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Regaining Control: Setting Up Command Central
by Sarah on Monday, August 30th, 2010 | No Comments
I'm officially organized Well, that might be somewhat of an overstatement given that we just moved last Tuesday and it still looks as though a bomb was detonated in many areas of the house. But I have my nerve center organized: that means the family calendar and general family inbox. And somehow, once those ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Jessica Ackerman – Organizing Your Home Office/Guest Room
by Sarah on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 | No Comments
Organizing Your Home Office/Guest Room By Jessica Ackerman of WallDecorandHomeAccents.com When space is at a premium and the guest room is also your home office, organization is the key to maintaining your sanity. While it may seem impossible to seamlessly transition the functions of the room, it is actually quite simple. Use the quick ... [read more] -
Auto Expert: Alignment Service
by Jody DeVere on Monday, August 16th, 2010 | No Comments
Alignment Service From AskPatty, our Auto Expert Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel's off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Lisa Montanaro – When Organizing, Trust Your Instincts
by Anne Marie on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 | 1 comment
When Organizing, Trust Your Instincts! By Lisa Montanaro, Principal of LM Organizing Solutions, LLC, a professional services firm LLC ( http://www.lmorganizingsolutions.com and http://decidetobeorganized.com/) I was working with a client recently to organize her home papers. We were purging papers that were no longer needed, and sorting the keepers into categories so that we could put ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Up & Out Labels
by Hollie on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 | 1 comment
Got Kids? Then you’ve got clothes to organize! Cycling through (and recycling) children’s clothes can be, well, a pain in the rear if you don’t have an efficient system down. Use these downloadable labels to keep storage bins straight – and clothes orderly and ready for (re)use. They are designed to print out ... [read more] -
Ask Your Guru: Mary – Overcoming Organizational Inertia
by Nancy on Friday, July 30th, 2010 | 1 comment
Mary "I'm a complete mess" Waters contacted her guru Nancy to help her with overcoming Organizational Inertia. See if you can offer Mary advice too! Mary's Question: Hi Nancy! Nancy was my mother's name, and it is my step mother's name! I immediately like you. My question is, how do I overcome the battle with inertia? I ... [read more] -
Tuesday’s Chill Pill: Brain Check!
by Sarah on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Have you ever run around like a madwoman looking for keys, cell phone, or shopping list before heading out the door? I am totally guilty as charged. I have a tendency to either dump things into the 30 pound flotilla that is my purse or drop things on a countertop when I come in, which ... [read more] -
Auto Expert: Eco-Driving Tips From Ford
by Jody DeVere on Monday, July 12th, 2010 | No Comments
Eco-Driving Tips From Ford From AskPatty.com Buttoned Up's Auto Expert The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the United States uses about 150 billion gallons of gasoline annually. Eco-driving techniques tested by Ford showed that motorists coached in eco-driving can significantly improve the fuel economy performance of their ... [read more] -
Saving Expert: Cut Advertising, Not Trees, to Build Wealth and Happiness
by Amy Suardi on Monday, July 5th, 2010 | 4 comments
Cut Advertising, Not Trees, to Build Wealth and Happiness By Amy Suardi of frugal-mama.com It's good to be frugal, but it's even better to be happy. In my reading about happiness as it relates to money, being content with what you have seems to be an important key. I know: easier said than done. ... [read more] -
Insurance Expert: Home Solar Panels: How Do They Affect Your Homeowners Insurance?
by Ann Song on Monday, July 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Home Solar Panels: How Do They Affect Your Homeowners Insurance? Going “green” with home solar panels doesn’t have to make your insurance skyrocket By Meha Ahmad, Insuranceagents.com Staff Writer If you’re thinking about adding home solar panels to your home, you should know how those home solar panels can affect your homeowners insurance. If you ... [read more]
