I have been dealing with paperwork professionally for literally 45 years. First, as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for 30 years and now 16 years as a Professional Organizer. I can promise you that there is really no cookie-cutter way to file papers that everyone will like and, more importantly, will actually use. Some want all of…
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If your child is heading to a sleep-away camp for several weeks, being organized can make the experience smoother for both parents and kids. The goal is to help children become as independent as possible before they leave. NOTE: Use the camp’s official packing list, then customize it for your child. 1. Start Packing Early…
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It’s moving season so I put together a comprehensive list of what to do and when in preparation of an upcoming move. Here ya go: OCD Moving Checklist
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Spring is here! This is the time of year when many of us start thinking about “Spring Cleaning”. When people think of Spring Cleaning, they usually think of changing out winter clothes or bedding, organizing closets and/or cleaning out the garage. However, many people treat “Spring Cleaning” as more than just cleaning or changing over…
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When digitizing became “a thing” in the early 1990’s, it was more for businesses. It wasn’t until around 2000 that individuals started using that technology. As a result, most of the paperwork saved by previous generations, most notably the Baby Boomer Generation, and those that came before, wound up in filing cabinets or bankers’ boxes…
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