OPTED Magazine

A tickler file is a filing system based on an idea outlined in David Allen’s book about Getting Things Done, or GTD.  The filing system involves 31 slots or folders for each numbered day of the month, with 12 folders for each month of the year.  These 43 folders serve as a system for filing important pieces of paper for …

Congress and the public are feverishly debating health care reform and flu season is looming — and it’s the perfect time to organize first aid, medicines and your health care documentation.
The first step to organizing your first aid supplies and medicines is establishing a central location in your home for all of your materials.  My personal solution is a basic …

When I’m asked the question “are you ready” I usually cringe as my brain rapidly cycles through everything I’ve done to prepare and everything I might have missed.  Do you feel the same?
Well it’s time for the new OPTED Magazine poll and this one requires your participation.
This week we’re posing the question: are you ready for the 2009 holiday season? …

There are tens of thousands of apps for the Apple iPhone and after using a trial and error strategy for testing out your favorite productivity apps or games, you could quickly find yourself with several screens of apps, many of which you never use.
When you purchase an iPhone, the phone comes with a standard set of apps and icons on …

What if you had an extra $100 to organize your kitchen?  What tools would you buy?  While kitchens may be the first room to be selected for a remodel or upgrade as a selling point for a home, many kitchens also lack ample storage space and beg for simple solutions to organize kitchen gadgets and food.
We took the challenge and …

One aspect of clutter in our homes are the things that we borrow from others.  It may range from a small book or CD to a card table you needed for a party.  With busy schedules, returning borrowed items can be tricky.  And there is a great website to help you organize your lending and borrowing!
Check out Return My Pants. …

Book lovers: this one’s for you!  A big part of necessary storage in my home is an organization solution for our massive book collection, and after the perfect shelving has been erected, the next step was choosing an organizational system.  After numerous experimentation, here are 5 ways to organize your books, one of which will surely work for you:

By theme …

Moving and relocating is usually on people’s top 5 nightmare experiences.  From scratched furniture to higher than expected expenses, moving is usually a less than flawless experience.  Even the most organized person can be overwhelmed by the countless details that have potential to make moving much easier.
Here are four tips to keep your moving experience organized and hassle free:

Find the …