1 in 10 U.S. workers report increased snaking during the day because of concerns over the current economic situation. 43% say they have gained weight during their current job.
Clutter also influences weight and cardiovascular health. People don’t eat well because their kitchen isn’t functional. It is also a contributing factor in noncompliance with taking meds and exercising.
If your kitchen is cluttered then you are most likely eating frozen or fast food.
What one step could you take today to make a difference?
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Michael Douglas said recently of this throat cancer, “You never think it is going to happen to you.”
I lived in Los Angeles for ten years where we were always under threat from THE BIG ONE. Most of us probably thought like Michael Douglas.
Raleigh might not have a hurricane come through like it did in the 80s, but your house could catch on fire, a tree could fall on it, etc. I am not trying to sound alarmist; but rather give you peace of mind by suggesting some preparation.
My real estate agent, Amy Shair (“Call Amy for your Shair of the market!” Sorry, I love that and every time I see her name I have to say it!) sent me this wonderful Free Home Inventory site to help assist you in the process:
http://www.whatyouown.org/
What can you do today to give yourself peace of mind and be prepared for an emergency?
For more about Amy and her real estate services:
http://www.amyshair.com/
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Come out and learn how to Get Organized for Back to School! TONIGHT 6:30-8:00 p.m.
$10 plus donation of old school supplies
With the start of school, families face new organization challenges. Packed schedules, after school activities and sports, and academic pursuits fill the shorter autumn days. Topics covered include homework, schedule, planners, as well as tips for parents on getting on the door quickly, handling paperwork and the family calendar. Eco-friendly tips to incorporate being green into your organization will also be included.
To register call: Calm & Sense, 919.787.1799
2603 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh 27608
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The family that calendars together, stays together! A fan on my Facebook like page told me about this site:
http://wiggio.com/
She writes, “It lets you set up a web based family calendar that you and your kids can access from anywhere. They post their own sleepovers, babysitting gigs, school performances, and we adults post our own obligations. They can look and… see if we already have plans for the weekend before they make plans. While at work, I can see in one spot what everyone else is doing after work and who needs a ride to where. It’s not perfect but if they don’t post their own stuff and then suddenly say, “but, I NEED a ride to the movie” we ask, was it on the Wiggio?”
The site also allows you to host conferences, web meetings & chat rooms as well as a bunch of other really cool stuff. Check it out!
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I always tell my clients if they don’t buy it they don’t have to organize it! Instead of purchasing something, lighten the mom-to-be’s load and offer time, energy and experience:
Meals for a week in reusable containers.
Gift certificates to do laundry, maid service, babysitting.
Create a book and share your wisdom of what you have learned as a mother.
Offer to treat them to a mani/pedi.
What other gifts do you think a mother to be would appreciate? What experience can you enjoy rather than buying something?
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Every July I do an annual purge of my entire home. Getting organized and purging what no I no longer need revives me mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. I feel good knowing others will get good use of what no longer serves my present life. If I did not do an annual purge I would be disorganized and slowly overwhelmed by clutter. Even professional organizers need to organize!
Once you do an initial purge and get systems in place that work with your natural habits maintenance is a breeze–but you still need
to do it!
When doing maintenance remind yourself of what you are saving (money, time), creating (a peaceful or inspiring environment) and remember what being disorganization has cost you in the past.
What in organizing (or anything else for that matter) needs to the most maintenance for you right now?
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No, I did not commit a crime and don’t want people think being organized is an excuse to be bad! But being organized helped me avoid small claims court.
I wanted to discontinue working with a business where I had prepaid for services. They refused to refund me and would not provide for me, in writing, why I was not due a full refund. So, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
Because I had all my paperwork I was prepared to write a logical complaint, with a time line, as well as attach all documentation. (Having grown up in a family of attorneys I had it drilled in my head to get everything in writing.)
I was not expecting to be refunded and was preparing for court. I had no doubt in my mind that I would be successful because I was organized and would be able to present a clear and logical case that I had done for the BBB.
This didn’t take a lot of time as I kept all the paperwork/documentation in one folder in my color coded personal files. In the end, it saved me time, money, stress and hassle. Remember, organizing systems do not need to be complicated and should work with your natural habits.
How could being more organized help you?
What has being disorganized cost you?
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Recently Janice Marchok wrote about my eco-organizing business in the North Raleigh area newspaper of the N & O. http://www.northraleighnews.com/2010/07/28/3483/cut-down-on-clutter-but-dont-be.html
I had the chance to meet with her recently. A firefighter wrote in to let her know that you can drop off batteries at any local Raleigh fire station! With 28 in the area, there is likely one nearby for easy drop off. This is an easy way to dispose of used batteries properly.
While you can use rechargeable batteries for everything (I would not recommend them for smoke detectors) they are great for many other electronics and items we use daily.
To find a fire station near you:
http://raleighnc.gov/search/content/Fire/Articles/FireStations.html
To learn more about rechargeable batteries:
http://www.greenbatteries.com/
Live outside the area? Find out how to dispose of batteries where you live:
http://earth911.com/
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If you have not heard of or been to The Scrap Exchange in Durham I wholeheartedly recommend a trip! This place takes stuff that people would normally toss and use it to create art or for other projects.
If you are a teacher, home school your kids or need back to school supplies, this is an affordable gold mine! Some of the “new” items they recently received this month include: 1940-70s Vintage Magazines, Mini Glass Beakers and VXI Tuffset Headsets.
It is a great place for an alternative birthday party for kids, too or to get your creative juices flowing. For instance, they have wallpaper samples. I am in the process of repairing my old dollhouse for my nieces and those samples are going to be perfect!
Check out their groovy site:
http://www.scrapexchange.org/
For those outside of the Triangle area, here are some similar stores:
http://www.scrapbox.org/ in Ann Arbor
http://www.artsandscraps.org/ in Detriot
http://urbanore.ypguides.net/ in Berkeley
http://www.mfta.org/ New York
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If you have not heard of or been to The Scrap Exchange in Durham I wholeheartedly recommend a trip! This place takes stuff that people would normally toss and use it to create art or for other projects.