Household Mgt: Creating the Command Center

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This is Part Six of a Six-part series. Scroll to the bottom of the article for links to Parts one through five.   I’ve always talked about the importance of creating a centralized command center. It’s the hub of the household where all important paperwork lands and calendars are kept. Here’s an article from Smead [...]

Time Management Tips: Eliminate Time Wasters

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Brought to you by   Here is post number three in the series of six.   Time management tips are in high demand because so many of us do not know how to properly manage our time. If you ask a group of people to define “time management,” they will probably talk about getting it all [...]

Tax Advice: Making Tax Time Easier

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This post is the second in a series of six. First post = Easy Office Organizing for a Successful 2012   Each year, shortly after the New Year has arrived, people start bemoaning the fact that “tax time is going to be here before you know it.” Most admit it wouldn’t be such a dreaded [...]

Cut Costs by Clipping Coupons…

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…say that five times fast! Couponing has become a household word these days, especially in this economy. There are web sites, blogs and even TLC has introduced a reality show called Extreme Couponing. I don’t think I like the idea of stocking up on thousands of dollars of items, especially if you have to resort [...]

“Like” Smead Organomics

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Smead has been providing filing/organizing solutions for more than 100 years now! Since 1955, the company has been a woman-owned business. “Like” Smead Organomics on Facebook to receive bite-sized tips for organizing your files and read my recent review of the company’s Stadium Filing System.

VIP Seating for Your Files!

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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 [...]