Organizing is simply as means to an end
Make your workspace a place you love to be whether it’s writing a special note to a friend, paying bills, or signing permission slips. Here’s the Shopping List: 1. Bella 3-ring Binders – Purple shown (available in 7 different colors) $55. each Great for phone lists and schedules—anything you need to refer to but don’t [...]
Are you a piler and not a filer? Heck, we all have that pile of paperwork that needs to be filed. Until now…Pendaflex has a great way to sort it so it doesn’t wind up in a BIG pile that you avoid because you don’t want to sort and file. . The PileSmart Organizer Tray [...]
Are you preparing your kids for college, or maybe you are off to college? Well, here are three Sanity Savers that will help prepare you for the first year: 1. Maximize Space Dorm rooms are small and in order to make the most of the space, it’s important to the vertical space–that means the walls. [...]
As an organizer, two recurring issues are the under utilization of vertical space and labeling. Whether it’s in a closet or a garage, vertical space is an effective way of storing items and a great way to maximize space. When it comes to paperwork and files, the same theory applies. Just think about paperwork that’s [...]
If someone asked me the Top 3 tools for organizing, LABELS would be on the list! When I talk about organizing, of course, I talk about Systems. And no system is complete without labeling. Think about it: You organize your pantry and place related items in baskets. How do you easily know what’s in the [...]
Last week, I made my first TV appearance–EVER! I knew the that once my book launched, there would be opportunities for live TV. For the most part, I compartmentalized the idea because, if I thought about it too much, I’d get sweaty palms and probably begin to hyperventilate. So about a month ago, I get a [...]
How much have you spent on organizing products over the last year? Do you feel like you’re organized? If you answered “No” to the second question, I can give you my insight on perhaps why after carefully choosing pretty containers, there’s still a lack of organization. It’s called “The Container Epidemic.” I’ve written about this [...]
Start the school year off right by establishing a system for paperwork. A tried-and-true Family Communications Center works well to maintain schedules of events, invitations, activities, menus, and more. What You Need Bulletin board/chalkboard Calendar Pens/Pencils Three to four Envelopes or containers Where to Put It Carve out a zone for a Family Communications Center [...]
By Katie Hinderer I admit it – I don’t have kids. I’m not even married. So, why in the world am I guest blogging on this site, and what makes me think I’m qualified to talk about the great balancing act that is the life of a mother? I am the oldest of nine children. [...]
At the first of this year, I bought an iPhone. I’m so happy with this little device! Since most of the time, my communication with people is less than 140 characters, there’s less of a need to sit at the computer to check email. Also, I can respond a lot more quickly too. While waiting [...]
