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Have Only One

August 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Organizing tipUsing one product from start to finish helps maintain order. For example, have only one opened tube of toothpaste. Use it until it’s finished. Then, and only then, open another one. This works for other products as well. Use one bottle of shampoo, bar of soap, tube of ointment, bottle of dish detergent, etc.

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Remove Things to Create a Happy Home

July 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Organizing tipThe way we feel about our homes influences us every day. I think we all want to be happy in our own homes. Here are three removal guidelines that will make our homes happier.

  1. Remove broken things. If you intend to fix the broken items do so right way.
  2. Remove things with a negative association.
  3. Remove static stuff (things that are not used) that may be in the attic, basement, garage, or other storage areas.
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The Refrigerator Clutter Test

June 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Organizing tipDid you know that the amount of items you have on your refrigerator can be an indicator of how much clutter you have? So, if your refrigerator is loaded with items, remove 50% of them, and keep them off for at least 3 months. This may motivate you to reduce clutter in other areas in your home as well.

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Feel Less Stressed

May 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Organizing tipSometimes it’s easier to know what we don’t want, than what we do want. If that is the case then start there when organizing. By removing those items we know we don’t want, we have less to look at, deal with, and decide upon. This helps us feel in control and less stressed.

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Lost & Found Box

April 1, 2016/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Organizing tipEstablish a lost and found box for small items that you come across while organizing and cleaning up.  This way you’ll have a home for found parts to a game, pieces to a toy, buttons, screws, pens, lose change, etc.  Once a month empty out the lost and found box and put items where they belong or toss them.

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