Vol. 3 Issue 2
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Clutter Busting
HELP!! I can’t afford a Professional Organizer
You’ve seen those de-cluttering makeover shows on television, but instead of
inspiration, it causes you frustration. What to do when you are overwhelmed,
overworked, out of time, and out of cash?
Has clutter caused you stress and sadness in your life? Please don't feel
ashamed about your situation. I do not follow the belief that clutter is simply
caused by laziness. From my experience, my clients are mostly very creative
people who in actuality have perfectionist issues. Often times they can't get
started because they don't know the right way to go about doing the job. And
then overbooked schedules are added to the mix, it can turn a difficult situation
into a perceived impossibility.
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Managing You
By Sara Bereika
Neat, LLC | www.neat-organizing.com
When it comes to time management you may think that there are techniques, and
gadgets that can help you focus better and get things done. The fact of the
matter is time management has very little to do with time. It does however have a
lot to do with self-awareness.
The more you know yourself the more you can improve your performance when working
to achieve your goals and tasks. Here are some tips you can use that will help
you manage YOU better.
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In The News:
Bucknell SBDC celebrates 29 years
Top 11 Locations Where You Can Cut the Clutter
Organizing LA by John Trosko, Staff Published: May 24, 2007
SBDC clients participate in Expo
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Tip of the Month:
Do you like to keep plastic grocery bags
around the house, but don’t know where to store them? Grab an empty tissue box
and push them in there, one small balled up bag at a time. This keeps them neat
and tidy and ready when you need them!
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“Life…Simplified” Classes
Are you interested in taking a home or office
organizing class from Betsy? Please contact us as
classes will be forming in the upcoming months and the venue will be determined by the
location of those interested. Please inform us on which topics you would like
discussed and whether day or evening classes would better suit your schedule.
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Ask The Organizer:
Dear Betsy,
How would a professional organizer view storing out-of-season clothing? I have a small
closet and dresser and with all of my clothing in my bedroom/closet for 4 seasons, my
closets and drawers seem packed. Half or more of the items can only be worn for part
of the year: shorts, bathing suits, heavy sweaters and sweatshirts, flannel pajamas,
winter boots, sandals, etc. What is your take on this? Should I seasonally store the
unused items?
Jamie, PA
Answer:
My opinion on storing clothes actually differs from how I was brought up…[more]
Dear Betsy,
How can I organize clutter without spending a lot of money on bins, shelves, baskets, etc?
Paula, PA
Answer:
The first step in any organizing project should not be purchasing anything…[more]
Do you have an organizing, time management,
or clutter busting challenge? Ask Betsy, and watch
for Betsy’s solutions in upcoming newsletters to your most challenging
clutter questions!
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Upcoming Events:
02/15/2008
Liberty Valley Elementary School, Danville PA "De-stress the Mess"
03/08/2008
Women in Business Event "De-Clutter and Discover Life’s True Treasures" Ponduce Banquet Hall, Numidia PA
Information on this event: 799-5888 or djswreaths@msn.com
03/11/2008
Young Womens Symposium Bucknell University, Lewisburg PA
04/23/2008
Bloomsburg University Administrative Professionals EventOffice Clutter Overhaul Bloomsburg, PA
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Product reviews:
Nellie’s™ Laundry Nuggets™ and Dryerballs™
Do these products get Betsy’s Seal of Approval?
Betsy tested out these innovative laundry products which claim to be safe,
non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. But, do they really work?
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