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Newsletter Archives
December 2009
Wrapping It Up
November 2009
Prepare the Pantry
October 2009
Costumes & Decorations
September 2009
Enough
August 2009
Help for the Home Office
July 2009
Getting Crafty
June 2009
A Better Bedroom
May 2009
Eco Organizing
April 2009
Getting Ready to Garden
March 2009
The Path To Clutter
February 2009
Easing Into Downsizing
January 2009
Organizing For Renovation
December 2008
Organizing For Next Year
November 2008
More Of My Favorite Organizing Tools
October 2008
Making Life Easier
September 2008
Clearing The Closet
August 2008
How To Let Go Of Stuff
July 2008
Managing Medical Records
June 2008
Road Trip Organizing
May 2008
Collections Instead of Clutter
April 2008
Getting Ready for Tax Time
March 2008
Where to Begin
February 2008
When You Want to Help
January 2008
Top Ten Causes of Disorganization
December 2007
Organize for Air Travel
November 2007
Organize for Small Spaces
October 2007
When Life Happens, Reorganize
September 2007
Bathroom Organizing
August 2007
Paper Organizing
July 2007
Uncluttered Kids' Rooms
June 2007
Top Ten Organizing Tools
May 2007
Grapple The Garage
April 2007
Managing Your Time
March 2007
Spring Organizing
February 2007
Help for Caregivers of Aging Parents
January 2007
National Get Organized Month
December 2006
Year End Organizing
November 2006
Give Thanks for Being Organized
October 2006
Holiday Kitchen Organization
September 2006
In Case of a Weather Emergency - Organize!
August 2006
Back to School Organizing
July 2006
Declare your Independence from Summer Clutter
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ORGANIZING TIPS OF THE MONTH: JUNE 2008
Road Trip Organizing
Summer is a popular time to take road trips. Your get-away will go more smoothly if the things you need are organized. Email or call if you need a hand clearing the clutter before you pack the car.
- Take everything out of the car, including items in the trunk. Clean the windows, vacuum, and dust the interior.
- Sort and purge the things you removed from the car. Toss outdated maps and replace with new ones. Yes, they are handy even if you use MapQuest or a GPS. Put your insurance information, current registration, and emergency numbers together in a protective sleeve in your glove box. Place your car manual, maintenance log, and tire warranty in there also. Do not keep your car title in your car. It belongs in a safe deposit box.
- Gather your gift cards together into an envelope or plastic bag and put them in your purse, car console, or container in your trunk so you will have the cards when you need them. Keep them handy but out of clear view. Gift cards are of no use if they are sitting in a desk drawer.
- Put retail and restaurant coupons in a large zip bag and slide it into a door or seat pocket. No more missing out on a free entree or 20% discount. Purge the coupons once a month and get rid of expired ones.
- If your car doubles as your office, consider getting a seat-top organizer to hold your files and supplies. www.drivingcomfort.com, www.mobilegear.com, and www.cargogear.com all have products for car organization. You can also use a search engine for “front seat mobile office.”
- Have a zip bag or plastic bin emergency kit. Fill with adhesive bandages, tissues, saline solution, tweezers, and hand sanitizer. Include gauze pads to press against large wounds.
- Use zippered lunch bags or other easily opened/securely closed containers for children’s travel supply kits. Include small puzzle/maze books, pencils, auto bingo cards, soft animals or dolls, travel size games, electronic games. Do not put in anything that will melt or spill. Have separate bags for snacks so crushed crackers and partially empty juice boxes do not get mixed in with the toys.
- Make sure whatever you store in your car is secure so items do not become dangerous flying objects in an accident. Keep the deck under the rear window clear. Even a box of tissues can cause injuries when it hits someone after an abrupt stop.
- Clear trash out of the car daily. Gum wrappers, expired coupons, empty coffee cups, used tissues quickly make your car a mess. A clean, organized car makes a positive impression about you to your clients and other passengers. It is also a more pleasant atmosphere for you and your family.
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