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Organizing
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on September 29, 2008
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Does anyone have a great recommendation on home organization service (think Peter Walsh from Oprah)? Someone who can come in and give suggestions, advice, and then he...
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- I highly reccommend Micki Grandinetti. She's a wonderful person and has great ideas, very creative. Find her at: ____@____.com Good Luck.
- Hi Sheila- I have been using professional organizers for years and they are terrific! They usually charge between $50-$75 per hour and have a 3 hour minimum. I am w...
- I highly recommend C. Lee Cawley from simplifyyou.com. She was at my house yesterday and i've used her in the past. She will organize and do whatever. Check out her w...
Does Anyone Else Struggle to Keep Order?
Asked by A.H. from Cedar Rapids
on August 28, 2008
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Clutter. I am visualizing a peaceful, organized space. I have issues making decisions about what to keep. I now have a lot of my mother's stuff in my house because ...
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- I too, have to struggle with clutter, but from what I read with all that you do, I'd cut myself some slack if I were you;-). Homeschooling and all your other activite...
- Hi A., I found fly lady a useful sight for a while. Sounds like you are a busy gal. I homeschool a 14 year old ds, have a home-based business and am happy with my h...
- Check out the book, "Clutter's Last Stand" and FlyLady online for great tips. SAHm of seven in a small house.
Seeking Advice on Organization
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 9, 2009
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Hello All,
I pay all of our bills and I am overwhelmed by paper clutter. I have no problem keep bills in one place and paying everything on time. My question is, wha...
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- I seem to be the only one that frequently refers to my old paperwork. I have a box that sits under the desk labeled "2009". All my paid bills, bank statements, home ...
- Generally, anything you need for tax purposes (property tax bill, bank statements, cancelled checks, etc.) shoudl be saved for 7 years. As far as credit card, utility...
- I never keep old bills. After I pay them I tear them up and toss them. Everything is so automated now that if you ever needed a copy you could get it on line easily ...
Packing
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on July 6, 2009
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We are leaving next Wednesday for 6 days in New Orleans! I am so excited, and this will be my kids first airplane rides. However, when checking the baggage policy for ...
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- It's a similar thought, but I have a set of nylon packing cubes. They are like flat zippered puches that usually come in three sizes. I got mine at the Container Sto...
- I once knew someone who would only take the absolutely needed items in 1 carry on through the airport (medications and such). All other luggage was shipped to destina...
- Try the space saver bags, they work really well. Also, i think it will be cheaper than UPS or Fed Ex - those are great ideas I just can't afford that!
Looking for Great Ideas to Keep Tupperware Organized in Kitchen
Asked by J.R. from Phoenix
on August 20, 2008
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Hello Ladies!
I was wondering if any of you ladies had any good ideas that could help keep my tupperware cabinet organized. I usually try and keep all this organized...
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- What works for me is to have two large rectangle containers in the cabinet (like plastic bins with out the lids). The containers stack in one (or are tossed randomly)a...
- I put the lids on as they come out of the dishwasher. By default so does my hubby, cause when he goes to put the lid and container away seperately there is no place to...
- I totally feel you here..My cupboard looks horrible. When you open it things fallout, I can never find anything when I need it. My suggestion....get a bigger kitchen...
Retired Senior with ADD? Who Can't Get Anything Done
Asked by B.M. from Washington DC
on May 8, 2008
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I am busy all day with no sense of accomplishment. I have been told that I am not organized but once I retired I thought I would get better but it hasn't. I have a to...
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- The advice already given is absolutely on the mark! I would just add a suggestion learned from years of packing and moving as a military and airline wife: if you hav...
- I am ADD with an added bonus Bipolar. I take meds. for the Bipolar and it helps for my ADD to an extent. What I can suggest for you and it has helped me. Start with on...
- I agree with some of the other posts. Write things down. Create a schedule, that you have posted in a specific location. Each morning, 9:00 - 9:30, clean kitchen, MWF ...
Orgainization Help Needed
Asked by C. from Minneapolis
on October 3, 2006
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I am looking for ways that other families have orgainized their childrens keep sakes. By keepsakes, I mean special outfits, first shoes, special blankets, etc. Also, ...
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- We have a treasure chest (that is what we call it...it is really just a cardboard box right now) that we fill with important and special things for my daughter. When ...
- One thing my mom and dad had for us growing up is a cedar chest. They kept papers from school in them etc. Depending on where you get them....varies on price. You ca...
- You know those little plastic resealable bags that onsies or sometimes other things come in? I kept those and put a few keepsakes in each one. At first I just put th...
