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The other day I was interviewed by a fantastic and informative website called www.shopperati.com. Check out some fabulous tips on organizing by me and other experts in a piece by Debbi Martin. But reader beware, getting organized does not mean you can purge and restock your closet. The key to getting shopping under control is to simply use what you have. Responsible consumerism comes from

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There is no clutter on the island of St John...This could be for many reasons, first, the island is hard to get things in and out of, unless on a boat, that is one incentive for not cluttering up the natural beauty. And there is a real garbage crisis there, not a lot of infrastructure for disposal and not a plethora of water for the islanders. An odd observation as the island is surrounded by

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I love Oprah and I was so pleased to see her show on Thursday where she challenged two families to "give something up" for two weeks. I love it, this is exactly the point I was making when I decided to give something up, once a month for a year, a journey that was chronicled in my first book Give it Up! My Year of Learning to Live Better with Less. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Give-It-up/

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The current buzzword for all things lately is change. I think about change often. All things change, but how does change really take root? To really make a change, what are the steps to take? I see this daily as the chronically cluttered make declarations of cleaning their desk, sorting through their finances or straightening out their storage unit. But what do the words really mean? Surely

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Simply put, the best investment for organizing is a filing cabinet. Oh, how I love my filing cabinet, with it's fancy folders and uniform labels created on my ultra sporty Dymo handheld labeler. Love the feeling of creating new files, like new possibilities, filling up my cabinets with potential. Love that everything looks so neat.Yes, my dear filing cabinet, this post is for you. My best

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It is once again time for lent, time to set resolutions outside of the harsh light and judgment of New Year's Day. So, what should I give up this season? With an eye toward super bowl, super Tuesday, and now Ash Wednesday, I am contemplating a super sacrifice....What kind of super intervention should take place this year to make lent a truly life changing experience? Perhaps the sacrifice lays

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I was thrilled the other day to see that A Good Year was on HBO last week, more thrilled that I actually was able to sit and watch the entire movie from start to finish, but that is another blog that involves cable, and on demand, way too complicated to get into. A Good Year is based on Hotel Pastis by Peter Mayle, one of my favorite books about dropping out of society. The character is forced to

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Dear Blog,This is my heartfelt apology. I have neglected you, left you unattended and uncared for and for that I am truly sorry.I realize that my blog like any thing in life, needs constant work and constant maintenance. A fact that I keep learning over and over again especially at this time of year, when I clean out the shelves of the local farmers market and tell red meat, see ya next year!On

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Until recently I was a cupid hater dreading the greeting card bonanza and mandatory chocolate eating. This holiday put my tolerance for all things heart shaped at a minimum, once even considering that tossing a brick through the window of Victoria’s Secret was a viable option. Never the romantic type to fantasize about a dream wedding day, prince charming on a white steed or a two carat tiffany

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Contrary to popular belief, the holiday shopping season is far from over, for me the fun has just begun. Now that all the gifts are unwrapped, I am left with a pile of things not on Santas list leading to a post holiday moral dilemma. What is the proper etiquette for returning gifts? Certain rules make returning acceptable, usually involving an exchange rather than a return. A good rule of thumb

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The most special time of the year can be less stressful and more organized! Here are tips to keep your holiday in order1. A holiday baking party does triple duty—bonding, baking and gifting. Even the non-bakers can take part by packaging all the yummy treats.2. Do you have a great shop on the way to work or a gourmet store that you pass on the way to your childs soccer game? Make your commute

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Now is the perfect time to bring order to the holidays with these great tips! The key is to know your limitations and stick to your plan…1. Be a Bah Humbug Learn to say no thank you early to invitations instead of procrastinating. You cannot be in two places at one time, so choose only the must attends to avoid holiday burnout.2. Discuss family commitments early and let your plans be known.

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Every year, we say we will start our holiday preparations early and before we know it, the holiday season is upon us, urging us to be our holiday best. The holiday time is supposed to be the most joyous time of year, but with all the shopping and multitasking, we find ourselves caught on a yuletide treadmill trying to get everything done. Not content to spend my time on line at the mall during

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Kmart and Sears did it, Proctor and Gamble did it, even Hall and Oates did it. These days, everyone seems to be creating mergers. So, why is it so difficult for my fiancé and me to create our own merger? In our case, the merger takes place in one apartment. But let’s be specific, our lives are a side issue to the main attraction, an endless supply of “stuff.” Like Noah loading the arc, we

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As a recovering shopaholic, everyday is a struggle to stay out of the stores. This summer has been a significant turning point in my shopping evolution. Recently, I was turned onto a new healthier obsession, still requiring me to spend unrestricted time in my closet, but this time turning my misguided purchases into cash.Sure, I have done my share of charity and consignment where you get a

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My favorite organizing principle? Make space and let go, the universe will reward with you something even better.Until recently, that meant donating my gently worn Guccis loafers and upgrading to Prada sling backs. Sure, the principle is the same, but altered to fit my never ending fashion needs. The real concept is the giving up of the shoes, the handbags, the paper or even the day planner to

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I am searching for my keys the other day. I had just put them down and started a conversation with my mother as we were on our way out for an afternoon of shopping. Again, more support comes from the shopping is herditary case I have been building for years.As I am looking around the living room, my mom tells me, the professional organizer, "If you put your things in the same place all the time,

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Coaching is on my mind today. Coaches support your goals, help you come up with a plan and hold you accountable for your actions-- they help us to achieve our goals.I like this idea! As a small business owner and writer, support is incredibly valuable and rare.This week I am taking a cue from the coaches by helping my clients to set the following goals:Create accountabilityFormulate a planTake

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I love when the seasons change. Being uber-organized, I jump into my closet and make piles of winter wools for the dry cleaner and pile cashmere sweaters and scarves to be put in the delicate cycle. Walking into my home at this time, you will find fine washables blocked out on any flat space available. The preparation for spring and summer has begun. I take stock of what was used and what

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I realize that clutter is a lot like debt, some times it sits around, some times you add to it and almost always it never seems to go away. The best approach is to chip away a little at a time. Taking small steps can be the best way to get to a bigger goal.Start small with a drawer, a file or a box. Make an appointment with yourself every week to tackle another part of the project.Honor that

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It is the lent halfway point and I have successfully given up desert, even resisiting chocolate cheesecake at a party the other day. My bonus sacrifice this year was to give up complaining which seemed like even more of a challenge, since no desert would certainly lead to a grumpier disposition. Each year, I try to increase the degree of difficulty, always trying to be mindful of a new way to

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At times, having an addiction, albeit a shopping addiction can be a lonely road. Each day, I fight the daily temptations: commercials for Old Navy, emails from DSW and catalogues from Bloomingdales. Each day offers a new opportunity, a new sale or a new shipment. In an effort to escape it all, I tune into the new season of HBO; perhaps some edgy cable television sans commercials will take me

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At this time of year, people are talking about giving things up. I know I am. Growing up catholic, I was encouraged to give something up for Lent. Even then, I chose waistline impacters, like chocolate or ice cream, a trend that continues today, I still take Lent seriously. Lent now can be a multitasker, dietary restriction and spirtual sacrifice. The fact is, whatever your religion, you can take

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I think I am invincible, don't you?Every once in a while, I am reminded that I am not. That was the case this morning, when running one of the last errand to prepare for a trip out of town. I was ultra organized and ready to jet, things seemed to be in their proper place. As I left my home this morning for the bank, I inadvertenly left my keys on the hook. Not having a neighbor with a spare

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My first book has just been published, "Give it Up! My Year of Learning to Live BetterWith Less!" in which I discuss eliminating the clutter from my life and distraction from my life. Living on the fast track with designer shoes, cell phone in hand, I spent tons of money on things unneeded, until I learned how to pair down my life. I learned to simplify my life by giving up one thing a month.

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For many people struggling with their endless supply of stuff, the prospect of starting seems like too overwhelming. Like those now defunct New Year's resolutions, we often bite off too much to chew. Start small, be practical.Have a bedroom to remodel? Start with a drawer.Need to clean out the garage? Tackle the tools first.Revamping a home office? File first, ask questions later.The point is

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Let's face it, there is always at least one task per day that is dreaded, the phone call, the filing, the budget. No matter what your "drag du jour" is, often times putting them off is the worse course of action.My reccomendation is to start with the worse task first. The day will then be filled with all the good tasks of the day. Further proof from this philosophy comes from the classic book

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"I am going to fit into those size 2 Jordache jeans some day-- as soon as I lose that last 20 pounds!" Most people who are having problems shedding unwanted pounds often have a hard time shedding closets full of old clothing as well.Wouldn't it be much better to reward weight loss with a new top or pair of jeans, than trying to fit back into something that you wore in high school? Chances are

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Getting organized is not only about the stuff that surrounds you. Many times disorder can come from a distracted mind. Before entering any organizational project, it is important to clear your mind of your to do list. In this multitasking society, this is not easy to do. Our mind is constantly moving on to the next idea or the next project. An easy way to start is by taking 15 minutes at the

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The most common question I am asked when working with clients on organizing jobs, "Why am I keeping this stuff?"The answer becomes a series of other questions, equally cagey...Can you get this information somewhere else?Do you have duplicates of the same item?When is the last time you used this?Did you realize you even had it?Would you really miss it, if it was gone?My best piece of advice is to

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Instead of taking on the world this resolution season, why not set a few simple goals that can be achieved over time?Want to redo your entire home? Start small with a closet one weekend, then tackle the kitchen cabinets, the playroom and so on. Steady progress toward a larger goal will help you achieve more throughout the year.Want to shed those holiday cookie pounds? Start with a bit more

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The cliche about overpromising and underdelivering is an interesting business philosophy. The message relates to limitations and accomplishments. Most business people deal in the language of "deliverables." A deliverable applied to daily life is simply, "getting things done."Today, people are obsessed with getting things done, the laundry, cleaning the garage, the dinner party, the bills.

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Even though getting organized, managing clutter and sticking to schedules are pretty natural to me, there are times when even I need to kick back a bit.The other day I was searching through my handbook to locate my date book, a lovely slim orange model that seems to escape into every cranny of my handbag. It took me a minute to find it, while my onlooking friend was actually cheering for the

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At this time of year, when seeing a child, any child, I inevitably turn into the Santa Police."Hi, little Johnny, have you been good? Are you ready for Santa to visit?" I question.It made me think that what I think about being good and what little Johnny thinks is being good are two very different, although viable definitions. Inevitably "being good" for me is the ability to suppress the urge

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The frantic pace of the holiday season is a constant reminder of how fast we move, how many tasks we manage and how much is on our collective plate. But perhaps it is just the time of year to slow down.This week my computer failed me. For three days, I was in a frenzy trying to compensate for the loss of the most important tool for my work. Instead of typing away to friends and colleagues, I

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As a practicing yogi, I am contstantly amazed at the similarities between getting organized and the thousand year old practice. Could the ancient yogis have anticpated that modern people would be encountered with so much clutter? I like to believe that they did.One of the most interesting aspects of the yoga practice is the notion of not wanting. Good practioners are to clear their minds entirely

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In an effort to get a jump on the season,I decided to be the first kid on the block to host a holiday party. Because I am not one to scrimp on details, the planning of the menu, layout of the room, and shopping were all handled in meticulous fashion. Even with all that planning, the day of the party, I was still feeling frenzied.But , why?The reason is quite simple, I don't like surprises. They

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One of the most important things in my life are my friends. Not surprisingly, we surround ourselves with people that are like minded and share our interests.A group of like minded friends and I were sharing our common interests the other day on a shopping trip to the Woodbury commons Outlet Mall. My friend Babs was as they "just along for the ride." She cautioned everyone in the car to "please

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Much to the dismay of my family and friends, I, like a good girl scout, prefer to be prepared. At this time of year, while many people are concentrating on stocking stuffers, my thoughts leap ahead to January 1 when I can begin a brand new day planner! Flipping through the final calendar pages in December becomes more and more noticeable with each passing day making me realize that I need a new

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Probably the most common problem for my clients is the notion of change. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of changing one's habit represents something undesireable or even frightful. Getting organized is always top on the list of things to do for busy people, so what does the notion of taking time to get organized cause such anxiety? The reality is just a few minutes a day can get you

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Before I could even dry the last turkey platter and put away my Miles Standish figurines, it seems that it is already time to break out the jingle bells. And while I applaud the efforts to prolong the joyous season,I have my doubts. Afterall, people are not knocking themselves over at 5 am Walmart sales to share the holiday spirit. The season is pure unadulterated retail! My large family is

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We talk a lot today about our problems on the job. From"my boss is working me to the bone" to "that new client is really high maintenance." to "I don't get paid enough to do this job." Some even lament over "a bad hair day," missing a bus or misplacing a cell phone. All common complaints in our modern over stressed society. Everyone, it seems is feeling underappreciated and over worked. As I

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It occurs to me after listening to friends, family and my clients that we all have too much on our collective plates. We chat on our cell phones, listen to podcasts, text message our boss all while purchasing our Starbucks Latte.Seems like with all this technology, we should be living more productive lives. In fact the opposite happens. The main complaint I hear over and over again is "I wish

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Even though I pride myself on being uber organized, after all that is what I do for a living, at times, the process can be a little overwhelming! That was the case last night, when after a long day and night of appointments, I returned home with my arms full. Reading material, items for clients, umbrella and hand bag were sufficiently drenched after battling an evening rain storm. I left all

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Standing in the Starbucks in designer shoes purchasing $5 coffee while talking on my cell phone, I pondered, would it be possible to live better with less? What I discovered was that eliminating unnecessary aspects of my life would bring a more richer existence eventually leading to big time changes. I underwent an extreme make under. Month by month, I eliminated one thing in my life that I

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It happens time and time again, you go to your closet and cannot find a thing to wear, despite the fact that there are enough outfits to last a lifetime. Perhaps you are just being offered too many choices, endless combinations of skirts and blouses to pair with the latest capri cut pants or Seven Jeans. Honestly, you could find a different runway look everyday if you put your mind to it. I

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George Carlin has a bit about people's stuff and moving to bigger apartments, then to houses to make more room for their growing supply of "stuff." As a professional organizer, I deal with other people's stuff all the time and have found this to be true. Just the other day, while working with a client, I discovered 15 of the same exact brown handbag. Is that really a necessity? Probably not,

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I love to shop. I admit it. I tend to buy things just because I can; an excuse that seems less stable than my sling backs. Even when I am best intended, the universe seems to intervene.The other day on my way to a business appointment,I found myself in the garden of eden or here on earth, Henri Bendels. Inevitably, I give in to the gravitational pull and am led astray by a handsome makeup

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