It was a pleasure working with writer Alison Stanton on my latest article in the SanTan Sun News!

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It was a pleasure working with writer Alison Stanton on my latest article in the SanTan Sun News!

It was a pleasure working with writer Alison Stanton on my latest article in the SanTan Sun News!

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Why is it when people vacation by car, they automatically pack everything but the kitchen sink? But, when people vacation by plane they can cram everything into a carry-on bag for two weeks? Is it cost? I don’t know how people pack so light. Are they wearing the same pair of shoes for days on end? Turning underwear inside out? There’s got to be some multi-purposing going on! What about your personal hairdryer? You know hotels don’t have anything comparable! Plus, they don’t have curling irons or straight irons. The soaps and lotions just aren’t as good either, even in some of the high-end hotels. Condensing just isn’t easy for me. What are your condensing and packing secrets?

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Why is it when people vacation by car, they automatically pack everything but the kitchen sink? But, when people vacation by plane they can cram everything into a carry-on bag for two weeks? Is it cost? I don’t know how people pack so light. Are they wearing the same pair of shoes for days on end? Turning underwear inside out? There’s got to be some multi-purposing going on! What about your personal hairdryer? You know hotels don’t have anything comparable! Plus, they don’t have curling irons or straight irons. The soaps and lotions just aren’t as good either, even in some of the high-end hotels. Condensing just isn’t easy for me. What are your condensing and packing secrets?

Why is it when people vacation by car, they automatically pack everything but the kitchen sink? But, when people vacation by plane they can cram everything into a carry-on bag for two weeks? Is it cost? I don’t know how people pack so light. Are they wearing the same pair of shoes for days on end? Turning underwear inside out? There’s got to be some multi-purposing going on! What about your personal hairdryer? You know hotels don’t have anything comparable! Plus, they don’t have curling irons or straight irons. The soaps and lotions just aren’t as good either, even in some of the high-end hotels. Condensing just isn’t easy for me. What are your condensing and packing secrets?

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I failed in one area last year. Blogging. I just didn’t do it. Facebook made spreading my word easier and quicker. Let’s face it – if a goal isn’t simple, it’s hard to meet. However, 2013 is a new year! I am dedicated to blogging at least 1x a month. I think that’s manageable! What are your new manageable goals?

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I failed in one area last year. Blogging. I just didn’t do it. Facebook made spreading my word easier and quicker. Let’s face it – if a goal isn’t simple, it’s hard to meet. However, 2013 is a new year! I am dedicated to blogging at least 1x a month. I think that’s manageable! What are your new manageable goals?

I failed in one area last year. Blogging. I just didn’t do it. Facebook made spreading my word easier and quicker. Let’s face it – if a goal isn’t simple, it’s hard to meet. However, 2013 is a new year! I am dedicated to blogging at least 1x a month. I think that’s manageable! What are your new manageable goals?

Source: houzz.com via Operation on Pinterest

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For many clients organizing seems impossible. That’s why they call me. I have never been presented with a challenge I felt was impossible, but I have felt overwhelmed. Focus. Plan. Start. Somewhere. Anywhere. Pick it up and make a decision. Keep. Donate. Toss. It will snowball. You’ll get quicker with your decisions. Before you know it, you’ll be done. You will have conquered what you thought was impossible.

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For many clients organizing seems impossible. That’s why they call me. I have never been presented with a challenge I felt was impossible, but I have felt overwhelmed. Focus. Plan. Start. Somewhere. Anywhere. Pick it up and make a decision. Keep. Donate. Toss. It will snowball. You’ll get quicker with your decisions. Before you know it, you’ll be done. You will have conquered what you thought was impossible.

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For many clients organizing seems impossible. That’s why they call me. I have never been presented with a challenge I felt was impossible, but I have felt overwhelmed. Focus. Plan. Start. Somewhere. Anywhere. Pick it up and make a decision. Keep. Donate. Toss. It will snowball. You’ll get quicker with your decisions. Before you know it, you’ll be done. You will have conquered what you thought was impossible.

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“When will you get to it?” “Someday!” Put a date on it and make it happen!

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“When will you get to it?” “Someday!” Put a date on it and make it happen!

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“When will you get to it?” “Someday!” Put a date on it and make it happen!

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According to Wikipedia, procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority or important actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one brings enjoyment, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time. Psychology Today estimates 20 percent of people chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions.

Do you put off organizing? If so, why? Do you feel overwhelmed? Not know where or how to start? Does it make you anxious, nervous or upset?  

I often compare professional organizing to personal training. Sometimes to get the job done, you just need the support of another. To guide you. Walk you through it. Show you the ways. Make it fun. Whether you call on a buddy or need a professional organizer, commit to making organizing a priority. There are oh so many benefits!

According to Wikipedia, procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority or important actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one brings enjoyment, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time. Psychology Today estimates 20 percent of people chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions.

Do you put off organizing? If so, why? Do you feel overwhelmed? Not know where or how to start? Does it make you anxious, nervous or upset?  

I often compare professional organizing to personal training. Sometimes to get the job done, you just need the support of another. To guide you. Walk you through it. Show you the ways. Make it fun. Whether you call on a buddy or need a professional organizer, commit to making organizing a priority. There are oh so many benefits!

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You know I’m a professional organizer. What else do you know? I bet you don’t know that…

1} I have more followers on Pinterest than Twitter or Facebook, but spend the least amount of time “pinning” photos.

2} I spend 30 – 60 minutes a day on my own home maintenance. I never waste time watching commercials.

3} No two days are the same. My schedule is not consistent.

4} I’m most productive at night. 

5} I update my calendar on a daily basis so I never overschedule, but I maximize each day.

6} I’ve learned when to say no.

7} My husband says I need to turn off my “on switch” once in awhile, but I never really do.

8} I’m not as spontaneous as I should be.

9} Sometimes client ideas come from my home. Sometimes I apply client ideas to my own home.

10} My favorite color is navy blue, but it’s not the color reflected in my own home.

11} I love vintage and industrial design, but only a portion of my home reflects it.

12} I have a lot of resources because I work with a lot of people. One client refers to me as a yellow page book. Another calls me the restaurant guru.

13} I love shopping for containers.

14} Organizing is not my only passion. I love travel, adventure, geocaching, photography, design, crafting, cooking, hiking, biking, drawing, writing and reading. Before all else is my family.

You know I’m a professional organizer. What else do you know? I bet you don’t know that…

1} I have more followers on Pinterest than Twitter or Facebook, but spend the least amount of time “pinning” photos.

2} I spend 30 – 60 minutes a day on my own home maintenance. I never waste time watching commercials.

3} No two days are the same. My schedule is not consistent.

4} I’m most productive at night. 

5} I update my calendar on a daily basis so I never overschedule, but I maximize each day.

6} I’ve learned when to say no.

7} My husband says I need to turn off my “on switch” once in awhile, but I never really do.

8} I’m not as spontaneous as I should be.

9} Sometimes client ideas come from my home. Sometimes I apply client ideas to my own home.

10} My favorite color is navy blue, but it’s not the color reflected in my own home.

11} I love vintage and industrial design, but only a portion of my home reflects it.

12} I have a lot of resources because I work with a lot of people. One client refers to me as a yellow page book. Another calls me the restaurant guru.

13} I love shopping for containers.

14} Organizing is not my only passion. I love travel, adventure, geocaching, photography, design, crafting, cooking, hiking, biking, drawing, writing and reading. Before all else is my family.

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A few simple tips to keep your child’s closet organized.

1} Install lower hanging bars. This allows children to reach their own clothing.

2} Install bins or lidless baskets. Bins make it easy for children to put away and grab socks, underwear, PJs, swimsuits, accessories and shoes.

3} Catagorize. Clothing dividers are optional.

4} Rainbow color order. Children learn their colors in preschool. By color coding clothes, it is quicker to match and make outfits.

5} One laundry basket. Keeping it small will force you to do laundry more often. 

6} One out-grown basket. Children out-grow clothing and shoes quickly. A bin will allow you to store those items until you are ready to sell or donate them.

7} Hooks. Hooks make hanging anything quicker. Mount around shoulder level.

A few simple tips to keep your child’s closet organized.

1} Install lower hanging bars. This allows children to reach their own clothing.

2} Install bins or lidless baskets. Bins make it easy for children to put away and grab socks, underwear, PJs, swimsuits, accessories and shoes.

3} Catagorize. Clothing dividers are optional.

4} Rainbow color order. Children learn their colors in preschool. By color coding clothes, it is quicker to match and make outfits.

5} One laundry basket. Keeping it small will force you to do laundry more often. 

6} One out-grown basket. Children out-grow clothing and shoes quickly. A bin will allow you to store those items until you are ready to sell or donate them.

7} Hooks. Hooks make hanging anything quicker. Mount around shoulder level.

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Using slender book storage will make any room more spacious. Get creative! Build your own by re-purposing wood, crates, shutters and rain gutters. They take up minimal space and can be mounted at varying heights to accommodate all family members.

Using slender book storage will make any room more spacious. Get creative! Build your own by re-purposing wood, crates, shutters and rain gutters. They take up minimal space and can be mounted at varying heights to accommodate all family members.

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A well organized child’s bedroom will keep both you and your child happy.

1} Make use of space under the bed.  Lidless containers at your child’s level will allow him/her to easily put items away. You are also teaching responsibility and respect for things in the process.

2} Keep floor space open by using slender furniture and going vertical with storage.

3}  Limit bedding to a fitted sheet and comforter. Your child will be able to make their own bed easier {especially with school back in session!}.

4} Avoid storing toys in the bedroom unless you lack space elsewhere.

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A well organized child’s bedroom will keep both you and your child happy.

1} Make use of space under the bed.  Lidless containers at your child’s level will allow him/her to easily put items away. You are also teaching responsibility and respect for things in the process.

2} Keep floor space open by using slender furniture and going vertical with storage.

3}  Limit bedding to a fitted sheet and comforter. Your child will be able to make their own bed easier {especially with school back in session!}.

4} Avoid storing toys in the bedroom unless you lack space elsewhere.

A well organized child’s bedroom will keep both you and your child happy.

1} Make use of space under the bed.  Lidless containers at your child’s level will allow him/her to easily put items away. You are also teaching responsibility and respect for things in the process.

2} Keep floor space open by using slender furniture and going vertical with storage.

3}  Limit bedding to a fitted sheet and comforter. Your child will be able to make their own bed easier {especially with school back in session!}.

4} Avoid storing toys in the bedroom unless you lack space elsewhere.

Source: ivillage.com via Operation on Pinterest

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