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With school starting, papers and homework will soon be flying if they’re not already. Here’s a terrific way to keep them organized and conveniently within reach. These Letter Bins from Pottery Barn are a great way to corral papers that are in transition. Transition means that this is NOT a permanent holding place for any…
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Are you saving items that are too nice to toss but are no longer in use? Do you save them in a perpetual pile for the always elusive yard sale that never seems to materialize? Look no more—getting rid of that clutter can be a daunting task, so we’ve decided to give you a hand….
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When school starts students are more motivated than ever to have a successful year. Technology has become immensely helpful in it’s ability to give students access to information as well as to help keep them organized–if they so choose! Today’s back to school Website Wednesday Choice is iHomework. It’s a terrific little App that keeps…
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It’s back to school time, our friends at Right@Home have included some of my tips in this terrific article on how to get back to school organized. Check it out… Going back to school (or work) after the lazy days of summer can be challenging even for the best of us. Professional organizer Monica Friel admits…
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Here’s an interesting App if you’re searching for a house, and intriguing even if you’re not. Good Housekeeping compared it to Shazam for houses. With Home Snap, you take a photo of a house you’re interested in and the App gives you all the information that is available on the house according to public record….
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If you are sending kids off to college, or a coed heading there yourself, planning efficient dorm room space requires a good sense of order and some clever containers to get the job done right. The Sterilite Stacking Bins are a great choice to make the most out of every inch of that tiny space….
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Whether your heading off on vacation, going on a business trip or sending kids off to college, here is an app that makes the dreaded job of packing a bit easier. As much as I love to organize, packing is always something I procrastinate. Having to plan all that’s needed on a trip for any…
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If you are going or sending someone off to college, it’s time to buckle down and get ready. Here are some tips for making the transition to college an organized one. Take the time to sort it all out. Go through everything you have and decide if it stays home, goes with or goes out….
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We recently received this question and I thought it would be good to address it on the blog because knowing how to properly store papers is essential to keeping desk and office space organized. We have always referred to our Record Retention Document as the standard for what to keep and then advise that your…
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A great way to stay organized when traveling is to pack with these terrific packing cubes by Eagle Creek Pack-It System. Yes they’re great for putting everything in your suitcase in an orderly manner, but beyond that is the organization they provide for you at your destination. When my kids go to camp, I use…
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