Monthly Archives:
March 2011

Three Tips for Creating a Successful To Do List

I have been making To Do lists since I was a kid.  And these are a few tips I’ve learned along the way. 1. List single tasks, not entire projects. A task is a single, actionable step whereas a project … Continue reading

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Managing Your Mail

Most of us are drowning in paper these days. For many of us, a large piece of the paperwork puzzle is the stuff that just keeps coming – the mail! Don’t get me wrong, some mail is good, but if … Continue reading

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Staying Organized

Staying Organized by Janine Cavanaugh As a Professional Organizer I’m often asked by the homeowners I work with, “How can I stay organized?” They explain that they spend time creating order and buying cool organizing products to help them stay … Continue reading

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Create a Project Catcher to Get to Done

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by a task because it really isn’t a task but a big or small project with many tasks that need to be tackled? And when you think about the, rightly labeled, “project” in its entirely … Continue reading

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Clean and Organized Makeup

Spring cleaning is just around the corner, but there are a few things that you can get do to get a jump start on the process.  Begin now by weeding through all of your cosmetics and toiletries.  Pay particular attention … Continue reading

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Organizing: Hard work, but well worth the effort

“Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it”.  ~Author Unknown This blog is going to be short and sweet.  Re-read the above quote.  Soak in its truth, which is this:  Success of any kind … Continue reading

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Prep Your Paper Now and Finish Your Taxes in Record Time Next Year

1. One File If you have not done so already, go to your file cabinet and create a file called something like “Taxes (2006).” And as receipts come in that you are saving for tax purposes place them in there … Continue reading

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Never Underestimate the Power of a Simple Solution

I love when we can discover a simple solution to resolve a client’s challenge. Recently, my staff member Amy and I were meeting for an Initial Consultation with a new client. This client had several GREAT systems and overall was … Continue reading

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