded every day as I help people pare down their belongings that money can’t buy happiness, I certainly feel sorry for those who’ve lost items that were meaningful to them in the flooding. While it can be devastating to lose possessions, it can also be… -
The Benefits of Striving for Order
16 Apr 2013 | 4:19 amIn a prior post I wrote about how getting organized can help you live a more fulfilling life. The book that inspired that post, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance by Edwene Gaines, has some other organizing-related concepts that I think are worth sharing. Order is heaven’s first law. Poet Alexander Pope first acknowledged this wisdom over 300 years ago, but it’s still meaningful today. Although it may sound insignificant, an orderly desk or an organized closet can have a huge impact on your disposition. We can never feel our best when… -
The Surprising Costs of Disorganization and 3 Simple Steps to Overcome Them
1 Apr 2013 | 4:18 amThe weather has been quite a topic of conversation here in the Midwest these last few weeks. Just when we thought Spring was on its way, Ol’ Man Winter reminded us that it wasn’t too late for a snowstorm. Although we can’t do much about the weather (other than complain), we do have control over our own environment. If you have a particular area in your home or office that’s in disarray, or a difficult situation to overcome (like paying bills on time), then you can start today to take control. One day, as I helped a client organize his home office, we came across an envelope with… -
Get Organized and Find Fulfillment
18 Mar 2013 | 4:31 amI’ve previously written about how clearing the clutter from your life can help you be more prosperous. I’ve just finished reading another book that supports the same concept: The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance by Edwene Gaines. Ms. Gaines describes her own journey from poverty to prosperity and gives those of us who may feel guilty about doing so permission to live a life of abundance. While that abundant life may be rich in physical possessions, she indicates that it should also include fully using our talents and letting the light of our…
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Clutter Coach
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Make a List
25 May 2013 | 1:08 pmOriginally posted 2008-06-17 10:14:00. Republished by Blog Post PromoterI love lists. I have a poor memory so I make lots of lists to help myself get things done that I'd forget otherwise. One list I consult before I do laundry. It's a list of items that don't get washed very often and that I want to keep using until the next washing, such as kitchen potholders and the bathmat. Another list is for things I've loaned to people. If I don't write it down, I may never get it back! Of course, sometimes I forget I owned it to begin with, so it isn't that much of a problem. -
Your Brain: Distracted
18 May 2013 | 12:42 pmOriginally posted 2010-02-03 17:10:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Your brain craves novelty and will be distracted by it whenever it appears. Period. It's neuroscience. In his article about why it's hard to focus, David Rock explains that attention uses up brain resources, so it's limited (although more coffee sometimes helps). Also, there is always some kind of neural activity going on in your brain and that contributes to its restlessness and distractibility. To compound these problems, the effect of distraction tends to accelerate. That means once you start giving in to… -
How Planning Ahead Can Make You Happier
11 May 2013 | 12:37 pmOriginally posted 2010-10-20 18:29:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I talked with someone recently about planning and why he avoided it. He thought it was rigid and unimaginative. On the contrary, I replied, taking up the challenge. I’ll show you how it's flexible and creative. Here’s the situation: it’s a warm fall afternoon. Me: Let’s go to the beach! Him: Great, I’m ready. Me: Wait, there’s some stuff I want to take. Him: Let’s just go! Planning in advance does all these wonderful things: It creates focus, which then inspires action. Once the… -
Is It Okay to Want Stuff?
4 May 2013 | 12:28 pmOriginally posted 2008-03-19 13:20:47. Republished by Blog Post PromoterSure it is! It’s even okay to buy stuff if you really want it. You can still embrace a life of voluntary simplicity if you cycle things in and out rather than hanging onto all that stuff you buy. I think it’s a problem to keep things around because you feel guilty for buying them, or because they were gift, or because they’re still useful even if you don’t like them. That will just stagnate your energy. There will always be new things created and old things improved upon. Human creativity would… -
Time Management is You Management
27 Apr 2013 | 11:18 amOriginally posted 2008-06-27 15:20:00. Republished by Blog Post PromoterHere are some helpful hints from Jan Hayner for managing your time, courtesy of the Clutter Control Freak Blog (sponsored by Stacks and Stacks, which has some fab organizing products). These hints are especially helpful for those of you who have a hard time saying no. This means scheduling things during lunch so that you have no break time (not to mention no lunch) and otherwise feeling compelled to fill up your entire schedule with requests from others. Remind yourself that others need not be in charge of your schedule.
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Organize-It
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10,000 Products and Counting
23 May 2013 | 11:35 amOrganizeIt.com reached a rather big milestone recently. We now carry over 10,000 storage and organizational items on our website! From custom closets to drawer dividers to shower caddies, OrganizeIt.com has always strived to be your one-stop-shop for all of your organizing and storing needs. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the support and loyalty of our wonderful customers. Whether you have shopped with us from the beginning or just recently made your first purchase, we obviously cannot thank you enough for enabling us to expand our product catalog to provide you… -
How to Organize Your Home Office – Archive Files
29 Apr 2013 | 11:03 amMy last entry showed you how to better organize your appointments by giving you tips on how to make the best use of your calendar. The next area of your home office that I will help you with is your files. Given that you recently filed your taxes, I am going to focus on archiving files. There are three main categories of files: reference, action, and archived. Archived files are reference files that you no longer need to access on a regular basis, but you need to keep for tax, legal or historical purposes. These files should be stored separately from your reference files to avoid… -
“Went to a Garden Party…”
8 Apr 2013 | 11:22 amOne of the best parts about the Spring and Summer are all of the fun outdoor activities, like barbecues and garden parties. Whether your gatherings are casual or fancy, Organize-It has a bunch of supplies to ensure a successful shindig. These Ceramic Buffet Trays are a great addition to your next party or large gathering. Available in a set of three nesting trays, these Ceramic Buffet Trays come with raised metal stands to prevent heat damage to tables or counter tops. Each tray is safe for the oven, microwave, and dishwasher, letting you go from cooking to serving to cleaning in a snap. -
Spring Cleaning Time!
3 Apr 2013 | 8:00 amIt’s April and baseball is back, which means…SPRING IS HERE! While we are all thrilled that the temperatures are rising, this is also a good time go through closets, your garage or basement and get rid of all of the things you don’t use and rid yourself of unnecessary clutter. To help you in your Spring Cleaning projects, our Marketing Team picked some items that will help make your home shine from floor to ceiling. Keep your home clean and beautiful with this Casabella Wet and Dry Disposable Cloth Sweeper. Capable of cleaning with both wet and dry cloths, this Wet and… -
How to Organize Your Home Office – Calendars
8 Mar 2013 | 12:06 pmMy last entry showed you how to use paper trays to help improve the flow of paper in your office. Continuing with your home office, I would like to show you how to better organize your appointments. The saying, “a place for everything, and everything in its place” applies to appointments as well. Too often, people try to maintain too many calendars. Other mistakes include using no calendar at all (nobody’s memory is that good) and using the wrong calendar for them. Here are some tips to help keep you on schedule: How many calendars? – One of the most common mistakes I…
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OrganizingLA Blog
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Can Something Pretty Make You Want To Do Housework?
11 May 2013 | 12:48 pmIf there is one thing we've learned running a professional organizing business it's that the right tool can get the job done. And an even better tool is one that you can leave out for display, or hang up in plain sight for easy access so it no only looks good, but functions well too. This week I fell in love with this bamboo ironing board from Welm Elm on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles. If you know me, I pretty much hate ironing anything other than pillow cases, cocktail napkins, tea towels, shams and placemats (anything flat and manageable). But I think this board will want to make me want… -
How To Set Up And Organize A Portable Car Office
26 Apr 2013 | 3:18 pmDon't let traffic slow your career down. Actors and just about anyone can benefit from setting up a portable office in their car. This article is first in an "organizing for the actor" spring series of guest contributor topics by Kristine Oller, a Los Angeles-based change strategist. For more information on the series click here. Picture this: You are exiting Samuel French (the theater, film and television old school bookshop). Your stomach growls for lunch. Then-- your iPhone rings: You have an audition in forty minutes! You, however, are on the opposite side of town and unsure of how to… -
Actress Joan Crawford Believed An Organized Mind Can Accomplish Anything
22 Apr 2013 | 9:46 pmIconic Actress Joan Crawford in her Los Angeles home, 1949 With a career spanning an incredible 45 years, Joan Crawford knew a thing or two about drive, determination and organization. Crawford, an actress who blossomed as a silent screen starlet and ended up as a pop culture icon with her "no wire hangers" manta, was well known not only for her talent, but her passion and fierce obsession for all things organized and clean. The 1981 biographical drama "Mommie Dearest" starring Faye Dunaway portrayed Joan Crawford as disliking wire hangers. While we think Joan Crawford got a bad "no wire… -
Announcing a New Series! Spring Fling Productivity Solutions For Actors & Creative Professionals
14 Apr 2013 | 9:37 pmActors and creative performing artists in Los Angeles have a unique set of organizing and productivity challenges. We're introducing a new series to guide them and all creative and mobile professionals. We're excited to introduce a new series of guest topics for creative and performing artists: Spring Fling Productivity Solutions For Actors & Creative Professionals written by our friend and business colleague Kristine Oller, a notable Los Angeles Change Strategist.Why feature this Series?Being based in Los Angeles, many of our organizing clients are (but not exclusively) entertainment… -
Model Cheryl Tiegs Loves Leaving Books Out; Her Designer Puts Them Away
7 Apr 2013 | 1:47 pmCheryl Tiegs loves to be surrounded by books. It does take work to maintain a style. Over time, the addition of personal items, found objects and collections can take a space from carefully curated to carelessly cluttered. Books are considered a very common source of debate. Take Cheryl Tiegs for example. The celebrated sexy tigress modeled her way through the 1970s and 1980s, and successfully licensed her name to Sears where she sold clothing and accessories to the tune of $1-billion dollars over 10 years. She hired award-winning interior designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard to redesign her…
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Value of Simple
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SASM 022 – Minimalism, Intentional Living, Competition, and Being the Best You with Joshua Becker
20 May 2013 | 12:00 amThis is the reason I created the Smart and Simple Matters show. So I could have meaningful conversations with amazing people that improve your life in often small – but sometimes big – ways. And my guest for this episode truly falls into the amazing category. He has a ton to offer to everyone (including me) looking to simplify, organize, and be money wise. It’s Joshua Becker from Becoming Minimalist, one of my go-to resources on intentional living and practical ways to be a great minimalist… without sacrificing what’s most important to you. Joshua knows how to ask the right question… -
Pay What You Can for My Products and Services (with QUADRUPLE the Partner Charity Donation)
16 May 2013 | 12:00 amI frequently think about why people wait until “The Holidays” to buy the things they need. Or to purchase gifts for others. That used to make sense before my personal renaissance. But now? I just don’t get it. Because now, I express gratitude every day and do things to benefit everyone around me… regardless of the calendar or what social norms enforce. So there’s one thing you need to know today: I’m grateful for you. I’m thankful for the role you’ve played in the growth at Value of Simple. I seriously can’t (or wouldn’t want to) crank out all this value without your help! -
3 Core Investing Principles and Why the Project Dirty Work Rocks
13 May 2013 | 12:00 amSpecial note: I’ll be running a very short promotion starting on Thursday morning for Start Investing with $100 and The Digital Launch Playbook. Because the promo and the products are awesome, I have a couple of goodies to reveal to heighten the excitement. So I’m sharing an excerpt from module 3 of Start Investing with $100 – Selecting Appropriate Investments – about three (of many) core principles for successful self-investing. The rest of module 3 and the entire course is available to insiders who get lifetime access to all the strategies, resources, and tools. I’m also sharing… -
Your Real Simple Solution to Avoid the Demise for Value of Simple
10 May 2013 | 12:00 amScary headline, huh? Apparently, I’m supposed to warn you that if you don’t sign up to receive my new blog posts via email, then Value of Simple will disappear (for you at least). Allegedly, it’s my sole responsibility to ensure anyone using Google Reader and getting my content via RSS switches to a new RSS reader before Google kills Reader on July 1st. But I don’t believe all that. So I intentionally waited for the hysteria to calm down before publishing this post. However, the flourishing or demise of Value of Simple really is in your hands. And I’d hate for Value of Simple to… -
Pulse Check – Monthly Report for April 2013
8 May 2013 | 12:00 amEvery month I recap the past, present, and future of my personal journey and the voyage of Value of Simple. This “Pulse Check” is intended to be an honest, transparent, and (hopefully) inspiring assessment of where I’ve been and where I’m going. This is the Pulse Check for April 2013. Hear Ye, Hear Me I did a lot of talking in April. Stuff like: Publishing two podcasts and recording many more for your future listening pleasure Being challenged by my Lifeline Group to justify my business model and how I could/should/would try out some services Telling the Refuge of Simplicity that…
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Get Organised
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Friday Productivity Quote: Doing First Things First
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Business Productivity With Twitter: Follow In Your Niche
23 May 2013 | 7:51 am@TwitterUser Follow in your niche: get in – get it – get out & grow your following/business at the same time #efficiency business #productivity *jumps with joy* So you’re a Twitter dabbler and want to build your following. Most of our clients at this point, choose to follow all and sundry in the hope that [...]The post Business Productivity With Twitter: Follow In Your Niche appeared first on Get Organised. -
Personal Productivity With Twitter: Easier Reading With Lists
21 May 2013 | 10:30 pmTwitter along with other social media outlets is often marked as a distraction and reason for procrastination which results in decreased personal productivity, but if used correctly, it can in fact do the opposite for personal productivity. Here in Get Organised we would class it as a powerful online productivity tool. Read on to find [...]The post Personal Productivity With Twitter: Easier Reading With Lists appeared first on Get Organised. -
Business Productivity: When and How to Clear Old Electronic Files
20 May 2013 | 10:30 pmWorking with people to boost business productivity puts me in the privileged position of up close and personal access to their systems. And while clients may practice either simple, complex or chaotic systems, everyone, and I mean every-single-one, has old, dated and superfluous (isn’t that a gorgeous word) files clogging up hard drives, servers and sanity. [...]The post Business Productivity: When and How to Clear Old Electronic Files appeared first on Get Organised. -
Business Productivity: The Cost Of Pushing ‘Print’:
20 May 2013 | 3:04 amBusiness productivity is only one reason not to press the print button! I remember marvelling at the wonders of my Palm Pilot PDA. Feeling a sense of pride as I slid the stylus out of its little ‘pocket’ to jot down a quick note in front of an admiring fan, ahem, I mean, client. Bubble [...]The post Business Productivity: The Cost Of Pushing ‘Print’: appeared first on Get Organised.
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Metropolitan Organizing
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Ethics in Business as a Professional Organizer and Antiques Dealer
22 May 2013 | 6:00 amEthics in Business by Leigh MacCready My favorite children’s book is “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman. There is a part in the book where a dog, wearing a hat, walks up to another dog and asks “Do you like my hat?” The other dog answers, “I do not.” (I love how blunt the [...]The post Ethics in Business as a Professional Organizer and Antiques Dealer appeared first on Metropolitan Organizing. -
Top Ten Killers of Women Over Forty
15 May 2013 | 6:00 amWomen Over Forty Most Common Health Issues Women over the age of forty have an increased risk of a number of health problems. At the age of forty, most women are at the height of their lives at home and in their careers. A woman over the age of forty is by no means [...]The post Top Ten Killers of Women Over Forty appeared first on Metropolitan Organizing. -
Mother of Six Shares 10 Tips for Coping with Stress in Stressful Times
8 May 2013 | 6:00 am10 Best Mom’s Tips for Coping with Stress by Charlotte Mengel 1. Become more educated! Knowledge is power and you can be an active participant and gain some control when things around you seem out of control. I have become much better educated about the medical world and Audrey’s diagnosis; many people mistake me for [...]The post Mother of Six Shares 10 Tips for Coping with Stress in Stressful Times appeared first on Metropolitan Organizing. -
Business Planning For the Very Small Business
1 May 2013 | 6:00 amBusiness Planning For The Very Small Business by Margaret Lukens Recently I heard something from a struggling new business owner. She didn’t have a business plan because, she said, “I thought I wasn’t big enough for that.” I can understand exactly why she would get that idea. Most business plans are designed for companies that [...]The post Business Planning For the Very Small Business appeared first on Metropolitan Organizing. -
Professional Organizer Shares Tips for Organizing the Office
24 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amAll the Benefits of Organizing the Office The conversation invariably begins the same way and goes something like this, “I don’t think my office is that bad, but my boss told me to call you.” As an in-house professional organizer at a major Houston hospital, most of my clients call me because they want help [...]The post Professional Organizer Shares Tips for Organizing the Office appeared first on Metropolitan Organizing.
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Helena - A Personal Organizer
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Feng Shui Your Garden with Gwynne Warner
16 May 2013 | 6:00 amThe post Feng Shui Your Garden with Gwynne Warner appeared first on San Diego Professional Organizer by Gwynne Warner. Here are some simple Feng Shui guidelines to help you create a healing and... Like what you see? There's so much more on Home Organizing Tips & Ideas on our Blog! -
Spring Cleaning: Your Car Will Love It!
14 May 2013 | 8:00 amThe post Spring Cleaning: Your Car Will Love It! appeared first on San Diego Professional Organizer by Helena Alkhas. Spring Cleaning Your Car Spring cleaning isn’t exclusive to houses.... Like what you see? There's so much more on Home Organizing Tips & Ideas on our Blog! -
School Papers Organization: Oh, so Cute!
8 May 2013 | 6:00 amThe post School Papers Organization: Oh, so Cute! appeared first on San Diego Professional Organizer by Helena Alkhas. School Papers Organization for the Sane Mama The school year is fast coming to... Like what you see? There's so much more on Home Organizing Tips & Ideas on our Blog! -
A Daily Routine that Works for You
24 Apr 2013 | 5:00 amThe post A Daily Routine that Works for You appeared first on San Diego Professional Organizer by Helena Alkhas. Daily Routine Printable I just came back from a week off and it was a ma zing to be... Like what you see? There's so much more on Home Organizing Tips & Ideas on our Blog! -
Become a Professional Organizer – Interview
17 Apr 2013 | 5:00 amThe post Become a Professional Organizer – Interview appeared first on San Diego Professional Organizer by Helena Alkhas. How to Become a Professional Organizer Becoming a Professional Organizer has... Like what you see? There's so much more on Home Organizing Tips & Ideas on our Blog!
