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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine?

April 17, 2024, Posted in  Blogs I Follow, Gigi's Blog, Tips From the Pros Comments: No comments

Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros on getting organized.

“A stitch in time saves nine.”

This old proverb means that if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later.

I’m thinking about short cuts and hacks to getting organized and decluttered. If we can prevent clutter from starting, that sounds like a really great short cut — right?

A hand with a bag of money.

Here are some ideas to get your decluttering enzymes going:

  1. When you are tempted to buy the latest hot selling book, first go to Libby and order a digital sample. Another option is to go to Amazon and order a FREE SAMPLE to see if you even like what you are reading...
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homeowners need to know how to deal with hand-me-downs

Hand-me-down organizing made simple

February 17, 2016, Posted in  Blogs I Follow, Gigi's Blog, Monthly Item of Value, Tips From the Pros Comments: No comments

Kids grow so quickly that it is difficult to keep up with their changing sizes. All moms inevitably end up with hand-me-downs. Kids are messy and many moms struggle to keep their belongings organized. Whether you are giving or receiving hand-me-downs, you want to try to make sense of them.

Begin by washing all of the children’s clothing. Yes, it’s the only way – you’re going to have to go through everything. Either stack folded clothing or use laundry baskets or containers as sorting bins. Go through all of it with a critical eye.

As you box up clothes and accessories for later, or maybe for your younger child, always consider a donation box. Clothes you don’t think anyone will ever use should be given away. Let someone else enjoy them...

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Tip and Tricks from Aim4Order, Professional Organizer

April 17, 2015, Posted in  Blogs I Follow, Tips From the Pros Comments: No comments

Quote of the Month

“Eliminate the unnecessary so the necessary may speak.”
Hans Hofmann

This quote succinctly sums up why letting go of excess is so important. If you’ve ever had the experience of reducing the volume of stuff in a specific area in your home, you may relate to the joy one feels when unnecessary things are removed.

Read ahead for a fun way to continue or get started eliminating!

A great big “WELCOME!” to all of our new subscribers this month. Thanks for joining us – it’s really great to have you with us.

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