Paper is the number one problem for my clients and customers. Tax season tends to highlight the flaws in our paper filing systems each year as we scramble to figure out where to find everything we need. Having the right system from the start can make it a lot easier. Knowing what was challenging this […]
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One of my Professional Organizer colleagues shared this picture on Twitter last week displaying a simple way to store and display your scarves and I loved it. While there are a lot gadgets and special hangers out there that will help you organize scarves, this is by far the most cost-effective. Simply take one of
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I am always looking for household tips that will save me time and energy. This is by far one of the best ones that I have seen in a long time. It is instructions on how to quickly get a duvet cover over a duvet. If you are a duvet cover user you will never
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Loved this article from Real Simple Magazine about how to create functional files. It addresses both paper and digital filing needs. 7 Simple Rules for Functional Files. If you find you are swamped by paper files you should also check out our Instant Filing System available for instant download at Life’s Lists: Instant File System.
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I thought this was a great plan of action to get organized this year put out by writer Laura Gaskill on Houzz.com: Click this link to view Clutter Clearing Plan. She gives you a checklist for each month to tackle different areas of your home. It is important to look at projects in steps that you can
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One of the best organizing tools for maximizing vertical space on the back of a door or a wall is a pocket hanging shoe organizer. This article from faithtap.com illustrates many clever ways to use an over-the-door shoe organizer to store everything from plastic water bottles, medicines and cleaning supplies to plants, fruit, Legos and wrapping
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One of my favorite activities every January is making a vision board for my 2016 goals, dreams etc. It is pretty amazing to look back at the end of the year and see how well you accomplished your intentions. Vision boards really help the creative and linear thinking person outline what they want to achieve
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Many people make jokes about being a “hoarder,” but the reality is most people do not fall into that category. However, hoarding is a very serious disorder that can affect family members and personal relationships as well as lead to unhealthy living conditions. One of my favorite resources as a Professional Organizer is the Institute for
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I really enjoyed this article from Apartmenttherapy.com about 6 Things All Impossibly Organized People Do. I especially liked number two, “Write Stuff Down”. Many of my clients try to keep their calendars and to do lists in their heads. Getting it down on a piece of paper or an electronic device can alleviate the need
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This is a friendly reminder from Livable Solutions Professional Organizing to postmark your estimated taxes by tomorrow, January 15, 2016. One of our many services offered is helping our clients pay bills and remember important deadlines. Check out a more detailed description of our services here: Bill Paying-Bookkeeping Services
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