Organizing Tip of the Day #8

"Keep items in the room you will use them.  For example, keep:

• clean sheets for the bed in the bedroom where they will needed. 
• spare garbage bags in the garbage container.

This saves time and they’re always handy exactly where and when you need them."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member Cindy Greenleaf.

Organizing Tip of the Day #7

"Every Sunday, take 10 to 15 minutes to review your calendar and prepare for the week ahead."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member Carolyn Anderson-Fermann.

Organizing Tip of the Day #6

"Have family members do a 10 minute pick-up before they go to bed each night. This keeps the clutter from piling up and makes for a less stress-full morning."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member Karen DeClark.

Organizing Tip of the Day #5

"Open the mail next to the trash/recycling bin/shredder.  This allows you to quickly process your mail, most of which will be junk, on a daily basis."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member Rita Wilhelm.

Organizing Tip of the Day #4

"Clear out your magazines! Who knew these innocent little reads could cause such headaches as they pile up around you!"

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter President, Angie Weid.

Organizing Tip of the Day #3

"Think of your counters as 'temporary storage areas'; use the space, but make it a habit to clear the space when you're finished using it."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member and Director of Marketing, Ann Marie Moore.

January Meeting: Organic Marketing Ideas for Organizers

The National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan will host a program about Organic Marketing on Thursday, January 20, 2011 to to promote three-dimensional marketing practices and winning strategies for professional organizers.  This program will feature Sandi Maki of InSights Group in Brighton, MI.

“Sandi’s tic-tac-toe marketing method gets win-win results,” said Marti Murdock, Director of Professional Development for the Chapter.  “And, she’s committed to helping solo-preneurs create their own brand presence.” 

Organizing Tip of the Day #2

"Files, not piles."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member Theresa Brune.

Organizing Tip of the Day #1

"When taking down your holiday decorations, toss or recycle the burnt out light cords. Do the same with the items which were not used for your decorations this year and donate them to a charity."

Organizing Tip Submitted by Chapter Member and Director of Membership, Kathy Tucker.

January 2011 is the 7th annual Get Organized (GO) Month!

“Getting more organized” is consistently one of the Top 10 New Year’s resolutions made by Americans year after year.  That’s why seven years ago the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) declared January as Get Organized Month^SM. 


Make 2011 the year you stick to your New Year’s resolution and finally organize your home, office or life! To help you stay motivated throughout the month, the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers will post an organizing tip on our blog each weekday in January.