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Last year was a very long one for professional organizers. Some have jumped on the bandwagon, some have been openly critical, and others are just trying hard to stay above the fray. Not a day goes by but what I don’t see an article about, or at least mentioning, Marie Kondo, or someone asks me…
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First, let’s get something straight: I am not a seasoned chef proposing to impart wisdom to you on that topic. Quite the opposite! But I’m also not being self-deprecating by calling myself a “dummy”. I am merely tipping my hat to the “For Dummies” franchise of how-to books and videos. Because Hello Fresh really does…
Read more...That’s weird…why is this post written in third person? Because it was written by Lisa Kurtz, Director of Operations and Training for the Association of Personal Photo Organizers (APPO), that’s why! Her original blog post is only viewable by APPO members, so she agreed I could share it with you here. As a newly-certified…
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For some folks Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday house guest season, but around here it’s October’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. People come from all over the world to participate, to experience, and to visit us in our homes. Of course it’s nice to have a spare room devoted to only guests, but not everyone has…
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Everybody has stuff. Some stuff you use every day and you keep it handy — in cupboards, in drawers, or on small decorative shelves. Other stuff you use less often, or never — camping equipment, holiday decorations, emergency supplies, keepsakes, etc. — and you store it in boxes in less accessible places. No matter where…
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Print & Web Articles How to organize your home for a ‘quiet luxury’ look – 7 tricks professionals advise (by Chiana Dickson for Homes & Gardens, Nov. 15, 2023) Mastering the Art of Laundry: How to Sort, Wash, and Organize Your Clothes for Optimal Care (by Sofia Medina for Porch.com, 1/16/23, tip roundup) (Yes, there’s…
Read more...What an innovative way to deliver such important and useful information. You’ve done exactly what Professional Organizers suggest – you’ve broken the organizing process down into small manageable chunks! With the Clutter-Clearing Tool Kit at the ready users are certain to find organizing success. — Ellen Faye, CPO® COC®, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)…
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You’d think that New Year’s Day was a high holy day for organizing, considering how many tips and motivational quotes fly through cyberspace to launch each shiny new year! And it’s no wonder, with Get Organized appearing near the top of many people’s list of goals. Indeed, January is GO (Get Organized) Month, an event…
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Organize Your Legacy Legacy Resource Roundup Genealogy Resource Roundup Photo & Memorabilia Resource Roundup But wait! There’s more…. 16 Archived Organizing Resource Roundups NOTE: “Archived” means I am no longer routinely updating these pages… but they contain tons of still-useful resources! The Guest-Worthy & Stress-Free Home Resource Roundup Moving Resource Roundup Organizing Kids Resource…
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I know how to get stuff done, and I can teach you how, too. I have tools and systems for all the stages of workflow (collect, process, organize, review and do). I have an inbox and project lists which I clear and review weekly. I say no to activities that don’t support my goals and…
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