I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “Summer used to be a slower time of year.” It seems that for many people, summer is busier than ever. That’s why we thought we’d share some of our favorite time-saving tips to help you stay calm, cool and collected this summer and all year-round. Time-Saving Tip: Set it and forget it! Automating as...
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Boston residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste for free at upcoming recycling events: June 22 from 9am-2pm at UMASS, Parking Lot D, Dorchester June 29 from 9am-2pm at West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner Street Click here for more details….
What’s the easiest way to reduce clutter in your life? Just say no! No to free stuff, no to bargains, no to buying stuff you don’t really need, and no to hand-me-downs (if you don’t really need them of course). There are two main reasons why focusing on accumulating less is such a successful strategy when it comes to staying clutter free. The first reason...
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An Easy Project to Downsize Your Files If you lead a busy life (and who doesn’t?), managing your files can feel like an impossible task: but it isn’t. Below are some tried and tested methods for getting your files clean and organized. User manuals for everything from your refrigerator to your TV are a bulky, but necessary part of your filing system. Or if you...
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Are piles and piles of laundry getting you down? We wanted to share a few quick tips to lighten up your laundry routine, so you’re not spending your whole week tripping over piles of clean, wait, maybe dirty (who knows?!) laundry! 1) Get your laundry on a schedule. If you’re one of those people who waits until you’ve run out of something or until you...
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Professional Organizers are often talking about how organizing systems should be personalized because there’s usually no one cookie cutter solution that works for everyone. This definitely holds true for filing systems! The same system that’s a life saver for one person will paralyze another. But most people don’t know there are different options out there for ‘filing’ so if the standard way of doing things...
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Get Your To-Do List Done for Better Organization! Boy, it can be tough getting back into the swing of things after a holiday weekend! Your desk may be piled with things you left with an “I’ll deal with it when I get back” attitude, and your to-do list is probably over-flowing with incomplete tasks as well. Completing to-do lists can be be a difficult task,...
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It’s Memorial Day weekend and many of us are looking forward to a much-needed break and spending quality time with family and friends. It is also, of course, a time to reflect and say thank you to those who sacrifice to protect all of our freedom. Here at Organizing Boston, we are feeling Watertown and Boston Strong and wanted to thank everyone who works so...
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Let’s face it, there’s a lot that goes on when you’re moving, especially if you’re selling and/or buying a home. A good checklist can help you make sure you’re not forgetting any of those big or little tasks. Here are a couple of checklists we like…choose the one that works best for you or use them to help you jot down your own list. Real...
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‘Tis the season…for moving, that is. If you’re getting ready to move, packing can be one of the largest and most intimidating parts of the process. We’ve got a few tips to help you pack smart and take advantage of this prime de-cluttering opportunity so you don’t end up moving lots of stuff you don’t need! 1. Gather your supplies. If you’re using professional movers,...
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