tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60499883579341194692024-03-13T14:23:19.446-07:00Organizing Tip of the WeekOrganizational tips for your home and office, brought to you by The Custom Closet. Serving northern NJ, the metro NY and Greenwich and Stamford, CT areas. Call 800-304-4848 for more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation.The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-55468114226088074692012-05-21T05:14:00.000-07:002012-05-21T05:14:25.005-07:00Storage on Stairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wardrobe unit in mudroomThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-90362992886246392072012-03-02T04:41:00.000-08:002012-03-02T04:41:22.092-08:00Donate Women's Business Attire March 1-4<br />
Organizing Tip! Donate your Women's Business Attire and Old Tshirts <br />
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OK everyone, it's time to clear out your closets. Often times, my clients have told me that they hesitate to get rid of some things from their homes because they just don't know where to donate. They want to find a good cause, or good new "home" for their items. Well, today's tip is to let you know about two good "homes" to get rid of a two kinds of things from your closets.<br />
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1) Women's Business Attire: <br />
If you have any women's business attire that you no longer wear, you can donate your nearly-new items to a Dress Barn store near you to help a woman enter the workforce with confidence and style! From today, March 1st, through Sunday, March 4, Dress Barn has partnered with Dress for Success for their annual<a href="http://www.dressforsuccess.org/supportdfs_SOSweekend.aspx" target="_blank"> S.O.S. - SEND ONE SUIT WEEKEND</a>. All Dressbarns are participating this weekend. You simply bring your items in shopping bags or on hangers, and give them to a Sales Associate or Manager at the store. As a thank-you, they will give you a 15% off coupon! To find a store near you, <a href="http://www.dressbarn.com/locator" target="_blank">click here.</a> <br />
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2) Old T-shirts:<br />
OK, so let's be realistic. We probably all have a few (or fifty?!) old extra t-shirts clogging up our dresser drawers and closets. It's time to let them go! A great new home for them so they can be repurposed and used for something new and cool, is The Vintage Ladder Upcycling Co. A friend of mine, Robin Messing Bogdanoff, will take your old t-shirts, and transform them into fresh housewares and accessories - how cool is that?! To donate, click the link above, or send me an email and I can pass along your contact information to Robin who will allow you to either drop-off the tshirts, or she may even be able to arrange pick up (in and around the Northern Bergen County, Southern Rockland County NY areas). <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vintage-Ladder-Upcycling-Co/125091134259876?sk=info" target="_blank">The Vintage Ladder Upcycling Co</a> is making the old new again; remaking po st-consumer iconic Americana (tee shirts, LPs, denim) into fresh housewares and accessories. Revise, revamp, rejoice!<br />
Until next time, wishing you an easier life by Organizing With EASE. <br />
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Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />
Organizing With EASE, LLC <br />
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<br />The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-38626952482558643252012-01-16T17:02:00.000-08:002012-01-16T17:02:10.461-08:00Post Holiday Organizing<strong>Organizing Tip! One last thing before the holidays are officially over...</strong><br />
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I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and are doing well so far in the New Year. The holiday time is pretty much over, and perhaps you have, or are just about to, take down your decorations, put away the gifts, and get your home back to 'normal'. But.... I urge you to do one more thing! Write some holiday things down to use as reference for next year.<br />
So, think about the information that may be helpful to you next year, so that you don't have to re-think it all through, start from scratch, or try to remember what you did last year. Some suggested items to write down:<br />
Tips - Who did you decide to tip, and how much? Were you happy with that amount? Did you forget anyone? If so, write it down so you can replicate it next year, or make the appropriate changes. <br />
Teacher Gifts: Again, who and what so you have a reference for next year. <br />Business/Client Gifts: Who, what, and why? <br />
Family/Friends Gifts: List of who you gave to, why, and what you gave if you think it will be helpful next year. <br />
Decorations: Did you have enough, too much? Write down what you liked/didn't like, what you were missing, or what you really have too much of, and perhaps next year, you can modify your decor, or perhaps purge a lot of it right when you pull it out next year. If you still haven't taken your decor down, then when you do it, I suggest you store items in containers based on what room they go in - clearly label the bins so you don't have to re-think next year (this of course only works if you decorate the same way each year. If you like to change things up, then I suggest you store items based on category of item, instead of room they go in). <br />
Menu: If you hosted a holiday celebration, write down the menu of what you served, and whether or not you'd prepare or order those items next year. If you catered the event, write down who you used, did you order enough, not enough, was it a good variety of food/drink, perhaps the amount of money you spent, etc... Jot down whatever notes that will be helpful in planning next year's celebrations<br />Once you write all this down (or anything else useful for you), then put it all in a folder labeled "Holidays", and file it away with your other Home and Personal file folders. If you're the electronic type, then you can easily put this all in your smartphone, IPad, or a simple MS Word document. Then, when next year's holidays come rolling around, you'll be armed with all the key info from the previous year, and you won't have to re-think it all through again!<br />
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No, Gloria does not work for us, sorry.The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-69955659441932248302011-10-28T05:33:00.000-07:002011-10-28T05:38:36.285-07:00Just Because It Fits... Organize Your Closets and Your Life<strong>Organizing Tip! Just Because It Fits Doesn't Mean... </strong><br />
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For those that follow my tips, a little while back I wrote one about "Just because you own it, doesn't mean you have to keep it." Well, this one is similar and builds on that same concept. Look around your home. Perhaps there is a piece of furniture that fits in a room, but, you really don't like it, or need it anymore. Maybe it was from your old apartment, or a relative passed it down to you, and you kept it simply because it could fit in your home, but you neither wanted it or needed it.<br />
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Or, check inside the cabinets of your kitchen. Do you have extra items that fit, but your never use them? Sure they may be useful, but not necessarily to you. Maybe there are extra mugs, or an old salad-spinner that you thought you'd like to use, but never did. Or perhaps, again, some hand-me-down pots, dishes, or serving-ware that you took because it fit in your kitchen, but you neither need nor like them.<br />
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One of the concepts of organizing is to only surround yourself with what you truly love and use. Anything else is clutter. So think about it, if you continue to keep things simply because they fit, not because you need/want/like/love them, they are actually clutter, and over time they will get in the way and prevent you from enjoying the things you truly love and use. Take a look around, make some decisions about these items, and perhaps you can pass them along to a favorite charity or someone you know that could really use them.<br />
<em>Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC <br />201-638-9593 </em><br />
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<em>Contact <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">http://www.thecustomcloset.net/</a> @ (201) 666-1717 or <a href="mailto:info@thecustomcloset.net">info@thecustomcloset.net</a> to schedule a closet organizing appointment .</em><br />
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<li>you have to keep it </li>
<li>you need it </li>
<li>you want it </li>
<li>you like it</li>
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For those that follow my tips, a little while back I wrote one about "Just because you own it, doesn't mean you have to keep it." Well, this one is similar and builds on that same concept. Look around your home. Perhaps there is a piece of furniture that fits in a room, but, you really don't like it, or need it anymore. Maybe it was from your old apartment, or a relative passed it down to you, and you kept it simply because it could fit in your home, but you neither wanted it or needed it.<br />
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Or, check inside the cabinets of your kitchen. Do you have extra items that fit, but your never use them? Sure they may be useful, but not necessarily to you. Maybe there are extra mugs, or an old salad-spinner that you thought you'd like to use, but never did. Or perhaps, again, some hand-me-down pots, dishes, or serving-ware that you took because it fit in your kitchen, but you neither need nor like them.<br />
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One of the concepts of organizing is to only surround yourself with what you truly love and use. Anything else is clutter. So think about it, if you continue to keep things simply because they fit, not because you need/want/like/love them, they are actually clutter, and over time they will get in the way and prevent you from enjoying the things you truly love and use. Take a look around, make some decisions about these items, and perhaps you can pass them along to a favorite charity or someone you know that could really use them.<br />
Until next time, wishing you an easier life by Organizing With EASE. <br />
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Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />
Organizing With EASE, LLC 201-638-9593 <br />
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Call (201) 666-1717 or contact:<a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">http://www.thecustomcloset.net/</a> for more information<br />
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The Custom Closet<a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">The Custom Closet</a>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-81267252446264161342011-09-15T17:57:00.000-07:002011-09-15T17:57:02.695-07:00Back to School Organizing Tip<br />
Organizing Tip! Create a system for school papers and artwork <br />
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Back to school time again! For those with children, from pre-school to high-school and beyond, you'll need a system for managing all the papers that come home from school. I'll focus on the pre-school thru middle-school years for this tip, since that's when most of the volume that parents have to manage occurs.<br />
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1. Action Paper Drop Spot: First - you'll need to set up a process whereby the kids immediately give you all the ACTION PAPERS from their backpacks (ones that parents need to read or take action on - not their homework or other completed work) . I would suggest children do this as soon as they come home from school. Set up a convenient place with a small bin/tray/basket/folder where they can simply drop these papers. (Should be a central place, such as on a kitchen counter, or in a mudroom.). <br />
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2. Completed Paper Drop Spot: Now.... what to do with the plethora of completed school worksheets and artwork? Again, have a drop-spot with some kind of bin. If you have multiple children, consider multiple bins so you don't have to re-sort someday. This drop-spot should be convenient, but not on the counter. Consider bin(s) in a nearby closet, on the stairs (if not in the way), or dedicate a drawer or two in a nearby room to collect these items.<br />
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3. Parent Review: On a daily basis, take action on any parent papers found in the Action Paper Drop Spot so nothing gets overlooked or turned back into school late. As for the items in the Completed Paper Drop Spot, you will need to review these at some point to decide what to keep and what to purge. As for the timing of doing this review, you have several options, depending on your personal style in dealing w/ this stuff, and available time during the day, week, month, year. <br />
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If you are the "up-front-ruthless-get-rid-of-most-stuff-right-away" type of person, then review daily or weekly and purge to your heart's content! <br />
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If you are the "every-so-often" type, then review the bins every week, month, or school marking period, and decide which items are worth keeping. <br />
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If you are the "I-don't-have-the-time-and-don't-want-to-deal-with-this-until-the-end-of-the-year" type, then no problem! Just make sure you have large enough bins, and plan on reviewing everything sometime between June and August. <br />
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4. School Memorabilia Storage: Lastly, you'll need a permanent place to store all the school paper and artwork 'keepers'. There are many options, such as: an art portfolio for each year, a large expanding office envelope/wallet, Rubbermaid/Sterilite plastic storage containers, or a product called 'Schoolfolio', to name a few. Remember, you can also display art in frames, on bulletin boards, send to relatives as gifts, or use as wrapping paper too!<br />
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<a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">http://www.thecustomcloset.net/</a>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-47368505924044829372011-07-01T05:48:00.000-07:002011-09-15T17:57:02.701-07:00Organize your Electronic Cords and Plugs<div>Organizing Tip: Managing Electronic Gadgets, Plugs, and Cords<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">http://www.thecustomcloset.net/</a> for more organizing ideas.<br />Or call (201) 666-1717 for a free estimate.<br /><br />Here's another tip request from one of my loyal readers: "How do I best manage all electronic gadgets and plugs? Like iPhone, iPad, and iPods. Too many plugs and cords!"<br /><br />Thanks for the question - I think we can all relate to the chaos all these devices can bring. Here are some tips to keep all these items under control:<br /><br />1) LABEL THE CORDS: Immediately, right out of the box, label each charging cord. You can easily do this with a label-maker - print out a label and wrap it around the cord, pressing the sides together like a little flag. There will never be any question about which cord goes with which device.<br /><br />2) CREATE 'HOMES'/CHARGING STATIONS FOR EACH DEVICE: All these gadgets and cords can easily be misplaced. Create a standard 'home' in your house or office where the device always gets charged and keep the labeled cord there. If you have multiple devices, keep all the charging cords even more organized by using a charging station like this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simply-Put-Deluxe-Charging-Station/dp/B0012Y319K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1308187416&sr=8-3">http://www.amazon.com/Simply-Put-Deluxe-Charging-Station/dp/B0012Y319K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1308187416&sr=8-3</a> - it looks good on a counter or desk, and functions as both a home and charging location. (Charging stations come in all shapes, styles, and price points. Check out Pottery Barn, Amazon.com, Container Store, office supply stores, etc...)<br /><br />3) KEEP EXTRA CORDS AND ACCESSORIES ORGANIZED: You can easily corral all the extras in a clear shoebox (don't forget to label the items!), or use a clear hanging shoe organizer like this <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10010675&N=&Ntt=shoe+bag">http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10010675&N=&Ntt=shoe+bag</a> on the back of a door. Put each item in its own labeled shoe pouch!<br /><br />4) KEEP ORGANIZED WHILE TRAVELING: A simple way to keep your cords and electronic devices organized while traveling is by using Ziploc-style bags. Or.... try out this fabulous new product called Grid-It <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10028414&N=&Ntt=grid+it">http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10028414&N=&Ntt=grid+it</a> which has a multitude of elastic straps to keep your devices and cords in place. Love it!<br /><br />5) OUT WITH THE OLD: Make sure that when you get rid of one of your devices, that you also get rid of the old accessories too, so they're not cluttering up your space (if they're not compatible with the new device). Please don't throw them in the garbage, though. Click here <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_7638847_recycle-cell-phone-power-cords.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_7638847_recycle-cell-phone-power-cords.html</a> to get some easy ideas on how to recycle or where to donate your old devices and accessories/cords.<br /><br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.com<br /><br /><br /></div>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-75510025334688945932011-06-03T06:08:00.000-07:002011-06-03T06:18:12.437-07:00Wardrobe Unit for Rebuilding Together Project<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rSG6HpT5f6g/TejdqrhKs-I/AAAAAAAAAD0/ssY74aakT8g/s1600/wardrobe%2B002.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613980660823405538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rSG6HpT5f6g/TejdqrhKs-I/AAAAAAAAAD0/ssY74aakT8g/s320/wardrobe%2B002.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_GsLS-eepWE/TejdqTDUlWI/AAAAAAAAADs/MYh8VvYR0I8/s1600/wardrobe%2B001.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613980654255773026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_GsLS-eepWE/TejdqTDUlWI/AAAAAAAAADs/MYh8VvYR0I8/s320/wardrobe%2B001.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Custom Closet is proud to sponsor Rebuilding Together's home improvement project by donating this custom fitted wardrobe unit for a home in Tenafly.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">http://www.thecustomcloset.net/</a></div><br /><br /><div>(201) 666-1717<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-56412843866046435942011-04-21T06:59:00.000-07:002011-04-21T07:13:03.259-07:005 Tips to Organize Your Day Everyday<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><a href="http://thecustomcloset.net/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>http://thecustomcloset.net</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">to help get your day and life organized<br />800-304-4848 or (201) 666-1717<br /></span><br /></strong><br /><strong>Organizing Tip: 5 Things To Do Each Day to Keep Yourself Sane<br /></strong><br /><br />1. Morning Planning Time: Take 5-10 minutes each morning to review your schedule, to-do's and get ready for your day.<br /><br />WHY? Without a plan, the day can fly by without getting anything of priority accomplished. Don't waste another day... .PLAN!<br /><br />2. What's for Dinner? Make dinner plans early in the day (whether it be home-cooked, take-out, or going out - have a plan)<br /><br />WHY? Having a plan takes away the mystery and stress when dinnertime rolls around.<br /><br />3. Write new things down: As new tasks, appointments, and reminders pop-up throughout the day, write them down!<br /><br />WHY? By simply writing things down, you don't have the stress of trying to keep all these things in your head or forgetting something important. "Writing down" means whatever method works for you: a paper calendar/planner, on a central to-do list, or in an electronic device.<br /><br />4. Enjoy a little 'Me' time: Make sure you take at least a few minutes each day to rejuvenate yourself, eat right, drink plenty of fluids, and get a little rest or exercise.<br /><br />WHY? If you're go-go-go all day, without a little bit of rest or downtime for yourself, you'll tend to be both mentally and physically exhausted. Don't forget about taking care of YOU! You are more important than any other task on your to-do list.<br /><br />5. Evening Recap/Planning Time: Take 5-10 minutes towards the end of each day to review your schedule from the day, check-off your to-do's, and plan the next day.<br /><br />WHY?: You'll sleep more peacefully if you've done your review, knowing you accomplished what you intended to do, rescheduled things that weren't possible to do, and have a game-plan for the following day.<br /><br />Until next time, wishing you an easier life by Organizing With EASE.<br /><br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 <a href="http://www.orgwithease.com/">http://www.orgwithease.com/</a> <a href="mailto:orgwithease@aol.com">orgwithease@aol.com</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://thecustomcloset.net/"></a>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-70053352690129386852011-03-31T12:04:00.000-07:002011-03-31T12:10:33.511-07:00Desk in a Closet<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ud-VfA9bpws/TZTQsxxTFjI/AAAAAAAAADg/ax5Px1f4CWQ/s1600/IMG00112.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590322505166558770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ud-VfA9bpws/TZTQsxxTFjI/AAAAAAAAADg/ax5Px1f4CWQ/s320/IMG00112.jpg" /></a> A customer uses her closet for her desk and loves it. Check out <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">http://www.thecustomcloset.net</a><a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/"></a> or call (201) 666-1717 to get your custom designed and installed closet and desk systems.The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-83297072808118168802011-03-28T10:19:00.000-07:002011-03-28T12:31:44.084-07:00Give Up Clutter for Lent<em>After you clear it all out, contact: </em><a href="http://thecustomcloset.net/"><em>http://thecustomcloset.net/</em></a><em> or call (201) 666-1717</em><br /><br />So, last week, a friend of mine shared her own organizing tip with me. She told me that during the 40 days of Lent, instead of giving up 40 days of chocolate or coffee, she was giving up 40 bags! She is going through her closets, drawers and garage, and getting rid of a bag of stuff for each day of Lent. What a great idea! Imagine how she will feel after those 40 days! This inspired me to write this week's tip.... <br /><br /><strong>Organizing Tip: Declutter Your Life By Doing a Little Each Day</strong> <strong></strong>OK, so you don't have to necessarily commit to a bag of stuff a day, but to begin to make some kind of progress to de-clutter your life, I would suggest you commit to doing SOMETHING each day. On a daily basis, that SOMETHING could be: Each day, pick a drawer and purge* any items not needed (*purge means: recycle, donate, trash, or relocate) Each day, review a folder in your home's filing system and get rid of any papers no longer needed for personal, legal or financial/tax purposes. (be sure to shred any document which contains personal information) Each day, review and purge a shelf in a closet. Each day, have your kids discard an older, unused, or broken toy Each day, review, purge, and clean a shelf of your fridge/freezer Each day, select an item from your wardrobe to donate. Each day, take action on 5 pieces of paper sitting on your counter, dining room table or other horizontal surface. Each day, scratch an item off your to-do list by either doing it, or deciding it's not necessarily important to do anymore. And so on.... So, if you want to make consistent progress to de-clutter, then commit to doing SOMETHING each day - whether it be some of my ideas above, or your own idea. If you commit to doing it, I promise you, before long, your life will be filled with a whole lot less clutter, making room for the people and things you really love and enjoy! Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer Organizing With EASE, LLC 201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-25195974765121180872011-03-17T14:23:00.000-07:002011-03-17T14:35:37.565-07:00"Weed" your Clutter ConstantlyOrganizing Tip: Weed Through Your Stuff, Constantly<br />Contact: <a href="http://thecustomcloset.net/">http://thecustomcloset.net</a> for creating the space you need after you "weed!"<br /><br />Yes, weeding is not only something you do in a garden, but something you must do in your living spaces as well. Let's do a comparison, shall we?<br /><br />In a garden, we must weed constantly so that the weeds don't overtake the garden and suffocate the plants we truly love and enjoy. If we never do the weeding, the weeds will quickly consume the garden. If we weed only occasionally, the garden will survive, but the weeds will still be quite prevalent, will interfere with the garden's ability to live and grow, and the weeds be tougher to pull if left too long. If we weed constantly, the weeds are easy to pull, the garden will thrive, and we will be able to fully enjoy the beauty and peace the garden can provide.<br /><br />OK, so now, substitute the word 'clutter' for weeds, and the words 'home' and 'family' for garden. It now goes something like this:<br /><br />In a home, we must weed constantly so that the clutter doesn't overtake the home and suffocate the people and possessions we truly love and enjoy. If we never do the weeding, the clutter will quickly consume the home and people in it. If we weed only occasionally, the home and family will survive, but the clutter will still be quite prevalent, will interfere with the family's ability to live and grow, and the clutter will be tougher to deal with if left too long. If we weed constantly, the clutter is easy to remove, the home and family will thrive, and we will be able to fully enjoy the beauty and peace our home can provide.<br /><br />*The organizing phrase, 'Weed Constantly', comes from organizing expert, Kathy Waddill, author of 'The Organizing Sourcebook: Nine Strategies for Simplifying Your Life'. Kathy explains that, "...aside from the personal reasons people hang on to things, our materialistic culture pressures us to have more than we need. Every day we’re barraged with paper, news, advertising and information. When you keep things you’re not actively using, they get in your way and create work for you. It requires constant vigilance to prevent yourself from being overwhelmed by the onslaught. Keep everything weeded down so you can retain a semblance of control over life."<br /><br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC <br />" Everything Arranged So Easily"<br />201-638-9593 | www.orgwithease.com | orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-64281659795928609492011-03-03T14:30:00.000-08:002011-03-03T14:50:17.586-08:00We Do Libraries!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOIne4B2FME/TXAZLo5TQcI/AAAAAAAAADY/fLJrND_aJVY/s1600/Temple%2BLibrary%2B005.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579987626059055554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOIne4B2FME/TXAZLo5TQcI/AAAAAAAAADY/fLJrND_aJVY/s320/Temple%2BLibrary%2B005.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BMFRQfwQP9E/TXAZLZCXdPI/AAAAAAAAADQ/5CoIOtg5VPg/s1600/Temple%2BLibrary%2B004.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579987621802112242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BMFRQfwQP9E/TXAZLZCXdPI/AAAAAAAAADQ/5CoIOtg5VPg/s320/Temple%2BLibrary%2B004.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXipseV-iY4/TXAZK89_uFI/AAAAAAAAADI/yEuyVf6IMp0/s1600/Temple%2BLibrary%2B001.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579987614267586642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXipseV-iY4/TXAZK89_uFI/AAAAAAAAADI/yEuyVf6IMp0/s320/Temple%2BLibrary%2B001.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>The Custom Closet was contracted to do the library at a synagogue in River Edge, NJ</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Contact: <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset/">http://www.thecustomcloset/</a> for an estimate on closets, garages, libraries, home offices and other wall units. (201) 666-1717</div></div></div>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-73781379208850921622011-02-28T07:29:00.000-08:002011-02-28T07:37:08.931-08:00What's Wrong With My Closet?Organizing Tip: <strong>Closet Redesign - Start a "Need, Wish, Want List" </strong><br /><strong>Then contact <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">www.thecustomcloset.net</a> or (201) 666-1717 or (800) 304-4848</strong><br /><br />Wish you had a better layout in your closet? Thinking about a closet makeover or redesign, but don't yet know what you need? Then start now by creating a "Need, Wish, Want List". Post a piece of paper on the door or wall of your closet, and keep a dedicated pen nearby. Every time you're using your closet and it's not working out for you, jot down what's bothering you, and, if possible, what you wish it was like instead. Write down things like:<br /><br />"I Wish I had more room for my folded clothing"<br />"I Need a place to keep my suitcase easily accessible because I take frequent trips for business."<br />"I Want a place to sit down to put on my shoes"<br />"I Wish I had a better way to store my scarves and belts because they're always landing on the floor"<br />"I Need hangers that my clothes don't fall off of"<br />and so on...<br /><br />Over time, this list will define your goals and tasks to make your closet function better for you. Then, you can either tackle these items one by one as time allows, or plan an entire closet makeover to get the closet of your dreams! Contact: <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">www.thecustomcloset.net</a><br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />O rganizing W ith EASE, LLC<br />" Everything Arranged So Easily"<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-86944501784623569162011-02-10T10:57:00.000-08:002011-02-10T11:07:18.907-08:00Organize Your Weekend ActivitiesOrganizing Tip: Planning your weekends with Post-Its<br /><a href="http://www.thecustomcloset.net/">www.thecustomcloset.net</a><br /><br />Does the weekend seem to just come and go each week for you, and you wonder why you got nothing done? Do you wish you had accomplished more around the house, or done something a bit more special with your family or friends? Here are a some tips to help you have a more fun and productive weekend (even if it means you just relaxed and took a nap!)<br /><br />Use Post-It's to help plan your weekends:<br />Get 2 stacks of different colored Post-Its - use one color for HOUSEHOLD, and the other color for ACTIVITIES.<br />HOUSEHOLD is for things that you've been meaning to get done, like 'Repair faucet, 'Hang New Pictures', 'Change Light Bulbs', or 'Organize Closet'. ACTIVITIES are fun things you'd like to do on the weekend either by yourself, with friends, or with family, like 'Go Ice-Skating', 'Visit new baby', 'Take a nap', or 'Bake Cookies with the kids'<br />Put all these items on post-its, and put them somewhere in the hub of your home, such as the kitchen or mudroom, on the back of a cabinet or closet door, on the fridge, or right on a wall if you'd like! You can arrange them in priority order any way you'd like. Putting them up randomly will work too.<br />Now, if you're a real planner, get your calendar out, and see what you've got going on the next few months, and put the sticky-notes right on your calendar on the days you'd like to do them.<br />If you're more free-spirited, and like to do things when the mood strikes you, then, each weekend take a glance at your post-it collection, and pull off the ones you feel like doing.<br />The post-it method is an easy way to get all those ideas on paper, and easily see, move around, and plan what you'd like to do when. No more waking up Monday morning saying "I wish I hadn't wasted my weekend!"<br />Or, if your family likes to keep your options open:,<br /><br />Do you like to wait until you find out the Weekend Events Not To Miss here in the Northern NJ area? Then sign up for the www.BergenMama.com email list. Each week you'll find out the latest, greatest things to do on the weekends, as well as find out the best places to eat and shop. BergenMama is a great source for all things cool and hip in Bergen County. Have fun!<br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />O rganizing W ith EASE, LLC<br />" Everything Arranged So Easily"<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-44401386433573580322011-01-26T12:44:00.000-08:002011-02-28T07:39:12.148-08:00Tax Organizing Time<strong>Organizing Tip: Create a Tax Folder.... NOW!<br />Contact <a href="http://www.thecustomcloset/">www.thecustomcloset</a> to create a custom home office.</strong><br /><br />Today's tip is a simple one, but saves you lots of headaches when you're getting ready for April 15th. Get yourself a file folder right now, and write "2010 Tax Documents" on it. Now, keep it somewhere handy, near where you open your mail. For many, this is right in the kitchen, and if you're even more organized, you've already got Action Files set up somewhere handy, so you can simply put this new folder right in there. Now, when you get all those lovely end-of-the-year tax documents, you'll have a home for them (I know I've received a couple already!). No more saying, "Oh Gosh...I know this is important... where should I put it so I'll maybe....hopefully... remember where it is at tax time?" By setting up this simple folder, you've established a home for all these important mailings - no more lost tax documents!<br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-28025756557114532372011-01-21T15:16:00.000-08:002011-01-21T15:23:09.321-08:00Custom Closet NewletterEnjoy our newsletter! It's got great information and inspiration to motivate you to organize your closets and your life!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=jlik4keab&v=001vUitVcnL-0eb5iNm0vMsyn_1rd5ZVs_uCDve_94Ocwlku1MjQy1QY4WcedIMEbmKfPUNc3YBeHiofj7In3wTpeLE75UUajPa1nKKuc_fkmRqc1ayLSzfVB3oSHcYSruAJZPDOQKlywe-Tkxlk2p_YXBFsCjKlKU3utVq2mS0_USrysQK8VS5wd-4MalGrlHQeUgQEc-8sIi7zYRtGJAocLZf4AxIGHQ_GIzSTTPjLIqpDBTemaWoVje6bIrtXoJRqXPLFy3MoqguRzgG3ruxQG50Lq9zlkB-VTXIeVvjLEQmjOz2w1ZD1EMU_2bqwYBqLBsLKdAzpGY%3D&id=preview">http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=jlik4keab&v=001vUitVcnL-0eb5iNm0vMsyn_1rd5ZVs_uCDve_94Ocwlku1MjQy1QY4WcedIMEbmKfPUNc3YBeHiofj7In3wTpeLE75UUajPa1nKKuc_fkmRqc1ayLSzfVB3oSHcYSruAJZPDOQKlywe-Tkxlk2p_YXBFsCjKlKU3utVq2mS0_USrysQK8VS5wd-4MalGrlHQeUgQEc-8sIi7zYRtGJAocLZf4AxIGHQ_GIzSTTPjLIqpDBTemaWoVje6bIrtXoJRqXPLFy3MoqguRzgG3ruxQG50Lq9zlkB-VTXIeVvjLEQmjOz2w1ZD1EMU_2bqwYBqLBsLKdAzpGY%3D&id=preview</a>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-50938167469312147382010-12-22T11:44:00.000-08:002010-12-22T11:50:49.238-08:00What to do with Holiday Cards (after the holiday)<strong>Contact www.thecustomcloset.net for your organizing needs<br />(201) 666-1717 or 800-304-4848<br /><br /></strong>My family loves getting all those wonderful, festive, colorful and thoughtful holiday greeting cards this time of year. My daughters especially love looking through them. But, what can you do with them all after the holiday time is over? Here are a few suggestions:<br /><br /><strong>Make a Flip-Book:</strong> Keep your favorites, punch a hole in the top corner of each, and, using a simple loose-leaf ring, attach them all together as a 'flip-book' to display each year.<br /><strong>Make Gift Tags:</strong> Cut the pictures out into a tag shape, punch a hole, and use them the following year as tags on Holiday gifts.<br /><strong>Donate to a worth cause:</strong> St. Jude's Ranch takes old greeting cards (any occasion), replaces the backs and then sells them on their website. The proceeds benefit St. Jude's Ranch, which houses neglected and abused children. For details on how to donate, go to this link: http://www.stjudesranch.org/help_card.php<br /><strong>Save as memorabilia:</strong> Put your favorite keepsake cards in a ziploc bag, write the year, and store in a memorabilia box (this approach, however, has potential to create huge volumes of cards over time, so use cautiously!)<br /><strong>Scan them:</strong> If you hate to toss used greeting cards because of their sentimental value, scan them into a computer. Then put on a flash-drive to display on a digital picture frame at holiday time.<br /><strong>Discard (recycle):</strong> This is,of course an option, and it's completely OK to do so. If you have a problem with guilt over doing this, remember that the sender sent you the card to bring you joy and a smile. If the cards become a burden to you, then the sender's intent is no longer there, so it's ok to discard them.<br /><br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-24399704926866911712010-12-16T05:36:00.000-08:002010-12-16T05:45:55.418-08:00To Do or Not to Do, Ask Yourself that Question!<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Contact: www.thecustomcloset.net to help you with your closet and home office "to do list!" 800-304-4848<br /><br /></span></strong>Ahhhh To Do's. I love that I have a great way to keep track of them in my Planner, and in my Action-Files, however, I've begun to notice that quite a few To-Do's aren't ever making the transition from 'To-Do' to 'DONE'. Sound familiar? Now, I'm not talking about the ones that I HAVE TO DO, or REALLY REALLY WANT TO DO. Those are getting done.<br /><br />I'm talking about other valid To-Do's : some are great ideas for my business; some are fun family projects; some are clippings from magazines or printed emails that I think I could possibly benefit somehow if I took some action on them; some are things that I thought at one point would be really important to do, but after a while, not so important anymore. You know what I mean? Can you relate to this at all?<br /><br />When something's been on your to-do list for quite some time, it begs the question: "To Do or NOT To Do?" In other words.... it's decision time. Either commit to doing it, or get it off your list. And when I say commit to doing it, I'm not talking about just moving the paper higher up in your pile of to-do's (because we all know how easy it is to just stick that piece of paper back on the bottom of the pile again), I'm actually talking about scheduling WHEN you will commit to do it, and then on that day (or days) - DO IT. If you can't bring yourself to commit to doing it, then perhaps it's not that necessary or meaningful to get done.<br /><br />So now, it's decision time for you: To Do or NOT To Do? Take a look at your TO DO lists, piles, and files, and really think about which ones are truly worthy of getting done. If they've been lingering around for a long time, perhaps they don't have much true value in your life, and you can declutter your To-Do's by getting rid of them.<br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-28964126308740531232010-11-29T12:09:00.000-08:002010-11-29T12:14:50.819-08:00Get Organic Bedding from GaiamEnter to win some awesome organic bedding from a very interesting company.<br /><br /><br />Your chance to win a <a href=”http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/win-a-luxurious-organic-bedding-package-from-gaiam”>Free Luxurious Organic Cotton Bedding Package</a> from Gaiam.com.The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-83073525624705632442010-11-17T10:52:00.000-08:002010-11-17T10:58:03.329-08:00Less Stuff, More Time and Money<em><strong>You can have new organized closets and home office systems by the end of the 2010 year!<br />contact: www.thecustomcloset.net<br />(201)666-1717</strong></em><br /><br />Organizing Tip: The Math of 'Stuff'<br />Today I share with you some simple mathematical equations about your stuff.<br /><br />STUFF = TIME<br />STUFF = MONEY<br /><br />So...simply speaking....<br />The more STUFF you have, the more TIME it takes to take care of it, clean it, put it away, read it, file it, etc...<br />The more STUFF you have, the more MONEY it takes to buy it, take care of it, clean it, maintain it, store it, etc...<br /><br />Therefore, if you reduce the amount of STUFF, the math changes to:<br /><br />LESS STUFF = MORE TIME<br />LESS STUFF = MORE MONEY<br /><br />And don't we all always want more TIME and MONEY to do what we really want to do in our lives?<br /><br />Therefore, the solution? REDUCE YOUR STUFF!<br /><br />Until next time, wishing you an easier life by Organizing With EASE.<br /><br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 www.orgwithease.com orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-86875262465599690132010-10-18T18:35:00.000-07:002010-10-18T18:41:48.543-07:00Man's Closet in Chocolate Colored Melamine<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___wIYogB6X4/TLz2XpArBDI/AAAAAAAAAC4/Rflmwf2aups/s1600/Oct.2010+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529565328510223410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___wIYogB6X4/TLz2XpArBDI/AAAAAAAAAC4/Rflmwf2aups/s320/Oct.2010+004.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___wIYogB6X4/TLz2XXUAbuI/AAAAAAAAACw/BN6S08MDLKA/s1600/Oct.2010+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529565323759480546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/___wIYogB6X4/TLz2XXUAbuI/AAAAAAAAACw/BN6S08MDLKA/s320/Oct.2010+003.jpg" /></a>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-77385384697628323922010-10-18T18:24:00.000-07:002010-10-18T18:35:21.957-07:00Man's Closet with Valet Rod by www.thecustomcloset.net<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___wIYogB6X4/TLz0krIQbBI/AAAAAAAAACo/tIUIZIvFLoU/s1600/Oct.2010+005.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529563353393949714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/___wIYogB6X4/TLz0krIQbBI/AAAAAAAAACo/tIUIZIvFLoU/s320/Oct.2010+005.jpg" /></a>The Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049988357934119469.post-59891249616684200612010-09-29T13:30:00.000-07:002010-09-29T14:03:55.364-07:00Declutter YOur Brain!!??Call The Custom Closet to Declutter your House! www.thecustomcloset.net<br />(201) 666-1717<br /><br />Organizing Tip: Declutter Your Brain: Write It Down!<br /> <br />Clutter doesn't only happen in our homes and offices. It can also happen in our minds. If I were to open up your brain and look inside, what would it look like? (OK, yeah - yuk, but not literally! :)) Would it be the equivalent to a cluttered desk or a junk-drawer? If we could SEE inside, would it look like a jumbled mess of tasks, ideas, reminders, schedules, floating around and constantly nagging at you? This causes unnecessary stress and anxiety, so let's try to change that.<br /> <br />You can declutter your brain by simply writing things down. Once the thoughts and tasks are on paper, they no longer need to clutter up your mind. Get your appointments, priorities and ideas in your calendar, planner or notepaper. Or, if you're the electronic type, then put it all in your PDA. Keeping a notepad by your bed also helps to capture those nagging thoughts that keep you awake at night. Writing it down helps get it off your mind. <br /> <br />If everything gets written down, then, the only thing you have to remember to do is to look consistently look at your planner/PDA/notepaper to tell you what to do!! You won't have to worry about forgetting appointments and to-do's - you can trust that they will be there for you when you need them, because you have written them down. <br /> <br />Enjoy your newly de-cluttered brain!!<br /> <br />Linda English - Owner/Professional Organizer<br />Organizing With EASE, LLC<br />201-638-9593 | www.orgwithease.com | orgwithease@aol.comThe Custom Closet - NY, NJ, CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342491613035312024noreply@blogger.com0