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03.17.11 | Add comment

Smart organizing solution for hanging file folders

Filing papers away is only useful if you can quickly retrieve it when you need it again. A great way to store important documents is to simply move hanging file folders from your cabinet to a “banker’s box” and add a label to the outside.

03.14.11 | Add comment

Storables Shred Event - co-sponsored by Innovatively Organized

Join Innovatively Organized this Saturday, March 19th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Lynnwood Storables and shred up to 2 shopping bags of your excess paper for FREE in a secure environment. We're very excited about this event, and look forward to seeing you there!

03.04.11 | Add comment

Being Organized also means Good Ergonomics

Repetitive strain injuries are on the rise with the amount of time we spend in front of computers and using mobile devices. Regardless of what your desk looks like or what type of machine you’re using, there are some universal rules to follow:

02.03.11 | Add comment

Quick Organizing Tip: Repurposing binder clips to organize your inbox

A smart and innovative way to reuse binder clips is to attach them to the front of a tray (as pictured) with a label made with your standard label maker. Also, try using a binder clip in the same way when you’re stacking several files and want to quickly identify and retrieve a specific file from your stack.

11.30.10 | Add comment

Clutter free holiday gift ideas

Here are some "clutter free" holiday gift ideas to consider this year:

Experiences – Sometimes the things that people enjoy the most are not really things. Tickets to a play, concert, sporting event make fun gifts. Also, booking an activity like a cooking class or pottery-making can be ideal for a hobbyist. Gift certificates for pampering like facials, massages and manicures are also things the recipients will likely use and appreciate.