Travel itinerary Traveling can be stressful, but this travel itinerary makes it easier to keep track of your flights and hotel information so that you have one less thing to worry about. Whether you're traveling for work or vacation, use this itinerary to write down the details of your trip, and don't forget to make…
These days, there are tons of ways you can keep track of your book collection, from online library systems to detailed Excel spreadsheets. But if you -- like Monique, who emailed me this printable suggestion -- would rather just keep a simple written list, then this printable is for you! You can fill it out…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: Tips for Dealing with Procrastination Do You Procrastinate? Procrastination is defined as putting off or delaying something until another day or time. I think we have all experienced procrastination in our lives at some point or another; whether we are feeling overwhelmed, time-crunched, frustrated,…
Most of us agree that one of the most difficult areas to organize is paper clutter and mail. I'm working on a series to help you address paper clutter in general, but I also wanted to share these ideas for controlling your incoming mail, bills to be paid, and so on. The key to managing…
I've always believed in the importance of sending thank you cards, although I've neglected the practice over the past few years with four little ones and working full time. I'd like to get back into the habit for myself as well as to pass it on the art of writing thank you notes to my…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: Create a Plan for Organizing Success The first step in any organizing endeavor is to create a plan for success. Why? Without a plan, you'll have no direction or road map for your journey. You may flounder, knowing you want to make a change…
The following is a guest post from Marcy Tate of Networx: Organizing Children’s Books Getting my children's books organized has always been a challenge for me. No matter what I do or how involved I get my kids, many of their books end up on the floor or not in the order we created. This…
This series was first run last year. I'm updating and reposting it now so that you have time to think through your needs and make an organizing plan before you begin packing away your Christmas decorations. Taking the time to organize your ornaments and other decor really does make a huge difference when it's time…
This series was first run last year. I'm updating and reposting it now so that you have time to think through your needs and make a plan before you begin packing and storing away your Christmas decorations. Taking the time to organize your ornaments and other decor really does make a huge difference when it's…
Today is day nine in our two-week Christmas series: Organizing Your Way to a Simple Christmas: Baking Holiday baking is yet another aspect of Christmas that I love. I'm not a great cook, but I make some pretty yummy baked goods, and I love to make cookies, chocolate-dipped pretzels, and other treats for friends, families, neighbors,…