Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Shredding Guidelines

Tip:  Everyone should own and use a shredder.  Daily shred unwanted mail and solicitations.  Monthly shred unnecessary receipts and reconsiled ATM slips.  Yearly, after taxes have been filed, shred old utility bills, credit card statements, and pay stubs.  For a list of paper retention guidelines email me. Please note that any guidelines listed are overruled by […]

Reducing Mail

I was at the National Association of Professional Organizers Conference for 5 days and guess how many pieces of mail I received?  Only 9!  In addition, I did receive one local newspaper and one packet of flyers. Out of those nine pieces of mail, two were really good, a check and a copy of the […]

Happy Earth Day

I wanted to share some eco-friendly habits that I’ve personally initiated in the past few years.  I added them gradually to my life, so they didn’t seem drastic or overwhelming.  Maybe you’ve done the same or something similar.  Please share.  If you’d like more details, please just ask. Eco-Friendly Habits: 1.  Recycle more – it’s so easy […]

Organizing Junk Drawers

Tip:  The best way to organize a junk drawer is to follow the guidelines listed below and to use utensil or desk drawer divided trays.  You can find these products at kitchen supply stores, office supply stores, department stores and the Container Store. Keep the junk drawer(s) organized by compartmentalizing the items. Keep like items together […]

Spring Cleaning

By combining efforts of organizing and spring cleaning the benefits will be twofold. Here are four ways you can combine your efforts. 1. While you’re getting out your spring and summer clothes purge those items that you didn’t wear last year and any items that are a bit too snug.  Donate to a local charity […]