What is productivity? To be productive is to accomplish the most important tasks in a timely manner, adequately and beautifully. In my life I see four major productivity busters: my learning disabilities, perfectionism; multi-tasking; and trying to keep up with the Joneses. Maybe you see some of these inhibitors in your life too. Visit www.organizing-life.com to read more about how I cope with these productivity busters.
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For the month of June my goal is to reclaim our basement! We have a very nice finished basement that could be the perfect space for lounging, entertaining, or kid-play. Right now it is neglected and not organized well, okay, at all. So, do you think I can get this done in one month? I’ll keep you up-to-date on my progress weekly. A touch of accountability usually gives me a big kick-in-the-you-know-what to get going and stave off procrastination! What is your summer home organizing project? How long do you keep that? I admit I love keeping those paper pieces for the just-in-case. But I am running out of space so I need to pair it down. This list will help me, and you, figure out which papers to pitch! Happy Organizing! I use simple drawstring bags to keep my seasonal bed linens dust-free and organized in my linen closet. Use my how-to instructions to sew your own for about $6 each! Most closets are like large boxes. How do you effectively organize all of your belongings in this three dimensional space? It is like a 3-D puzzle, and making it all fit can challenging. Here are the processes I use when I am tackling a closet organizing project. Before kids, my clothing was neatly pressed, folded perfectly, arranged by garment type, color, pattern, and fabric. After kids, I just throw stuff in a heap on the floor in the corner. Come see my spring cleaning master bedroom before and after pictures and see the difference a few hours made on my space! Feng Shui experts believe the bedroom is the most important room in your home and this room can greatly affect your health, marriage, and prosperity. To enhance and improve these areas of your life, visit Organizing-Life.com to read about Feng Shui tips you can use to create your personal tranquil resting place. Today is Spring Cleaning Party Kitchen Cleaning Day 1. I asked my readers: Did you feel wasteful today cleaning out your pantries? Do you have any frugal tips for others about how you consume wisely? Visit Organizing-Life.com to leave a comment and tip for others seeking to live responsibly! Help kids cope with a transitions in a changing world with a visual calendar. My magnetic wall calendar illustrates our daily schedule and is full of primary colors older kids can understand (example: green = eating) and arraingable so I can insert activities where I want. I put it in my kitchen area so the whole family can see it and other care-takers can know the kids’ schedule. Here is how you can make one for your family! Happy Earth Day! I believe living Green and maintaining an organized space are both about consuming wisely. Here are 8 Earth Day ways you can reduce your paper clutter and get organized! |
 I am a 35 year old mom to a 4 year old son, a 3 year old daughter, a son born in May, and a wife to my life wonderful. I write in this space when my crafty inspiration strikes or when I get to pondering about how we can live more simply and better connect with the earth around us. We are a family surviving the suburbs, contending with commercialism, and getting to a greener lifestyle. Welcome! ~Abbie |
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