Tips for Organizing Your Photos!
This morning I shared my
Photo Organizing
tips with you!
Products Shown in the segment: 
[ the Photo Sorting Signs]
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Today on AM Northwest I shared some products that I discovered [and some that were featured in the "Organizer's Favorite Things" break out session at the annual NAPO [national assoc of prof. organizers] Conference in Baltimore!
Oh hello fabulous Hidden Recycler from Rubbermaid!
When you need some organizing inspiration.... Getting Organized Magazine-a new quarterly publication.
Take a peeky at these 'organizing task cards' from Get Buttoned Up! 30 days to fabulous!
Pliio! I bought these for my son's t-shirts... I'm a whiz at folding but he needs a some major help ;) As soon as he saw me testing it out, he wanted in on the folding action. His sister got the bug too! #tomsawyereffect
3M is all over it again! They've gone full sticky on their infamous Post-it notes and updated their command hooks to include a line of clear hooks... in my opionion they're so much hipper than the ol' white hooks.
This Meeting Planner from Mead is perfect for all your 'meeting' notes!
I was bummed I ran out of time during my segment because I didn't get a chance to tell everyone about WallMates [also from Mead]...
Quick, Easy, and Repositionable :)
I think I'll use the blank version on the kidlets bathroom mirror to write notes annoying notes "brush your teeth or they will fallout" kind of notes!
There were so many coolio products... most of 'my people' love office supply stores, so you can imagine how we all felt to get to see new innovative products first hand. I can't even begin to scratch the surface so thankfully some of my colleagues have blogged about it as well~
My chica, Julie Bestry had a great follow up post about the NAPO exhibit hall as well as Unclutterer covering some of her faves... both are worthy of a peek!
*i did not accept cold hard cash for any of these products, however i did receive product as i requested to show on the air.
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Filing... doesn't have to be difficult..
or ugly for that matter!
Take a peek at the Tips + Tricks I shared on AM Nortwest today...
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Martha Stewart Adhesive Avery Pocket shown above w/ takeout menus the larger size [which is difficult to see, it's behind the menus] I used for phone lists.
Vertical File Folder Martha Stewart Home Office exclusively w/ Staples shown above in orange.red.yellow Check them out... they come in other colors + patterns.
Tax Time Checklist from Smead Organomics
Accordian File from Storables
*FREE PRINTABLE* File Folder Labels Download File folder labels
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Piles... most of us have them... it's easy to turn them into what I call an "Organized" Pile. Take a peek at today's AM Northwest segment. If you're looking for some of the items I showed in the segment... check out yesterday's post "Hi, I'm Krista and I'm a Piler".
Got a question? Leave me a comment!
Cheers! Krista
ps.... can you believe how much hair i have now?! #wootwoot #needatrimfeelsallcrazylong
This is just a couple of weeks ago on AMNW: Organize the Whole Shebang!
Aaand this is last October: Five minutes to Fabulous!
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Yes, It's true... I'm a piler. I like piles on my desk while I'm working, I want my stuff close at hand. If it's visible I know it's there, I know it needs to be taken care of. Who's with me on this? I'll spare you the pile pics... it aint pretty.
Oh... those cute products in the above slideshow- those keep me sane + my piling under control. Here, let me explain how I cope with my organizing disability...
For Mail, Magazines, Catalogs, Schoolwork
I prefer a shallow wire in-basket. This way my papers are still visible but the pile can't get so big that it's out of control. Like this one.
Some of you may like the solid box option...
I prefer it for papers that don't need to be at my fingertips, more of a 'storage' piece for financial documents. Storables has several color options.
My To-Do Pile... Try using a clipboard to contain these items. You can easily grab it + take it with you from room to room or toss in your tote bag. I'm into shiny aluminum.
Piles aren't just for paper...
The Catch Alls
I'm sure I'm not alone when it comes to blankets being ALL over the couches + floor or the abundance of miscellaneous stuff that is strewn about the family room floor. Nerf Darts strike a cord with anyone? How about socks? Not that I would know about this sort of clutter....
These kind of bins work well + look nice enough to have in every room.
Don't over look...
The Landing Zone
This is the spot where you come in-and-out of your house. It's where the keys, handbag, sunglasses, and stuff land.
If you are in the Portland area...
I'll be sharing my Organized Piling Tips + Tricks with you on AM Northwest. You can watch it live Monday, the 6th at 9am on KATU2 but if you miss it... I'll be sure to post it.
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Today on AM Northwest... I entered my 6th year of being their Organized Lifestyle Expert! #scantoballoonsstreamersconfetti I love doing my live monthly segment and Dave makes it all that much more fun. We got a bit silly before getting down + dirty with the details of Organizing the Whole Shebang...
If you're itchin' to get organized and don't feel like coming up with your own plan... I've done the work for you! Above I mentioned [The Smart Woman's Pocket Guide to Doing it All]...but she's also available in a right here, right now download version click here to learn more about them.
Visit the SHE MONTHLY PROJECT page for the FREE SHE VIP docs seen today on AM Northwest!
If you're looking for the Drawer Organizer shown on the segment... here is the 3-drawer version available at Storables... and while you're there you can pick up a copy of [The Smart Woman's Pocket Guide to Doing it All]...it's at the register next to all the other cute must-have items!
Cheers!
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I'm so excited to share my
FAVORITE THINGS
with you! I'm even more excited that I'll be able
to give away some of them!!!!
Here's how it'll work...
Each day this week I'll feature one of my favorite things on my blog and give you details on how you can enter to win it. Easy Peasy.
You can get a sneek peek of all the items by watching my AM Northwest segment below.
Check back daily to see + enter each new giveaway or click here to Get "Organize the Whole Shebang" delivered by email.
I'll be Facebooking + Tweeting... so stop on over to like + follow me for up-to-the-second updates about the giveaway!
Cheers to a super fun week! I'm looking forward to playing with all of you... it's been a long while~ Krista
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Seriously, who really has a room completely dedicated to the occasional guest? Unless you still own your McMansion... you may be like the 99% (couldn't resist that timely political pun) that have to put grandma and grandpa up in the kid's room for Christmas or occupy the den/office.
You needn't completely stress out... nor should your guests feel like second fiddle. When you say "Make yourself at home" that doesn't mean fend for yourself ;) Take a peek at my AM Northwest segment on creating a Guest Room... it will help you work with the space you've got.
PS
I hope you find my tips helpful...I can't take full credit... several of the tips were new ideas given to me by my facebook page fans and twitter followers. #muchappreciated ... and if you have some ideas we missed, please add a comment!
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I'm a HUGE believer that we can do almost ANYTHING for 5 minutes...
On AMNW today I shared 5 different spaces in your life that you can tackle in 5 minutes. I promise you'll feel more in control and it will take the 'edge' off [almost like a good glass of wine]!
Check out my new timer.. it's quite coolio. Ironically as I was prepping for my segment I couldn't find my timer. I'm not saying I lost it... I'm merely going to go with the story that my kids jacked it so that I couldn't make them do any more '5 minute pick up/clean up' sessions! #maybemaybenot
1) Your Handbag... take 5 to clear out the receipts, trash, and randomness that settles at the bottom of your handbag. You can easily find 5 minutes while you're waiting at the gas pump or stuck in traffic. *note my cute Bagmate available in Camas at The Uncommon Gift.
2) Your Clothes Closet... I dare you to set the timer for 5 minutes and see how many items you can say adios to. *extra points if you have your spouse + kidlets do the same
3) The Mudroom... oh just do it. It's only 5 minutes and you'll feel SO much better. I'm sure the summer items are ready for storage and you can bust out the scarves + mittens for the cold months ahead. *consider adding a "Donation" and "Return Items" bin to this area. It's nice to give those kind of bins their own home.
4) The Drop Spot.... aka My Laundry Room. Grab a couple of bins- 1 for each family member. Place their 'stuff' in their bin and 'force, bribe, dangle a carrot' in front of them to put their belongings away.
5) The Junk Drawer... c'mon do it. It's only junk. Wipe down the drawer while you have it empty.
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Hey Mamas, You don't have to do EVERYTHING!
The kidlets are fully capable of getting ready for school and out the door on time. They just need some guidance. So sit back have a cup of joe and watch the kidlets run out the door...
Ok, who am I kidding. It takes practice+ you to guide them. My segment has some helpful tips but you'll need to bring the bull horn ;)
Here's my worksheet for creating Kid's Routines: Download KIDSROUTINES.SCHOOLAGE The small message board can be placed in their room or on their bathroom mirror as a reminder of what to do + when to do it.
The Kidlets are also FULLY CAPABLE of helping piece together their lunch...
LUNCH THOUGHTS:
Have your child identify which days they want school lunch...
Our school sends home a monthly printout. I have my daughter circles the meals she likes.
Kids don't mind eating the SAME lunch everyday...
I think we put all sorts of unnecessary pressure on ourselves to create clever + cute meals. Get over it sister...
Have the kids prep their lunch...
Grapes can be washed + placed in the containers + stored in the lowest refrigerator drawer. I also place cheese sticks + their snacks in this 'kid drawer'.
Goldfish/Ritz/Raisins etc can be sorted into the reusable containers or snack bags for the entire week. These can be stored together in a 'for school lunch' container.
I make Peanut Butter + Honey/Jelly sandwiches for the week and freeze them in the plastic containers shown in the above pic.
Puttin' it all together...
Lunches can be pieced together by the kidlets- just tell them to do it, but spend a week guiding them through the process. "hey kidlet.. grab a sandwich, juice box, grape container + cracker container, place them in your lunch box... have a great day!"
Our New Chore Boards! Products from Craft Warehouse
Chores:
I was caught off-guard by the fact that my kidlets actually wanted chores + haven't complained 'yet' about doing them. Together we brainstormed what they could do to help around the house. I like the word "Contribute" so I used that a lot during our chat- meaning no money will be attached to their chores.
We visited the craft store...
Because I know that 'people tend to support what they help to create' so the kidlet's picked out the paper used to cover their magnet board. They helped glue the DO and DONE onto the clear stones. Then they wanted to show their friends what they made :)
1. Frame, Magnetic 12x12 square, scrap book paper, magnets. Remove glass,place paper, magnetic board in the frame. Add magnets + chores!
Management...
I decided to switch out their chores monthly because I don't want to try to remember who's day it is to do what. #paininthea$$
Chore items...
I wanted the children to learn how to fully complete a task- for example if they are responsible for taking out the trash cans they are also the person to gather all the trash within the house and place it in the big trash can. They load and unload the dishwasher. The American Picker boys would call this bundling ;)
Cheers to a wonderful + less chaotic school year!
Krista
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