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Basket Case Friday

Every Friday I highlight some favorite storage solutions just in case you’re getting ready to do some organizing over the weekend.
This one is kind of a Christmas in July theme.  I know that the decorations and wrappings haunt us long after the holiday is over. 
I just completed a Closet  Caper that included organizing all the various items we […]

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Vacation Basket Case

Getting organized for vacation is a full time job!
I use the Flex ‘N Carry Basket to make packing all those bulky summertime things quick and easy. 
I love to put it out when I am getting things ready.  All that beachy type stuff that is so hard to pack gets thrown into this basket and when we […]

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Why You Should Keep An Asset Inventory

Being financially organized yourself is a great thing, but if anything should happen to you, would the people you love know where to find your important records and assets? Keeping a list of important documents and where they are located, and providing copies for your spouse, attorney, executor of your estate and other close relatives […]

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Being Organized Can Affect Your Credit

I am doing something this week that I used to do at least twice a year.  I have not done it since I had kids.
I am writing letters to credit card companies whose cards we no longer use and have a zero balance to CLOSE THEM!  In our case too many open revolving credit accounts was negatively […]

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Clean the Desktop

Its Small Business Week is your desktop clear?
Look at your desktop.  How much clear usable space do you see?
Did you know that working with a clear desk increases productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction? (per Karen Kingston in Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui)
In honor of this week geared towards the small business I challenge […]

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