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Re: What are your best organizational tips?

LeeAnne — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:32:36 -0000

Ahhh organization - my constant quest to organize our stuff and our time. Here's some things that have helped me:

1- I keep my earrings in icecube trays in my drawer. One pair per 'cube'. Helps me see them easily & at a glance. (Make sure the trays are white and not opaque; makes it easier to see your earrings).

2- I keep a major to do list with 'categories' so I don't forget to focus on things like sensuality, health etc.

3- For my overall business plan, all my strategic tasks are on an excel list so I can sort them by goal, timeline etc. If you haven't discovered excel lists try them- they are fantastic and easy.

4- I keep empty bins around the house and regularly fill them with stuff to donate to Value Village (clothes I don't absolutely love, toys the kids don't play with)

5- after way too many frustrating mornings looking for the kids' library books, I tucked a simple cardboard file box out of the way in the dining room. Library books and only library books go in there now.

6- organizing, sorting, systematizing relaxes me and makes me feel on top of the world. One of my kids is the same but my husband nor my other kid is not. I've tried to take the time to teach them, after my husband pointed out it doesn't come naturally to them. Spent an afternoon digging out my son's bedroom which was actually kind of fun when we found places for all his stuff and when I realized that being able to display some of his collections was important to him, we saved the best for last. Bought a great IKEA display unit off craig's list and which he filled it with glee!

Re: Vancouver: Embracing Creativity Workshop

LeeAnne — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:18:22 -0000

I promise! We're absolutely, completely, and totally convinced, Dolly & I, that everyone has creative DNA.

For some of us, it's simply been hidden longer than others. Here's to gentle and fun excavation- may the creativity unfold & the fun begin!

Re: What expert help or advice would you like?

LeeAnne — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:28:52 -0000

Danielle- if you don't have fancy flash that you can bounce (eg control where the light goes) put a tiny piece of kleenex over your flash (just make sure your hand isn't blocking the flash). It softens the light.

I'd like an angel on one shoulder reminding me to breathe & appreciate the moment when I got frustrated at the mundane things in life (finding kids' homework, laundry etc).

I'd like a devil on the other shoulder reminding me to be sexy & sensual.