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Another featured product for January, the BusyBodyBook Schedule Organizer for 2009-2010 will help you manage your time and save you money. Receive 10% off this month!
With our BusyBodyBook planner, time management is a breeze! Each family member has their own column to organize and track schedules and activities while coordinating with each other side by side.
The unique layout provides the clearest view of your daily & weekly schedules and activities, helping you stay organized, focused and on track. You’ll easily view overlapping schedules and avoid double-booking.
BusyBodyBook organizers are versatile it can be used to manage more than just family schedule. Here are some things to manage with your 2010 BusyBodyBook organizer:
We especially love the perforated pages for creating handy grocery or gift lists. You can either stash your list in your purse, or hand it over to someone else and let them do the shopping!
January 22, 2010
Sometimes, you just need an attractive container to hold the stuff that accumulates throughout the day or week. Our versatile Stuff Bucket is the perfect solution! It’s another Featured Product for January, so you can order it at 10% off the regular price!
Designed for style and function the Stuff Bucket comes both a practical blank and canvas linen design or in an attractive black and white or raspberry swirl print that is available in either a round or square shape. The medium round bucket is lined with 27 pockets inside and out. The Square Stuff Bucket has 31 exterior and 8 interior pockets. They are made from durable nylon Cordura™ like material to last.
Perfect for storing and organizing:
- children’s art supplies or toy collections
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tools, nuts and bolts
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craft supplies
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bath and beauty supplies
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pet supplies
- gardening supplies
Be sure to get yours today!
January 21, 2010
Sometime you can spend a day and clear the clutter on your own. But sometimes, the clutter just seems too overwhelming, and you don’t know where to start. That’s when you need to call on professional organizer Patty Kreamer for help!
Destroy clutter with a one-two online/offline knockout punch! Patty Kreamer’s
Clutter Rescue Course™ will not only help you clear out your unneeded, unwanted physical stuff, but it will also help you overcome a lot of the mental stuff, too!
And it’s well worth the investment. The Clutter Rescue Course™ is made up of two 10-week segments (and a 5-week bonus course) that cover personal and work clutter, organization and time management issues. The step-by-step “classes” are delivered via e-mail and each lesson is designed to be completed in just 30 minutes.
The Clutter Rescue Course™ is perfect for you if:
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you want the best, time-tested information that will have you be organized once and for all
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you want to know what clutter really is, because it’s not the sign of a cluttered, disorganized or creative mind!
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you like to learn things a little at a time, because you’ll have an easier time implementing the material
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you like a support system, because you want to stay on track
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you have problems focusing on things for too long, because your lessons will be short and to the point
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you want a simpler, much more enjoyable life, because you and the people around you deserve it!
Clutter Rescue Course™ creator Patty Kreamer is a Certified Professional Organizer and author of “…But I Might Need It Someday” and The Power of Simplicity. Since 1999, she has been involved in hands-on organizing every day to help her clients live an organized, clutter-free life. She’s also worked with corporate clients all across North America to help them become more productive and perform at an optimum level. Patty is also a consultant, coach, professional speaker, and media subject matter expert, and has served as President of the National Association of Professional Organizers – Pittsburgh chapter and of the National Speakers Association – Pittsburgh chapter.
January 20, 2010
Contributed by Organized A to Z partner, M. Colleen Klimczack, Certified Professional Organizer, Peace of Mind Professional Organizing
Meeting Common Holiday Challenges
Gift purchases: Set your timer, just do it!
· Have you started? Are you lost in the middle?
· Decide what you’re buying for folks, by the items, wrap them and send them. Stop dawdling, just do it!
· Make your shopping list as specific as possible. Decision-making is the hardest, most time consuming part of organizing.
· Once you make a decision, write it down. For example, if you know you’re getting your son a White Sox jersey, don’t write down on your To Do list “Gift-Daniel.” Write down “Daniel – Sox Jersey, size M”. This enables others to help you, and it reminds you what you are looking for when you get to the store, etc.
· Carve out the time to make your purchases. The Internet is a wonderful thing this time of year. I love seeing the UPS guy walking up my walk! If you need to physically go out and shop, determine when your stores are open and carve out the time to do your shopping.
Wrapping gifts: Requires gifts are purchased, so this comes after “Shopping.” Set your timer, then…
· Set up your wrapping area (folding card table, guest room bed, who knows?!)
· Assemble your tools: wrap or gift bags, tissue paper, tape, ribbon, scissors, tags, and a pen.
· Go buy tools, if you need to.
· Wrap. Just do it! And do it again tomorrow and the next day, until you’re done.
· I tend to wrap my gifts long before Christmas. It gives me a chance to make sure I have all the gifts I need, add batteries or accessories, and leaves me time to pick up something else if I need to.
Read more of Colleen’s “get through the holidays” tips by visiting this blog tomorrow!
Colleen provides her clients with some Peace Of Mind about their homes, schedules, paper, families and lives. Her areas of expertise are the home and home office, small businesses, paper and time management, attics, basements and garages, closets and kitchens, and kids and families. She offers a wide range of organizational services, from presentations to products, small business mentoring to maintenance plans. She is a member of The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), The Chicago Chapter of NAPO, The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, and Faithful Organizers, a group for Christian Organizers.
December 15, 2009
Contributed by Organized A to Z partner, M. Colleen Klimczack, Certified Professional Organizer, Peace of Mind Professional Organizing
Are you a perfectionist, and therefore, procrastinator? Don’t be embarrassed! You’re in good company! Maybe you’re so focused on checking things off your list, so wrapped up in the perfectionism, that you’re not actually enjoying the Christmas Season. Change that today! Mix up your “to-do” with the “to-enjoy” or “to-play” list and accept that “good enough” is better than “Perfect but miserable.”
You can overcome the feeling of overwhelmed-ness which leads us to fear and inaction. “Just do it” is the key to organizing this time of year, so here are a few tools and tips on how to do just that while still finding time to actually enjoy your holidays!
Tools:
· Here is your new mantra: “Make your Choices, Assembly your Supplies, Act.” Just Do It! Decide once, write it down, make your move and act, and be done. Then pat yourself on the back, take a deep breath, and move on to the next area of concern!
· Ask yourself what is really stopping you from finishing a task. What is the sticking point?
· Stick with your routines. Now more than ever, it is imperative that you take care of the everyday stuff in a quick and competent manner. It is also imperative to maintain your health, so remember those vitamins, exercise, adequate rest, etc.
· Break big tasks into little tiny pieces. The thought of cleaning your house might seem overwhelming, but spending 20 minutes on each bedroom today makes things much more manageable.
· Maintain Perspective. When we look at everything together, it can seem overwhelming. A leaky pipe is normally not a crisis, but when things are stressful, it suddenly becomes a huge deal, a piece of a global conspiracy to ruin your day.
· Realize any progress is still progress. Set a timer today for one hour. Get through as much of the list as possible. When the timer goes off, determine if you can continue on the task (set timer for another hour) or if you need to move on to something else. Return to the list tomorrow at the spot you left off, and set your timer again for another session.
Read more of Colleen’s “get through the holidays” tips by visiting this blog tomorrow!
Colleen provides her clients with some Peace Of Mind about their homes, schedules, paper, families and lives. Her areas of expertise are the home and home office, small businesses, paper and time management, attics, basements and garages, closets and kitchens, and kids and families. She offers a wide range of organizational services, from presentations to products, small business mentoring to maintenance plans. She is a member of The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), The Chicago Chapter of NAPO, The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, and Faithful Organizers, a group for Christian Organizers.
December 13, 2009
Contributed by Kathy Morgan, Professional Organizer/Storage Designer, Space Transitions, LLC
‘Twas the holiday season and people were busy
Shopping and planning until they were dizzy.
There were trees to be trimmed and cookies to bake
It all seemed to be just too much to take…..
Late in the day in the quiet of the night
Thoughts begin to creep in that just feel right
“I drive myself crazy with all this fuss!
Look at this house – there is way too much stuff!!
The kids have toys that don’t get a look…..and I can’t remember the last time I scrapbooked.
Maybe there is a way to give, a way to clear clutter and help someone else live!
This year our giving will start here at home….
We’ll clean up and clear out down to the bone!
Most of these things haven’t been used in years
We’ve saved the “what if’s” to allay our fears….
Fear of running out, fear of waste,
but the worst fear is giving things away in haste.
What if I need it, what if I do…..my gosh – I guess I’d better buy two!”
This kind of thinking results in our clutter
It fills up our homes to overflow the gutter!
Physical and mental clutter are two of a kind -
so cleaning up is critical to Peace of Mind.
Take the first step – if you need help, just call.
Spend your days cleaning out, not going to the mall.
Happy Holidays to ALL!!
Copyright © 2009
Kathy Morgan is a Professional Organizer/Storage Designer and President of Space Transitions, LLC. She offers a holistic approach to home organizing. Visit her Web site at www.spacetransitions.com.
December 8, 2009
Contributed by Rita McGhee, Sort My Space, www.sortmyspace.com
Over the past several months I’ve had questions posed to me about the most recent viral explosion on the human population, H1N1, and how is the best way to clean and sanitize a home. As a mom of elementary-age children, viruses and bacteria enter my house DAILY! If my children bring something into the house, we all risk getting sick. With flu season approaching, including the H1N1 virus, getting sick comes with a host of complications ranging from sore throats to death.
According to the CDC web site, www.cdc.org, Congressional update on May 4, 2009, the H1N1 virus lives on a dry surface for minimum of “2-8 hours.” My first line of defense is hand washing when entering the house. As far as the children go, their school clothes are put in the laundry daily. If clothes can’t be washed, steam them or put them through the dryer on at least the medium setting – cook the little bugs! Wipe down back-pack handles & folders with a disinfectant cloth every day.
Each time I clean a room, special consideration goes to areas of high use. This is especially true at the first signs that a “bug” has entered the house – sneezing, coughing, fever or intestinal issues. I use a disinfectant cleaner on a cloth or paper towel and clean these areas first:
* Bathroom – Handles, switches, sink, cabinet edges, toilet.
* Kitchen – Sink, countertops, appliance handles and controls, switches & knobs.
* Common Areas – Switches, knobs, controllers, phones & keyboards.
I’ve done this routine so often that I can sanitize each room within just a few minutes. It has stopped many a bug in its tracks!
Rita McGhee is a professional organizer in Charleston, West Virginia and author of “Organize Your Home the Green Way.”
September 25, 2009
Jakoter Health Tag
When it comes to organizing your ever-lasting accumulation of medical documents do you wonder what should I keep, what can I throw or do I need to shred it? Medical information organizing is essential for being prepared for emergencies, as well as for doctor appointments and keeping track of medications and such.
Jakoter Health Organizers, www.jakoterhealthorganizers.com is the solution to getting all your medical information in one central location. These organizers will keep medical information organized, so when needed the information will be ready and available for all doctor appointments, surgeries, tests and those unexpected emergencies. And when you think about it…having your medical information organized and available for the emergency personnel could save yours or your loved ones life!
Jakoter Health Organizer
As well, they help caregivers and parents alike; keep track of medications, how the medications worked and/or if there was a reaction, appointments of all doctors (when, where, who, why, findings and follow up), bills & receipts, blood work, calendar charts, directions, doctor letters, immunizations, major events, and test results. They also include sections for notes, questions/answers, resources, baby milestones and two blank sections to use for whatever you need.
Jakoter Health Organizers offer Medical Information Organizing in many venues to fit your needs. We offer:
*Personal organizing to help you with your own personal medical information with the help of a Jakoter Health Consultant (JHC).
*Classes offered in small groups with hands-on organizing during a follow-up workshop.
*Webinars for those who prefer to learn virtually on how to organize their information. Also, available are webinars for those who would like to learn how to become a Jakoter Health Consultant or would like to teach others how to become a Jakoter Health Consultant.
Jakoter Medic Tag
*Speaking presentations are given to large groups on several different subjects, such as “The Ease and Power of the Health Tag”. Please contact us for more subjects offered.
*Companies who sell products for retail or online, we have great products for you to add to your line of retail and an opportunity for you to make a great profit.
Employers add a great benefit to your health insurance package by adding health organizing products for your employees. Give them the option to purchase at a discounted price or add the products in as a free benefit. Please contact us for details.
If you interested these products or as a small business owner are looking for something new to offer your clients and you would like more information about Jakoter Health Organizers, please contact me at Delight@jakoter.com or 952-297-2827. I am confident you will be as thrilled about these products as I was the first time I heard about them.
September 23, 2009
This year, as the flu season approaches, health officials have a new concern – the H1N1 virus. To help businesses prepare for potential outbreaks and significant staff absences due to the flu, the Department of Homeland Security has created an H1N1 Preparedness guide.
To learn more and to access the plan go to
DHS: Secretary Napolitano Announces H1N1 Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses
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September 14, 2009
Judy Warmington, Organized A to Z partner, offers excellent training new Professional Organizers! See http://ping.fm/z6A7V
September 10, 2009
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