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So, I thought it would be fun to answer some of your questions on AM Northwest!
Because there's never enough time to go into all the fabulous details... and there are SO many more HOW-TO DETAILS AND TIPS that I want to share with you!
Over the next week, I'll tackle each question in the segment... Check back in or get the posts delivered to your inbox... It's easy... just click on the cute orange box below!
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Some person... I'm fairly certain it wasn't my own parents, that told me
"Only boring people, get bored" #DamnRightStraightup
Hope these tips help keep you sane this summer, whilst the kidlets take over your house, your life, and every waking moment in between.
And just a friendly reminder... This is really more for me than you, remember they will only be messing up your house and begging you to take them swimming for a brief chapter in your life.
If the video above doesn't work... click on the image below~
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.
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... click here if unable to view below
Martha Stewart Adhesive Avery Pocketshown above w/ takeout menus the larger size [which is difficult to see, it's behind the menus] I used for phone lists.
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!
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.
And these lil' cuties from Ballard Designs.
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.
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!
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