Anniversary Day 6 – Organize for Health – Webinar Give Away
Organize for Health & Nutrition: Pantry, Fridge, & Meal Planning
My next anniversary give-away is a webinar on a subject I could use right now as I get ready for summer bathing suit season.
Getting healthy and fit can be very challenging.
One way to make it easier is to have a pantry and fridge that are organized for your good health.
Organizing your pantry and fridge not only keeps them looking great, but it helps you to be able to find whatever you need in seconds. That saves you preparation time, and unnecessary trips to the store.
Join me for a webinar on organizing for health and nutrition with Registered Dietitian Pramila Duphare.
Pramila has been working in Hospitals and Nursing homes for 30 years. She has extensive background in Clinical Nutrition and has been in charge of supervising hospital/ nursing home kitchens.
You will learn:
* How to store food and use it when it is at its best so you are never in doubt if it is “still good”.
* How to buy and store the food items which are healthy for you and your family so you will have healthier meals.
* How to avoid food spoilage which leads to waste, or worse: food poisoning and sickness.
* Meal planning for the best nutritional benefits.
Organize for Health and Nutrition webinar with Clinical DietitianPramila Dupahre, MS, RD, LD
Date: Thursday May 24
Time: 8pm ET/5pm PT
One Hour – includes time for your questions
Cost: Complimentary
Anniversary Give Away – Day 5
Happy 10th Anniversary Month to Me continues with another give away today!
I’ll be giving away books donated by my friend and organizing colleague Judith Kolberg. Judith is an expert in chronic disorganization. Some would even say she coined the term when she founded the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (which has now changed names to the Institute for Challenging Disorganization).
Well Judith has kindly donated some give-aways for my birthday bash!!!
I am giving away 20 signed, first edition copies of her book Conquering Chronic Disorganization, which can be found on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and also electronic editions for Kindle and Nook. The book is a “must read” for anyone who cares about someone who struggles daily with disorganization and truly helpful for Professional Organizers who work with those folks. The book is also on the recommended resource list for the Certified Professional Organizer exam.
But alas, there is a limited number. So I will be holding a drawing on Friday at Noon ET.
If you would like to win a signed copy of the book Conquering Chronic Disorganization by Judith Kolberg, leave a happy anniversary comment on this blog post. I will pick winners at random using the Random Number Picker http://www.randomnumberpicker.com/.
I’ll also spring for the shipping costs.
Winners will be notified by email using the email address used to post your comment.
Good luck!
P.S. – Don’t forget to sign up for the Pinterest webinars for beginners and for business.
It’s the hottest site on the web right now and you don’t want to miss out on all the fun.
Anniversary Party – Day 2 Give Away Contest
Happy Birthday to Me virtual party continues with a contest this week!
The prize is a one-year membership to The Clutter Diet program + The Clutter Diet book that has the entire program laid out in black-and-white for your reference. This prize was donated by my friend and colleague Lorie Marrero, owner of The Clutter Diet.
The Clutter Diet Boo
The Clutter Diet provides a whole-house de-cluttering plan for members, weekly motivations, a way to count-down your clutter pounds, and the best part is there are experts online that will answer your specific organizing questions on the message boards. This amazing bonus is just the jolt many people need to get moving, and provides the TLC many people need to keep it going.
The whole package has a value of $160.
Need to get organized and want to win this fabu prize?
Just leave a comment here on our Facebook page and tell us what area of your home you want to organize first!
Leave a comment before Tuesday May 8 at noon when we pick a winner. Just one comment per person please.
The winner will be chosen from the comments using The Random Number Picker.
So what would you like to get organized most in your home??? Leave a comment HERE!
Anniversary Day 3 & 4
Happy 10th Anniversary to Me continues with a 2-part webinar series.
This year has brought one big change to my business and personal organization and I would like to share it because it rocks!
It is Pinterest!
As an idea collector and curator, I find that this visual archiving website is the perfect fit for my style of saving, without taking up space in my office, my house, or my head!
If you haven’t heard about it yet, Pinterest.com is a website that allows you to clip pictures and articles, upload your own, and categorize them onto virtual bulletin boards. The fun part is exploring the site and seeing what other people are “pinning” and commenting and re-pinning for yourself.
The interface is simple, but some don’t find it completely intuitive.
For that reason I’m presenting two webinars.
Get Pinteresting – Part 1 – for beginners.
Get Pinteresting – Part 2 – For business
The descriptions, dates, and other information is below.
I hope you will join me and get pinning with me!
Monday May 14, 2012
8:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) for 30 minutes plus time for questions.
Cost: 0 – my gift to you!
Description:
Get on board the Pinterest train! It’s a visually exciting site that can help you to organize your ideas, inspiration, recipes, projects and much more. Find out how to get started “pinning” and join the millions who have found pinspiration!
Attendees learn how to use Pinterest features and organize information. It promises potential use for homeowners, business people, writers, crafters, cooks, researchers and hobbyists of all types.
Follow along on your computer screen as Allison carter “drives” the programs while teaching you the how to make the most of the site.
Pinterest is the hottest, fastest growing website for collecting web clippings on virtual bulletin boards. It allows users to create visual boards for any subject under the sun.
Register HERE
In Part 2 Tuesday, Find out how clever business people are using this service to store and organize ideas and share them with clients.
registration: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EE51DD81884B
Boost your Business with Pinterest & Get Pinteresting!
Description:
In Part 2, we explore what businesses are doing to get noticed and why it’s important.
We show you specific examples of good and not-so-good pinning and how to be a great pinner.
Attendees learn how to use Pinterest as a marketing vehicle for business.
Follow along on your computer screen as Allison carter shows you how to make the most of the site.
All eyes are on this virtual pin board service as it gets more and more popular.
We show you how to make it work for you.
Learn:
- How to get more traffic to your website and blogs
- How to connect with other social networks and save you work
- What people are doing on pinterest and how to make them notice your pins.
- How to be a curator and not just a broadcaster.
- How to promote more than just your product or service
- What NOT to do on Pinterest
- Why it’s important to your business to get followers
If you are new to Pinterest you will want to sign up for part 1 – Get Pinteresting for Beginners.
Tuesday May 15, 8pm ET
Cost: $20.12 for 10th anniversary Live Webinar
$10.00 for the recording only (link will be sent to all registrants to view on the web)
Happy Anniversary to Me
It’s day 1 of the 10th Anniversary – Virtual Birthday Bash for The Professional Organizer!
I’m so grateful that I’ve been a part of so many lives and helped so many people get more organized.
To celebrate today, we are having a plain ol’ give-away.
Chocolate cake with cream cheese icing from Suburban Grandma
I would give you chocolate birthday cake with cream-cheese icing and colorful sprinkles if I could… but all I can give you is a virtual bite of organizing.
In today’s goodie bag I give to you my first booklet, Scared of Your Clutter.
It contains tips, tips, tips for organizing your whole life.
I hope it inspires you to do at least one new thing or teaches you one new trick.
If you already know about organizing, it’s a nice little book to give to a friend!
Get your complimentary download of Scared of Your Clutter (pdf) TODAY from my e-junkie store HERE:
If you are using Firefox or have pop-up blockers or it’s just not working, click on this link.
THIS IS ONLY GOOD TODAY – WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 2012.
This goodie goes away Thursday morning at 8am so act fast!
We’ll have more goodies for you very soon.
Keep an eye on this blog all month for more organizing treats!!
10th Anniversary Party
The Professional Organizer is turning 10!! Yaaay!
I’ll be having a virtual birthday bash throughout the month of May to celebrate.
This means I’m giving away classes, downloads, and holding contests with awesome gifts from organizing businesses, authors, and more!
I can’t wait to party with you!
Watch this blog each day with directions for getting your free stuff and entering contests starting on May 1, 2012.
Tell your friends because there will be several items for absolutely no cost!
Preview List:
Webinar – No-cost sign up day – Pinterest 102: I’m on Pinterest, Now What? – tips for using Pinterest for business and for organizing information so you can stop clipping articles from magazines.
Contest – Conquering Chronic Disorganization, by Judith Kolberg, 1st edition signed by the author
Ebook Downloads – Scared of Filing, Scared of Your Clutter, by Allison Carter
Audio Class Download – Organizing with Creative People, presented by Allison Carter
I’ve got more fun things coming, so watch this blog.
(If you would like to offer a product, book, or other item for my party, please contact me!)
Organizer’s Favorite Things Resources
ORGANIZER’S FAVORITE THINGS
Ultimate Resource List
“Organizer’s Favorite Things,” a dazzling parade of the latest and greatest
in organizing products and resources.
CREATED BY Allison Spitzer Carter, CPO® + Krista Colvin NAPO CONFERENCE 2012
Organizer’s Favorite Things [Tools of the Trade for the Modern Home and Home Office]
This is the portion of the presentation about home office, information, tech and more.
THE MODERN OFFICE
DESK + FILES + DOCUMENTS
Laptop Cooling Pad – Targus Chill Mat
Space Saving Desks -
Space Desk
Fold-out Convertible Desk (black photo)
http://www.solutions.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=15931
Sekretar Flatmate Desk (white photo)
http://www.magazin.com/sekretaer-flatmate-p1457932/?a=28299
Files from Knock Knock
FUN File Folders from knockknock.biz
Martha Stewart Verticle File Ensemble at Staples
Martha Stewart Filing collection at Staples
http://www.staples.com/File-Folders-Filing/cat_CL166444
Smead Filing www.smead.com
Smead Stadium File
Drop Box – www. dropbox.com
Jot Not – app – scans docs www.jotnot.com
Ikea Rationell Variera – File holder (and lid organizer)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70154800/?query=70154800
NeatDesk – www.neat.com
Neat Receipts – www.neat.com
Postit.com
Post-it pockets – www.post-it.com
)
File Storage Ottoman
The Leash
The Leash – for phones and other devices
http://www.quicklipleash.com/
Leaf Keepers Cable Ties
Florafil Cord Cover – no link, still in design mode
Florafil Cord Cover
Grass Charging Station
Plug Bug
Poly Ply Stand – Design Concept not yet for sale
Poly Ply Stand
Wall Organizer
Cable Box Mini
Cordies
Cordies by Quirky - keep your cords on your desk even after unplugging.
Cable Drop
DIY cord labels using bread bag closures
APPS AND SOFTWARE
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Dragon – Speech to text
Software for PC
Apps that can be used by many devices
Flipboard and Google Currents
Great apps for viewing RSS feeds (blogs), facebook, twitter and much more!
Pinterest App
Pinterest App available at Pinterest.com
Heytell App
Heytell - voice to texting app
Goodreader App
Goodreader - Read and Annotate pdfs
CamCard
CamCard – Reads photos of business cards and organizes them
Delicious Library – Catalogs movies, books, music and other stuff
Libra – Catalog for movies and more
Cozi - life organizing/planning
About One - life organizing + document storage, photo storage and sharing + more
Rxmindme app - Reminder for taking medicines
My Health Records app – app on itunes
Care Calendar.org - coordinate care for ill people and others
TakeThemAMeal.com - coordinate bringing meals to people
PleaseBringIt.com - coordinate bringing items to parties, events, or to the sick or elderly
LotsaHelpingHands.com - coordinate care for sick, or for parties and events
ECO ORGANIZING
Earth 911
Best Buy Recycling
Ebay Rethink / Recycle
The Green Office.com
TheContainerStore.com
OrganizedAtoZ.com
SeeJaneWork.com
KEEPING UP
Getting Organized Magazine
LifeHacker
Make Use Of
Mashable
App Smitten - recommendations for best apps
THE MODERN PO
Square - turns any phone, ipad, ipod touch into a card swiping machine
Clever Container
Thirty-one Gifts
APPO.org
Come back soon… more links to come
Organizer’s Favorite Things
ORGANIZER’S FAVORITE THINGS
“Organizer’s Favorite Things,” a dazzling parade of the latest and greatest
in organizing products and resources.
CREATED BY Allison Spitzer Carter, CPO® + Krista Colvin NAPO CONFERENCE 2012
Organizer’s Favorite Things [Tools of the Trade for the Modern Home and Home Office]
It’s no surprise how much Professional Organizer’s
adore Organizing Products…
But which are our absolute faves… which products float our boat…
We Proudly Present the 2012 Organizer’s Favorite Things.
Products Chosen based on
New Problem, New Solution. Old Problem, New Solution. Design, New Design. Upcycling. Resources. Services.
Dowload the presentation slides here
See the Ultimate OrganizersFavorite Things Resource List 2012 (links to all of the goodies in the presentation)
Home items here:
http://organizethewholeshebang.com/
Home Office and Information items can be found HERE:
http://theprofessionalorganizer.com/organizers-favorite-things-resources/
Get a visual look at our favorites on our Pinterest Organizer ‘s Favorite Things Board HERE:
http://pinterest.com/kristacolvin/ideas-for-fav-things/
PInterest Tips – for organizing your group
Pinterest is all the rage for capturing and organizing ideas, and many of my readers have discovered the basics.
I hope that after seeing my recent webinar you have been able to browse, pin, re-pin and comment.
Here is your next trick: Creating a group board for sharing ideas
Why do you want to do this?? Well if not for sincere sharing then at least for numbers
When you add contributors to your board, all of your contributors magically have that board show up as one of their boards.
So the group board is seen by your followers but also those who follow the other contributors.
- To invite someone to share your profile you must have a mutual following (follow each other fully, not just one of their boards.
You can unfollow the boards you don’t want to see in your stream. - Go to you profile. In the drop-down menu & click on boards.
- Go to the board you wish to add contributors to.
- Click on Edit board (should be a button at the top of the page, under the title).
- Scroll down to “Who can pin” and click Me + Contributors.
- There will be a box and you will write the person’s name or profile handle. It will magically fill in if you are mutually following.
- Then click “Add” to the right.
- Pinterest will send a message to those you invite so that they may accept or decline.
In addition, you can remove yourself from a board by going to the board and clicking “remove”.
Now about numbers.
As a pinterest user, I have about 1600+ followers.
But my board that is a group board has 2900+ followers… so anything I post there is seen by more than twice as many people. Hmmmm. Something to munch on (like all the great food photos on pinterest).
Group boards are great for personal use:
Wedding ideas
Fan followings
Hobby boards (scrapbooking, knitting, modgepodge)
Similar interests
They are also great for business sharing.
Group board ideas:Teachers sharing resources
Graphic design fonts, designs, templates
Technology new gizmos and gadgets
My group board is Organizing Ideas and you can follow us HERE.
Happy Pinning!
Evernote + Pinterest Webinar is Tuesday March 6
Join me for a how-to webinar showing you step-by-step how to set up and make the most of Evernote and Pinterest.
Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 8pm – 9pm EST
Who: Hosted by NAPO Georgia Chapter
Instructor: Allison Carter, CPO®
Cost: $25
Registration: http://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EC51DB83844D
Contact: napoga@gmail.com
Description
The purpose of the webinar is to train attendees how to use Evernote and Pinterest. Both of these services are extremely popular cloud technologies right now and promise great potential use for homeowners, business people, writers, crafters, cooks, researchers and hobbyists of all types. Follow along on your computer screen as the instructor “drives” the programs while teaching you the how to make the most of these sites..
Evernote is an online service for creating notes and storing web clippings and keeping them organized. The information is stored in the cloud and syncs to your computer and is accessible from all of your devices. Evernote was recognized as an award-winning service by the attendees at the 2011 annual NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) conference.
Pinterest is the hottest, fastest growing website for collecting web clippings on virtual bulletin boards. It allows users to create visual boards for any subject under the sun. Find out how clever business people are using this service to store and organize ideas and share them with clients.
All attendees will get an invitation to join Pinterest which is still by invitation only.
Registration: http://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EC51DB83844D
• How to make the best use of these amazing organizing programs for capturing ideas and information
• Step-by-step set up of Evernote and Pinterest
• Tips and tricks from power users
• How to use Pinterest for business
• When to use Pinterest and when to use Evernote – what are the differences?
You don’t need anything special on your computer. Just watch, listen and learn the easy way.
