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April 2009 archives
Know your Patterns
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
When organizing, it’s crucial to notice what patterns you currently have, why you place things where you do, and why piles accumulate in certain spots. Then when organizing you shouldn’t change your patterns, you can change your systems around your patterns. For example, I was recently helping someone get a handle on their mail. I…
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Saving Sentimental Cards
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
My grandma’s friend gave me a perfect example of why not to save every greeting card.
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To Keep or Not to Keep, that’s the question
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, April 6, 2009
Kid’s memorabilia can get out of control. Everything they draw is cute so what’s the best way to organize it all.
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Getting the most out of Charity Donations
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, April 20, 2009
Increase your tax deduction with this helpful booklet.
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Maintenance w/Mom’s Help is Key
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, April 30, 2009
Recently I found myself organizing the same space for the third time alongside an energetic mom. I was not bothered by the repetition of the organizing but not to my surprise, she was frustrated that we were back in this space, again and rightly so. She started to pick my brain by asking, “why does this happen and why do we have to const…
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Offsite Storage: Solution or Stress Producer?
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, April 2, 2009
Many people turn to remote storage such as Public Storage and Uhaul facilities to store their abundance of stuff. It can be helpful but it also can become a huge money waster and feed the procrastination of delaying organizing.
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Ignorance is not bliss-it ruined my garden
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Saturday, April 4, 2009
Disposing of hazardous material properly.
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Completing a project
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Completing one project more effective than starting and leaving 5 uncompleted projects.
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My organizer friends
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, April 9, 2009
Our monthly NAPO meeting was educational and helpful as always.
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Electronics Recycling
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Saturday, April 25, 2009
Every bit helps! Participate in your local community recycling events!
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Why’s it called Good Friday?
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Friday, April 10, 2009
It’s Good Friday. Why is it called Good Friday? I believe it’s because Jesus did something amazing, wonderful, generous and GOOD on this day years ago. He died for all sins- past, present, and future. His blood was the perfect sacrifice because he had no sin and all the Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in him. No more sacrificing…
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It’s Easter!
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter everyone. Now this is a real day to celebrate. Jesus conquered death (the price for sin) and rose from the dead! Without his resurrection, I’d have a dead god and have no meaning in my life. Christmas is a great holiday but Easter is even better because it completes Christmas- Jesus was born to 33 years later die and conquer deat…
A Book Discussion Lends itself to Organizing
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Friday, April 24, 2009
Great ways to recycle and reuse books
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Unpacking an office
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Friday, April 24, 2009
Moving turns an office upside down.
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A Good Attitude Is Everything
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Never underestimate your mindset while organizing.
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Shredding Storefront
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Sunday, April 19, 2009
Here’s a great place to drop off papers to be shredded
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Office Furniture
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The right furniture in a home office or any office for that matter is crucial to a productive work environment.
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Daffodils Brighten My Laundry Room
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Laundry room Inspiration
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Leave time for the Hard Stuff
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, April 23, 2009
Organizing the “tough spaces"- basements, storage units, garages, attics
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Unpacking after a move
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, April 16, 2009
What’s your approach? Plow through or little by little
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