The Holidays means more talk about saving time and de-stressing. So, we’re seeing many more organizers in the news…
Amherst organizing expert: Don’t let disarray mess up your ‘merry’
The Christmas season is supposed to be a time of celebration and good cheer, but instead of getting into the holiday spirit, folks often become bogged down by [...]
Sun, November 30 2008 » In the News, NAPO » No Comments
Realize your dreams and meet tons of fun and fab professional organizers at NAPO’s 2009 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
I’ll be there attending and a speaker for a panel on living your dreams as an organizer.
Find the conference info here.
Conference Comments:
1. Stay at the conference hotel so you can network, socialize, and enjoy the full [...]
Sat, November 29 2008 » NAPO, Uncategorized » 1 Comment
A round-up of Professional Organizers in the news and stories about organizing this week:
(to read full story, click on the headline)
Clever storage ideas in the UK
Ovetoo recycling bin: This is beautifully designed with separate compartments that divide up your recycling. Click headline to read more.
Clutter Diet Blog is #1 on Kindle
Austin, Texas [...]
Sat, November 29 2008 » In the News, Products » 1 Comment
Study: Sloppiness breeds more mess
Adding graffiti encouraged people to litter, experiment shows. Minor stealing, trespassing also increased, Dutch researchers found.
By Randolph E. Schmid
Associated Press
Friday, November 21, 2008
Washington —- Does a messy neighborhood make a difference on how people act? It sure does!
Graffiti on the walls, trash in the street, bicycles chained to a fence, all [...]
Fri, November 21 2008 » Statistics » No Comments
You color code your m&m’s before eating them.
You catch yourself in straightening up candy at the grocery store check-out line.
You fold and line up your socks and underwear in your drawer.
You label all your shelves, drawers, and boxes.
You love Tupperware, Sharpies and Post-its.
The staff at The Container Store know you by name.
You find yourself rearranging [...]
Thu, November 20 2008 » Uncategorized » 5 Comments
The License Plate that Got ‘em Talking
Two organizers get noticed because of license plate. Organizing LA Blogger John Trosko saw Wichita, KS Organizer Pam McCutcheon’s Organizing License Plate
and blogged about it … lo and behold the story got picked up by Pam’s local newspaper! Read how it started here and here is the story that [...]
Wed, November 19 2008 » In the News, Statistics » No Comments
A new service has arrived to help the cluttered masses sell their ebay goodies - without lifting anything but their phone. Zippi.com has a new service that will evaluate your stuff, set up the sale, and even pick it up for you.
Currently there’s no one in my area to pick up - so that spells [...]
Tue, November 18 2008 » Services » No Comments
From the Press Association:
The average household is storing more than £450 worth of clutter that can be turned into Christmas cash, according to a survey. (That equals about $675 US dollars)
The poll for eBay found homes have more than 100 items ranging from CDs to power tools lying unused in lofts and attics.
Read the rest [...]
Tue, November 18 2008 » Statistics, Uncategorized » No Comments
Oh how we love those t-shirt collections. From fun-runs to college parties and concerts, we’ve got drawers and closets overflowing!
There are some great options for discarding your old Tees without losing the memories.
1. T-shirt quilts - others will make them for you if you don’t sew.
This is one from Janet Leigh Design
The company makes the [...]
Tue, November 18 2008 » Home Organizing, Services » 1 Comment
Here are some timeless facts you can use it talks or with clients:
A week day edition of The New York Times contains more information than the average person was likely to come across in a lifetime in the 17th century England.
Information Anxiety, Richard Saul Wurman.
People who multitask are less efficient than those who focus [...]
Mon, November 17 2008 » Statistics » No Comments
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