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Aug 2013

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 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 & then file or delete it. 
How ironic if it were to become e-clutter!
DO


Do Move It
Do you have a ton of stuff waiting to go away? Store returns, hand-me-downs, donations, etc. In the battle against clutter, these are low-hanging fruit. Plan a day to zap it all in one fell swoop. Run the errands, call the donation pickup people (Google it), then enjoy the space & relief.
DON'T





Don't Remember
Your brain is capable of so much more than remembering passwords -- don't distract it from its miraculous work with a job much better suited to another tool. Make a list on a hidden piece of paper, or use websites like MSecure or LastPass. At least use 1 as a backup, & tell a loved one in case of emergency. 
GET


Get Scanned
I love to suggest "Gets" that are free. Here's 1 I've been using a ton: CamScanner turns your phone into a scanner & makes easy-to-email pdfs or jpegs in seconds. I've used it for everything from work notes to save, to recipes to share, to daycare registration forms to attach to an email.
GIVE




Give a Home Away from Home
The Ronald McDonald House Charities have been going since 1974, & the Ann Arbor, MI chapter alone has served 600 families per year since 1985. Imagine the uncertainty of needing to travel for your sick child, & you can imagine how important a welcoming & affordable place to stay would be. Donate money, coins (at Coinstar machines), & pop tabs to help!
EVENT

Molly Organizing a Garage
Organizing Class, Sept 17 (6:30-8pm)
I'm excited to teach an upcoming class: Top 10 Tips for Getting Organized at Home & Work. Honed over 8 years as an organizer with 200+ clients & 1000+ projects, it's a fun, idea-filled evening of practical tools for easier living. Tues, Sept 17, 6:30-8pm, $30 at the Canton Community Center.
ORGANIZE


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NYC, MI, & Chicagoland: Get Organized in Sept & Oct
I'm scheduling organizing sessions in the Detroit, NYC, & Chicago areas for September & October. Call or email to find your best time. (For Chicago, you can also check this link for availability. For NYC, I'll be available 10/5-10/8. For MI, I'm flexible!) 
 
We'll identify your trouble spots, break them down into manageable steps, work through them, & keep in touch to make sure you can maintain the great progress you've made. 
 

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Simplicity Works Home + Office Organizing Services helps busy people get & stay organized throughout the Midwest. With tips, tools, and hands-on projects, we make everyday routines & spaces more efficient & less cluttered. Time, money, & energy are then free for the things that matter most.

Click here for real-life stories of organizational transformation.

 
Best wishes,
Molly

Molly Boren
Certified Professional Organizer�
773-915-3537

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