Time Management & Goals goals, New Year's Resolutions, struggles 6:09 am
Is getting organized at the top of your list of resolutions for the new year?
Share your organizing goals or struggles with me and I will be happy to get back to you with complimentary support and ideas!
E-mail: monika@efficientorganizationnw.com Phone: 425-220-8905
How I Stay Organized and Quick Tips and Time Management & Goals appointments, calendar, meetings, organizing dayplanner, planner 7:30 am
This is the time of year to sit down with whatever type of calendar you use to organize your time. Use the method that is comfortable for you, whether paper & pencil or electronic. The bottom line is you need to feel at ease with your system so you use it consistently and feel secure that it will help keep you on track. Keep all information in one place, don’t use more than one planner or system.
Here are some examples of what to add to your planner right from the start:
Add events as they come up throughout the year and you won’t miss an important event this year-just don’t forget to look at your calendar every day!!
Happy New Year!
Laundry Room Organizing and Quick Tips cleaning products, decorative baskets, laundry organizing 4:41 am
Using decorative baskets can keep your laundry room looking neat while hiding items from view such as light bulbs, batteries & shoe polish. Baskets can also be a great way to round up extra cleaning products.
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How I Stay Organized and Quick Tips linen closet, Linens, organize sheets, pillow cases, sheet sets 3:31 am
When you open your linen closet does everything come tumbling out? It doesn’t have to, it’s time to get your linens under control!
Step 1: Pull all the sheets out of the linen closet, use an area like a bedroom nearby to unload the goods.
Step 2: Be sure to place ‘like’ items together. Place matching sheet sets with pillow cases together.
Step 3: See which sheet sets have a piece missing or are no longer in good condition-out they go.
Step 4: Make sure each bed in your home has a least one matching sheet set. Keep up to 2 sets/bed. With 2 sets you will always have a set to put on the bed while one is in the wash.
Step 5: If you have space in your linen closet, place sheet sets for each bed together on shelves. If you don’t have room, consider storing each bedroom’s sheet sets in an under-the-bed storage bin with a lid to keep out dust.
Here’s a handy product from Storables to store sheets:
How I Stay Organized and Quick Tips antibiotics, expired medications, medications, prescription 8:37 pm
As a former back office medical assistant, purging old medications is a sticking point for me. Please go through all your medications and throw away ALL expired medicine and DO NOT save partially used bottles of antibiotics for the future! It’s a bad idea to diagnose yourself and possibly use the wrong medication for your symptoms; let the doctor decide if you need antibiotics and the whole prescription should be used at that time, no left-overs. Using expired medications is also a bad idea. Throw it away and spring for the few extra bucks to replace the old stuff-your health is worth it!!
Laundry Room Organizing and Quick Tips Add new tag, Laundry, laundry sorters, sorting laundry 12:26 am
A simple way to break down your laundry into loads is to separate them right away. Using a laundry sorter is also a great way to teach kids to separate towels, darks and whites!
Holiday Organizing bins, holiday decor, labels 2:50 am
Make sure that you store your holiday decor in sturdy bins with lids to keep your treasures protected. You can use clear bins if it doesn’t bother you to see through to the belongings. Otherwise you can use solid matching bins, place a label on the outside and you will keep your special decor in great condition for years to come!
Holiday Organizing holiday gifts, supply basket 5:26 am
Create a supply basket to make opening holiday gifts easy. Include a bag for garbage, one for recycle, scissors, screwdrivers and batteries needed for toys & gifts.
Holiday Organizing gift wrap, gift wrap supplies, portable gift wrap center 2:35 am
If you don’t have room to keep all of your holiday gift wrap supplies out at all times-try this awesome portable gift wrap center:
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