Budgeting — It’s a Philosophy

I have been thinking about money this weekend. (Celebrating Independence Day was also on my mind, and I hope you all had a great 4th of July celebration.) But after reading about the “Envelope System” at Organizing Your Way and Small Notebooks’ articles about her “No-Spending-Month” I got to thinking about my spending habits and my family’s financial security. Read more at www.organizing-life.com to find out more about my changed financial philosophy.

How to Manage Productivity Busters

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.

Spring Cleaning Party – The Entryway

It is Day 10 of the Spring Cleaning Party at Simple Mom, and what a party it has been. Thank you so much to my readers for making this a fabulous experience. And a thank you to Tsh at Simple Mom and Mandi at Organizing Your Way for hosting.

Friday Favorite Spring Cleaning Tips

I am loving the Spring Cleaning Party by Tsh at Simple Mom. I have “met” so many bloggers out there who are busily spring cleaning their homes and I’ve read some really great decluttering, cleaning, and organizing tips and tricks. Come on over to Organizing-Life.com to read some great organizing tips from readers!!

Organizing Link Friday May 8th

Here is my Organizing List of great bloggy finds! Have a great weekend and a happy Mother’s Day!

Ever Procrastinate?

Visit Marci at Overcoming Busy.com and learn how you can procrastinate less and get more done!
You can also download and print my calendar planner pages as well as read my post series about planning ahead.

When is Kids Organizing Detrimental

When is Kid Organizing Detrimental? I was excited that my son was taking after his mom, ordering his toys by aligning them perfectly. But is it a bad thing when he refuses to explore an imprefect messy situation?

Reader Kitchen Pantry Inspiration!

Check out this inspired organized kitchen pantry by Thea of Thea’s Blog!

Thank You to The Creative Mama

Go check out Creative Mama and don’t forget to take a peek at her amazing photography at Angie Warren Photography, and visit her store at Angie Warren Designs! Thank you Angie!

What is Too Much Organizing?

I was browsing and came across this interesting article in the Wicked Local-Rochester, Massachusetts, “Got clutter?: Organizing – How much is too much?“  (I also liked that the publication is from my neck of the woods!)
I definitely agree that organizing is often a mode of trying to control an uncontrollable world. I also agree that once [...]