Keep shoes on a mat or on a movable supporting rack so that the floor underneath can be cleaned regularly. Place mats inside the entry closet under the coats. If you have no closet, use attractive wooden or metal shoe racks or a decorative wicker basket to hold shoes and boots. Make sure your shoe …
Organizing the Forgotten Corners
January 20, 2012Here’s an interesting observation – the less time you spend interacting with a space, the more likely it is to become cluttered. In places like the linen closet and the recesses of your silverware drawer, you get in, find what you’re looking for, and get out. Because they’re not on display to the world, it’s …
GO Quote: January 9
January 9, 2012“Do not undertake anything beyond your capacity and at the same time do not harbor the wish to do less than you can. One who takes up tasks beyond his powers is proud and attached. One who does less than he can is a thief.” -Mohandas K. Gandhi
GO Tip: Organize Your Touchscreen
January 8, 2012In our new world of touchscreen mobile devices there are all sorts of challenges to overcome. Not only do you have to keep your screen intact, but you have to keep it clean enough to actually see what’s on your smartphone or tablet. Two simple ideas: first, keep your phone and your keys in separate …
Organize Your Family Schedule
January 7, 2012If you’ve ever seen a busy railway yard, you have some idea of what family scheduling is like. There’s activity everywhere, and everyone’s competing to get where they need to go. If you find yourself double-booking activities or stretched thin as the family chauffeur, try laying out the schedules side-by-side in a central location, where …
Organize Your Family Schedule
January 7, 2012If you’ve ever seen a busy railway yard, you have some idea of what family scheduling is like. There’s activity everywhere, and everyone’s competing to get where they need to go. If you find yourself double-booking activities or stretched thin as the family chauffeur, try laying out the schedules side-by-side in a central location, where …
GO Tip: Organize Your Outing Essentials
January 6, 2012If you’ve ever had your keys bounce in your pocket as you’re jogging, you understand how irritating it can be to cart your belongings around as you exercise. As you plan your forays into the outdoors, whether hiking, biking, or taking a nature walk, plan on places for your essentials. You can leave the bulky …
GO Quote: January 6
January 6, 2012“There’s no place where success comes before work, except in the dictionary.” -Donald M. Kimball
Tax Time Preparation
January 5, 2012Tax season is upon us – do you know where your documents are? Tax documents from your employers start arriving in January (by law, employers must send W2 forms before Jan. 31). If you want to get ahead of the game, or if you misplaced a document, check to see if your employer provides online …
GO Tip: Organize Your Coffee Table
January 5, 2012When it comes to coffee tables, less is more. Select no more than three items to have on the table, possibly two if you choose a large art book. And if you’re looking to protect your table without nagging your guests, these fun chalkboard coasters encourage them to make their own coaster art, and they …
GO Quote: January 5
January 5, 2012“We have a tendency to want to rush and fix things with good advice without taking the time to really understand the problem first. That’s like forcing your glasses on someone else to help that person see better.” -Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
GO Tip: Organize Your Calendar
January 4, 2012It’s funny how the simplest tasks get left behind when you’re in a rush. Dedicate five minutes at the beginning and end of each day to review the tasks you need to accomplish and record appointment details in your planner and on your wall calendar. Using calendar stickers makes it easy to mark and notice your …
GO Quote: January 4
January 4, 2012“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.” -Helen Keller
GO Tip: Organize Your Closet
January 3, 2012Do you wish your closet could be like a department store, with clothing sorted by size and owner? These smart clothing dividers give you a tasteful way to organize your closet. Consider separating your clothes by categories, such as dressy vs. casual, warm vs. cold weather, etc. You can also add two-tiered organizers for shoes, …
GO Tip: Organize Your Resolutions
January 3, 2012Ah, the great tradition of making resolutions. If someone else told you to change everything about yourself in a week, you would laugh. But when you make your own list, you end up disappointed when you can’t change everything at once. To keep your spirits up, lay out each goal in depth and spend three …
GO Quote: January 3
January 3, 2012“It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in having no goal to reach.” -Benjamin E. Mays
National Get Organized Month 2012
January 2, 2012Happy New Year, and welcome to 2012! We’re excited for a fresh new year, and the natural propensity that comes with it to set some goals and make some changes. There’s a reason why January is National Get Organized Month; the turn of the year is the perfect time to make some meaningful progress towards …
GO Quote: January 2nd
January 2, 2012“The best opportunities in life are the ones we create. Goal setting provides for you the opportunity to create an extraordinary life.” – Gary Blair
Holiday Stowaways (don’t worry… they will soon go away!!)
November 16, 2011By Naomi Cook It’s that time of year, and Santa is not the only one who will be slipping into your house. Yes, I am talking about friends and family descending into your home…hopefully not via the chimney! Get a head start on organizing your home now, so that you can enjoy your home, and …
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Going Vertical
July 1, 2011By Naomi Cook Ah …college graduation time – no more classes, no more books! I remember what a great time in life that was – no obligations (for the moment, anyway) and lots of celebration! Plus, I was finally able to check out of that cramped concrete cube that was my bedroom, closet, office, living …
