Kids Clutter: Organizing at Every Age

Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have in our homes -- even more so than the dreaded paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and does not let up until, well, let's just... Read More

Organizing Tips to Help You Conquer the Laundry Monster

Laundry. You sort, you wash, you fold, you blink ? and the pile of dirty clothes has grown all over again. Laundry is a fact of life, but approaching the task in an organized way can make it more manageable. Preparation is Half the Battle If you have a... Read More

Memorabilia -- Use It or Lose It!

What do you do with those special items that have been passed down to you? Put them in the hall closet and hope the door will shut? Probably not a good choice for several reasons. First, you are unnecessarily creating clutter; second, if the item is very old and unstable,... Read More

Four Easy Steps to An Organized Closet

The National Association of Professional Organizers has dedicated January to clean out those closets, but don't wait for January -- now is the time. Exciting this task is not, but by devoting a couple of afternoons this month you can reduce unnecessary search time and you may even find some... Read More

The Organized Move: Unpacking with a Plan

(This is the third in a series of three articles on "The Organized Move") The moving truck is pulling in the driveway of your new home and soon you will be surrounded by all your stuff. You have dreamed about the additional space...you have agonized over paint and furniture choices...and... Read More

3-Step Clean Sweep Program to Organize

3-Step Clean Sweep Program 1 - Purge2 - Simplify3 - Organize Getting Started Springtime is when many folks give their homes and offices a good cleaning. For every thing there is a season, and this is the season to get rid of the winter cobwebs. The... Read More

Getting Organized For The New Year - Part 1

The following procedures will insure an organized and well run office. 1. Have a daily To Do sheet. This is made up at the end of the day. You might have items left over from the previous day, put those items first and work from there. If you make deposits... Read More

Getting Organized For The New Year - Part 2

In part 1, we discussed a system you could use to organize your office. In this article we will discuss what material is needed to implement that system. You will need the following items for your office system. Calendar/Daily Planner; Accordion File (1-31); Manila Files with the Months of... Read More

The Five Ways To Ease The Process Of Eliminating Clutter

I recently had a conversation with a friend about clutter. She shared that at times there was so much clutter around her home that she simply concluded her home was in a stage that she referred to as CHAOS or Can't Have Anyone Over Soon. We talked further and what... Read More

Organizing Your Day

One of the hardest things for most individuals working from home is to stay focused. One of the best ways to stay focused is organization. In addition, being organized will help your time management skills. The two are very much intertwined. Planning out your day is very important. What... Read More

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Street gang leader accused of organizing Hackensack jewelry heist is in ...
NorthJersey.com
BY STEPHANIE AKIN The fugitive leader of a street gang that allegedly masterminded the robbery of a Hackensack jewelry shop is in federal custody for his role in dozens of violent crimes, authorities said Wednesday. Devon Rodney's New York City-based ...

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Parents urged to organize to save Youngstown schools
Youngstown Vindicator
The gathering was to set the groundwork for a broad coalition to support public education as state budget cuts threaten to undermine it, organizers said. A major component for positive change is organizing parents, many of whom feel intimidated, ...

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Beacon Hill residents organizing to oppose Capital One move to Charles Street
Boston.com
“"We as a neighborhood must prove to the Board of Appeal that operating a bank at that location is detrimental to the neighborhood,” the e-mail states. The association voted unanimously last month to oppose a zoning variance the bank needs to move into ...


Tips for organizing your income taxes
The Rolla Daily News
By Anonymous Do-it-yourself tax preparation, for complicated returns, means shuffling though statements, receipts and other records. Your record-keeping system for tax-related documents can be as simple or complex as you want.


Organizing committee for PyeongChang to hold first workshop
The Korea Herald
The organizing committee for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics will hold its first workshop, bringing together all members to start working on plans for a successful Olympics, officials said Wednesday. In a press release, the committee said the ...

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Grassroots Organizing Took Down Pat Buchanan
The Root
Grassroots protests by groups such as ColorOfChange.org ultimately led to Pat Buchanan's dismissal from MSNBC, Jamilah King writes in a blog entry at ColorLines. Buchanan had long been a target of these groups for trying to present his racially ...
The Old School Organizing Approach That Took Down Pat BuchananColorLines magazine
Pat Buchanan was the victim of a smear campaignWashington Times (blog)

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Killeen Daily Herald

Resident organizing parade to honor Iraq War veterans
Killeen Daily Herald
By Colleen Flaherty Inspired by the success of a last-minute parade for Iraq War veterans last month in St. Louis, Killeen resident Michael Rodcay wants to organize one here. "I've got 40 percent of the job done; all the legwork is complete," said ...

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6 Ways To Stay Sane And Organized At The Grocery Store
Business Insider
There are a couple of free menu planning templates available online — here's a simple four-week menu planner I found on Simple Organized Living. Organize your coupons. Keep your coupons neatly organized by purchasing a coupon organizer ($10).

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Job Fair Organizers Hope To Fill 200 Vacancies
KAKE
With many companies expanding their operations, job fair organizers are hoping to fill 200 job vacancies in Cowley County. "For us, it's very hard to find the qualified employees for our positions," said Lynn Dauber, human resources director for ...


Things Online Organizers Say
techPresident
One is Rootscamp, a weekend gathering of the progressive organizer tribe in Washington, DC Hundreds of activists convened for an unconference to talk about new tools and tactics for organizing online. The other correct answer is an, um, stuff people ...

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I have a good friend whom (also being in the... Read More

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Q. I have several projects going at once -- but... Read More

Finish in Style - Organizing Works!

One of my mother-in-law's many oft-quoted and wise declarations was... Read More

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Use these 35 sanity savers this year to help you... Read More

The Love It Or Lose It Principle: One Simple Key to Living Clutter-Free Forever

It wasn't long ago that you spent an entire weekend... Read More

Five Simple Tips to Get Organized Today!

Take time to declutter this summer...Writing can certainly consume the... Read More

Be More Productive at Work: Avoid These Eight Traps

Obviously, productivity involves producing. Producing widgets, events, reports, sales. The... Read More

Improve Your Workplace to Make Your Life Better

What does "quality of life" mean to you? If you... Read More

Does Your Storage Make Sense?

What do your storage spaces look like? Do you know... Read More