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Feb 2014

Tips and Tricks to Make Life Easier
It's easier to have fun 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

Lid Holder from Box
Do Box
Lids are always a challenge in the kitchen. Bang out this easy tip without buying anything new! Make a lid holder & lots more from humble cereal or cracker boxes. Remember to toss any unneeded lids. (Also check out this project's author, Crafty Journal, & DIY Kitchen Organization: addictive & clever.)
DON'T



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Don't Do the Whole Thing
Don't dedicate a whole weekend to a project. Chipping-away can trump the one-fell-swoop method, especially if it gets you to start. Take 5 minutes to sort 1 closet shelf: give-aways to the donate bag, keepers grouped by type, "elsewheres" to other rooms. Follow through on these so you're not leaving things strewn about, & continue when you get the next spare moment. 
GET

Smart Stand
Get Loud
I love listening to podcasts on my smartphone, & 2 gadgets that have made that easier are a phone stand & a pocket charger. In a pinch, there are also lots of DIY ways to approximate a phone stand, & instead of speakers you can rest the phone in a bowl to amplify its sound!
GIVE

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Give a Home
Habitat for Humanity believes that "every man, woman, & child should have a decent, safe, & affordable place to live." We can all get behind that! And we can donate furniture, home accessories, & building supplies to their ReStore locations (pick-ups are often available), as well as cash to support their good work.
NEWS

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Next Week! Organizing Classes in Southeast Michigan
I'm teaching 2 organizing classes at Canton, MI's lovely community center, Summit on the Park! The first, Top 10 Tips for Staying Organized, is next Tues, March 4, 6:30-8:00pm. Next will be Organizing Tips for Young Families on Wed, May 7, 6:30-8:00pm. Click here to register, or call 734-394-5460. At $35, these classes are a great way to get personalized, expert organizing help!
ORGANIZE


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Michigan & Chicagoland: Get Organized in March & April
I'm scheduling organizing sessions in the Detroit & Chicagoland areas for March & April. Call or email to find your best time. (My Michigan schedule is the most flexible. For Chicago, you can check this link for availability.) 
 
We'll identify your trouble spots, break them down into manageable steps, work through them, & keep in touch to make sure you can maintain your progress. 
 

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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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