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She's Not Like the Others, And That's Just Fine With Me

  

The Shebang isn't like the other Time Management Plans... She may be a finalist for the Los Angeles Organizing Awards with the likes of David Allen, Franklin Covey, and Julie Morgenstern but she marches to her own beat in a pair of cute shoes!

In fact she doesn't really consider herself a Time Management Expert... She's more of a Lifestyle Expert. She's talks you off the perfection cliff, tells you to simmer down and take it one month at a time. She professes people over perfection, and to slow down + enjoy the journey. But the description fits, so she's going with the flow. 

Best Time Management Expert*:
An individual organizer or organizing firm primarily devoted to helping others effectively streamline and prioritize projects, tasks and responsibilities.

And that description is what The Shebang! lifestyle management plan is all about girlfriend.

• With Shebang 101 you prioritize your daily, weekly, + monthly routines.
• The She Monthly Project is based on tackling Self, Home + Endeavor projects on a rotating monthly basis, while taking a break every quarter to revisit your Shebang 101 routines + tackle your Seasonal Shift List. Because you CAN DO IT ALL... just not in 1 day or month!
• And Maintain the Shebang simple keeps you sane!

The Shebang! would love your support as Best Time Management Expert... She's quite the underdog but she's a sassy lil' bugger that knows a girlfriend just needs a plan + swift kick in the spanx now + then!

To Cast Your VOTE click here and look for:

Best Time Management Expert: 
Krista Colvin, Organize in Style

p.s. You'll be asked for your email, if you would like to avoid being on their mailing list be sure to click no on the bottom of the screen.

Thanks Chica!

My Unsolicited Advice to New Moms

Hey lil' Mamas.... here's my unsolicited organizing advice... because I've been there ;)

1. Things will NOT be the same so stop trying to keep them that way. this is merely summed up as PEOPLE over PERFECTION... say it with me now ;). PEOPLE over PERFECTION. This my dear lil' mama, is in regards to not worrying about anything being 'out of place' when people come over. If they have kids they get it.. if they don't they NEVER will get it. It's also ok to mourn/grieve that perfection is now a thing of the past...

2. Think about what you need help with and learn how to ask.THIS was one of the hardest things for me... Many want to help but are not able to anticipate your needs. This in turn chicarita requires you to once again let go of the perfection piece [can you tell i'm talking about me ;) and well... you ;)]. You will do things your way and everyone else will do things their way. The sooner you are comfortable with this the better. ps. your baby will be fine + become easy going...so I hope ;)

3. SLEEP... stop using the babie's nap time to clean your house. NO ONE cares if your house is clean except you (and maybe your mother-in-law, but I doubt that as well). Your baby is not crawling on the floor or getting into anything... I repeat SLEEP. and again SLEEP. and last time... SLEEP

These tidbits may well be the 3 MOST important THINGS I ever share with you....

Fondly, k

P.S. I'd love to hear your advice for new mamas

My Time Saving Tips as seen on AM Northwest

 

MORE OF THE SAME

· Buy socks in one color, brand, + style, eliminating sock sorting.

· Have duplicates of most often used/needed items…. Scissors in each room, trash can in each room.

 

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

· Why scoop coffee 8 times… use 1 big scoop + call it good.

· When filling out forms use an address stamp or labels.

· Set up online bill pay with your bank.

 

COOKING + CLEANING

· Prep Kid's lunches + Freeze their sandwiches

· Use trays on your countertops, easier to move smaller items + clean underneath.

 

2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards Nominees

The Nominees are in.... and I'm THRILLED that I'm one of them along with Organize.com as I've been working with them  as their social media coordinator.   Here is a peek at what the Ballot looks like: Click Here to cast you vote: www.NAPOLA.org voting closes Dec. 15th   Best Organizing Product Retailer: Favorite source of organizing products (catalog, online site, or retail store)

Discover Organizing Incorporated Franklin Covey Organize.com Stacks and Stacks The Container Store

Best Closet Design Firm: Firm offering the ultimate in customer service, style, and function and providing design and construction of closet systems

California Closets Closet Factory The Closet Works, Inc. Get It Together LA! LA Closet Design

Best Garage Design Firm: Firm offering the ultimate in customer service, style, and function and providing design and construction of garage systems

Garage Envy Garage Tek Get It Together LA! Gladiator Garage Works OrganizeIT!

Best Office Organizing Product: Favorite organizing product for office organizing (manufacturer/brand name)

Avery Labels, Avery Insert Tab Dividers [In]Place Desktop File Sorter by Peter Walsh The Neat Company - NeatDesk Pendaflex SureHook Hanging File folder Time Timer, LLC

Best Home Organizing Product: Favorite organizing product for home organizing (manufacturer/brand name)

Keepsake Keeper by Kangaroom Storage Really Useful Boxes ShelfGenie - Glideout Shelving The Board Space Planning Systems The Container Store - Elfa

Most Helpful Organizing Technology: Favorite software or gadget technology that best helps organizers and/or their clients get or stay organized (manufacturer/brand name)

IntelliScanner iPEP Productive Environment Institute iPhone The Neat Company - Neat Receipts Scan Digital

Best Time Management Expert*: An individual organizer or organizing firm primarily devoted to helping others effectively streamline and prioritize projects, tasks, and responsibilities

Christine Reiter, Time-Strategies Services The David Allen Company Harold Taylor Time Consultants Ltd. Julie Morgenstern Enterprises Krista Colvin, Organize in Style

Philanthropy Award*: Individual organizer, organizing firm, or NAPO Chapter who have gone above and beyond the call of duty with their time, leadership or financial support in service of an organizing project benefitting the public

Arizona NAPO Chapter, Go Month Foster Family 2007 Dorothy Breininger, Delphi Center for Organization Heather Lambie, Your Home Editor Leslie Haber, An Organized Life Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design

Best National TV Show Incorporating Organizing**: Favorite television program exceptionally showcasing professional organizers and the organizing process

Clean House (Style) Hoarders (A&E) neat (HGTV Canada/Discovery Home Channel) Oprah's Clean Up Your Messy House/Peter Walsh (ABC) Small Space, Big Style (HGTV)

Best National Makeover Reality TV Show*: Favorite national makeover reality program utilizing a team approach to organizing

Extreme Makeover - Home Edition (ABC) Home Made Simple (TLC) neat (HGTV Canada/Discovery Home Channel) Real Simple. Real Life. (TLC) Stager Invasion (TLC)

Best Organizing Book: Favorite book exhibiting organizing principals in an entertaining and informative manner (title/author)

Organizing A to Z by Lisa Lelas Organizing For a Living by Jackie Tiani Organizing Outside The Box by Hellen Buttigieg Sorted! by Lissanne Oliver The Clutter Diet by Lorie Marrero

Best Publication Featuring Organizing Information: Favorite magazine or publication dedicated to sharing and teaching organizing principles to the public

Better Homes & Gardens Martha Stewart Living National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) - The Chronicle Ready Made - Instructions For Everyday Life - BH&G Real Simple Magazine

Best Organizing Website or Blog: Favorite electronic media providing and teaching organizing principles to the public

Clutter Diet Blog - Lorie Marrero Jeri Dansky Blog - Jeri Dansky LifeOrganizers.com - Paul & Valerie Holstein Simplify101 Blog/Website - Aby & Jay Garvey Unclutterer Blog - Erin Doland

Most Valuable Educational Resource: Favorite class, workshop or other educational resource contributing most to education of professional organizers

A Red Bench eSMMART NAPO National Conference National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) Professional Organizer Training Institute

Best Organizer as Coach or Mentor**: Favorite professional organizer or organizing firm who most consistently, meaningfully and effectively devotes a portion of their time to mentoring or coaching organizers

Beth Randall, Joe Organizer Denslow Brown, The Organizer & Coach Elizabeth Hagen.com Kristine Oller, Feeding Your Focus Margaret Miller, WABC Coach

GREEN AWARDS

Most Ecofriendly Organizing Product**: Favorite product manufactured using renewable resources that protects the environment Avery Eco-Friendly White Address Labels Method Pink Grapefruit All-Purpose Cleaner Recycle Bags by Kangaroom Storage The Glam Can Unikeep Enviro Binder Most Ecofriendly Organizing Service: Individual organizer or organizing firm that offers a service with extraordinary environmental sensitivity Ann Sullivan, Organizing People for Life College Hunks Hauling Junk Go Junk Free America! Sara Getzkin, Hands On! Organizng Services Tanya Whitford, Organizing Wonders

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*New category for 2010 **Updated caterogy for 2010

Granting Wishes to Women with Stage IV Breast Cancer

 
Please Join Me + my Team: the [whole] shebang in
Granting Wishes to Women w/ Stage IV Breast Cancer...
It's only $5 and 2 minutes of your time. 

www.GALTOGALWALK.ORG

I adore Jeanne Fitzmaurice owner of Designhergals.com and the women behind the Gal to Gal Foundation. Her sole soul mission is help grant wishes of women + their families with stage IV breast cancer... which many of you know is the stage you DON'T want to hear or EVER have.

Below is a video of Dorit Shapiro, the past foundation president. This video was only 4 days prior to her losing her battle with breast cancer. This year the goal is to raise $250k in her honor.

PLEASE join me... it's only $5 (or donate more if you wish) and 2 minutes of your time. My team name is: the [whole] shebang and I'd be so honored to have you join me.

PS. here's a link to the wishes you could help gant. GRANT WISHES

 

 

Time Saving Tips... Monday on AM Northwest

Join me on Monday, October 5th, 9am on AM Northwest!
I'll be sharing my favorite "Time Saving Tips"...
See what this professional organizer uses to keep her life sane!

And of course if you miss it, I'll add the info with pictures + a link to the video on my blog... but after lunch because I'm going to "do lunch" w/one of my fabulous girlfriends that I adore!

to watch the Time Saving Tip Segment click here