Staying Organized: Myself
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Getting & Staying Organized
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on June 21, 2010
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What I need is an organization Nazi to help run my home office! What are some ideas for
1.) Getting motivated- I seem to be the best at being a creative procrastinat...
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- I think someone already mentioned breaking down the project into smaller steps that are easily achievable. Help yourself succeed by not forcing yourself to do it all a...
- I am always most productive late at night. Sometimes my husband (who is in the Army) will give me a huge pile of ACUs and undershirts after he's been out in the field ...
- There are going to be lots of options to organize everything. I'm always trying to organize my friends but I've learned two things: don't hide what you're always using...
Seeking Help with Staying Organized and Clean House
Asked by M.D. from New York
on February 19, 2007
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I really need advice on how to keep up with everything.My house is not very organized right now.Also,all I do is clean,clean,clean.Does it ever stop?
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- You and I have similar stats...and similar problems. LOL A lot of people have great success with http://flylady.com/. Some other things that help are schedules and ...
- Hi M., Wow! 5 kids. I have 2 little ones, and I still can't get organized. My suggestion to you is that if you have not asked your kids to help around the house, ...
- Have the kids help out. When I was little I was responsible for cleaning my room and another room. We did this every saturday. I didn't get paid for it but when I w...
Question for Moms over 40 - What's Your Biggest Organizing Problem?
Asked by S.B. from San Antonio
on October 30, 2012
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If you're a mom over 40, what do you find to be your biggest organizing challenge? Too much clutter? Balancing time with work and family? Finding room for your hobb...
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- I have several big organizing challenges. I have always, even before kids, had huge trouble with paper clutter. I call it my "pile" - coupons, bills to pay, articles...
- I'm supposed to have hobbies?
- I'm a single SAHM, 42, with three kids 6, 4 and 3. I worked for 17 years in garment industry painting in spare time. I wanted to move to cheaper location than NYC to...
Keeping a Household of 14 Clean, Organized, and Happy...
Asked by S.T. from Provo
on April 13, 2008
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I live in a home that has three generations together. We have my mom and dad, myself and husband with our 5 children, and we also share the home with my sister, her h...
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- WoW! I hope they all appreciate how great you are! Just because you stay at home doesn't mean you are not working, as you know you have a never ending job especially ...
- Dear S., you have quite crew to take care of! Here are some great advices: http://www.mamasource.com/request/12660689709631012865 on the relevant topic, and all...
- Why aren't the other adults in the household helping? Just because you stay home doesn't mean your are the maid, does it? Your sister need to take some responsibility ...
Attention Organized Moms
Asked by C.L. from San Antonio
on January 18, 2009
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Hi Moms! My New Year's Resolution is to get my whole life more organized and I've just recently become a FlyBaby. I'm in the process of decluttering my closets and cab...
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- You can donate the bath products to homeless shelters, Ronald McDonald house (if unopened). I would also use Freecycle. There are a lot of folks out there who will...
- I use old shirts to wrap the pipes and some of my plants when expecting a freeze. They're also great to paint in or do gardening work in. And I'm not sure, but I thi...
- Hi C.! I am NOT an organized Mom by any means, however I go through my families' (5) clothing often. What I do is if it is a little stained, or worn, I donate to a wo...
Help Organizing My House....
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on February 14, 2010
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My husband and I live in a small duplex with our children...because it is what we can afford and it is in a safe neighborhood. When we moved into this house, it was p...
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- *Those plastic things that hang on closet doors to hold shoes* Almost every door in my house has them, but not for shoes. I have everything imaginable in mine. Skin ...
- My daughter does this on the side while being a Mom to 5. Call her at ###-###-####. Christy is her name and she is great with ideas and charges fairly. She went to MN ...
- Take measurements of your house and go to Ikea! It sounds like you're making very wise choices. Great job and good luck!
I Need Cleaning & Organization Help!!!
Asked by J.G. from Rapid City
on October 4, 2010
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I have 3 year old Twins and a 9 month old & my house is a DISASTER!!! I can't figure out how to keep my house clean & organized and still give my kids the attention t...
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- What Denise said - flylady.net is a great resource. If you can afford it, (or ask for it as an early christmas/chanukkah/birthday present), have someone come in and cl...
- flylady.net....but take it slow! don't get overwhelmed, or jump in too fast.
- Clean when Hubby is home.... or have Grandma or someone come over... so you can clean. You have 3 kids... and cleaning is not real easy doing that... with 3 young kid...
Organizing Tips, Tricks, Etc. for the Outgoing/amiable Personality?
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on December 27, 2011
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I just found "how to unclutter your life in one week" on youtube and really like it. Got some GREAT ideas. And the organizer has a similar personality type which is he...
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- I don't really get the personality piece...do mean that you're not "born organized" like some people who seem to magically be able to sort and organize and seem to enj...
- Flylady.net though I won't hide my dishes under the sink.
- I love the sidetracked home executives book by Pam young and Peggy jones. Also This site is nice: http://orgjunkie.com/start-here I wish I was one of those pe...
Need Organization Ideas
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on February 2, 2009
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I am hoping that some of you can help me. I am new to the SAHM world and need guidance on getting my days organized. I feel like I drift around from one project to an...
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- I'm a SAHM and have a few tips. I make a to do list each night of the things I need to get done. I make sure the list is reasonable (it's much shorter than I think it ...
- Hi J., I am in the same boat as you. I have had some luck with Fly Lady when I am faithful to following her- www.flylady.net Someone else posted that they thought sh...
- I try not to overwhelm myself with cleaning.. Some of my friends have spotless houses and I wish mine was just that but I am getting better. I clean for 30 minutes a d...
6Th Grader Needs to Get Organized
Asked by D.C. from College Station
on December 1, 2010
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My 11-year-old is now in 6th Grade and is has had a problem with staying organized between home and school. I've wracked my brain and I've asked him about what he thin...
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- My daughter is the same. Smart girl, good grades, but highly disorganized. I enrolled her in a middle school that forces them to use their planners daily, as opposed t...
- These are suggestions I give to my middle school students & parents: 1. The planner will work. I often have them "jazz" it up a bit with a big clip to mark the curr...
- When my kids were in middle school they were encouraged to use a color system. Math was red - red bookcover, red notebook, red folder, etc. Pick one or two days ea...
