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Get Organized Now! Weblog
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Comments, tips and observations about getting and staying organized in today's hectic world by Maria Gracia, one of the web's leading organizing experts.
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Organizing a Breakfast Plan

My husband can eat the same exact breakfast every single morning and be perfectly happy. For me, however, I need more variety. I try to avoid high-carb breakfast foods that pack on the calories, such...

05 may 11

Not So Hard-Boiled Eggs

I recently made a dozen hard-boiled eggs, or so I thought. Despite timing the eggs exactly (Ive done this so many times), and checking online on several sites to be sure the timing notations were cor...

28 apr 11

My Favorite Phone Apps

Today, a friend asked me what apps I have on my iPhone. She has over 200--many of which she never uses, and she says theyre cluttering up her phone screen. Plus, its difficult for her to find those a...

21 apr 11

Dont Put Off Until Tomorrow

One important concept, when it comes to organizing, is not putting off until tomorrow, what can be done today. For instance, leave dirty dishes in the sink for a day or two, and not only will they pi...

13 apr 11

Scheduling in Time for the Unexpected

Yesterday, I had lots of tasks and projects on my To Do list that I was working on diligently, until 11:30 a.m. or so. Thats when I got a call from my daughters school telling me Amanda had a bad tum...

06 apr 11

Keep Track of What You Own

I just stumbled upon a great site that can help you on your organizing journey. Its called Keepio, and Im not getting a dime for encouraging you to try them out. With Keepio, you can keep track of wh...

29 mar 11

Giving Away Some Work

Tax time is rolling around once again. Today, Joe and I drove out to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and met with our new accountant--Terry Weisensel--he was super (very knowledgeable and pleasant). We find i...

23 mar 11

Spring Organizing and Cleaning: My 7 Day Agenda

Starting the first day of spring, May 20th, for 7 days straight, I plan to do a spring organizing and/or spring cleaning project each day. Heres whats on my agenda... DAY 1 Begin outside clean up, in...

14 mar 11

Time Is Your Most Precious Commodity

According to a Lou Harris survey, the amount of leisure time enjoyed by the average American has shrunk 37 percent since 1973, while the the average workweek (including commuting) has increased from ...

07 mar 11

Cute Oh So True for So Many Cleaning Poem

I saw this post on a message board and thought it would be fun to share. Hope it makes you smile. I asked the Lord to tell me why my house is such a mess. He asked if Id been putering, and I had to a...

05 mar 11

ICE Could Save a Life

Most everyone carries a cell phone these days. Its a good thing, especially when it comes to emergencies. Stranded on the road? You can now get emergency services to help you out. Get in a fender-ben...

23 feb 11

Magazines and the Inevitable Onslaught of Renewal Notices

When my mail arrived yesterday, I received renewal notices for three of my magazine subscriptions, each giving me a special offer if I renewed my subscription for another year or two. One offered two...

19 feb 11

Take Time

Take Time Take time to work.I It is the price of success. Take time to think. It is the source of power. Take time to play. It is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to read. It is the foundatio...

09 feb 11

Stay Organized with the 5 File Folders a Day System

One of my pet peeves is trying to retrieve a sheet of paper from an overstuffed-to-the-max file drawer. Thats why I weed out my filing system on a daily basis. I simply choose just 5 file folders a d...

04 feb 11

Cold Outside? Think Spring!

This past weekend in Wisconsin was COLD! As I watched the thermometer drop well below zero, I started to warm up immediately with thoughts of spring weather ahead. Here are a few things I did to warm...

24 jan 11

Keeping Track of Cookbook Recipes

I have dozens of beautiful cookbooks and I use them all the time. Some of them have provided recipes that are now regulars that we eat fairly often. Ive found others that make great potluck dishes or...

19 jan 11

Getting Thank You Notes Out in a Timely Manner

Most people will agree that a Thank You note is a must after someone has given you a gift. Its a rule of etiquette that has been around forever, and its a lovely and gracious way of expressing how gr...

10 jan 11

Serving Ice Cream at an Upcoming Party?

Serving ice cream at an upcoming party? Begin scooping before the party begins! Grab a cupcake tin and line it with paper baking cups. Scoop an appropriate amount of ice cream into each. Each cup is ...

05 jan 11

My New Years Resolutions

A big part of getting organized is ensuring that youre doing the things that will help you to grow as a person, and to ensure you feel good about yourself each day. Each year, I come up with 10 perso...

29 dec 10

Sometimes its OK to take a Shortcut

The other night, Joe and I got together with three other couples to celebrate the holidays. We stopped at each of our homes to enjoy appetizers, holiday decorations and the company of good friends. N...

20 dec 10

Breaking Large Projects Down

I recently received this question from a reader and I decided to respond in a blog post so others would also benefit from it. Her question... I dont know HOW to break a large project down into tasks....

17 dec 10

I Found a GREAT Way to Store Stuffed Animals!!!

My daughter, Amanda, has literally hundreds of stuffed animals. She plays with all of them and would choose a stuffed animal in a store before most any other toy. In the past, weve helped her keep th...

08 dec 10

Too Many Cookbooks...What To Do?

I like to cook, and I own lots of cookbooks. I know I can get many recipes online, and I often do, but I also love sitting down with a good physical cookbook, flipping through the pages and enjoying ...

30 nov 10

Happy Thanksgiving!

Whether Thanksgiving finds you at home or at someone elses home, with your loved ones or with your loved ones in your heart, I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving-- with all the trimmin...

25 nov 10

Taking Stuff with You That You Have to Remember to Bring Back Home

My 6-year old daughter, Amanda, slept over her friend Graces house this weekend--who lives about 35 minutes away from our house. Her friends parents drove her home and helped her get eveything she br...

22 nov 10

Something is Fishy Around Here

Mike, a neighbor of ours, went on a smelt fishing trip with his friends in Northern Wisconsin. The guys all stayed in a cabin together and had to fend for themselves for their meals. Tom, one of the ...

16 nov 10

Do you have any time to breathe?

"Maria, after reading your biography, I was discouraged. Youre just one of those super women always running from one activity to the next with no time to breathe. I mean, you dont even have a se...

10 nov 10

Ironing: It Doesnt Have to be a Dreaded Task

Someone recently told me she dreaded having to iron her clothes. After asking her what her process was, I wasnt surprised that she didnt like to do this task. In a nutshell, before she left for work,...

06 nov 10

My Mailbox is Stuffed with Catalogs

With the holidays quickly approaching, there has barely been room in our mailbox for bills and letters. A few days ago, our mailbox was stuffed so tightly with catalogs that I had to pull everything ...

27 oct 10

Short Cuts from the 1950s

Have you seen the original, or replica, of Betty Crockers Picture Cook Book, originally released in 1950. What a treasure! I so enjoy looking through this book which not only has wonderful recipes, b...

22 oct 10

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