tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139950292012-01-19T13:44:51.130-08:00Never a dull moment (okay maybe some) in the Life of The Owner of Organizetips.com. Gain insight in the life of someone trying hard to have organization and life balance.organizetipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760242372486014028noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13995029.post-34210614684868898442008-09-15T16:45:00.000-07:002008-09-15T16:50:06.195-07:00

I ve given myself the nice WWF sounding nickname of “The Shredder Killer”. I've effectively “killed” three shredders in the 11 years or so that I've been in the organizing business. I get going gang busters & forget that all those tiny shreds eventually start rising to the top and will clog the shred machinism. It seems like when I’m in the shredding ”zone”, I forget how much I really have

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Organizing experts Julie Morgenstern and Peter Walsh each have their own approaches to decluttering.Here are a few of their tips figuring out what to keep and what to toss: 1. Define your visionPeter Walsh, author of the bestselling "It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff". The starting point has to be, 'What is the vision you have for the life you want?2. Define

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I'm feeling guilty because I havent posted in while. We are getting ready to move to our new home. Im also feeling guilty because I havent put much in the Salavtion Army give away basket. I have done so much purging to fit into our tiny apartment can it be Im purged out?That Im not certain of. Im determined to fill the box. It looks so lonely only half full. Besides if it's only half full Im

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No words of wisdom from myself today. I'll let another comment.Bob Prosen's Tips to Get Control of Your Day1. Determine your top priorities. There should only be three or four. Write them down, and keep them on your desk so you won't get distracted.2. Delegate, delegate, and then delegate some more. Remember, delegation is not the same as abdication. You don't just turn your back. Stay involved

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To develop to the fullest,You have got to understand,That things don't always functionIn the way that they were planned.There's a special art to living,And the challenge must be met,But the longer that you try it,Why the better you will get.Don't waste your time in waitingFor the world to come to you,You have to climb the mountainto appreciate the view.by Grace E. Easley

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It has come to my attention that I can further my "organized" education by learning more about space planning for garages. Now the topic excites me but the study... not so much. I haven't mastered my own desk enough to feel ike I have time to learn the fine art of sorting thru the outer limits. Mind you, if we pre-sorted and streamlined alot tof things "pre-garage" they would never end up there

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'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,And when we find ourselves in the place just right,'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.When true simplicity is gain'd,To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,To turn, turn 'twill be our delight,Till by turning, turning we come round right.'Tis the gift to be loved and that love to return,'

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I’m suffering from sorting burn out. Too much sorting makes Jane a burnt out girl.Yesterday was almost a sort free day.Yes, I still hated the sorting mess but the inner nag was put to rest for a day. Now if the Inner Nag had gone into a coma, I would have been worried but since she was having a vacation I didn't feel so bad.Actually most times my Inner Nag is my friend. She can sometimes be my

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Sorting isn't one of my favorite things.Sure I like the eventual outcome -less stuff.But for someone heading toward their silver anniversary I’ve accumulated a lot before I even started to get organized.I had a sentimental mother (not a bad thing) now I seem to be sorting through her saved items from my childhood-baby shoes,doll clothes,toys,books,etc. Since we are downsizing these things that I

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This poem so touched me about over commitment and being too busy. The author is unknown.TO MY GROWN UP SONMy hands were busy through the dayI didn’t have much time playThe little games you asked me toI didn’t have much time for youI’d wash your clothes and sew and cookBut when you’d bring your picture bookAnd ask me please to share your funI’d say, “A little later son.”I’d tuck you in all safe at

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I was determined to throw or give away at least one thing away yesterday. I have that look in my eye like “nothings sacred” look out! I then spend two hours trying to find something I can get at to get rid of. The two hours was not all at one time but I did keep track because the length of time was driving me nuts.I finally gave a way some curtain clip rings that I was never in love with (they

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I realize my blog is lagging behind but we’ve been moving soany of you who’ve done that lately can sympathize.In moving I learned the obvious1) I have too much stuff 2) I’m more sentimental than I used to be. Must be that getting older stuff.3) I’m horribly addicted to new curtains4) Moving can cause an inordinate amount of spouse bickering.5) You will live through it all6) No one loves your home

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Evacuation plans should be set in motion once a Hurricane Watch is issued because there is only a window of 24-36 hours before the storm hits. Start preparing a hurricane evacuation plan with a safe destination either inland or completely out of the anticipated hurricane strike zone and map out an evacuation route with awareness of flood zones. Be sure to check your car and fill the tank with gas

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. The series will have two special sneak previews this summer following episodes of the eagerly-anticipated reality series HGTV Design Star on Sunday, August 26. Living With Ed will premiere in its regular weekly prime time slot on Monday, August 27 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Ed ventures out beyond his own green acres to give viewers a peek inside the homes and properties of other Hollywood

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Begin with a complete walk-through of the inside of the home. Winter's damaging effects are not limited to the outside. Next, follow these steps to prevent future damage: "1. Organize. Store all cold weather items - not thrown in the garage or a closet - take this time to install shelves and organize.2. Check all smoke detectors. Put a new battery in each detector, even if it appears to be

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I say second because its only the second yard sale Ive had. And we didn't even advertise! I'm not one for yard sales as a customer or one who performs them. I rarely take the time to go to one unless it just houses away. I don't need more stuff. I have found a few doors for my house which was my best find ever. But I'm just not tempted in that way. I need to be carting stuff out & not tempted to

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Your Mom may not want this advice but the government seems to think she might. Its good info but it might be better served on April Fools.Mom has given out lots of good advice over the years. Return the favor on Mother’s Day, and send her a musical e-card with tips from the Federal Trade Commission on keeping personal information secure. The free card, available in English and Spanish at

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Is your staff commenting about rude, abrupt clients and feeling in the dark about the policies and proce-dures ruling the office? If so, now is the time to sweep old habits out the door and lay the foundation for a great summer for both clients and staff members.1)Make sure that everyone has a“Who Does What, Here” list, as well as a current phone list with everyone’s extensions. This helps staff

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Hi folks I've been sick for some time . But now I'm checking in inbetween my last minute tax frenzy. I'm good at saving receipts but the stupid catagories seem irrelevant to me. Why cant I just say I spent $4000 on medical??? when will they ever simply the Tax code?I do use Turbo Tax -that helps quite abit.

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Today I burned my finger trying to make toast in our toaster. So typing isnt fun. Yeah, its old school but were trying to get rid of our microwave usage. It's a health thing. My health hasn't been the best. One peice of advice- don't get cortizone shot into your spine. Tired of being burned by spyware that I downloaded "Windows Defender" from Microsoft .I'm really happy with it.

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I do eBay in my pj's at night. I get asked how hard was Ebay to get started on. To tell the truth it wasn't bad. I barely remember it .I mean that I don't remember it being difficult. I became a buyer first before I was a seller. That helped me get used to how things worked. I did that for about three months.I was glad when I became a seller that I had rudimentary html skills so I could avoid

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10 books 3 pair of socks &2 videosOne dining room table. It was too big for our needs. It was the infamous table that just collected everything that didn't have a home and some times stuff that did have a home! grrr!Thats what I got rid of this week.It so hard for me to clean out my books because 1) most are reference like items 2) I don't buy books I don't like & don’t plan on reading.I’m a book

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Look anywhere in my house in you'll discover that I love to read. This great love leads to a great amount of torture to my wanting to be organized soul. I don't have problems paying bills or finding what I'm looking for most of the time. It just the incessant piles that drive me nuts. I know what some would say- why don't you give up your newspapers & periodicals & just watch TV for your news and

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I apologize for not blogging more. I've been reading more blogs than writing!Its so easy to get distracted. I’m sure I’m not alone in that.We’ve been working on hardscaping the yard and cleaning the basementand doing some fundraisers for children charities. Did I sign up for too much? Yeah.I hope it rains more so my hubby can spend some time with me & the fund raiser!Why is it sometimes the most

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Seems we have more company in the summer so that's a good incentive to clean.The sunlight shows the dust off better too. Lots of motivators.Seems yard work is taking priority at his point.Another great thing about summer outdoor entertaining. I having to clean the whole house just so we can have a meal! Too painful & too exhausting for me.My office is a complete wreck - paper continues to be my

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I say less junk! hubby says More shelves. Grrr. We always fight over shelves. I say I don't want any more till we get rid of more stuff! It's an ongoing fight.One could build shelves for an eternity and never purge out stuff rarely used. I hate tag sales -takes too much time. I give to friends & Salvation army.I hate my own packrat tendencies & hate his even more! Sigh.... that's the way it goes.

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It's like looking forward to a root canal. Ugh- I hate the things.Tax calculation, I mean.Root canals, too. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those who thrives on last minute adrenaline addiction. Ours is complicated. Several businesses including a rental. I have 2 boxes of receipts. We do our own on Turbo tax. Makes it some what easier. Only 12 hours instead of 19.Seems were so busy living

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It's the dark wood I love but it just doesn't work. This week I decided that the shelf that looks so stylish in my office is nothing more than a monolith. A 1970's monument to what should be useful storage. I remember this shelf as child-we kept our "good" china in there, games and Mom's fancy blue glass collectables.Right now there are some tapes & a sewing basket in there but the shelf takes up

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Well, the new console is helping with some of the small stuff being dumped on the table. Right now my craft stuff is all over it since I have no place in this five bedroom house to craft! My business desk you cannot see the top of.We figured out my huge pc takes up most of the space. Our bedroom is small, no room there. Laundry room & guest bedroom are loaded with furniture for the now torn up

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Of course one of my constant resolutions is to dejunk- my desk is driving me crazy. My husband mentioned the fact that he thinks my desk is too small. Hmmm ,never thought of that before! I think this is one time I agree with him. We don't often agree about space for storage. It's often a sore spot. He thinks it should be all about function -I want function AND beauty!I think that if you give

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I'm so thankful you can buy & print postage stuff online with FREE confirmation- if you buy Priority mail at usps.com. Did you know that??? How cool!It's blessing for a handicapped person like me- you can also click on a button for a postal person to come & get your package - now thats service!

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I love Christmas as the mailing boxes piled up in the living room proves! No, they are not Christmas decor per se, but with no carpet or lighting fixtures, they fit right in to our rough decorating scheme. Next year I hope to not have the excuse of "were remodeling" so the mess will not have to fit in!

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Getting someone to walk 5 feet to dump off junk didn't work- go figure!So I emptied a drawer in the console in the kitchen hoping to stop the table dumping.I'm not holding my breath but I have more hope for that option.

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Some of you may remember the old commercial where the girl says "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful" while she's swinging her hair around.When I tell people I'm done Christmas shopping in Sept they usually say something like _"I hate you!"I love Christmas so maybe that's why I don't wait till the last possible paycheck to try & squeeze out a budget for gifts. Don't get me wrong I'm not one of

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We finally sold our other house(YAY) but had to move our entire garage into our basement(UGH) so its just a horrendous mess. So I still have no place for my sewing machine and not one room in our house has gotten painted in one years worth time. I'm tired of feeling like I'm camping instead of really moved in.I'm sick of the "house in progress" after one year.Now I'm in search of the "perfect

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From the sadness of Israeli giving away its inhabitants homes away to the warring faction to the awful tragedy of Katrina, I am looking at my humble messy home with much more thankfulness these days. I also am wondering if our insurance coverage is what it should be. I think I know where those papers are. I'll let you know if I found them!Please, I urge you to clean through your extra towels,

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We took our old brown stove to Salvation Army~YAY! nothing wrongfor the house on sale-it's just ugly. Unfortunately, ugly doesn't sell -go figure.I sold a piece of jewelry on ebay.2 things gone and about 40+ or more counting to make me happy.Prayers for house sale acccepted.Need money for medical bills.

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Yep, that's me. I've got that "Nothings sacred" attitude & look out! No soul or in animate object will be spared! Everything has got to be pared down - & it was supposed to happen yesterday - you got that? I'm in the mood to dump my old furniure in my house for sale just to try & get rid of it!~ Not that I have a ton of it but I'm sure that won't work for either party- so I guess that's out...

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Ugh is for yuck! the table I now use to place the junk that inevitably falls on the kitchen table is an eye sore. Mostly for me since its in my PC room. So far its working well for me . BUT as for the hubby-no way. Seems he can't be bothered.Argh- I am so grumpy about all this mess & I'm becoming verrrrrry vocal. We are trying to sell a house which is so much stress we are about to rip each

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Sounds like the title to a bad song about a horse in the desert that you can't get out your head but you still know all the words!Anyway, I bought a pristine white 3 shelf storage organizer (18" high _5"wide). Bargain of the month _under $6.00.Of course I had no particular place in mind but was sure I'd put it to immediate use.Um, I haven't ...yet. I'm no perfectionist, mind you, but I am a color

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I let my spouse know about not dumping on the kitchen table but onto the new table six feet away. I was met with a look like " you want what? ",a sigh, then finally a resigned okay.After all it's not to Siberia and a valid request.So far other than a verbal response- it's still drop 'em & dump 'em _on the wrong table!They say it takes 30 days to form a habit. Check back and I'll let you know if

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In order to stop the age old dump on my dining room table, I put a smaller table and in the next room to offset the amount that will invitably be dumped with out a care there!(dr Suess -eat your heart out). So far this has not taken off - I forgot to give instuctions as to not dump stuff there, but dump on the smaller table about 6 more feet from door. Yes, I know I'm asking for trouble when

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I find that sometimes my experience of trying to stay organized often mirrors that of vistors to my website http://organizetips.com. Folks may think that I've got my act all together but in truth its just as much a struggle for me. No, I am not a neat freak. Of course because entropy (a process of degradation or running down or a trend to disorder ) occurs on a daily basis my struggle is on going

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