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Organizing Tips Archive
February/March 2007
Tips to help you clear the clutter and
chaos from your space and time.
Space Saving Tips
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The best
way to create the illusion of more space is to keep clutter under control.
Designate a space for each member of the family to put their “stuff”, so that
pick up time is quick and easy.
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Shelving
on the walls get pretty collectables or dishes out of
the cupboards and cabinets and onto a space saving
display.
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Any place
that you can tuck a small desk can become a comfortable
work space or home information center. Use decorative
accessories to make it look less "office like".
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Store
necklaces in the snack size, zip lock bags. They will
be easy to see and you will have fewer tangles to undo.
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Stop junk
mail: write or call Direct Marketing Association, they
maintain a list of consumers who want to get their names
removed from mailing lists: Mail Preference Service,
P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY, 11735-9008, (212)
790-1400 |
Time
Saving Tips
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Handle most of your mail
only once. Pitch anything that doesn't merit saving,
needs no action, or doesn't interest you! Sort what is
remaining into two categories: "I need to do something
with this" (to do), and "I just want to keep it" (to put
it away). Keep your to do mail in a folder labeled "to
do". When you have a minute, you can go directly to
that file and answer a letter, pay a bill, etc.
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Save time
when dropping kids off for play dates by having your
emergency information pre-printed or written on index
cards. Make several copies to have on hand when you
need them. Be sure the information is current.
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Cut down
on the morning chaos. When cleaning up dinner, set the
table for breakfast & find your car keys, lunch boxes,
back packs, shoes, papers, etc.
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Always try
to accomplish an errand on the way to something instead
of making separate trip. |
I can help you get started!
bpeterson@space-and-time.com
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