http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogList.asp?sort=organizer&schedule=57 Life management is time management, therefore, you might learn a new tip about almost anything from your clutter, closet, car, career, cat, kids...you name it, I'll probably discuss it! Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:16 EST en-us http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2702 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2702 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2701 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2701 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2697 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2697 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2630 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2630 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2629 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2629 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2628 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2628 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2627 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2627 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2603 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2603 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST Tip #1- Save time and tension at the bank ATM by taking home extra deposit envelops. When you drive up to the ATM rather than being frustrated when there are no envelopes available or fumbling around in the car looking for a pen, endorsing or writing checks, counting cash, etc. you can quickly slip the envelop into the machine and be on your way. Then, to avoid accidentally putting your prepared bank envelopes into the mailbox separate them from your out-going mail by putting them into a bank ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2565 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2565 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST G - Good! You're going to get rid of a lot of unwanted items that are just taking up space in your life. Garage Sales are a great way to rid yourself of unwanted stuff and make some cash-in-hand for your efforts. A - Attack! Be ruthless when going through your home to really dejunk those unused items. It may be a shock at first but before long you'll relish how much lighter and freer you feel. R - Rewards! You'll reap rewards from having a sale of your stuff: more ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2563 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2563 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST You need to drop off some laundry to the dry cleaners - put it in the car. The library books are about to expire -put them in the car. The package is all ready for mailing - put it in the car. Backpacks are ready and repacked after the kids finished their homework - put them in the car. Your coworker's birthday is tomorrow and you purchased a card to put on her desk - put it in the car. Working out in the morning is a must but you'll need to change clothes at the center afterward - ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2557 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2557 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST As night neared and bedtime approached the kids went into their normal bedtime bathroom routine of teeth brushing, etc. There it was again on the mirror – the "Anna Day Tomorrow!" sign. Groans and complaints would often waft down the stairs, "Oh darn, now I have to pick up my room for Anna, the cleaning lady! The expectation was to get things off the floor and dresser tops so that vacuuming and dusting could take place by our weekly cleaning person who's name was Anna. She was a delight ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2507 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2507 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2506 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2506 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST Since your children have entered your life it probably seems your days (and maybe worse) are not your own. How did this happen? When you begin your parenting days (or should I say "daze?") your time must be divided between your activities and the needs/wants of your children. Like it or not, that's the life of every parent. If there are two parents in the home you are blessed to be able to juggle/tag team the kids' to-do's with your spouse. The key for every family, ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2505 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2505 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST If clothes "make the man" does a purse "make the woman?" I don't mean the look or style of a purse, I'm thinking about the inside, after all, just as you can't tell a book by its cover maybe you can't tell a woman's organizing ability by the outward appearance of her purse. But maybe you can by the inside of it. What does the inside of your purse look like? If I were to ask you some questions about it and then give you a score, how would you do? Well, take a minute and ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2424 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2424 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2423 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2423 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2422 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2422 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2420 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2420 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST "Mom, where's that field trip permission slip for school? Oh ya, look on my tray." These words were said many times over the years regarding the school paper monster that followed the kids in the door day after day. To alleviate piles of paper on the kitchen counter tops a simple stacking letter tray system was implemented. It was placed in one kitchen cupboard and each child was assigned a tray. Important papers had a place and were quickly put in that place. Amazingly there was ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2421 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2421 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST My heart filled with parental pride as I watched our young son march off down the street day after day to deliver newpapers on his route. "What a wonderful life lesson to lay the foundation for a solid work ethic!" Or so I thought. As the days went on the work ethic base seemed to be eroding. "I don't want to do my route today!" yelled my son as he stomped out the door filled with rage at not being able to play with his friends after school. Soon the street corner where the papers were ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2384 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2384 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2356 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2356 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST Perhaps the thought of entertaining is quickly followed by the thought of, "What do I do with these people once we've welcomed them in?" Too often we think that we must come up with a fantastically exciting agenda for our guests; we may even feel we must focus on our own strengths. Fortunately, hospitality has at its center the willingness to open ourselves to sharing both our joys and our sorrows of life. No one has time or energy to cleanse our existence into a sterilized atmosphere ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2354 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2354 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST I can just imagine the thoughts as you read today's topic – entertain? I don't have time to entertain! I'm not going to suggest the type you may be envisioning where the hostess greets everyone as she, elegantly dressed, stands beside her dining room table that is masterfully arranged with delectable delicacies ready to please the eye and palate. Oh, and she's also surrounded by fresh produce and herbs from her well tended garden. Stop right there – I'm not talking ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2321 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2321 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST Rule #1 - Be Yourself! A great way to drive yourself and others crazy is to follow trendy advice that tells you to take charge when entering a room by asserting your personality in a dazzling and impressive manner. Use "power" handshakes by gripping like your hand is a vice. Then, in hypnotist fashion stare down the other person. NOT good advice! Instead, work at always being YOU at your best. Be a "what you see is what you get" type who never changes character from one situation to ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2320 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2320 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 EST We've all heard the expression, "Look before you leap", but how about the expression, "LISTEN before you leap"? People make an impression when they enter a room for a meeting, party, interview, or whatever. A person who immediately starts throwing out opinions makes an impression...usually a bad one! Pause when entering and try to get a feel for what is going on. Assess the mood...are people down, up, happy, sorrowful, or anxious? Do they appear eager to learn something from you or ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2319 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2319 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST Are you aware that you make up your mind about someone within 7 seconds of meeting them? According to research, a large potion of communication is through our body language which often speaks louder than words. Whether we realize it or not our true feelings are coming out through our eye contact, facial expression, body position, and overall attitude. Along with these aspects a chain of emotions are triggered that range from comfort to fear. Take a minute to think about past ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2308 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2308 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2307 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2307 Tue, 5 May 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2300 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2300 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2273 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2273 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2272 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2272 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ...