Clutter Personalities
I came across this article from Cynthia Ewer. She is the author of "House Works". She describes four clutter personalities. They are the Perfectionist, the Rebel, the Deferrer and the Hoarder.
The characteristics may sound familiar to some of you whether it's someone you know or something that you see in yourself.
Please read further below.
http://organizedhome.com/cut-clutter/clutterer-within-whats-your-clutter-personality
Organizing a Child's Room
We are not born with organizational skills; it is something that you learn.With your support as a parent, your child's room should be a training ground forlearning to be reasonably organized. Don't expect the children to be organizedin their rooms if the rest of the house is a shambles -- there is no doublestandard. Lead by example. Check your anger at the door and work calmly withyour child in their room.
To see the rest of the article visit: http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/organizing-a-childs-room/index.html
Office Organizing with Andy Rooney
http://youtu.be/h7a38V7uHTg
College Organizing Solutions
College dorm rooms are getting smaller and it’s become quite a challenge for new and returning students to find ways to carve out more space. I found this wonderful web site devoted to just that. Have a great school year!
http://www.dormco.com
How to Start a Filing System for Small Businesses
So it’s back to school time. Are you ready? By Wanda Baader
Here are some suggestions:
(1) Clean out those closets. Go thru and make sure that the clothes in the closets and drawers still fit and that they are divided into play, school and dress clothes. Group items together like socks, underwear, tops and bottoms. Use dividers inside drawers so that items stay separated. For younger children use labels with photos of what items belong where and with older children use word labels. This will also help children know where things belong on laundry day. This method also works with toys and games.
(2) Designate a place for your child to put away their backpacks, lunch boxes, jackets and school mail (all those flyers, newsletters and graded papers that make their way home).
(3) Start children out early with a filing system. This can be small and portable. Office Supply Stores have the files that are like little carrying cases. Children love to create these on their own. Let them decorate it and use colorful files and stickers. This gives your child a place to put their homework assignments and special projects lists. Once the important papers have a place they won’t get lost.
(4) Put together a craft basket or box. Place age appropriate art and school supplies in them so that your child does not have to look for the basics when doing a school project.
(5) Have a place that will be “homework central”. A designated area of the house that a child can do their homework that has a writing area and the least amount of distractions, if possible.
(6) Make a calendar for the family. Use it for school events, project due dates, sports and family scheduling.
I hope you find these tips helpful. Have a great school year!
Wanda Baader is a professional organizer, cabinetry designer and founder of Gotta Get Organized LLC. If you would like more information about our company please visit our website at www.gottagetorganized.biz or call us at 520-631-0086.
