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Principles of Organizing

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The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama:

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It’s the end of the school year and summer is just around the corner.  Why not take a little time this Mother’s Day week to think of ways that you can involve the little family members in some daily tasks around the house.  It’s a little gift for you!   Letting up a little on expectations and control,  you’ll gain so much more – independent children, less tasks for just you to complete and most importantly,  children that know the importance of contribution and responsibility.

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Make the Most of Your Home with Unused Spaces

May 9, 2012
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I’ve partnered with Apartment Guide as an Official Apartment Guide Organizing Blogger to share articles and ideas for exploring your space, city and style over the next few months. Our home is the perfect size for our family: at about 1,800 square feet, it’s not too big and not too small. But our nursery? Formerly [...]

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Blogs to Help You Get Organized Today

April 16, 2012
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I’m excited to share that I have partnered with Apartment Guide as an Official Apartment Guide Organizing Blogger! As an official blogger, I will be sharing articles and ideas for exploring your space, city and style over the next few months. To kick it off, they’ve asked me to share some of my very favorite [...]

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5 Simple Chores for Kids to Complete Everyday

February 8, 2012
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The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Hey look, I get it. Kids and chores don’t always play together very well. Some days, it can be a downright battle to get kids to complete their duties around the house. I have two young children myself (9 & 5), and I know firsthand that [...]

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Organizing as a Lifestyle Rather Than an Event

January 27, 2012
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I’ve been blogging in this space — first Organizing Your Way and then Life Your Way — for over three years now, and there are some great posts in the archives that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites. Whether you’ve been around since the beginning or are [...]

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Organization is a Journey, Not a Destination

January 23, 2012
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The following is a guest post from Michelle from The Parent Vortex: I’ve been blogging in this space — first Organizing Your Way and then Life Your Way — for over three years now, and there are some great posts in the archives that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some [...]

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Giveaway: Get Organized for Winter and Win a $50 American Express Gift Card

January 19, 2012
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This giveaway is now closed! The winner is Lisa (lisa.blanton62@…)! Even though winter started almost a month ago, it doesn’t really feel like winter around here. We got our one and only snow of the season so far the day we left for Disney World in early November (so while we got to spend 3 [...]

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MindMaple Mind Mapping Software

January 17, 2012
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I’ve always been a fan of mind maps, which help you organize thoughts, break down topics and goals into smaller chunks and think through ideas more completely. In fact, we even have a nifty mind map printable available, and I’ve also used and shared my thoughts about the Popplet app for iOS devices. I wasn’t [...]

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10 Inspiring Quotes to Help Get the Housework Done

January 11, 2012
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The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Motivation, we all need it. No matter the project, discipline, or task, motivation is a necessary ingredient. And it is especially necessary in the never-ending, always-repeating monotony of keeping our homes clean, organized, and in order. Sometimes, we are able to find the motivation within ourselves: love [...]

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