Tips & Tricks FILING PAPERWORK IS MY FAVORITE TASK. NOT!!! I had this epiphany. Handling paperwork doesn’t have to be a dreadful task if I simplify my filing system and throw a lot of it out. Duh!!!! Could it be this simple? Save or not to save, that is the question. Yes? No? Maybe? If you … Continue reading Organizing Tips & Tricks: Filing Paperwork
Tips & Tricks Liberating things from your home is easier than you think. Start with these 4 bits of advice before you begin. Turn off your phone and concentrate 100% on liberating. Organizing and liberating should only be done when you’re energized. Are you a morning or afternoon person? Take items off-site the same or … Continue reading Organizing Tips & Tricks: Liberating
Tips & Tricks Are you drowning in receipts? Doesn’t it drive you crazy when you can’t find the receipt for an item you want to return? How about those crumpled up receipts in your purse / wallet or worse yet, the receipts in that paper bag next to your desk? Before you can setup a … Continue reading Organizing Tips & Tricks: Filing & Receipts
Tips & Tricks Greeting card stress Next time you’re in a card shop buy several greeting cards for birthdays, funerals, congratulation, get well, and thank you’s. Keep them separated by type, using rubber bands. Place them in a file or box marked “Greeting Cards”. Oh…, and don’t forget to put stamps and return address labels … Continue reading Organizing Tips & Tricks: Gifts
Tips & Tricks Weren’t we promised a paperless world? I hate paper as much as the next guy, but I’ve found the secret to dealing with this monster. Clear off a table so you have room to spread out. Turn on high energy music. My favs are 60’s classics & Motown (yup, I just dated … Continue reading Organizing Tips & Tricks: Organizing Paper
Tips & Tricks Why do we feel the need to have so much stuff? Do any of these sound familiar? I deserve it because….. Everyone has it, so I should have it. Surrounding myself with things makes me feel better. Shopping is my hobby. When I’m bored, I shop. Organizing Ideas What would life … Continue reading Organizing Tips & Tricks: Minimalism