We all know time flies when we’re having fun, and this summer has been no exception. In just a few weeks, students will fill school hallways with eager anticipation of what’s ahead – catching up with friends, meeting new teachers, and commencing a busy lineup of new activities. And, even though the school year tends to be busy, parents often look forward, too, to getting...
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Getting Organized Magazine is a new magazine that just launched in January, and we think it is a fantastic resource for all of our clients and friends! You’ll find many articles with lots of helpful advice, including “Where to Start: Step by Step Organizing Tips” to help you jumpstart the organizing process and “Eliminating the Avalanche” to help you learn strategies for clearing countertops and...
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Fall 2011 – “Before the Bell” and “Organization Mom” advice about preparing for a new school year and keeping your back-to-school house in order. Better Homes and Gardens Publication September 2011 edition, © Meredith Corp Kathy Jenkins is the President of Come To Order, a Certified Professional Organizer®, Student Organizer, Certified Family Manager Coach, Writer and Speaker based in Richmond, Virginia. She is a member of NAPO and...
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You’ve been there — after rushing everyone out the door, you arrive at your destination and realize you’ve forgotten an essential item sports gear, diaper bags, schoolday essentials and other “kid equipment.” Get Your Gear™ cards are here to help! These ingenious cards were created by a professional organizer and busy hockey mom, so you know they’ve been put to the test in real life!...
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With school back in session, it won’t be long before you’ll hear, “Mom, I need help with my homework.” For many parents, this statement may initiate a sigh, an eye-roll, or even a feeling of dread! After all, it’s been a few years since we’ve been in school, studying English, algebra, and social studies! When it comes to homework help, parents really have only two...
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Whether you’re traveling, collecting school info, or coordinating a business project, the Smead Travel Organizer is a fantastic way to organize all of your papers. It gives you quick, easy access to important documents while protecting them from damage. With three clear tabbed section dividers that hold letter-sized paper and a smaller front pocket, you’ll have plenty of space to hold the information you need....
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This summer has flown by and it is hard to believe that the beginning of school is almost upon us. While this time of year can be quite stressful, what with the mounds of paper that will begin to pour onto your kitchen counter and the busy schedule that will soon replace the laid back days of the summer, it does not have to be....
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