tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47350074777912988952024-03-14T01:17:15.765-07:001-2-3...Get OrganizedTips for organizing your home, your office, and your time.1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.comBlogger1379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-83275850817904211142013-11-08T05:53:00.001-07:002013-11-08T05:54:11.302-07:00No longer posting here!I have transferred my blog over to 1-2-3 ... Get Organized and will no longer be posting on both sites. Please visit me there to see my latest posts.
1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-11327906858657689382013-10-09T05:39:00.001-07:002013-10-09T05:39:05.491-07:00DIY Entry Organization
I was visiting a friend the other day and was impressed with her innovative entry. She turned a blank wall into a place where her family can hang their coats, hats, bags, etc. She framed pegboard, painted the frames dark blue, and added hooks at various levels to accommodate her children's varying heights.She placed three identical pegboard organizers in the space, making it more 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-60930948403936694152013-10-08T03:00:00.000-07:002013-10-08T03:00:04.266-07:00DIY Gift Wrap Organizer
In my ongoing search for clever organizing ideas, I found this ingenious way of keeping gift wrap under control: using wire closet shelving!This is how The Family Handyman describes it:"Propping up rolls of gift wrap in the corner of a hall closet often means wrinkled, torn or lost rolls. Here's a way to keep the rolls neatly organized and easy to reach.Make a wrapping paper "corral" by screwing1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-22334654698556876132013-10-07T04:04:00.000-07:002013-10-07T04:04:00.678-07:00Turn Bathroom Cutter into a Welcome Basket for Guests
It's amazing how quickly we can accumulate little samples and other small items in our bathrooms! When we moved in April, I saw just how many such items I had and would probably never use.Why not get them out of my bathroom and provide a little spa basket for our guests? What a nice way to welcome visiting friends!Not having guests at the moment? Stash the basket under the sink or in1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-34057723613830933422013-10-01T03:39:00.000-07:002013-10-01T03:39:00.518-07:00Organizing Products I Use - Organizing Sandal and Flip Flop Storage
As I went through the summer and end-of-summer sales, I began accumulating enough sandals and flip flops to create a mess in my closet! I've posted a solution using dry cleaner hangers, but I didn't want to sacrifice that much closet space. What to do?
I chose an over-the-door shoe organizer. I could get a
pair of shoes in each of the twenty-four pockets. I haven't filled all
the slots by a 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-1375842645913647082013-09-30T03:05:00.000-07:002013-09-30T03:05:00.940-07:00Destressing Christmas Already? ... Yep!
If you really want to destress your holidays, start now! Twelve Tips to Destressing Christmas has a plethora of ideas to help make your celebrations meaningful and joy-filled.Things like being intentional about your celebrations, creating memories, planning meals, smart and green gift-giving, decluttering, and much more!Give yourself the gift of a destressed Christmas!More on 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-3373357195049146452013-09-26T03:36:00.000-07:002013-09-26T03:36:00.509-07:00Another App to Keep College Students Organized
Here's another app I found to help keep college students organized: Timetable. Enjoy the following review by Linda Gorman of the Daily Orange:
"You’ve probably said it before, but this time you’ll mean it: This is the year you’re going to get organized. No more scribbling assignments on your hand or digging for syllabi crumpled at the bottom of your backpack.
Organization is 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-15324394147712955462013-09-25T03:00:00.000-07:002013-09-25T18:38:01.621-07:00Containing Your Cords with Binder Clips!
Sorry I haven't blogged for a few days. I went on a ladies retreat with our church over the weekend and helped organize it. So I'm a little behind!
It was a lovely time at a lovely location, called Wilderness Edge. And we were in the wilderness! Perfect weather in the 70's - especially timely since we have snow in the forecast this week! Let's get on to our blog post, shall we?I 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-91279310675670136012013-09-16T04:18:00.001-07:002013-09-16T04:18:46.251-07:00Organizing with Velcro
Here's another great organizing idea I found when searching the internet. Kuzak's Closet suggested using adhesive Velcro dots to keep organizing baskets from moving around your drawers. Great, simple, irritation-busting idea!
More organizing tips:
Organizing Your Kitchen Cabinets - Fake Pull-Out Drawers
Organizing Sheets and Pillowcases
DIY Under-the-Bed Storage
1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-64539226001522243842013-09-09T03:44:00.001-07:002013-09-09T03:44:48.957-07:00September - National Preparedness Month - What Are Your Potential Emergencies?
As a result of moving to Montana, my husband and I have a different set of emergencies to anticipate than when living in Ohio or Maryland. As a result, we had a conversation recently on how to prepare for such eventualities.First, we identified those emergencies we might face.We thought we might encounter no electricity, no water, extreme temperatures, high wind, and heavy snow1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-69236518282239833052013-09-04T03:00:00.000-07:002013-09-04T03:00:17.050-07:00Organizing Your Kitchen Cabinets - Fake Pull-Out Drawers
I've been searching around the internet for great organizing ideas, and found this one: fake pull-out drawers. Using plastic containers as you would drawers allows you to pull out the container and find what you need easily. Good-bye standing on your head to find those things in the back. Nothing gets lost or forgotten. Brilliant idea!!
More on kitchen storage:
Organizing 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-9882570682281879892013-09-03T03:00:00.000-07:002013-09-03T03:00:04.691-07:00Turn Old Furniture into an Island or Kitchen Table Better Homes and Gardens ideas for repurposing old furniture: "Improve the functionality of your kitchen -- without spending a lot -- by transforming an old furniture piece into a work space.Any table or chest can be enlisted as an island stand-in, provided it can be adjusted to the right height.This narrow table, painted white and outfitted with a beveled-glass topper, now 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-72021789121107907072013-09-02T05:56:00.000-07:002013-09-02T05:56:41.009-07:00Getting Organized for School - Planning Dinner
Happy Labor Day! Hope your day is enjoyable! For some this is the last hurrah before school starts. For others, school has already been in session for a while.Whenever school starts for you, reality sets in at the time! Summer is nice - schedules are more flexible, days are longer, vacations break up routines. But if you're a parent of school-aged kids, it's kind of nice to 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-16241131557055334872013-08-30T03:28:00.000-07:002013-08-30T03:28:00.479-07:00It's a Great Time to Rethink Life!
When I had kids at home, I would rethink life when school started, in January and at the beginning of summer. Each of these times marked when schedules changed. In light of these schedule changes, I'd think through my schedule and our family's schedule. All of us were active, and if I didn't intentionally rethink life, things would start falling through the cracks and we'd miss 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-57099209617561166592013-08-29T04:34:00.000-07:002013-08-29T04:34:39.704-07:00Keeping Sheets and Pillowcases Together
"Never lose a pillowcase again! Here's how: If the clean set isn't going directly onto a bed, fold and stash it in one of the pillowcases to keep everything together". (Redbook)
I've shared this idea before, but the picture is so much nicer on Redbook's post! I've been storing my sheets like this for a few years now. I used to tie ribbons around sets of sheets a la Martha 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-12959994334032907432013-08-27T04:37:00.001-07:002013-08-27T04:37:28.100-07:00Dinner in 15 - Herbed Tilapia
Herbed tilapia has become one of my favorite dishes since growing my own herbs. One night I just picked a handful of various herbs - cilantro, parsley, chives, and basil. I cut them up with scissors, sprinkled some olive oil in a nonstick pan and threw in the herbs for a minute or so on medium high heat.Placed the tilapia filets on top of the herbs and cooked until I could see 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-18572550896276504222013-08-26T18:21:00.001-07:002013-08-26T18:21:19.537-07:00DIY Cord Storage
Cables and cords out of control? "Coil spare chargers, cables, and extension cords inside cardboard toilet-paper rolls — and store them upright in a box to prevent tangle meltdowns." Thanks, Redbook.
More DIY storage ideas:Trunk Storage - Prevent Runaway GroceriesOrganizing Your Bracelets - Go Vertical!Organize Toys Using a Wire Garden Planter 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-14882916043207388072013-08-23T04:29:00.000-07:002013-08-23T04:29:58.321-07:00Hoarders Dos and Don'ts Guide
If you're a hoarder or have a hoarding friend or family member, you might be interested in the Hoarders Dos and Don'ts Guide put out by Address Our Mess, hoarding experts.
Hoarding is a complicated issue and must be handled carefully and thoughtfully. This guide will give you some valuable insights on how to most effectively address hoarding.More on hoarding:Hoarding - There 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-68552480291059761082013-08-20T03:41:00.000-07:002013-08-20T03:41:00.540-07:00Getting Organized for School - Organizing Homework without Battles
I repeat this blog post every year because homework can be such a battlefield!Having trouble getting your child to do homework? Or does homework seem to stretch out over an unusually long time? When my children were in school I came up with a solution that gave my girls control and motivation, as well as some training in time management.While they were having their after-school snack1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-69845979437607222692013-08-19T04:31:00.000-07:002013-08-19T04:31:20.051-07:00Study: Clutter Inspires Creativity, Other Interesting Findings
I discovered the following study that claims that clutter inspires creativity. As a personality type facilitator, I've observed that creative types are often more oblivious to clutter than structured types. So does clutter inspire creativity or just not bother creative types? That's my question. Here are the study findings - see what you think:"A tidy desk might resemble a tidy1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-61972188289795526542013-08-16T06:18:00.000-07:002013-08-16T06:18:17.580-07:00DIY Portable Storage
"Add casters to a simple wood box for easy-to-move storage for almost any purpose. Place the box beneath an entryway console and you have an accessible, but tucked-away, place for shoes." Another clever idea from Better Homes and Gardens.
Some other ideas: use it as a movable toy bin or a gardening supply container.
More DIY Storage:DIY Storage - Turn Old Benches into a Shelving Unit
DIY -1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-31323604832239841772013-08-14T03:09:00.000-07:002013-08-14T03:09:00.897-07:00Getting Organized for School - Start the Night Before
Wouldn’t you love to have a peaceful, stress-free morning tomorrow? Starting the night before can help eliminate the rush and push, getting your day off to a pleasant and calm start. This is a blog post I wrote when we had five teenage foster daughters trying to get to school on time each morning!
Getting Your Child Organized
Knowing how much sleep your child needs is 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-53976828617070387552013-08-13T03:21:00.000-07:002013-08-13T03:21:00.727-07:00Twelve Tips for Planning a Low-Stress Wedding
A wedding is a breeding ground for stress, one reason being that there are so many details to manage. There's not much you can do about Aunt Martha and Cousin Joe not wanting to speak to each other, but you can organize and manage details so there are as few surprises as possible.There will always be those things that pop up at the last minute, but if you have done a 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-30454572843608302552013-08-07T15:30:00.000-07:002013-08-07T15:30:01.850-07:00DIY Storage - Turn Old Benches into a Storage Unit
"Create a scene-stealing shelving system by stacking a series of antique benches and anchoring them to the wall. The weathered finish of these benches testifies to their colorful past lives and adds a rustic, eclectic character to the space while providing a place to corral books and display accessories." (From Better Homes and Gardens.)More DIY storage:
DIY Storage - 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735007477791298895.post-62927762199336974572013-08-05T03:37:00.000-07:002013-08-05T03:37:00.054-07:00How Clutter Affects Your Health
Had a lovely weekend doing some babysitting for our granddaughter and helping our daughter rethink her office. Got some new herb plants at our local farmer's market - so excited! I love having my own herbs!Changing the subject drastically, we're going to look at how clutter affects your health. Robin Westen, medical director for ThirdAge has written the following article on that 1-2-3...Get Organizedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123826505027282592noreply@blogger.com0