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by Angela on January 24, 2012
Did you know that January is Get Organized Month? If you are ready to get organized this month, have I got the event for you!
It’s that time again–Saturday, January 28th is the 6th annual NAPO-Austin ‘Clear Your Clutter Day’ sponsored by the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).
This year the event will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750.
Drop off for FREE — ONE CARLOAD PER HOUSEHOLD of:
- Up to three boxes of paper to be shredded
- Women’s new or gently used career clothing and accessories
- New or gently used shoes (men’s/women’s/children’s)
- Discarded flattened moving boxes
- Used cell phones and computers and electronics
- Useable unwanted items (furniture, books, clothes, rugs, art, etc.)
- Non-useable unwanted items** (a/k/a JUNK)
- Mobility assistance devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, etc.)
Click here for more information and a list of what you cannot bring. IF you do NOT live in the Austin area visit the National Association of Professional Organizers web-site calendar for Get Organized Month events in your area.
Happy clutter clearing!
by Angela on October 11, 2011
What more could an organized girl ask for? Yes, that’s right, The Container Store now has gift registry! I was browsing my local Container Store just the other day and the music started play: “going to the chapel and we’re gonna get married…”, then a voice came over the air waves talking about this new and exciting program. That’s right–just like you can create a gift registry at many other stores when you are getting married, having a baby, or have a birthday, now you can do the same at the Container Store.
Here’s what is so exciting about this program: anyone can register even if you’re not getting married! If you have a student going off to college, you can now they can create a gift registry to outfit their new dorm or apartment. Birthday coming up and you have a big organizing project? Register! New house? Register for your house warming! Wouldn’t you rather get things you really want and need than have people spend their hard earned dollars on something you won’t use.
But they saved the best for last! When your event is over, you will receive a 10% savings on the items that have yet to be purchased from your list! This way you can purchase all the things you still need and get a little discount on them! Visit The Container Store for all the details.
by Angela on June 28, 2011
I am not a fan of storage units. In many cases, it seems like it is the place where people take their belongings to die. I talk to a lot of people who have storage units and who are paying lots of money to store things that they are probably going to get rid or in a few years anyway. Because a.) The items get ruined after being in the storage unit or b.) after years of storing the items they decided they don’t need them anymore. So why spend money storing these things? Here is a link I found called 7 Reasons People Use Self Storage Units.
Do you have a storage unit? How long would it take for you to empty it out? How much money would it save you if you didn’t have a storage unit?
by Angela on June 14, 2011
According to fashion experts, big carryall purses are ‘out’ and minimalist clutches are ‘in’ this year, meaning the fashion-forward are clearing their purses of all but the most necessary items and leaving out the clutter.
How about you? Do you carry around a tote or messenger bag full of gadgets, receipts, and personal supplies? Do you still have your winter gloves tucked away in a side pocket? Are you even sure of everything that’s in your purse?
Even if you’re not a fashionista, now is a great time to take a look at the items you carry with you every day, and slim down the bare essentials. If you don’t use an item every time you go out, there’s no need to always bring it with you!
by Angela on June 3, 2011
Here’s a cool organizing idea from the March 2011 issue of O Magazine!
If you’re a serious shoe collector, rather than letting your gorgeous heels sit boxed away in your closet, or take up floorspace around your room, pick your favorite pairs and place them in a glass-fronted display cabinet. Not only will this keep your shoes safe, clean, and organized, but it will also allow you and your guests to enjoy your collection every time you enter the room! Much better than keeping your prized possessions hidden away in boxes.
This is also a great way to keep your collection under control–anything that doesn’t make the cut and doesn’t fit in the cabinet should be sold or donated. And you can reflect on shoe purchases before you make them by enforcing a one-in, one-out rule.
by Angela on May 10, 2011
How simple a life can you live? I was watching the show The Human Planet the other night and was intrigued by a story of a family that lived in the Himalayan Mountains. The family lives in a village that is inaccessible for six months out of the year due to snow and ice. If you want your children to attend school past elementary, you must take them 50 miles to the nearest school. It is a six day walk along a frozen river, and the children will stay at the school for six months.
So how does this relate to organizing or living a simple life? Although the story was very interesting, what caught my eye was that the children who would be gone for six months only had a single backpack. That is impressive! I realize that we live in an entirely different world here in the USA, but it is still fascinating to see people living a life with so few possessions–a life were you can fit everything you need for your six month trip in a single backpack.
Is there a way you can simplify your possessions? Is having more always better?
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