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Guest Guru- Angela Costley Harris of ACH Consulting
by Alicia on Monday, May 25th, 2009 | No Comments
Your Volunteer Life, Buttoned Up A nonprofit organization has approached you to become a volunteer committee or board member, otherwise known as “tapping your time, talent and treasure.” So how does a buttoned up person get involved in worthy causes without becoming … unbuttoned? First, be ruthless. Only take on board or committee roles that really fuel ... [read more] -
Volunteer Work
by Sarah on Monday, May 25th, 2009 | No Comments
Get ready to give back to your community — and we don't mean your hard earned tax dollars! And we know how it goes: you're already stretched as it is trying to juggle your job, your kids, your spouse, and when you get the spare moment: you, so how could you possibly balance another commitment? But ... [read more] -
I’m lazy and a procrastinator. I’m taking an important volunteer job. It will mean I’m taking on enormous computer responsibilities (newsletter, letters, reports, name tags, photos) that take computer organization along with physical organization like file cabinets, books and albums. My office is filled already. The job is a two year commitment. Basically I’m just overwhelmed and do nothing instead of prepare for this job that starts soon. Please help.
by Nancy on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | 1 comment
Hello Ginny! As a Pile Person and an avid United Way Volunteer, I know EXACTLY how you feel. Here are a few ways to get started on getting organized: First of all, and this part is the annoying, tedius and painful part, take on your current office clutter and have a pitching party. Set aside 2 back-to-back ... [read more] -
Get Kids Involved in the Election
by Sarah on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | 1 comment
It's officially election season, and all of America is watching as the candidates sprint to the Nov. 4 deadline. In this historic race, it is important to be an organized and well-informed citizen. That means knowing the issues, understanding the candidates' backgrounds and their voting records.However, if you have children, you should also use this opportunity ... [read more] -
Host a Tag Sale to Streamline Closets and Pad Wallets
by Sarah on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 | 1 comment
As a general rule, we wear very few of the clothes we have in our closets; some people put the figure as low as 10 percent to 20 percent. Shifting from your spring and summer wardrobe to one for fall and winter provides the perfect opportunity to streamline. As you swap out filmy fabrics for thicker ... [read more] -
Getting Organized to Pass on the Value of Community Service
by Sarah on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 | No Comments
This time of year, the “spirit of giving” starts to make its way into our lives. With a little advance planning, you can extend that spirit of giving beyond your close circle of loved ones to a broader community. It’s one of the best times of year to introduce your family to the importance ... [read more] -
Going Green
by Sarah on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 | 1 comment
Global warming: you can't go anywhere nowadays without hearing about its massive effect on our planet and our lives. Temperatures are rising. Glaciers are melting. And it's only getting worse. While the statistics are overwhelming, and the forecast is usually ominous, there are a wide variety of things we, as individuals and families, can do to ... [read more]
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