When most people think of being organized they are sure that it requires you to juggle many things at once and never drop the ball. They believe that great time management means you have to multi-task at every turn. But, I would argue that being able to slowdown, allow yourself to drop the ball once […]
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Kristin Mastromarino a professional organizer from the organized lifestyle.com, and I have been doing a weekly columned entitled The Imperfect Perfectionist. We decided to redefine perfection because we both agreed that the only way we could experience this perceived state of Nirvana was in our next life. We both suffered from the reality that in order to live up to a
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Soon my vacation will be over. In 10 days 6 hours (who’s counting?) my children will be released from school and summer will officially begin. I will miss the quiet in my house at 8:37 am when I can sit at the sink, and hear the humming of my refrigerator as I drink my coffee
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1. Have a Summer Plan: Planning often takes a backseat as we try to keep up with all the fun to be had in the summer months. Instead of rushing around madly trying to accomplish every idea that comes to mind or “intending” to take that trip, make a plan! Make a list of your
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5 Easy Steps: 1. Purge the junk food and unhealthy food items in your pantry, refrigerator, freezer and cabinets. Read the ingredients (that’s the best way to gauge whether or not it is a healthy choice), if the first ingredients are sugar or fat, this is not a good choice. The words natural, low fat,
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HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS Is it stressing you out that your photos and family memories are buried in a cardboard box in the basement. This workshop will teach you simple strategies to create quick order. 5/11/09 5-6pm or 5/14/09 12-1 pm @ The Organized Lifestyle Store: 725 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437 Taught
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5 TIPS TO HELP YOU GET A HANDLE ON RECYCLING & REUSING: 1. Find out what is recyclable or compostable in your city via website or phone. 2. Put a list on the refrigerator, wall or inside cabinet door of what can and cannot be recycled. Also list which items need to be disposed of
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5 SIMPLE STEPS TO HELP ACCOMPLISH THIS: 1. Keep all doorways, entrances & hallways free of clutter & pleasing to the eye. Create a path that flows. 2. Eliminate clutter by keeping only the objects that you love, use often or are meaningful to you. 3. Paint your walls with soft calming colors. Paint your
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Getting your family in the act of organizing can greatly cut down on stress levels. Here are some ways your kids can help you. HOUSEHOLD JOBS A 5-YEAR-OLD CAN DO 1. Make her own bed every day. It may be a little sloppy at first, but it’ll improve with time! 2. Put clothes back in
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1. Shut off your e-mail for short periods so you can avoid the temptation to leave your current project and rush to read the pop-up. 2. Have a screening process for your phone calls. If you don’t have caller id sign-up for it. If you have caller id, answer the phone calls you deem timely.
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