February is a time for focusing on LOVE! Beyond whom you love, let's talk for a moment about WHAT you love. When I work with clients, so often we are going through items and they happily exclaim, "Oh, I LOVE this!" They get to say this a few times, but if I hear this sentence used too much as a rationalization for keeping things that are not needed, we have to discuss it. The stuff does not love you back! What is at the root of this love for inanimate objects?
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Home Organization Tips for Parents Heading Back to Work
Whether you’ve been on maternity leave or have had a period of unemployment, returning to work after a few months can be a complicated time of transition. If you haven’t been leaving the house regularly at a certain time, achieving this daily can be a challenge! Read on to learn about some organized systems and habits that will support you.
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Simple Ways to Teach Kids about Giving at the Holidays
Most of us hope that our children understand the joy of giving, but with Santa and wish lists and presents, it’s challenging to shift kids away from the focus on receiving. Here are a few of my favorite ways to teach children about giving, and they might even learn some important organizing lessons along the way!
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Give Thanks This Holiday Season with Help from Goodwill®
Lorie Marrero,CPO®, creator of the Clutter Diet® and spokesperson for Goodwill Industries International shares why activating gratitude should be at the heart of your holiday celebrations and how Goodwill's Donate Movement can help you give back to people in need this season.
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Stay Organized When Decorating for Halloween
Are you drowning in decorations? Trick-or-treat tripping you up? People are spending more time and money than ever decorating for Halloween. Consider whether you can cut back on the cobwebs and still get the same festive effect.
Three Easy Organization Projects for a Fall Weekend
The weather is cooler, school is back in session, and thoughts are turning to the end of the year. So, what should you be thinking about for organizing your home and life during the fall? This month, Lorie discusses: the seasonal switcheroo; regrouping in the garage; and, harmonizing your home office.
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