Change your attitude, change your life

I have a friend who is 87 years young.  She lives alone in a single-family home.  A few months ago, she was contemplating her future living situation, saying to me, “When I get old….” Attitude affects all parts of our lives, including organizing.  Here are some specific ways that you can change your organizing habits … Continue reading Change your attitude, change your life

Don’t toss your fluorescent lights!

Do you know of anyone who actually reads the newsletters from their garbage company?  Well, I am a new convert.  Guess what…the information is actually useful.  My garbage company has revised their recycle pick-up service to include four on-call recycling pick-ups a year.  That means you can properly dispose of your compact fluorescent light bulbs instead … Continue reading Don’t toss your fluorescent lights!

Forgot to buy a greeting card?

I just discovered a great way to make your own greeting card.  It’s free, and easy!  I created one in a few minutes with just a few clicks and my personalized message.  There is nothing to download or opt-in.  The Brother company (who makes printers) offers this service online.  Click http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/us/en_us/family/index.htm to go to their website.

Organize One Bit at a Time

As a professional organizer, I find myself interested in how people do things.  I have come to the realization that one key to being organized is breaking projects down into small pieces.  The idea is that if you complete small projects regularly, or break down a large project into smaller ones, the task is more … Continue reading Organize One Bit at a Time