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DeCluttering Your Old Board Games

Scott Foster, from Overlooked Treasure, has a number of ideas on how to use eBay to sell those items that are collecting dust in your home.  Today he talked about a number of board games that sell quite well on eBay providing they have the pieces to play the game!  Remember, never try to sell a game that does not have all of its pieces.  Check out Scott's post by clicking on the trackback link in this post.  Also, leave a comment at the bottom with ways you have used ebay to de-clutter your home!

Cabinets - Make them Work for You

Does this look organized to you?  (you can click on the image to make it bigger.)  For some, it looks like a jumbled mess and for others this looks quite neat.  My vote?  It is organized.  Remember, organization is about finding what you need, when you need it, with little effort. 

So, why do I say this cabinet works?  I know because it is a picture taken of a cabinet in my kitchen!  Our family enjoys a number of hot beverages.  This cabinet is located by our microwave and the sink.  The two items we use the most when preparing our coco, coffee, tea, etc.  So, this cabinet is organized to house all of the items we will need to make those drinks.  Keep reading to understand some of the odd looking things you see in the cabinet!

Organizing Tool - Are Your Christmas Cards Done?

I have to take a minute to tell you about one of my favorite organizing tools that crosses both my business and my home life.  It is called SendOutCards.  Before I found this system, sending out cards used to take me DAYS -- hey, I have a large list of people I send to!  Now, It takes less than a half hour to send all of them. 

I can honestly say that this system has made me a better person.  Sound weird?  It sounds weird to me too.   Keep reading to see my company card (I'm proud of it) and learn about a special deal I have for the readers of my blog!

Bill Paying - Are Yours Pay on Time?

23% of adults say they pay bills late (& thus incur fees) because they loose them, according to Harris Interactive. The systems you use (or don't use) can make or break your financial situation.  Here are some organizing tips and web resources to help you get your financial affairs in order and reach towards your financial freedom!

Holiday Planning - Shift Your Focus

December can oftentimes be a time of stress and rushed schedules. The commercialism of the Christmas holiday now starts in October and comes to a furry in December. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the hustle and bustle can get to you. For many of us, December is also a time of reflection and renewal - a good time to refocus regardless of your religious background. Shifting your thinking is an exercise that can calm your spirit and help you focus in on what is really important to you.

Chronic Disorganization - Possible Symptom of a Medical Condition

"I must be going crazy!" stated "Bob" a few days ago.  His frustration was apparent and he stated he was desperate.  Although he was extremely bright, he just could not get out of the bad habits that he had developed in his office.  After talking with him for a while he told us that he thought he was helpless, but wanted advice from a professional. He is not "going crazy."  We talked for a while and together determined that he met the initial definition of a Chronically Disorganized individual. 

Chronic Disorganization (CD) has three distinct features according to the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization: