Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 22, 2009, 2:44 pm
One of the toughest types of clutter to control is books. Books enrich our lives - they provide enjoyment, humor, an escape to other worlds and they educate - just to name a few of the benefits. We bu...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 11, 2009, 11:27 am
How about this (and see if it doesn’t ring true for you):  For the average professional, at least ½ (i.e., 50%) of what comes into your email inbox is immediately delete-able. (new word, I thi...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 7, 2009, 3:48 pm
When I worked in the corporate world as a business analyst it wasn’t a stretch for me to think in systems.  In an office environment processes and procedures are established to create order and...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 7, 2009, 3:48 pm
While there are no set rules on the amount of time a parent can expect his child to do chores, there are generally accepted guidelines about what chores a child can handle based on age and maturity an...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 7, 2009, 3:48 pm
Movies and TV shows have depicted the drama that comes from the emotional and complex job of dividing inherited items among family. Most families can tell stories about fights that have broken out ov...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 7, 2009, 3:48 pm
Here are some eye-opening facts as we approach the busiest buying season of the year. The average American wastes 55-minutes per day (roughly 12 weeks per year) looking for misplaced belongings. 75...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Nov 7, 2009, 3:48 pm
Trying to get things done around the house, but feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending list of things-to-do? Here’s a simple system that works. Make a Master Task List of everything you have t...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Oct 26, 2009, 10:05 pm
I’m a busy mom with school-aged kids, so it goes without saying that we experience hectic school day mornings. If your mornings are chaotic like ours, follow these get-organized tips to ensure a...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Oct 22, 2009, 4:18 pm
How many times have you torn apart your house trying to find an important document? Often times these documents contain important pieces of your life that need to be in easy access, especially in an e...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Oct 5, 2009, 1:49 pm
A common mistake that parents make when delegating household chores to children is remunerating children for their efforts around the house. The reasons for offering money to children to complete chor...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Oct 5, 2009, 1:49 pm
Yippee!! I’m so excited! The Organizing Genie blog has been nominated for a Divine Caroline “Love this Site” Award! The Organizing Genie is in the Home and Food category. Divine Caro...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Sep 28, 2009, 3:13 pm
In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Month, I found a great article by Guru Sarah Welch of Buttoned Up that I wanted to share. Homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance is a necessit...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Sep 13, 2009, 6:22 pm
I’m exploring this “blog hopping” thing for the coming week. This week’s theme is “show us your art.” Looks like fun! So here’s our art … the first ima...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Sep 13, 2009, 1:06 pm
Although kids may appear organized at home, a peek into their desks or lockers may surprise you! Even an organized kid can create chaos in those small, often neglected spaces.
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Sep 7, 2009, 2:53 pm
In most homes, sock piles abound! Socks seem to have a life of their own. How do they end up in so many places throughout our home? Socks travel through several stages in the wash and wear cycle - fro...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Sep 4, 2009, 4:29 pm
If you want to raise successfully organized students, you must give them the tools they need to succeed. A proper study space, that is both comfortable and fully stocked with school supplies, is essen...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Aug 24, 2009, 11:34 pm
News Flash … we are not born organized. Organization is a learned skill. Just as children are taught to do long division, hit a baseball, or play a musical instrument, they learn organizational ...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Aug 22, 2009, 3:34 pm
A new school year is once again upon us. Ugh! Is it just me, or do you dread the back to school rush too? Our summers are getting shorter and shorter every year! My kids had the shortest summer yet -...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Aug 18, 2009, 7:40 pm
Is school really just around the corner? You know what that means - early morning scrambles, after-school tizzies and ragged nerves at dinnertime. It’s still possible to have pleasant family mea...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Aug 6, 2009, 10:33 pm
In every home that I visit, unused greeting cards abound. Here’s what happens. You try to plan ahead and buy cards for loved ones who have a special day coming up. You take the card home and thr...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Aug 3, 2009, 2:17 pm
It’s true that our sluggish economy is keeping many people in their current home who desire to downsize to smaller quarters, because they fear not being able to sell their home. There is actual...
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Janet N. posted an article on The Organizing Genie - Aug 3, 2009, 2:17 pm
In this Organized Travels installment I provide an extensive packing list that you can use to develop your own. Use this packing checklist as you gather clothing, toiletries, carry-on  necessities, a...
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