Inertia is a powerful thing. Especially when you consider it in the context of getting organized. If you’ve been avoiding it, it can seem impossible to know where to start. But if you’ve developed good organizational habits, you know how that same momentum can work for you. No matter which side of organizational inertia you are on, every day offers an opportunity to either get organized, even just a little bit, or stay on track. That’s why we post a tip of the day, every day, three hundred and sixty five days a year.
Does your patio or deck need a little pick me up? Try scouting the local garden shops for potted patio flowers - they are starting to go on sale #deals #summer #garden
Use up your summer paper plates, drink cups, table clothes this Labor Day – then you will have less to store at the end of the season #organize #clutter #summer
Get your Labor Day plans set – this is the last official holiday of the summer – so plan something fun and summery (BBQ, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, the Beach for a day!) #summer #holiday
The first day of school is an important day for teachers too! Why not send treats to the faculty and staff at your kids school – even if it’s just a plate of cookies, you are letting them know you appreciate them! #organize #back to school #kids
Once a week, plan a dinner around food that is about to expire/you should eat now. Fun, creative and saves money and waste too #food #kitchen #organize
Every 3 months (put on your calendar) go through refrigerator & discard food past its expiration date #food #kitchen #organize
Wrap food very tight to help avoid freezer burn. Less air=less burn #food #kitchen #organize
Store food in freezer/refrigerator in square containers (vs round) More efficient use of space #food #kitchen #organize
Ziploc/zipper bags should be the go to for food storage. They store just about anything, even liquids with ease. #food #kitchen #organize
Set one night asides for family dinner time to talk about the week. Ask questions like what was the best and least fave thing of the week. #back to school #kids #organize
Set up a homework box for all of the supplies needed to do homework. Keep separate from art supplies, etc... so you have what you need when you need it. #back to school #kids #organize
Back to School is an adjustment. Why not put a short note in your kids lunch the first few days back? #back to school #kids #organize
Back to School means lunches. Start a list with the kids now of foods they want you to pack. #back to school #kids #organize
Back to School is like starting a new year. Why not make 3 resolutions? #back to school #kids #organize
Celebrate the end of summer with a family night BBQ or outing. Celebrate school starting again. #organize #school #kids
Spend some time with the kids coming up with their lunch & snack wish lists for school. This will help you as you get going with school soon. #organize #school #kids
Keep a pad of paper handy with you with '5 Minute Tasks' (e.g. calls, errands) so you can be productive if you have a few extra minutes. #school #kids
School is starting & its a good time to get the kids to help out with chores. Create a simple chore chart and reward them for helping out. #school #kids
School is around the corner. Start getting kids used to earlier bedtime a week ahead of the 1st day. #school #kids
Use a mixture of salt and water to clean your leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach. Gets off the dirt with ease! #organize #kitchen
Use a ziploc bag as a frosting bag. Just fill the bag with frosting and put a small hole at one end and voila....decorate away! #organize #kitchen
Use coffee filters as separators for china so dishes won't scratch. #organize #tips
Use coffee filters to clean mirrors and glass. They leave no streaks. #clean #organize
Prevent tight outdoor light bulbs. When you replace bulbs put a little petroleum jelly on the bottom of the new bulb. Problem gone! #organize #tips
Put a dryer sheet in stinky shoes to calm the stink #organize
Run a dryer sheet over your hair to calm static electricity. #organize #beauty
Place a piece of scotch tape on a roll of plastic wrap when you cant find the start. Make a gentle tug and you will see the end right away. #organize
Rub a small dab of toothpaste on foggy goggles and then rinse. Goggles will be crystal clear. #organize
Try using a small dab of toothpaste to remove crayon marks from the wall. #organize
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. What are their wishes in general and what role do they want you to play in caring for them?
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have a will and if so where is it kept?
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have a living will and if so where is it kept and what are their wishes?
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have a durable power of attorney and if so, who is named on it and where do they keep a copy of it.
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have long term care insurance and if so what are the details?
If an organizational task seems to daunting, break it into small 30 minute steps. It makes getting it done much less stressful!
Make your mornings less stressful! Plan ahead by laying out the kids clothes, making lunches the night before and even having the coffee pot start automatically in the morning
ICE – means In Case of Emergency – list on your cell phone contacts. Should something happen to you, an EMT or other responsible person will be able to contact your spouse or other listed contact
Enjoy the summer weather and get things done by taking your chores outside! Read your mail, balance your checkbook, or write a letter by hand or on your laptop!
Open your mail directly over the recycling bin and shredder to eliminate junk right away.
Keep all of your BBQ supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid, wood chips spatula etc) organized in a weather-proof crate, so that they are handy when you need them
Summer is here! Make a plan to visit a local museum or gallery. Often there are discounted rates for families, children or large groups.
Summer is in full swing. Take a few moments to find out what is happening in your town – art fairs, festivals, free concerts – and mark them on your calendar to have some low-cost fun!
Make sure the sunscreen you are using is not from last year. Apparently the active ingredients expire and break down over time.
July 4th is this weekend. Forget the organizing and enjoy the family for this long great summer weekend! Organizing will wait until the 5th !
Delete at least 20 files today in your computers hard drive that you no longer need
Turn off the television, computer or video games and make it a fun family night! It could be cooking together, a family walk or game night
Create an inventory of the food in your freezer. Use one of the older items in a meal this week.
Summer is in full swing! – be sure to check that you have enough bug spray and sunscreen for the summer months
Use empty ice cube trays to store and sort beads and kids small craft items
Use empty ice cube trays to store and sort small jewelry items, like earrings or hair accessories
Use up your summer paper plates, drink cups, table clothes this Labor Day – then you will have less to store at the end of the season #organize #clutter #summer
Get your Labor Day plans set – this is the last official holiday of the summer – so plan something fun and summery (BBQ, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, the Beach for a day!) #summer #holiday
The first day of school is an important day for teachers too! Why not send treats to the faculty and staff at your kids school – even if it’s just a plate of cookies, you are letting them know you appreciate them! #organize #back to school #kids
Once a week, plan a dinner around food that is about to expire/you should eat now. Fun, creative and saves money and waste too #food #kitchen #organize
Every 3 months (put on your calendar) go through refrigerator & discard food past its expiration date #food #kitchen #organize
Wrap food very tight to help avoid freezer burn. Less air=less burn #food #kitchen #organize
Store food in freezer/refrigerator in square containers (vs round) More efficient use of space #food #kitchen #organize
Ziploc/zipper bags should be the go to for food storage. They store just about anything, even liquids with ease. #food #kitchen #organize
Set one night asides for family dinner time to talk about the week. Ask questions like what was the best and least fave thing of the week. #back to school #kids #organize
Set up a homework box for all of the supplies needed to do homework. Keep separate from art supplies, etc... so you have what you need when you need it. #back to school #kids #organize
Back to School is an adjustment. Why not put a short note in your kids lunch the first few days back? #back to school #kids #organize
Back to School means lunches. Start a list with the kids now of foods they want you to pack. #back to school #kids #organize
Back to School is like starting a new year. Why not make 3 resolutions? #back to school #kids #organize
Celebrate the end of summer with a family night BBQ or outing. Celebrate school starting again. #organize #school #kids
Spend some time with the kids coming up with their lunch & snack wish lists for school. This will help you as you get going with school soon. #organize #school #kids
Keep a pad of paper handy with you with '5 Minute Tasks' (e.g. calls, errands) so you can be productive if you have a few extra minutes. #school #kids
School is starting & its a good time to get the kids to help out with chores. Create a simple chore chart and reward them for helping out. #school #kids
School is around the corner. Start getting kids used to earlier bedtime a week ahead of the 1st day. #school #kids
Use a mixture of salt and water to clean your leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach. Gets off the dirt with ease! #organize #kitchen
Use a ziploc bag as a frosting bag. Just fill the bag with frosting and put a small hole at one end and voila....decorate away! #organize #kitchen
Use coffee filters as separators for china so dishes won't scratch. #organize #tips
Use coffee filters to clean mirrors and glass. They leave no streaks. #clean #organize
Prevent tight outdoor light bulbs. When you replace bulbs put a little petroleum jelly on the bottom of the new bulb. Problem gone! #organize #tips
Put a dryer sheet in stinky shoes to calm the stink #organize
Run a dryer sheet over your hair to calm static electricity. #organize #beauty
Place a piece of scotch tape on a roll of plastic wrap when you cant find the start. Make a gentle tug and you will see the end right away. #organize
Rub a small dab of toothpaste on foggy goggles and then rinse. Goggles will be crystal clear. #organize
Try using a small dab of toothpaste to remove crayon marks from the wall. #organize
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. What are their wishes in general and what role do they want you to play in caring for them?
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have a will and if so where is it kept?
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have a living will and if so where is it kept and what are their wishes?
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have a durable power of attorney and if so, who is named on it and where do they keep a copy of it.
It is important to have conversations with your parents about them getting older. Do they have long term care insurance and if so what are the details?
If an organizational task seems to daunting, break it into small 30 minute steps. It makes getting it done much less stressful!
Make your mornings less stressful! Plan ahead by laying out the kids clothes, making lunches the night before and even having the coffee pot start automatically in the morning
ICE – means In Case of Emergency – list on your cell phone contacts. Should something happen to you, an EMT or other responsible person will be able to contact your spouse or other listed contact
Enjoy the summer weather and get things done by taking your chores outside! Read your mail, balance your checkbook, or write a letter by hand or on your laptop!
Open your mail directly over the recycling bin and shredder to eliminate junk right away.
Keep all of your BBQ supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid, wood chips spatula etc) organized in a weather-proof crate, so that they are handy when you need them
Summer is here! Make a plan to visit a local museum or gallery. Often there are discounted rates for families, children or large groups.
Summer is in full swing. Take a few moments to find out what is happening in your town – art fairs, festivals, free concerts – and mark them on your calendar to have some low-cost fun!
Make sure the sunscreen you are using is not from last year. Apparently the active ingredients expire and break down over time.
July 4th is this weekend. Forget the organizing and enjoy the family for this long great summer weekend! Organizing will wait until the 5th !
Delete at least 20 files today in your computers hard drive that you no longer need
Turn off the television, computer or video games and make it a fun family night! It could be cooking together, a family walk or game night
Create an inventory of the food in your freezer. Use one of the older items in a meal this week.
Summer is in full swing! – be sure to check that you have enough bug spray and sunscreen for the summer months
Use empty ice cube trays to store and sort beads and kids small craft items
Use empty ice cube trays to store and sort small jewelry items, like earrings or hair accessories
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