The most important thing we can give ourselves at Christmas is relationships. Yet, with the hustle and bustle of decorating, baking, shopping and wrapping, it is easy to clutter up relationships with things that are really less important in the long run. And, it’s easier said-than-done to not be overwhelmed with time or cluttered with shopping lists. So, here are a few tips Kathi Lipp...
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Do you know someone who always buys their own gifts? Usually, someone who buys their own gifts has everything they need, right? Well, I have a suggestion for one of the best gifts you can give yourself this holiday – and friends and family can still get a wish list from you! The gift is… strategy! There are several great things about this gift. One,...
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Hello, December! Not only are we getting ready to celebrate Christmas, but we are also looking ahead to new beginnings as a New Year approaches. So, whether you are looking for a gift for yourself or a friend, this wall calendar would make a perfect gift under the tree or in a stocking to start your new year out right. The Big Grid Chalk Wall...
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No matter how you look at it, finding more time very day just isn’t possible. Time isn’t something that you can manufacture more of, make last longer than the week before or purchase. This is why Schedule Management is the key to Managing Your Time and Staying Organized. There is no one “cure all” way to stay organized, but planning, organizing and scheduling your day...
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Did you know – clutter and chaos costs us! Living with daily clutter contributes to our stress levels, weight gain and financial debt. We either spend so much time looking for something we can’t find or spend too much money to replace something we already have! To put this into prospective, here are some stats for you: CLUTTER COSTS TIME Getting rid of clutter would...
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Especially with the holidays right around the corner, preparing meals to gather family and friends around your table probably will be even a bit more time consuming than the usual weekly plan. So, to help with the mission of getting you organized and making homemade meals easier, we suggest using Gatheredtable. It is a simple and fast way to plan weekly meals that are customized...
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Technology can be a great organizing tool! Now, you can find apps on your phone, your iPod, your iPad, your tablet, desktop and your laptop for almost anything!! However, most apps tend to keep you busy and pre-occupied! So, to help you declutter your life, we found some apps that will help bring relaxation and some extra time into your life! For more of...
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When it comes to everyday life and managing time, we often have expectations of ourselves that make us unorganized and overwhelmed. Taking on too many things at one time and being a protectionist both create pressure on ourselves. What do you do when you can’t manage it all anymore? Prioritize the things you have to do. Give up control of the things you don’t have...
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Well, in my last blog post, I wrote about what is stopping us from getting organized, being productive and loosing perspective of purpose and priorities. Although we do often hold ourselves back from achieving or having the organized life we want to have, it is important to trust ourselves. Without trusting ourselves, any system, especially an organizing system, will likely not last long. In her...
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As it comes to routines, time management and seasonal changes, there are several tips that Dr. Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay give for managing involvement in sports in the book Parenting Teens with Love & Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood: “Guard against parental over-involvement” Whether you’re fighting against the clock in the morning or on the bleachers at your daughter’s basketball game, make...
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