Donation Challenge – Part 1
A client of mine hosts an annual yard sale fundraiser for the H.O.P.E. Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. She asks for donations from all her neighbors, friends, and family, and 100% of the proceeds support this program. In the past I’ve given her items that I’ve collected from my clients. This year I had my car […]
The Reach Ability Factor
In organizing, just like real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Where we permanently and temporarily place our belongings, papers, projects, and information, is important because it helps us find what we want when we need it. The Reach Ability Factor is a system that helps us decide the best location for things […]
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 […]
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 […]
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