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November 2010 archives

Apple’s Recycling Program

Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, November 1, 2010

Recycling your iPod, iPhone, and MacBook ResponsiblyOver the last six months, I’ve started seeing old, broken, or outdated iPods, Nanos, Shuffles, Mac laptops, etc. I thought it would be quite awhile before I saw anything like that, but old outdated Apple products are starting to show up and need to be recyc...

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Repurposing Old Greeting Cards

Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Friday, November 12, 2010

So the million dollar question around Christmas time is what do I do with all the cards I get from family and friends? It feels so nice to have been thought of by people and we were encouraged by their card, but then what? Stacks gather and I find them later when we organize your closet, office, or Christmas decorations. Most of the time, I find th...

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An Organized Creation

Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Monday, November 22, 2010

When I read the Creation story in Genesis 1, I can’t help but see our God as a God of order. He approached His work and His goal in a very methodical, systematic, organized fashion. God set an example of organization from the beginning of time. The first act He recorded was creation and the order of creation is flawless. Each new thing create...

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The Organization Aisle

Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Thursday, November 4, 2010

Organizing ProductsNearly everyone I meet enjoys going to The Container Store to feel the sense oforganization and to see all the neat gadgets and ideas on display. I must admit, I ama sucker for the store myself. Everything has its place, neatly labeled or perfectlyitemized and stored—the complete opposite of most of our homes.Unfortunately,...

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Organizing with Creative Memories

Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Banish Photo Piles Forever Corral your existing photos into a Creative Memoriespower sort box. ($35) It safely holds 2400 photos and youcan categorize them all!2. Once your memory card is full – commit to printing your photos and putting them into an album.3. Learn how to make a digital photo book! Get the free Story Book software ...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Amber Kostelny-Cussen on Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Organizing Tips and Reminders this ThanksgivingTackle the mail every day. Leave no piece untouched. Hold onto Trader Joe and Whole foods bags. Use them to donate books and games. They are the perfect size. Avoid blaming family members for the clutter. Focus on your stuff and your space. Never give up on getting organized. You can learn and imp...

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