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February 2010 archives
Post It Pockets- A Real Find
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, February 2
A Quick Way to Organize Paper Recently I received a promotional packet in the mail from …
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Taking the Mystery Out of Maintenance
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, February 9
How to Maintain Organization in Your Home OfficeWhy does it seem that just after you’ve gotten the office back under control, it falls apart so quickly? Surfaces accumulate paper again and the messy office cycle starts all over again. Of all the areas of the home I think an office or paper station/mail hub tends to relapse to disorganization …
Keepsakes, Memorabilia, Mememtos....
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Friday, February 12
How Much is Too Much? Happy Valentines! This weekend your spouse or significant other will give you a mushy card, your kids will draw you a picture of a heart on red paper and you might even get a love note or poem in the mail or through email. These things warm our hearts and remind us of the people in our lives that love us, appreciat…
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Keep or Toss?
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, February 16
Yes or No Questions to Making that Decision EasyAuthor Donna Smallin gives us this helpful list in her book Organizing Plain & Simple. Donna Smallin is one of my favorite organizing authors. I’ve read several of her books. They are practical, an easy read, and simple to understand. Have I used this item in the past year? Has anyone…
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One room at a time..
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, February 23
Conquer Feeling Overwhelmed by Following this Step by Step Organizing Sequence Decide where you’d like to start. I suggest starting small- a closet, mudroom, etc. Stick to just that one room for now. Next, determine how you would like to use that room. In the end, anything that doesn’t meet that goal or intention …
Why hire a PO?
Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, February 25
Hiring a Professional Organizer-Are you ready for an organizer? Why do people hire an professional organizer for help? Top reasons professional organizers are hired Too much clutter General disorganization Difficulty determining what to keep and/or discard Difficulty finding things Selling a home or moving…









