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Jun 2013Just Say No!
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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Jun 2013An Easy Project to Downsize Your Files
User manuals for everything from your refrigerator to your TV are a bulky, but necessary part of your filing system. Or if you don’t have a functional filing system, your user manuals may be stashed in a closet, drawer or who knows where?! They’re the type of thing you may or may not ever need but most people choose to keep them for reference. So...
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Jun 2013Lighten the {Laundry} Load
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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May 2013Get Personal with Your Filing System
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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May 2013Get Your To-Do List Done!
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. Since completing to-do lists seems to be an elusive task for many of us, we thought we’d...
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May 2013Remembering What Matters
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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May 2013Wrap Up Your Move
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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May 2013Pack Smart
‘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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