By 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 …
By Naomi Cook When was the last time that you took everything out of the trunk and off of the floor of your car and really explored what is hanging out in there? Maybe you have some store returns to make that happen to be intermixed with escaped french fries, crushed soda cans, and smelly …
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By Naomi Cook “Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him For a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, Feed Him For a Lifetime.” This Chinese proverb explains the importance of education and in turn the value of responsibility and accountability for one’s self. Kids learn by example when it comes to actions. Walking, talking, laughing …
By Naomi Cook Can you believe that 2015 is right around the corner? Are you ready for it? Better yet, is it ready for you and all that you have to do?! Now’s the time to figure out your plan for your planner, and what better place to start than FranklinPlanner, where you can find a variety …
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By Naomi Cook As a self-employed business owner, aside from working with clients in their homes, I spend a lot of time in my home office. It’s wonderful to get out of the office and network with new people who can help you and your business grow. However, while a lot of networking can help …
By Naomi Cook Ah…summertime is officially upon us…the warmer weather, the longer days and… the prep for a day at the beach! Do you struggle keeping your beach bag organized? You don’t need to sheepishly hold up your hand. It’s not that hard for it to become a bottomless pit! Most beach bags like mine …
By Naomi Cook When was the last time that you took everything out of the trunk and off of the floor of your car and really explored what is hanging out in there? Maybe you have some store returns to make that happen to be intermixed with escaped french fries, crushed soda cans, and smelly …
By Naomi Cook Yes, winter is here, and it seems like it is here to stay! We learned from Punxsutawney Phil (a groundhog in Pennsylvania, who makes predictions on the length of winter) on February 2nd (Groundhog Day) that we are due for another 6 weeks of winter! I’ve just come in from clearing snow …
By Naomi Cook There are many things to say hello to this New Year, like fun new calendars and planners (which you can find plenty of here at Franklin Covey)! However, there are also some things in your home that you should say goodbye to. Check out this list of 6 cluttering culprits that may …
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By Naomi Cook Never heard of a Twofer? It is defined by Merriam-Webster as “something that satisfies two criteria or needs simultaneously.” Um…what’s better than that! This holiday season consider gifting a twofer with organization in mind. Bath salts and soap gift baskets are nice, but how many have you received that have gone unused …
By Naomi Cook Ok, so we haven’t reached the holidays yet, but have you looked at the calendar lately! We are only about 2 weeks from Thanksgiving and then the madness starts! Let’s take a crack at some of these things now, so that you have time to enjoy your holidays – imagine that! Here …
By Naomi Cook You may have seen or read about Kmart’s latest commercial for the holidays…no, not for Halloween, but for Christmas! Airing in Mid-September, it touts that now is the best time to start buying those holiday gifts through their layaway program. Taking their cue, let’s talk about getting your home ready for those …
By Naomi Cook Can you believe that 2013 is right around the corner? Are you ready for it? Better yet, is it ready for you and all that you have to do?! Now’s the time to figure out your plan for your planner, and what better place to start than FranklinPlanner, where you can find a …
By Naomi Cook Ok, here’s a little quiz for you all! Don’t worry, there are no essay questions – just a simple yes or no will suffice! Do you like to cook and/or bake? Do you have some recipes bursting out of a folder in the kitchen, some on documents on the computer and still yet, …
By Naomi Cook You will see lots of ghosts, princesses and superheroes roaming around your neighborhood on October 31st, but do you see lots of clutter around your home every day of the year? Add piles of candy into the mix and the clutter may just end up intermixed with candy wrappers! But wait! You parents …
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Time for teachers, time for books, time for teacher’s dirty looks (ha ha!)…and it’s also time to set up your home with an organizational system that will keep your family members on track, without cluttering it up! Where is the main hub in your home? For most, especially families, it is in the kitchen. Have …
By Naomi Cook In preparing my thoughts for this posting about organizing the bathroom, I started to realize that the steps sounded vaguely familiar to my last posting about organizing the pantry in 7 Simple Steps to a Picture Perfect Pantry. Hmmm…that makes this a bit easier to write for me, but what’s in it for …
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By Naomi Cook Has the inside of your pantry become like the Bermuda Triangle? Have you ever looked for something, say a cake mix for your child, who just told you at 9pm that there is a bake sale tomorrow morning and she needs 3 dozen cupcakes? Have you sworn you had several mixes…scoured the …
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By Naomi Cook With today’s gas prices and flight costs rising, taking a simple summer vacation has gotten to be a lot more expensive. Add in paying for meals and entertainment and say goodbye to even more of your hard earned money. Oy vey…what a headache! Why not forgo all that stress, save some money, and …
“Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him For a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, Feed Him For a Lifetime.” This Chinese proverb explains the importance of education and in turn the value of responsibility and accountability for one’s self. Kids learn by example when it comes to actions. Walking, talking, laughing and more…Have you …
