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Category Archives: Books/Resources
The One Month Cardboard Box Test from Peter Walsh’s book It’s All Too Much
In his book, It’s All Too Much, Peter Walsh offers a simple test to determine what kitchen utensils you are using and what can go: Not sure what you use and what you don’t? Here is a tried and true way … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Donations, General Organizing, Helpful Tips, Simple Ideas
Tagged box, clutter, kitchen, organize, stuff, test, utensils
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One In and One Out
I’ve been on a hunt for a new dressy winter coat for quite a while. I kept my old one, since I didn’t have a replacement yet, even though I hadn’t worn it for a few years. But I decided it was ridiculous to hold … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Donations, General Organizing, Helpful Tips, Recycling, Solutions
Tagged clothes, new, old, organize, policy, recycling, system
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Halting the Catalog Flood Starting Today
Is your mail box getting stuffed each week with a growing number of catalogs from your favorite stores to those you don’t remember signing up for? Are they mounding up on your counter/table because you think you might look at them or are theyfilling up your … Continue reading
Quantum Leap Celebrates Success
Quantum Leap is NAPO’s community service program, implemented locally by NAPO chapters. In New England, we work with the Women@Work Plus program at St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in Dorchester, MA. Women@Work is a 16-week employment readiness and occupational skills … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Coaching, Money Matters, Motivation, Productivity, Time Management
Tagged information, NAPO-NE, paper, Quantum Leap, skills, time, volunteer, Women@Work
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The Tech Box Conundrum
About a month ago, David Galloway wrote a short article on apartment therapy asking “Should You Toss Your Tech Boxes?” I was very excited to hear his answer because my husband and techy friends all save the original packaging their electronics came … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, General Organizing, Giveaway, Helpful Tips, Moving Tips, Recycling, Solutions
Tagged boxes, electronics, saving, storage, technology
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Keeping Track of Books: LibraryThing.com
My husband is a librarian and a scholar at heart. He has lots of books. I have my own collection of books, including a large selection of children’s books to use in my preschool classroom. Our family loves LibraryThing. LibraryThing is a … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Productivity, Solutions
Tagged books, category, computer, computer program, libraries, organize, paper, search, software
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Book Preview: The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard
At the end of our last organizing session together, a dear client gave me a parting gift. It was the book The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communtities, and Our Health – And … Continue reading
Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults Book Review
I recently read selected chapters from Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults by Thomas E. Brown. Dr. Brown worked directly with children and adults and filled his book with real-life stories and perspectives from people with ADD. I found … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Helpful Tips, Productivity
Tagged ADD, ADHD, challenges, executive function
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Things and Happiness
The following is a technique discussed in the book Making Peace with the Things in Your Life by Cindy Glovinsky. This book is packed with information on dealing with the Things in your life and how to determine which things are worthy of staying … Continue reading
The Secret Weapon for Constant Decluttering: The Donation Box
In my closet, I have a very important box. Depending on the time of year, it can range from completely empty to completely full. I love this box because it helps me in my quest to keep our home clutter-free. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Books/Resources, Donations, Helpful Tips
Tagged Charitable Donations, decluttering, Donation Resources
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