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March 2010 
Tips and Tricks to Make Life Easier
It's easier to be lazy when you're organized.

 Here are 4 quick monthly tips from me, Molly Boren
of Simplicity Works Home + Office Organizing Services. 
I hope they make your life a little easier. 
 
Remember: if it takes 2 minutes or less, do it now. 
That is, read this now and then file or delete it. 
How ironic if it were to become e-clutter!
DO

Do Change the Subject
In an email exchange, save yourself & the other guy time & confusion: update the subject line each time to reflect your message. This way no one needs to hunt for the relevant info. When negotiating a meeting time, start the subject line with, "3pm Mon 3/29?" If he counters, update the subject with your new choice ("4pm Mon 3/29!").
DON'T

Don't Bargain-Hunt for Gas
When I told my brother-in-law about the 10 cents per gallon I saved by researching & then driving 5 miles further for gas, he politely suppressed his eye-roll. His point was: if you only save $1.10, the hunt isn't worth the time, effort, & extra gas to get there (unless you enjoy it on its merits). Don't tell him, but I think he's right.
GET

Get Great Art for a Great Cause
I was floored by the art (& prices) at Project Onward in Chicago's Cultural Center. The gallery adjoins a beautiful studio where developmentally disabled artists create the art they sell. I bought a soap sculpture from Sophia and my dad bought a cat painting from George, both of whom we got to meet and thank. They're on Facebook too.
GIVE

Give the Earth an Hour Off, Sat 3/27, 8:30pm
What do the Brooklyn Bridge, the Las Vegas Strip, and 1 billion people around the world have in common?  They turned their lights out for Earth Hour 2009 to show their concern about climate change.  Join them for Earth Hour 2010! Sat 3/27 at 8:30pm in every time zone.
OFFERS

Retailer Offers and More
Here are some good deals going on now.  Just be sure to get only what you need!
        
Simplicity Works Home + Office Organizing Services helps busy people streamline with tips, tools, and hands-on projects that make everyday routines and spaces more efficient and less cluttered. Time, money, and energy are then free for the things that matter most.
Molly Boren, Professional Organizer 
Best wishes,
Molly

Molly Boren
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