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June 2011

Making Something out of Something Else

You’ve probably head the saying “making something out of nothing.” Usually, this sentiment is offered when someone is making a bigger deal out of something than necessary.  However, when it comes to organizing, I say, “make something out of something … Continue reading

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Travel Packing Idea

I find the older I get, the more products I need on a daily basis to create the “natural” look. And when I travel, I try and do carry-on whenever I can, so limiting my liquids to the quart size … Continue reading

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Copy your Wallet

If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to have lost your wallet, or heaven forbid have it stollen, you know how stressful the process of cancelling all your credit cards and reording new ones can be.  Do yourself a favor and … Continue reading

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Planning vs. Failing

My fortune cookie the other night said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” One of my ongoing life lessons is that what I want to happen doesn’t just happen.  I can’t wish something into existence. Believe me, I’ve tried.  Weight loss.  … Continue reading

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A New Coat of Paint

Just because everything is different doesn’t mean anything has changed. -Irene Peter I was riding in the car with my friend and her four year old daughter recently when the car started making a screeching type sound.  Not being a car-savvy … Continue reading

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Purse Organizing: Avoiding the Big Dig!

I’ve tried all types of purse organizers – and short of having my husband carry my lipstick in his pocket – what I’ve found to be the easiest and what works best for me is to use a system that corrals, confines, … Continue reading

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Donate Your Old Cell Phone to a Worthy Cause

I recently upgraded my cell phone.  In doing so I was left with an old phone that did not have service and was not providing me use.  I did not want to throw the phone away as I’m sure there … Continue reading

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Home Organizing: 7 ways organizing can benefit your social life

If I could only tell you the number of times that we have had clients tell us: “I never have friends over because I’m too embarrassed about how my home looks.” Or, “My friends and family are constantly annoyed because I’m so … Continue reading

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