Get Organized Now! Newsletter
by Maria Gracia
http://www.getorganizednow.com
Issue: March 16-22, 2008
Number of Subscribers: 181,999
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An Organized Spring Has Sprung
Have you heard the birds singing? Do you get glimpses of
green grass in between snowstorms? Despite piles of snow
and cold winds, spring is just around the corner.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to go into spring with a bit
more organization and a plan for continuing down that
path? Here are some steps to get us all started on that
organizing journey.
1. Springtime Maintenance Items. As we transition from
winter to spring there are maintenance items around the
house that we need to take care of. Start by replacing
the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide
detectors. Inspect your home’s exterior for needed
repairs like paint touchups, cracks in the foundation,
wood splintering or decaying, insect damage, etc. Inspect
window insulation and remove storm windows. Wash the
outside of your windows and install screens. Clean the
gutters and downspouts. Inspect your roof for warping and
cracking. Inspect and replace filters as necessary on
your AC unit, furnace, pool, etc.
2. Stumbling over clutter everywhere you turn? Start by
taking one step every day to reduce the clutter in your
home. Your first step could be as simple as walking
through a room with a basket. Pick up items that belong
elsewhere. When the basket is full, or has at least a
dozen items in it, put those items where they belong. If
you do this every day in each room of your home, before
you know it, you'll be clutter free. Remember, elsewhere
also includes trash and recycling!
3. Do you avoid putting things away because you don't
know where to put them? Think about where you use the
item. Do you have similar items around the house? Gather
them together and store them where it makes sense for
you, near where you use them. Remember, the storage
doesn't have to be conventional, it just has to work for
you. So get creative in your storage. As long as it works
for you, you will use it and it will be an effective
means of containing and reducing clutter.
4. Do you have trouble getting started on a task or a
project? Many times that is the hardest part of a task or
project. I find that to be true for me, especially when
it comes to using the telephone to schedule appointments
or resolving outstanding items. Try using the Rule of 5.
Tell yourself that you only have to work at a task for 5
minutes. Generally you will find that once you get
started one of two things will happen. You'll either
complete the task within the 5 minutes, or you will
continue beyond the 5 minutes.
5. Do you need extra help in getting your spring cleaning
started? If you do, don't hesitate to hire a cleaning
service to give you that extra boost in getting ahead on
the spring cleaning. Our lives are so busy. So give
yourself a break and hire someone to come in and help
you.
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6. Don't want to do a full spring cleaning? Here are a
few things you can do to clear out the cobwebs from
winter. Clean the tops of your ceiling fan blades and
inside ceiling lamp globes. Dust windowsills and
baseboards. Clean your oven and the top of your stove.
Just these few items will help control the dust bunnies.
7. Has your pantry gotten out of control? Take time to
inventory your pantry, throwing away outdated foods and
donating those you know you won't eat. Compile your
pantry inventory in a spreadsheet you can print out and
post on the inside of the pantry door. You will know at a
glance what you have on hand, and by marking something
off as you use it, you'll also know at a glance what you
need to restock.
8. Springtime is a great time to ‘lighten up’! During the
winter we have our homes dressed for the weather. Just
like we change out our clothing each season, we should do
the same for our home’s clothing. Swap out heavy winter
drapes for lighter window treatments. Change out heavy
bedding for lighter coverlets. Swap out dark colored
throws and pillows for light and bright colors.
9. It’s springtime, do you know where your summer gear
is? Now is the time to check out shorts, capris,
swimwear, camping gear and our summer ‘things’ for
repairs and fit. Those that can be repaired should be,
those that need to be replaced should also be. For
clothing, try things on for fit, especially with
children--they grow so fast! Make plans to start now to
shop sales and begin replacing items for summer a few at
a time as necessary. By the time summer arrives, you'll
be set and ready to go!
10. Taxes! Are you tired of the headaches that come with
taxes each year? Now is the time to change that. Whether
you receive a refund or owe more money, you can benefit
from being more organized and detailed with your record
keeping. Set up an accordian file for your taxes with
general categories such as receipts for deductions,
income statements. tax records and so on. Throughout the
rest of the year, be meticulous about filing these items
in the folder. When tax time rolls around again next
year--and we know it will without fail-- everything you
need will be in this file, whether you do your own taxes
or take them to an accountant. You will have reduced your
stress level tremendously!
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New Stuff and Site Updates
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Please note that we update our site on a weekly basis, so
the new stuff and site updates below may only be available
for one week.
** Get Organized Now! Blog: Department 2
Read my personal comments, stories tips and observations
about getting and staying organized in today's hectic
world. You don't want to miss it. Newest entries:
* 03/10 - Vacationing in our own town
* 03/04 - Warm Weather Clothing Inventory
* 02/26 - Where is my pink sparkly barrette?
* 02/21 - My Son Doesn't Want My Scrapbooks!
* 02/12 - Scrapbook Layout: The Little Gym
* 02/12 - Eat, Pray, Love
* 02/05 - Turn Your Bathroom Into a Spa-Like Sanctuary
http://getorganizednow.typepad.com/get_organized_now_weblog/
** Featured Reader Tip: Department 6
Looking for a recipe you were given or that you tore out
of a magazine doesn't have to be a chore. This reader has
a simple and quick solution. Go to the link below and
look for the cooking utensils.
http://www.getorganizednow.com/#readertip
** Featured Recipe: Department 7
Try making a yummy, new recipe today. This week's
featured Reader Recipe is Shrimp Scampi, posted by GON
Forum Member and Moderator, BonnieS. Go to the link below
and look for the shrimp scampi.
http://www.getorganizednow.com/#recipe
** March Monthly Checklist: Department 1
March right into a new month, fancy-free and organized!
Start today with our new March Monthly Checklist. You'll
LOVE your new organized life! Go to the link below and
look for the shamrocks.
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** March Web Poll
Our featured multiple choice question is, 'What best
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The 2007 holiday season is behind us, but it's the perfect
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An Organizing Tip From One Of Our Readers
When papers come from school that have important
information that I need to refer back to later such as
room numbers and start times, I put the event on the
calendar along with a red letter F that stands for
flyer. Then I paperclip the flyer to the back of the
calendar.
When the date arrives, I see the F and I know I have all
the information I need on hand in the back of the
calendar.
Aliya Conover
Piscataway, NJ
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An Organizing Tip From One Of Our Readers
I keep a whiteboard with an attached dry erase marker on
the fridge door near the phone. When I make any
arrangements, I immediately write the date, time and
brief details on it.
I can see at a glance what appointments I have and I put
an asterisk next to the ones coming up next to be extra
sure. This way I never miss any.
Periodically I remove any I've crossed off and start
fresh. I live alone but I am sure this would work for a
family too.
Anne Dare
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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On the Calendar . . .
St. Patrick's Day
Monday, March 17, 2008
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish
people and increasingly by non-Irish people, as well.
Hence the phrase, 'Everyone wants to be Irish on St.
Patrick's Day.' Celebrations are generally themed around
the color green and all things Irish. Both Christians and
non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the
holiday by wearing green or orange, eating and drinking
Irish faire, and attending parades. The four-leaf clover,
often associated with St. Patrick's Day, is sometimes
confused with the shamrock. While the four-leaf clover
is a symbol of good luck, the three-leafed shamrock is
mainly an Irish Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity and
has much greater significance.
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First Day of Spring
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox, is the
first day of spring. On this day, which falls on March
21st in 2007, there are exactly 12 hours of light and 12
hours of darkness. From this day on, the sun will
continue to climb higher in the sky in the Northern
Hemisphere, inching towards summer, and will sink lower
in the sky in the Southern Hemisphere, inching towards
winter.
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Good Friday
Friday, March 21, 2008
Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is
the Friday before Easter. It commemorates the crucifixion
and death of Jesus at Calvary.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page and
http://www.kidzworld.com/
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Happy Customer!
I have enjoyed reading your book 'Finally Organized,
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It has helped me get better motivated and I have actually
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I am driving my fiance and our roommate nuts. They can't
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Woo hoo!
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La Honda, CA
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In Closing
I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.
--Oprah Winfrey
And remember . . . there's no better time
to get organized, than to Get Organized Now!
Warmly,
Maria Gracia
Get Organized Now!
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