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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Have you thought about being overwhelmed? Have you ever consider that, other than uncontrollable life circumstance, most of the stress we have is self-induced. Expectations we have of ourselves, taking on too many things at one time and being a protectionist all create pressure on ourselves. Besides asking for help, here are two suggestions that will help simplify your life and get you on your...
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Happy Labor Day!!! September is here – and so is a brand new school year! For kids, that brings excitement and a bit of nervousness. For parents, that brings… well, excitement and nervousness (but, for different reasons). The school year brings a change of pace from a laid back summer – making brown paper bag lunches, checking to make sure socks and shoes match, catching...
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I have these in almost every drawer in my house! Organizing with the Totally Bamboo Expandable Tray, I don’t have to dig through piles of clothes, jewelry, makeup, office essentials or kitchen utensils to find what I need. Not only do they help clothes and containers stay neatly folded and readily visible, they are a super tool for helping kids keep their drawers organized...
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We invite you to attend this year’s MARCPO conference! The Washington, DC Metro Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-WDC) invites you to join us for the premiere event for professional organizers in the Mid-Atlantic region. This October, they will be holding their 18th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers. It will be a great opportunity to network, hear about ways colleagues help...
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As a new school year approaches or has just begun, are you needing to find your pep again? By “PEP”, I mean Productivity, Effective organization and Prioritizing – of course! College Life Expert, Kelci Lynn Lucier, suggests these five rules being productive and avoid becoming overwhelmed. Although her suggestions on About Education are geared toward college students, we can certainly use her tips to simplify...
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RICHMOND, Va – Kathy Jenkins, Certified Professional Organizer and Student Organizing Expert, brought it some great tools to keep your student organized to be successful in school. Kathy shared some helpful hints to finding the best way to get your child organized based on their individual study styles and needs. Kathy is offering 50% off a Student Organizing Assessment by using the discount code: VTMCBS6 for...
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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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Moving a child into a dorm takes a lot of organizing! You forget how many things you use on a daily basis and take for granted having at home. Not only is the packing process important, organizing in typically small spaces takes some creativity. Here are several key tips for packing and staying organized all year: Cleaning out the childhood-treasures Geralin Thomas, a Professional Organizer...
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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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