I just went to the Vermont Country Store in Weston, VT this weekend while on a getaway vacation with some organizer friends. There is a lot of really useful and unusual stuff in there! But there are also lots of really useless novelty items. I could not resist blogging about this one in particular. Can you believe… Read more »
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What’s For Dinner? 5 Ways to Solve It!
We're getting back into our routines again around school and extracurricular activities, and that means the nightly "What's For Dinner?" question becomes even more crucial. Timing is tight around homework, carpooling, practices and games. Here are five ways to reduce the culinary stress: 1) Just DECIDE. The hardest part about getting dinner on the table… Read more »
Are You a Hoarder?
The cable channel A&E has started airing a new reality series, Hoarders, on Monday evenings at 10:00 (9:00 Central). The show features one of our Clutter Diet team members, Geralin Thomas, in several episodes, along with my friend Dorothy Breininger. If you've missed the shows, you can watch the full episodes as they become available on the A&E website. (logo… Read more »
Let the Library Do What Libraries Do Best
This week our paid members are tackling their bookshelves for our "Main Dish" project. Before I offer these book tips, I have been getting some feedback that indicates people might not know what our paid memberships are all about… so to quickly explain, we provide many resources in our member area, but the biggest value is that members have access… Read more »
Woman’s Day Magazine: Out With the Clutter, in With…
September 01, 2009 Lorie shares tips in the September issue of Woman’s Day Magazine in an article by Denise Schipani about the many surprising benefits of getting organized. Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get 14… Read more »
Never Go to Costco on a Scooter
We teach people to think about organizing as more than just "cleaning up"… we want you to think about your house just like you'd think about weight loss: Prevention, Reduction, and Maintenance. With weight loss, you limit your caloric intake and make sure you're eating only healthful foods. With organizing, you want to bring fewer items into the house, and… Read more »
Get Healthy Magazine Online: The Clutter Diet
August 28, 2009 Our Clutter Diet program was featured in an article by Seth Hurd on Get Healthy Magazine Online. Read the full article at the link below. Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get 14 days… Read more »
We’re Back to School… Now What?
Each year there is a lot of focus on getting ready to go back to school… preparations, pre-work. Certainly there are many things that need to get done before you start, such as buying new clothes and shoes and filling out forms. But in my opinion, the first week or two of school actually being in… Read more »
Parents.com: Sunday Planning Tips
August 20, 2009 Parents.com is featuring Lorie’s article “Sunday Planning Tips.” Find out how a simple 10 minutes of planning will save you much confusion, embarrassment, time, and stress! Read the full article at the link below. Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways… Read more »
How to Instantly Add 1-2 Hours to Every Day
Today is my 40th birthday and I have been in Maui, Hawaii for a week! It has been so amazing. Yesterday I got up at 3:00AM to drive up to Haleakala National Park (a volcano/mountain) to see the sun rise. It's something lots of people do here– you are above the clouds at 10,000+ feet… Read more »
