Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Back to School Organizing Tips

It’s back to school time.  Did you promise yourself that this year would be different?  Did you say you were going to come up with a plan to manage all the school papers and homework?  Did you have a great idea for organizing school lunches and backpacks?  What about homework? It can be difficult to […]

Deciding What Clothing to Keep

Tip:  When packing up summer clothes, determine what is worth holding onto for next summer by answering these 3 questions:     Did you wear the item.  If so, how many times?  If it’s been worn three or more times, it’s worth keeping.     Does the items still fit and flatter you?  If it’s tight or […]

One In, One Out Rule

Practice the One In, One Out Rule, especially if you’d like to reduce the current amount you have.  For example, every time you purchase a new purse, donate, sell, or pass on an old purse.  Every time you’re given a new coffee mug, re-purpose, recycle, or pass on an old one.  Practicing this Rule will […]

Organizing in a Large Family

Helpful Organizer Newsletter – July 2014 Quick Links My website My Email address My Blog NAPO-NE Side Notes:***    My website has a brand new look.  Please check it out and provide me with some feedback.  I’d love to hear what you think.   ***    I’m sorry to report that the Leaning Connection, where I’ve […]

Organizing/Sharing Information

Jot down any notes, dates, ideas, or information that you want to discuss with your spouse and children in a small notebook and keep it next to the dinning room table or kitchen table.  I keep my notes next to the kitchen table on the counter.  This helps jog my memory and reminds me to […]