Monthly Archives: February 2010

Organize with everyday items

February 25, 2010 - 7:40 am

It’s not always necessary to buy a lot of new products to get organized. I tell my clients that a lot of organizing solutions are already in their home or office. It’s just about looking at them from a different perspective. For example, glass jars aren’t just for jam or snacks. Use them to group and [...]

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2010 Spring into Organizing Vendor Fair

February 22, 2010 - 11:37 pm

The 2010 Spring into Organizing Vendor Fair and Ask the Organizer Panel is just a few weeks away! Be sure you’ve scheduled time on Saturday, March 6, 2010 to come by the Sheraton Hotel in Bellevue.  You’ll be glad you did!  The Expo starts at 9:00 AM with fantastic products, presentations and door prizes until [...]

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Before and After - Bulletin Board

February 15, 2010 - 9:26 am

What does your bulletin board say about you?  Is it covered with papers?  Divided in sections?  How organized are you?  Bulletin boards can be a lifesaver when you use them consistently and efficiently! But what happens when it becomes inundated with clutter?  Read this RealSimple article about one family’s bulletin board makeover!

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Be My Organized Valentine

February 12, 2010 - 12:08 am

According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend over $100 on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. Instead of exchanging items that come in a box, here are some ideas for presents that don’t take up a lot of space or create clutter (some are even eco-friendly!): Instead of the cute teddy bear, get [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Digital filing with Evernote

February 8, 2010 - 11:35 am

Have you ever needed a “virtual or digital” notebook or filing system?  Well, I know I’m constantly looking for ways to keep paper to a minimum without losing valuable information or time.  Sometimes you need more than a sticky note to remember ideas or information too.  Evernote is an online electronic storage solution that doesn’t just keep track of all the [...]

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New Seminar - Maximize your Growing Business in 2010!

February 4, 2010 - 6:20 pm

Growing your business in today’s economy is hard work. Join Innovatively Organized, the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) and Merrill Lynch for a special business seminar. “Maximize your Growing Business” Wednesday, February 10th 9:30am - Noon Mercer Island Community Center Sign up now for only $20! To find strong leads for your business, every sales channel needs to be [...]

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Organize your small accessories

February 3, 2010 - 11:48 am

With so many electronic gadgets to carry around, it can be challenging to keep all the small accessories that come with our music players, cell phone, camera and computer in a neat and organized system when we travel. There are cords, chargers, headsets and more that can get tangled or fall to the bottom of your bag. [...]

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