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.

Setting Goals and New Year’s Resolutions

There’s always something awesome about kicking off into a New Year. It’s a powerful feeling to know you have a brand spanking new year ahead of you and the opportunities for success are endless. The word resolution comes from 'resolve' and means to make up one's mind or decide firmly. Take the time and reflect on where you want to go or do next.

Organizing for a Stress-Free Holiday

A little organization can make all the difference between having a stress-full or a stress-free holiday.
The National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) wants to share three ways to simplify the holidays:

Creative Clutter-Free Gift Giving

As we get closer to the holidays it is natural to feel a little pressure to get that "perfect gift" for a family member or friend. Rather than rush out to the mall or the nearest big box store, the National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) would like you to consider gifts that are both useful and clutter free.

Buy Nothing Day!

Many people could benefit from a “National Buy Nothing Day”. In this day of EXCESS EVERYTHING, most of us could go through our cabinets and find many unused food items, clothing and cleaning supplies. In fact, many might get a chance to revisit old stored-away items just waiting to be discovered in the back of the cupboard!

The National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) wants to share some comments and questions they hear while helping clients get organized:

Professional Organizers Can Help With the Urge to Splurge!

Our organizers are often called into homes of clients who are suffering from the fallout of compulsive shopping. This habit is evident in the piles of shopping bags stuffed into every corner, and closets full of clothes with the tags still attached.

A recent study, published in the December, 2008 issue of the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that the number of compulsive shoppers/spenders is about 8.9% of the population, more than 25 million Americans.

The National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) would like to share some questions you can ask yourself if you think you may have a shopping problem.