http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogList.asp?sort=organizer&schedule=94 Initially, when asked to write about organizing paper at home, I wasn't sure how to attack it. Yes, I'm an organizer, but (gasp!) filing doesn't float my boat. But then I actually thought beyond filing, about all the ways that paper enters and impacts our homes and our lives, leaving miles of piles in its wake. Every day we are faced with sorting and filing mail, magazines, books, catalogs, student projects, medical records, bills, photographs, invitations, money, recipes, and of course, origami! OK, so maybe I won't cover origami in this blog, but I do promise to keep it light, laughable and true to life. Hope you check me out, and often! Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:45:02 EST en-us http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3232 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3232 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:30:00 EST I attended a fundraiser over the weekend and one of the items for sale was something I'd like to share as "The Brilliant Gift." I'm not a particularly religious person, but I am a spiritual person. A company called Answered Prayers Cross had a table set up with about 3 dozen small ceramic crosses made by women from a battered women's shelter. Each cross was unique: different sizes, shapes (some weren't even in the shape of a cross), different textures, colors, patterns, ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3225 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3225 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:30:00 EST The below post is from Simply Stated , a blog on RealSimple.com that I love. I'm posting it because it honestly could have been something I could have written myself--as in, those are words I have said before to clients and preach over and over. So, without further ado... I want you to try a one-day challenge to track how much time you spend wasting your energy on clutter and disorganization in your life. What you'll need: Piece of notebook paper Pen Stop watch From ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3202 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3202 Mon, 4 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EST @font-face { font-family: "Times"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Georgia"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }p { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3193 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3193 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:30:00 EST This cartoon cracked me up! In case you can't see it very well, it kind of goes like this (I'm sure you can all relate--I certainly did!): A mouse sits down and the computer and says, "I am here to work on my resume. I will finish my resume. His computer says, "PING!" Next frame mouse says: Oh! An email. Could be important. Next frame: Hey! It's got a YouTube link--gotta watch it. Next frame: Ha ha--that's great. Hey! They've got more like that. Next frame: I've ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3182 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3182 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:30:00 EST @font-face { font-family: "Times"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Georgia"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }p { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3179 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3179 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:43:16 EST I just got back from 5 days visiting friends who just moved to New York. They used to be neighbors of mine, and like me, they lived in a comfortable 3/2 home (about 2,000 sq ft) with a pool and a huge backyard. Now they live in a 2-room (+ 1 very small bathroom), 600 sq. ft. apartment. Though they don't have children yet, they do have a small dog that also takes up a little space. I remember when they moved, they sold everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) bringing with them only their ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3170 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3170 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EST I have always loved graphic wallpaper ( 2Modern has some gorgeous ones!), but have to admit I am too conservative to use it in an entire room. While I do have a wallpaper "backboard" behind my bed, I didn't have the guts to cover my entire room in teal paper emblazoned with a white peacock feather print. If you feel the same way, you are going to love wall decals. They are totally non-committal and are the perfect solution for someone who wants a large graphic wall statement without the ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3156 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3156 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 390 2223 Not From a Box, Inc. 18 4 2730 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3146 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3146 Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 303 1732 Not From a Box, Inc. 14 3 2127 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3136 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3136 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 481 2743 Not From a Box, Inc. 22 5 3368 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3123 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3123 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EST I started getting the New York Times a couple months ago and I really enjoy the fine writing. Today I'm directing my readers to an article from last week's paper that really struck a chord with me. Please take a read and let me know your thoughts. It's Free Only If Your Time Is ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3122 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3122 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:32:40 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 372 2122 Not From a Box, Inc. 17 4 2605 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3103 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3103 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 574 3276 Not From a Box, Inc. 27 6 4023 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3097 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3097 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST Listen to my recent radio interview with author and life coach Sherry Sexton to hear more about how I started Your Home Editor and see (rather, hear ) how it alllllll ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3091 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3091 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST Just saw Toy Story 3 with my family. Wow. What a message. First of all, I wept like a baby through much of the movie. Second of all, I think most of the themes in the movie are aimed at adults more than children so while I was choked up, my 5-year-old was bored. Third of all, I am torn about the ending. SPOILER ALERT! If you care about surprise and intend to see Toy Story 3, do not read on until you've seen it. On the one hand, I think that seeing Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3079 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3079 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 224 1278 Not From a Box, Inc. 10 2 1569 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3065 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3065 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST One of the many benefits of being a NAPO member is that I often get a first look at cutting edge organizing supplies and products at the NAPO Conference and through NAPO partners like SMEAD, the 100-year-old maker of office supplies. They recently asked me to review some of their filing products (in exchange for a $20 gift card, thank you very much!) to gain feedback and improve their lines (I love a company that considers its customers, not just its bottom line!). Here are my reviews… ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3057 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3057 Mon, 31 May 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 435 2484 Not From a Box, Inc. 20 4 3050 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3051 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3051 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 235 1345 Not From a Box, Inc. 11 2 1651 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3033 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3033 Mon, 17 May 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 257 1467 Not From a Box, Inc. 12 2 1801 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3003 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=3003 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST I feel badly about the title to this blog entry, because ironically, one of my best clients owns a self-storage business. I find it mildly amusing that she is in the business of helping people store the things they never use, and I am in the business of helping people let go of the things they never use. She and I had a discussion recently about the state of the self-storage business (she recently returned from a storage conference in Vegas) and she shared with me the fact that unit ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2997 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2997 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST A very good girlfriend of mine who is not an organizer recently called to tell me how proud she was of herself for organizing and packing early for her upcoming two-week European cruise. As she told me all that she did, I too was impressed and asked her to share her story and plan so that we all may take notes. As summer vacations approach and airlines get more strict on baggage allowances and fees ( DON'T get me started on Spirit Airlines charging for carry-ons. ARRRGH!!!!), being ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2969 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2969 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 207 1180 Not From a Box, Inc. 9 2 1449 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2963 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2963 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 150 857 Not From a Box, Inc. 7 1 1052 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2951 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2951 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 1310 7470 Not From a Box, Inc. 62 14 9173 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2943 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2943 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 356 2030 Not From a Box, Inc. 16 4 2492 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2937 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2937 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST Normal.dotm 0 0 1 392 2236 Not From a Box, Inc. 18 4 2745 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2922 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2922 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST Our local group of professional organizers hosts a Tampa Bay Shred-a-Thon each April (this year it will be April 10th at two locations, one in St. Pete, one in Tampa). We're now gearing up for that event, getting the press releases ready and choosing the charity to donate to (we charge people to dump off their boxes of old papers—$5/box—and all the money goes to a local charity). All this shredding and tax time thought has made me think: so as not to have this massive paper dump once a ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2880 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2880 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST The first week in March is National Procrastination Week. No, this is not a time to procrastinate, but a chance to fight it. Normal.dotm 0 0 1 380 2168 Not From a Box, Inc. 18 4 2662 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false