Hey, I got all charged up at the NAPO conference in Reno and I'm ready to get back to blogging.
Lots going on to blog about... so much that I even started a new blog: http://organizingplayground.blogspot.com is the home for the radio show that I'm co-hosting. We post topics and guest info and anything else unusual.
Check it out.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sunday, November 19, 2006
How Much is Your Stuff Worth?
Donation valuation resources
http://www.itsdeductible.com - software for evaluating the worth of your donations
Other resources:
http://www.satruck.com/ValueGuide.asp
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/Edit/News/stories/news_20000107a.asp
http://www.sfgoodwill.org/channel2.htm?page=donate&mode=value&level=1
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html#d0e1984
http://www.itsdeductible.com - software for evaluating the worth of your donations
Other resources:
http://www.satruck.com/ValueGuide.asp
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/Edit/News/stories/news_20000107a.asp
http://www.sfgoodwill.org/channel2.htm?page=donate&mode=value&level=1
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html#d0e1984
Computer Recycling Atlanta: Reboot
Reboot.
Contact Gary Blanks, phone number 770-846-2094 and email garyblanks@bellsouth.net. They will pick up the items you will receive a tax donation form. The computers are worked on and redistributed to the handicapped. Any parts that are not used are recycled.
Contact Gary Blanks, phone number 770-846-2094 and email garyblanks@bellsouth.net. They will pick up the items you will receive a tax donation form. The computers are worked on and redistributed to the handicapped. Any parts that are not used are recycled.
Organizing a Nursery: Top 10 Things Every Nursery Can Use to be Organized
1. A calendar for marking milestones – First laugh, first tooth, etc.
2. A vinyl pocket shoebag to hold ointments and other items at easy reach near the changing table.
3. Garbage can
4. Laundry basket
5. Enough drawer & closet space for clean clothing
6. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
7. A place to display treasures
8. A place for books
9. Super – sticky post-its for marking what is in every drawer
10. A babysitter information document or notebook including:
a. your address
b. phone number
c. emergency numbers
d. poison control number
e. allergies
f. bedtime and bath procedures
g. meal preferences
h. permission to give medical treatment.
By Allison Carter
The Professional Organizer
Speaker - Organizer - Professional Organizer Training
http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com
2. A vinyl pocket shoebag to hold ointments and other items at easy reach near the changing table.
3. Garbage can
4. Laundry basket
5. Enough drawer & closet space for clean clothing
6. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
7. A place to display treasures
8. A place for books
9. Super – sticky post-its for marking what is in every drawer
10. A babysitter information document or notebook including:
a. your address
b. phone number
c. emergency numbers
d. poison control number
e. allergies
f. bedtime and bath procedures
g. meal preferences
h. permission to give medical treatment.
By Allison Carter
The Professional Organizer
Speaker - Organizer - Professional Organizer Training
http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com
Organizing Teens: Top 10 Things Every Teen Needs to be Organized
1. A good calendar to keep track of events.
2. A label maker. Label every cord, file, and bin so you know what’s it in.
3. Files that sit out on your desk or dresser to hold action items such as To Do, To School, Activities/Schedules, Graded work, etc.
4. CD binders or shelves - for music, games, software, etc.
5. Garbage can
6. Laundry basket
7. Enough drawer & closet space for clean clothing
8. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
9. A place to display treasures
10. A place for books
2. A label maker. Label every cord, file, and bin so you know what’s it in.
3. Files that sit out on your desk or dresser to hold action items such as To Do, To School, Activities/Schedules, Graded work, etc.
4. CD binders or shelves - for music, games, software, etc.
5. Garbage can
6. Laundry basket
7. Enough drawer & closet space for clean clothing
8. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
9. A place to display treasures
10. A place for books
Organizing: Top 10 Things Every Office Needs to Get Organized
1. A good wall calendar to keep track of events.
2. A label maker. Label every cord, file, and bin so you know what’s it in.
3. Tickler Files: files that sit out on your table, desk, or counter to hold action items such as To Do, To Pay, To Go, To File, To Enter, etc.
4. A business card notebook, file box, or scanner.
5. Garbage cans
6. A shredder
7. Supply cabinet
8. Off site records storage area. Don’t keep it nearby if you don’t use it monthly.
9. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
10. CD sharpie’s to label them immediately.
By Allison Carter
The Professional Organizer
Organizer - Speaker - Mentor for Professional Organizers
http://www.TheProfessionalOrganizer.com
2. A label maker. Label every cord, file, and bin so you know what’s it in.
3. Tickler Files: files that sit out on your table, desk, or counter to hold action items such as To Do, To Pay, To Go, To File, To Enter, etc.
4. A business card notebook, file box, or scanner.
5. Garbage cans
6. A shredder
7. Supply cabinet
8. Off site records storage area. Don’t keep it nearby if you don’t use it monthly.
9. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
10. CD sharpie’s to label them immediately.
By Allison Carter
The Professional Organizer
Organizer - Speaker - Mentor for Professional Organizers
http://www.TheProfessionalOrganizer.com
Organzing: Top 10 Things Every Family Needs to Get Organized
1. A family Calendar that everyone can see and add to.
2. A label maker
3. Tickler Files: files that sit out on your table, desk, or counter to hold action items such as TO DO, TO PAY, TO GO, TO FILE, PHONE LISTS, COUPONS/GIFT CERTIFICATES, etc.
4. White board or chalk board for leaving messages for one another
5. Laundry baskets in every bedroom and bathroom
6. Garbage cans in every room
7. A shredder
8. A Gift wrap storage center. In drawers, on shelves or hanging. It doesn’t matter. Just keep it all together and easy to maintain.
9. Greeting card & stationary center. It can be a box or a drawer. This will end the problem of buying cards and losing track of them before it’s time to use them.
10. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
By Allison Carter
The Professional Organizer
Speaker - Organizer - Professional Organizer Training
http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com
2. A label maker
3. Tickler Files: files that sit out on your table, desk, or counter to hold action items such as TO DO, TO PAY, TO GO, TO FILE, PHONE LISTS, COUPONS/GIFT CERTIFICATES, etc.
4. White board or chalk board for leaving messages for one another
5. Laundry baskets in every bedroom and bathroom
6. Garbage cans in every room
7. A shredder
8. A Gift wrap storage center. In drawers, on shelves or hanging. It doesn’t matter. Just keep it all together and easy to maintain.
9. Greeting card & stationary center. It can be a box or a drawer. This will end the problem of buying cards and losing track of them before it’s time to use them.
10. Small plastic bins. They keep lots of small things organized together and they stack to maximize space.
By Allison Carter
The Professional Organizer
Speaker - Organizer - Professional Organizer Training
http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com
Monday, October 02, 2006
Organizing Songs
A good tune can help the time fly as you organize.
Not everyone thinks organnizing is as fun as I do so I always recommed using colors, music, and company to help the time go by in a more enjoyable way.
Put the FUN in Functional. Pick a song that makes you want to toss, purge, sort and think.
Try
na,na,na,na, hey hey, goodbye (kiss him goodbye)
Who let the Dogs Out - always a pumper
Fun to sing, but I can't find a recording of it:
Cleaning Song from ChaoticHome.com
"Cleanthesinkandscrubthefloorbecausetheylookatrocious"
Sung to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Fun to watch:
Watch Rocko's Modern Life "Spring Cleaning" video/song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym8Qwtg5zn8
What's your favorite organizing song????
Post it on our blog or just email us: info@TheProfessionalOrganizer.com
Not everyone thinks organnizing is as fun as I do so I always recommed using colors, music, and company to help the time go by in a more enjoyable way.
Put the FUN in Functional. Pick a song that makes you want to toss, purge, sort and think.
Try
na,na,na,na, hey hey, goodbye (kiss him goodbye)
Who let the Dogs Out - always a pumper
Fun to sing, but I can't find a recording of it:
Cleaning Song from ChaoticHome.com
"Cleanthesinkandscrubthefloorbecausetheylookatrocious"
Sung to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Fun to watch:
Watch Rocko's Modern Life "Spring Cleaning" video/song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym8Qwtg5zn8
What's your favorite organizing song????
Post it on our blog or just email us: info@TheProfessionalOrganizer.com
Friday, September 22, 2006
100 Less Things
Who is up for a clutter challenge?
It is officially 100 days until 2007.
If you haven't done all the decluttering you "planned" to do this year, you canstill get started now. It's not too late.
Every day from now through December 31, give away or discard at least one item from your home.
If paper is your issue, toss at least one old paper every day.
Who is with me?
For me, I'm going to attack the toys. They seem to multiply every time I turn around. I think they figured out how to breed. Now will be a great time because we have birthdays and holidays right around the corner in my house.
What are you going to declutter?
Post your responses. Make a list. See what fun it can be to purge, purge purge.
You have 100 days
Ready...
Set...
GO!
Let us know how you're doing!
It is officially 100 days until 2007.
If you haven't done all the decluttering you "planned" to do this year, you canstill get started now. It's not too late.
Every day from now through December 31, give away or discard at least one item from your home.
If paper is your issue, toss at least one old paper every day.
Who is with me?
For me, I'm going to attack the toys. They seem to multiply every time I turn around. I think they figured out how to breed. Now will be a great time because we have birthdays and holidays right around the corner in my house.
What are you going to declutter?
Post your responses. Make a list. See what fun it can be to purge, purge purge.
You have 100 days
Ready...
Set...
GO!
Let us know how you're doing!
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Organizing Resources: Donation Pick-up
These charities pick up at your home:
Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities
404-761-6247
http://www.aadd.org
Atlanta Kidney Fund
770-441-2220
http://www.akfpickup.com
Atlanta Union Mission
404-588-4012
http://www.aumcares.org
Salvation Army
404-522-9783
www.salvationarmy-georgia.org
Vietnam Veterans of America
800-775-8387
http://www.vva.org
Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities
404-761-6247
http://www.aadd.org
Atlanta Kidney Fund
770-441-2220
http://www.akfpickup.com
Atlanta Union Mission
404-588-4012
http://www.aumcares.org
Salvation Army
404-522-9783
www.salvationarmy-georgia.org
Vietnam Veterans of America
800-775-8387
http://www.vva.org
Organizing Resources: Custom Furniture
Seth Townsend
http://www.sethtownsend.com
Furniture, cabinets, pull out shelves, Complete kitchen renovation.
Tim Sarno Design
custom furniture and build-in wall units.
770-321-2205
http://www.sethtownsend.com
Furniture, cabinets, pull out shelves, Complete kitchen renovation.
Tim Sarno Design
custom furniture and build-in wall units.
770-321-2205
Organizing Resources: Trash Pickup at your Door
This is excellent for people in apartments, condos, townhomes, etc.
www.trashvaletinc.com
www.trashvaletinc.com
Organizing Resources: Recycling
Computer Recycling (Atlanta area):
ww.p2ad.org/comp_recycle.html
ww.techcorpsga.org
www.freebytes.org call 404-768-9990.
Computer Recycling (Atlanta area):
ww.p2ad.org/comp_recycle.html
ww.techcorpsga.org
www.freebytes.org call 404-768-9990.
ww.p2ad.org/comp_recycle.html
ww.techcorpsga.org
www.freebytes.org call 404-768-9990.
Computer Recycling (Atlanta area):
ww.p2ad.org/comp_recycle.html
ww.techcorpsga.org
www.freebytes.org call 404-768-9990.
Organizing Resources: Shredding Services
If you have a large amount of paper to shred, it is quicker to have a service come
and take care of it.
http://www.shredit.com/service/index.html
http://www.doc-shred.com/
Shred USA
770-222-6216.
and take care of it.
http://www.shredit.com/service/index.html
http://www.doc-shred.com/
Shred USA
770-222-6216.
Organizing Resources: Home Cleaning
Team One
weekly cleaning and laundry.
Call Louise O'Connell, Account Manager,
404-870-9094 or 404-849-8493.
http://www.teamoneservices.com
http://www.perfectionistcleaning.com
weekly cleaning and laundry.
Call Louise O'Connell, Account Manager,
404-870-9094 or 404-849-8493.
http://www.teamoneservices.com
http://www.perfectionistcleaning.com
Organizing Resouces: Handyman Services
These are referrals from colleagues and clients.
Handyman
Case Handyman Services
Lewis E. Kropp
770-220-0566
www.casehandyman.com
Rich Baumann
Baumann Creations
Office 678/376-9875
Cell 404/386-3312
rbaumann04@charter.net
David Nieman
repairs, restoration, and reconstruction.
Purofirst or North Metro Atlanta
303 Bell Park Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
Phone 770-517-1646
dnieman@purofirstnma.com
Handyman
Case Handyman Services
Lewis E. Kropp
770-220-0566
www.casehandyman.com
Rich Baumann
Baumann Creations
Office 678/376-9875
Cell 404/386-3312
rbaumann04@charter.net
David Nieman
repairs, restoration, and reconstruction.
Purofirst or North Metro Atlanta
303 Bell Park Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
Phone 770-517-1646
dnieman@purofirstnma.com
Friday, June 10, 2005
Clutter Support Group
I am considering starting a clutter support group - part discussion, part how-to.
It would be fun and upbeat, inspiring, motivating, and a great way to learn how to DIY for the rest of your life. Also considering a class for teens on teen organizing topics, time management, setting goals, etc.
Any thoughts?
Would you be intersted in coming to learn?
Let me know.
Allison
It would be fun and upbeat, inspiring, motivating, and a great way to learn how to DIY for the rest of your life. Also considering a class for teens on teen organizing topics, time management, setting goals, etc.
Any thoughts?
Would you be intersted in coming to learn?
Let me know.
Allison
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Smart Spin - Where to get it
I have heard from several of you who say the Smart Spin is available many places including:
Target
Lowes
Walgreens
Kroger
Just look for it if your interested.
If you buy from the online site, you get a 2nd set free (that's why I did it... even though I paid for shipping)
-- Al
Target
Lowes
Walgreens
Kroger
Just look for it if your interested.
If you buy from the online site, you get a 2nd set free (that's why I did it... even though I paid for shipping)
-- Al
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