Easy Organization Tips

Organization is never an easy task. For many people the concept is simply lost. One good way to get and stay organized is to find a method that works for you and stick with it. There are a few tips that will help you to keep your home organized and de-cluttered easily.
First, you should remember that less really is more. It simply makes sense that the less you have, the less you will have to organize. Be sure to go through your things and throw out anything that you really do not need. You may also want to put a limit on new things that you purchase, such as new tech toys.
If you simply can not pass up that great bargain, then consider the “One In - One Out” method of organization. Each time that you purchase something new for a particular room or reason, be sure to take something out of that same space. For example, if you are buying a new kitchen gadget, then go through and chuck anything in your kitchen that you haven’t used in a while. You will still be adding things, but you won’t use up any more space.
Finally, get a timer and get to work. If you are having problems organizing areas such as the garage or your home desk, set a timer for fifteen minutes. Spend those minutes picking up and putting away as much clutter as you can. Once the timer goes off, you can take a break. This way you won’t feel completely overwhelmed with the de-cluttering process, and you will still accomplish your goal of organization.

Organizing Your Kids for Back to Schoo

With the end of summer drawing near it may seem that your declutter problems will soon be over. After all, no children in the house during the daytime seems to be the best fix for everyday clutter right? Wrong! When school begins you will have even more clutter each day than you have during the summer. Kids bringing in homework and other school papers, getting school clothing purchased and put away - all these things can add clutter and disorganization to your home.
Don’t give up hope though. There are ways that you can keep your home and your schedule organized during the school year, even during that first week or so when everything normally seems to come undone.
First, you should strive to get your house in complete order before school begins. Set your goal for the Sunday night before school starts, even if your school starts on a Friday. Have everything in order, all new school clothing put away and backpacks filled with the needed materials.
Next, keep in mind that school clothes shopping is a grand experience for children and can get very expensive. This is particularly true if you are one of those parents who simply must buy everything that you see for your little tot. be sure to keep a list of what your child really needs for school and try not to overdo the shopping. Take out old clothing and have a yard sale or better yet, donate it to charity. This will make room for new clothing without over filling your closet spaces.
The number one way to stay organized during the school year is to purchase a bulletin board. You can find these very inexpensively at most stores. They are perfect for keeping class schedules, school announcements and any other reminders handy. Be sure to have any school related meetings and teacher’s meetings on this board. It will help you to keep the whole year organized and ensure that you show up at specific school functions.

Organize your Mornings

Mornings could possibly be the worst time of the day for everyone, especially those with large families. There is breakfast that has to be taken care of smaller children have to be bathed and clothed, everyone has to get ready for the start of the day whether it is going to work or getting kids to school it can be a really hectic thing to manage.

Organize your Bills

In this new technologically advanced world we live in it has become easier and easier to manage our finances without the use of paper. We can pay most of our bills online and there rarely is a need to run out to the mailbox for stamps and envelopes like before. But, that doesn’t mean some of us still don’t do it the old fashioned way, nor does it mean that we don’t forget to pay that phone bill etc.

Quiz - Are you a Clutter Bug?

Here is a quick quiz that can help you identify whether or not you are a Clutter Bug.

I hate to throw anything away because…..

1. It has sentimental value to me
2. I might need it someday
3. It’s too overwhelming to think about

My Drawers are crammed because…..

Requisites for Organizing Success!

6 REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIZING SUCCESS

* Learn practical, useful, concrete information for a lifetime
* Learn easy-to-understand organizing techniques that you can implement yourself
* Acquire and learn to use the appropriate organizing supplies and simplify your life
* Containers, shelving, racks, desk accessories, drawer dividers, etc. all work great
* Set up proven, effective, easy-to-use organizing systems to de-clutter the mind
* Use standardized methods for handling paper, workload, and daily activities

Is it time to hire an organizer?

Sometimes the clutter can just be too much for one person to handle. The question that needs to be asked now is “Is it time to hire an organizer”?

You are busy and you feel lost amidst all your mess and clutter.

THERE ARE REASONS TO HIRE AN ORGANIZER

Smart Time Management for Busy Moms Part (2)

6. Coordinate Your Errands

Do your errands when the stores are the least busy. You will be amazed at
how many essentials you can take care of at 9:30am and at 9:30pm. Banks and
post offices all have slower days than others, too.

Smart Time Management for Busy Moms Part (1)

When people complain that they do not have enough time to do something, what
they are really saying is that the thing is not a priority, and what they are
doing is choosing another activity in its place.

Let’s face it, time cannot be managed but people can!

Declutter Now!

I have just stumbled upon a couple of very good links for decluttering.

Thought I would share them with you.

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Declutter Tips #2
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