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Have you ever wished that you recorded your phone conversation with someone to playback for future reference?  I’ve never wanted the ability to do this as much as I’ve wanted to when I need a record of my conversations with customer service representatives from various businesses.  From cable package and cell phone plan negotiations to disputes with my bank or …

You may be the reminder guru, with your calendar outlining the important birthdays, anniversarys and holidays that you need to remember, but it’s all for nothing if you don’t have the supplies to facilitate a timely acknowledgement of those important dates!  After making sure I had text and email reminders of important birthdays, as well as documenting them on my …

Every day is a great day to get organized, but the month of August in particular has numerous opportunities and benefits to take advantage of.  With the summer coming to a close, our schedules and daily activities will change dramatically.  Here are 5 reasons to get organized this month:

Back to school — if you have kids, this is the month …

The bottomless pit of your bag or purse  and the frantic digging and pulling out items to find what you need can be frustrating at best.  At times it can feel like we’re lugging around everything but the kitchen sink.  For anyone who commutes to an office, the gym, errands for the kids, or a frequent traveler, an effective organization …

I’m not a fan of cleaning.  Decluttering, yes.  Cleaning, no.  So, anything I can devise to make it quick and relatively painless and efficient is quickly implemented.
I live in a medium-sized house with two stories, which also includes a finished basement.  I found that when I was dusting, Swiffering, and scrubbing I was relying on carting disinfecting wipes, Swiffer sheets, …

It’s a movie, it’s a cult following, it’s a word for a laptop.  It’s a notebook.
For centuries, the notebook has been a tool for artisans, writers and people of all walks of life to record their thoughts, dream, notes and ideas.  It may not sound fascinating due to it’s common place role in our lives, but the possibilities for the …

One overlooked compartment that is usually in need of decluttering and organization is the glove compartment of your car.  If considering this brings to mind a cringe and then sheepish expression on your face, it’s time to get that area under control.
In an earlier post I talked about implementing the zone system when clearing out clutter in your car and …

I thought I’d share with you an organization method for scrapbooking that I stumbled upon last week.  I recently became a fan of scrapbooking as an outlet for my creative energy and a way to memorialize my photos and keepsakes from special moments.  But my problem has been managing the materials I’m collecting when I don’t have the time to put …