Life Balance
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Guest Guru: Cheryl Brazier – A new home for my earrings
by Anne Marie on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 | 3 comments
A new home for my earrings By Cheryl Brazier of thebzhousethatlovebuilt.blogspot.com I have this thing about losing ear rings. Yes, sometimes I'll lose one while wearing them. That is because the hole in one ear is larger than it's suppose to be, due to wrong instructions given to us by the store employee whom pierced my ... [read more] -
The Easy Way to Organize by Piles!
by Anne Marie on Monday, July 26th, 2010 | No Comments
The Easy Way to Organize by Piles! I like to have my office neat; things where I can find them. This is why I always thought that I was a “filer” – I file things away in a system that works for me. And when I do, my office IS neat. It’s that transitional stage ... [read more] -
Thursday’s Carrot: Need To Smile?
by Hollie on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 | 1 comment
I absolutely love this little girl. I need some of what she's drinking! -
Guest Guru: bneato – Maintenance and Accountability
by Anne Marie on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Maintenance and Accountability By Beth Zeigler, of bneato.com In my line of work, I often compare getting organized to losing weight. Once you lose the weight and reach your fitness goals, you have to maintain and often rely on a little bit of accountability to stay at your desired size. It's the same story with organizing. ... [read more] -
5 Tip Tuesday: Embrace Imperfection!
by Alicia on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | No Comments
5 Tip Tuesday: Embrace Imperfection! You’ve seen them, so you know they exist. Those extraordinary people who seem to magically, effortlessly manage the whole kit and caboodle. No sweat. No meltdowns. Just serene in the knowledge that it’s all more or less under control. What is the secret to ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Lisa Montanaro – Attempting To Get Organized? Take it ‘Bird by Bird’
by Anne Marie on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 | 1 comment
Attempting To Get Organized? Take it ‘Bird by Bird’ By Lisa Montanaro, Principal of LM Organizing Solutions, LLC, a professional services firm LLC ( http://www.lmorganizingsolutions.com and http://decidetobeorganized.com/) One of the best books on writing – and life itself for that matter – is Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Among the pearls of wisdom she ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Lisa Gache – Text, Email or Write: Decoding a Modern Day Thank You
by Anne Marie on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 | No Comments
Text, Email or Write: Decoding a Modern Day Thank You By Lisa Gaché, Founder & CEO of Beverly Hills Manners, Inc. In today’s world of electronic communication, the ritual and art of writing a thank you note by hand has become almost extinct. ... [read more] -
Tuesday’s Chill Pill: Be Here, Now
by Sarah on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 | 3 comments
Today's Chill Pill is in honor of my mom, Maggie, who passed away last week. She was one of those people who managed to do a million and one things in a day. She was a doctor, teacher, mom, grandmother, friend, enthusiastic cook and entertainer, and doting wife to my step dad, Matt. I ... [read more] -
Ask Your Guru – Help with Master To Do List
by Sarah on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 | 1 comment
“I am so lazy about making hard-copy to-do lists. I make them, and then misplace them. I often wish my computer could hold a 'master' to-do list that could pop a reminder screen in front of my face on occasion....any suggestions on software or programs that might do this?” Try Outlook and schedule tasks ... [read more] -
Are you a Pile or File Person? Get Organized Either Way
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 | No Comments
Pick up the latest copy of a hot shelter magazine and you’ll find glossy photos capturing sleek images of perfect homes and offices. It’s so alluring, but honestly, where is all of the stuff? Do these people live real lives? The short answer is no. Even if you’ve gone paperless and ... [read more]
