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August 2012

Create Quick Kits for Everything

One of my favorite ideas was recently captured in this Pinterest pin about creating quick kits for all your activities and needs. Source: bhg.com via Erin on Pinterest I have little personal care kits in my briefcase & purse. I’ve helped clients … Continue reading

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File Organizing: Use Stickers to Identify File Homes

In the process of revamping a client’s filing system recently, I recommended using matching colored interior and exterior file folders to help identify different parts of her world: family, bills, home etc. (This system is described in detail by Erin Elizabeth Wells in … Continue reading

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Creating a first aid kit for college

When packing a student to live away at college, don’t forget to assemble a comprehensive first aid kit.  Think beyond ibuprofen and Band-Aids when creating this kit for a dorm room. On campus the Health Services are often not available … Continue reading

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Time Management: Start at the TOP of Your To Do List

There are lots of things you start at the top, for example: Ice cream cones Writing letters Washing windows And when the To Do list just looks too daunting, that’s where I start – at the top. It’s tempting to … Continue reading

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Moving to multiple destinations

Working with individuals who are downsizing for a move means I run into more and more people moving items to multiple destinations.  Recently I spoke to someone who needed to transport items to new homes in both Boston and California … Continue reading

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