It is back to school time and it is time to unclutter! But what does that really mean and how do you lead by example when it comes to organizing a child’s room? Professional Organizer Autumn Leopold of Smart-Happy-Organized shares some of her favorite tips: 10 Lessons for Parents and Kids When I hear the word clutter, I think of an endless process and the...
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When it comes to a new year of school, organizing shoes, backpacks and coats replaces the task of organizing summer towels and flip flops. How do you organize your entry space or mudroom as you get ready to send your kids back to school? We suggest the Home Styles Naples Hall Tree! It provides ample storage, organization and it adds style to your home while...
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Kathy talks with John Hunt of SMEAD: Keeping You Organized about Learning Styles and How they Affect Student Organizing. As a new school year goes into session, understanding and recognizing how your child naturally learns, schoolwork and homework will be a productive process!! So, what does student organizing help recognize? Knowing your child’s learning style How they manage paper and electronic management Time and...
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Have you seen it yet? …the dreaded back-to-school list. The list of supplies can seem endless and expensive. So, to get you off on the right foot to a new school year, let’s look at some good strategies for a productive, organized smart back-to-school shopping trip! Getting schooled in organization… The most important suggestion for getting organized and stocked up on basics for your child’s...
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According to National Public Radio, the average American house size has more than doubled since the 1950s. Yes, that means more space. Just what we all need…right? Think about this. C. Northcote Parkinson once said, ‘Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.’ This means that if you’re told to have a project due next week, the project will be finished...
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Have you ever considered how “entitlement” controls our lives, especially as children? “We enter the adult world expecting far too much from others and far too little from ourselves,” says authors Foster Cline, MD and Jim Fay. Allowing the attitude and habit of entitlement as a child, inhibits children to be responsible in adulthood, knowing how to attain or maintain their lifestyle other than demanding...
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Organizing a flexible life can be chaotic, especially when it comes to exercise… or your home office! To help you “get on the ball” without all the clutter of machines, unused exercise equipment and uncomfortable office chairs, we suggest the Wacces® Professional Stability Ball. Whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, the Wacces® Fitness Ball will enhance your workout giving you results....
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To organize improved health and your meals on the go, we love the Fooducate app. It is simple to use to achieve your diet, health and fitness goals. Scan & find healthy food Ask, discuss & learn Track your progress Daily tips One of the best features of the Fooducate app is that it grades products for you! It’s just like school for food! By...
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As professional organizers, we don’t want to just motivate you to get organized — we want you help you know HOW to get started! There are many reasons to get organized, but if you don’t even know where to start, how do you do anything at all? To begin the organizing process, sort your stuff into broad categories by piling like things together, like you...
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This eclectic, silver finish floor lamp is perfect for any kid’s bedroom, playroom or family room. It has five colorful acrylic shades including: green, white, blue, red and purple. This floor lamp is fun and colorful with an array of light directions to play with. Here are some specifics: Silver finish with five colorful shades Five adjustable arms Takes five 40 watt medium base bulbs...
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