Organizing Myth #3: Organizing is Boring.

The mere thought of organizing can elicit yawns and thoughts that make us want to curl up under the covers for the rest of the day. Why is that? It’s not the thought of being organized, but the task of getting organized – the thought of wading through all our stuff (physical and emotional) and […]

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Where to Start Organizing – Approach it Like Eating an Elephant

Perhaps you have heard the phrase ‘how do you eat an elephant’. Have you ever heard it, or have you ever said it to someone who is overwhelmed with a problem? Here is my issue with that particular turn of phrase: the answer. The answer is: ‘one bite at a time’. But where exactly do […]

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Christmas Cards Made Simple with Avery Labels

I’m a big fan of labels, but it’s not just labeling bins to keep things organized. I also love office labels. I use them when writing my Christmas cards and it has made this project so much easier. Organizing My Christmas List with Labels For me, the most tedious part of writing Christmas cards is […]

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Organizing Myth # 2: I’m Just Not an Organized Person.

Some folks think you’re either born with the organizing gene or you’re not. I don’t think so. Yes, some folks may be more inclined to enjoy perusing at Staples, or get excited about a new organizing gadget or tip. But I believe we all yearn for some sense of order in our lives – a […]

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How to Organize Your Recipes

I would like to introduce one of our guest bloggers – Chantelle. We would like to thank her for sharing her organizing tips, especially from the perspective of being a mother. Hello, my name is Chantelle and I am a runner, wife, mother, full-time fundraiser, volunteer, sister, friend and daughter and I have a very […]

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The Power of 5 Minute Organizing

There is a quote, or part of a quote, made by John Weeler that always brings a smile to my face:     “Time is what prevents everything from happening at once…” Even though time is constant, it is our perception of the passing of time that is not constant. 5 minutes can go by […]

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Organizing Myth #1: Being Organized Looks Like … [insert your image here]

A perfectly organized closet full of tupperware

I used to believe being organized looked a certain way – something out of the pages of a magazine. I longed for a pantry full of neatly arranged Tupperware and a linen closet ala Martha Stewart. The realities (at least for me): There is always something that won’t fit in my neatly arranged containers. The people […]

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