February Organizing Thoughts

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1. Be realistic and honest with yourself. How do you know what is on the agenda for the day? Do you really have the time to do all you have planned?

2. Are you using the right appointment calendar? A calendar can be paper or electronic as long as it is the one you will faithfully use and trust. When you have more than one calendar you are much more likely to have glitches and miss important appointments. Be sure to include all family members on the calendar to avoid conflicts. You can color code each family member with a different color for easy identification.

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Creative Containers Part 1

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Piles of loose paper can be found in any home.  The most common solution is to file them.  But for those who lack filing space, have more shelf space, or who need to be able to see their possessions, an alternative is the three-ring binder.  Binders are inexpensive, come in a variety of sizes and colors, can be divided with the use of inserts, and can add needed organization to your possessions. All Ways Organized offers these suggestions for using three-ring binders in your home.

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Creative Containers Part 2

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Last month the professional organizers at All Ways Organized talked about the use of three-ring binders to organize some of the papers in your home. This month, we will share with you creative ideas for using a variety of containers for storing your possessions, and decluttering your home.

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