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From: Bridget Messino -- Clutter Free Living
Date: 3/11/2004
Time: 12:51:13 PM
Remote Name: 67.162.117.235
Kids' Clutter: Organizing at Every Age by Bridget Messino Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have in our homes -- even more so than the dreaded paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and does not let up until, well, let’s just say many years down the road. The clutter begins on the highly anticipated homecoming day when our countertops fill quickly with samples and instructions from the hospital. The bottles of formula, diapers, blankets and wipes all begin to take root on the counters and any and all other flat surfaces. You can kiss that nesting mode goodbye and say hello to survival mode! Stage 1 Infant Organization Obviously, organizing for an infant is the sole responsibility of the parent. The main areas for infant organization are: -the changing table -the diaper bag. The nursery’s changing table is a great place to start with simple organizing techniques. Divide the shelves below the changing surface with baskets; fill one with diapers and wipes, one with crib bedding and blankets, one with onesies and socks, etc. Baskets are a great accessory for the nursery because they are portable, lightweight and decorative. They are also readily available everywhere from discount stores to high-end decorating stores. Next, the diaper bag can be your best friend when stocked and organized properly. Take some time before your next outing and take inventory of your contents. Diaper bags today have all these great little dividers and compartments for storing all your stuff. Upon returning from your outing re-stock and refresh your bag, so you will be ready for the next time you go visiting. Stage 2 Toddler-Preschool Organization Organizing this active group can be a challenge, but there are several organizing exercises in which you can involve your child, including putting away: -books -videos -toys The clear plastic containers that you can find all over these days are great kid-friendly storage solutions. Try labeling each one with a picture of its contents to make for easy cleanup for those little non-readers (store advertisements and catalogs are a great picture source, as well as printing pictures from internet sites). Baskets are also great for storing their favorite books and videotapes, though you might want to store them out of reach to prevent them from constantly being dumped out on the floor! Little hands can manipulate a basket with much more confidence than a tightly stuffed bookshelf. Lastly, designate an area in your home for the toys. It is important for your child to understand that their toys have a place and need to make their way back there before bedtime. Stage 3 School Age Organization By this time, your kids are busy with many of their own activities and all the required "stuff" that goes with it. As frustrating as it may be the tenth time you have to remind your child to put away their belongings or straighten up their shelves, do not give in to the temptation to just do it yourself. This is a critical time period for developing life-long habit and you will both gain from a little patience and consistency. Encourage your children to keep a calendar of their activities and after school commitments. Display a master family calendar, so everyone is informed and no one is left ride-less or out of the loop. Laundry at this stage of parenting can become quite an overwhelming task. Invest in basket-sorter hampers for the kids’ laundry; your kids are quite capable at this age of sorting their dirty clothes by color. The pre-sort saves you time on laundry day. Stage 4 High School and Beyond Keep up the encouragement -- these young adults have a lot on their minds and schedules. This can be an extremely stressful time with the college applications, spring break plans, graduations, not to mention a full course load and endless extra-curricular activities. Good time management skills are critical to maintaining these over-extended calendars. Paired with time management skills, organizational skills will help create a smooth transition to whatever path your children choose (restocking the diaper bag now seems like a cinch, doesn't it?). Rest assured that all your hard work building a good organizing foundation will remain with your children throughout their adult life. Who knows --maybe they will win the lottery one day and know exactly where they filed their winning ticket because they were raised in a home that stressed organization, and to show their gratitude share the prize with mom and dad. Copyright 2004 Bridget Messino About the author: Bridget Messino is a Professional Organizer and co-owner of Clutter Free Living, Inc. Her work frequently appears on many Internet sites and on her own organizing site Clutter Free Living (http://www.clutterfreeliving.com as well as in her monthly Home Organizing Newsletter How to Be Clutter Free. Subscribe to the FREE monthly e-newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to mailto:cflnews-subscribe@topica.email-publisher.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You are welcome to use the above article on your web sites, newsletters or e-zines providing that the author information in the above paragraph remains intact. Please send an e-mail to mailto:articles@clutterfreeliving.com stating where it is being used.
From: Danielle Carrigan, T.A.S.C.S.,Time and Space Consulting Services
Date: 5/19/99
Time: 10:44:10 PM
Remote Name: 209.246.198.17
After losing your job, it is very important to maintain order in what can be a very stressful and chaotic time. The emotions that go along with the loss can range from panic and fear to boredom or relief. These feelings can overwhelm you if you don’t have a plan to deal with your new situation. It is very important to maintain a balance in your life to keep you physically and mentally well while dealing with the fundamentals of a loss of income and an activity that previously occupied one-third of your day.
Job loss is a major transition in one’s life. Many people fear change and spend their lives trying to avoid it. Consider the possibilities of this change. When circumstances force you to deal with change, use the opportunity to improve the quality of your life, even in a small way, by clearing out the clutter, simplifying, and allowing yourself more time and space to do the things you want to do and enjoy what you already have.
Here are 10 tips to help you stay organized and healthy after losing your job (without losing your sense of humor):
* Keep sleep patterns consistent. Always get good rest and go to bed and get up the same time every day, even on weekends.
* Volunteer. Stay a part of the community while giving yourself the gift of fulfillment and others the gift of your time and caring.
* Register with a temp agency. Some of the best jobs start as a temporary or part-time position.
* Learn how to use the computer. Take a class or ask someone to show you the basics - or if you already know the basics, learn a new program that will help improve your chances of getting a good job.
* Contact your auto insurance agency. You may be eligible for reduced rates since you will no longer be traveling to and from work every day. Ask about “recreational use only” rates.
* Keep track of and receipts for all job search related expenses. Many are tax deductible such as, gas, tolls, paper for resumes, etc.
* Hold family meetings to discuss a “plan of action”, feelings, new roles and responsibilities. Your job loss will have an impact on the entire family – discuss it.
* Barter with friends and family. Trade services and skills with one another. For example, offer to watch their kids in exchange for a computer lesson.
* Get rid of clutter! Schedule time to go through drawers, closets and rooms to eliminate anything you do not need or want anymore. Free yourself!
* Prepare for a job search or interview the night before. Have clothes ready, watch the weather report and dress accordingly, do personal grooming, go to bed early, put gas in the car or get tokens or change for public transportation, plan breakfast, set alarm clock to give yourself plenty of time to prepare in a non-rushed, stress-free manner.
These tips will help you through this transitional time in your life. Finally, and most importantly, remember to be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to feel the various emotions that go along with job loss and use these emotions as a catalyst for positive change. Just imagine how boring life would be without change!
For additional tips, you may order the very informative tips booklet, “Laid Off… Now What? 100 Simple Ideas to Help You Stay Organized and Healthy After Losing Your Job…(without losing your sense of humor!). Individual copies are $5.00 and can be ordered by sending a S.A.S.E. and a check or money order made payable to T.A.S.C.S., P.O. Box 93, Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059. Author Danielle Carrigan is a Professional Organizer and the owner of T.A.S.C.S., Time And Space Consulting Services located in the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA area. T.A.S.C.S. provides personalized assistance in all areas of organization and simplification of one’s time and environment. These areas include, but are not limited to, time management, home environments (small spaces, large spaces, garages, sheds, home offices), small business environments, mental and physical clutter control, personal shopping, and simplified interior decorating. Their goal is to organize and simplify the lives and surroundings of their clients utilizing resources already on hand or with minimal expense. The author is also the co-founder of the Professional Organizers Web Ring.
For information on consulting services, discount quantities, or customized copies of the booklet for your place of business, please contact the author at 609-933-3576 or email tascs@organizerswebring.com . You may also visit the T.A.S.C.S. website at www.organizerswebring.com/tascs.