EDUCATION Organizing Training and Involvements •completed The Organizing Specialists Training/Mentor Program •participates in NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) •chairs a program of NAPO Southeast Michigan Chapter •takes ICD (Institute for Challenging Disorganization) classes •Chronic Disorganization Specialist •certificate of study in Basic ADD Issues with the CD client B.A. and Read more…
PROBLEM – I don’t like to file my papers but I still want to organize them. SOLUTION – A three ring binder can be a good alternative to files. You can have categories inside one binder or have a binder for each different category. There are many different category options: Read more…
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Tis the Season of Giving – December 2010 newsletter
PROBLEM – I like to bake, especially my chocolate bars, but finding all the ingredients in my pantry takes all the fun away. SOLUTION – Put all your baking supplies in a container (or a few containers) so that when you are ready to bake you can pull out the Read more…
PROBLEM – I have a drawer that is full and overflowing with toiletries. It is hard for me to find what I am looking for in the morning as I am rushing to get ready for the day. SOLUTION – Find some sort of container and put your regularly used Read more…
PROBLEM – I like to return my old bottles and cans to the grocery store to get my refund, but my bottles and cans get mixed in with my curb side recycling. I grudgingly push my bin to the street and wave my refund goodbye. SOLUTION – In the kitchen, Read more…
Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Pretty Files – November 2010 newsletter
PROBLEM– I look into my filing cabinet and there appears to be no order. It is hard for me to focus and find what I’m looking for. SOLUTION – Use the tabs to help create order. Use the same tab position for files that go together. When a new category Read more…
PROBLEM: Often it is really hard to do those little things that need to be done in order to maintain an organizational system. SOLUTION: A mantra can be useful to help us follow through. For example, if we don’t feel like putting the file away or taking our cup to Read more…
PROBLEM: Small business owners are sent pictures and cards from their clients. The owners always ask, “What do I do with all of these?” SOLUTION: One option is to have a designated space for display of client thank you cards/pictures. The space can be a picture frame, box frame, picture Read more…