Dealing with Mail

Make time everyday to open and read the mail to keep it from accumulating to the point of being overwhelming. It's easier to find five minutes in a day, then to have to put aside 30 or more minutes at the end of the week to play catch-up.
· Open mail in one mail center area with all your tools and supplies.
· Have a wastebasket and recycling bin near to toss the mail in as you open it.
· Make decisions as you open the mail.
Scan the contents of each piece and process it appropriately:
Immediately…
· Throw out all unwanted solicitations
· Throw out the outside of the envelope that comes with every bill
· Throw out the inserts that come with every bill
· Scan each catalog and if nothing interests you, recycle it.­
Take the remaining pieces and sort into the following categories:
· To Pay
· To Do
· To File
· To Read
posted on: 10/24/2007 8:

Storing Clothes for Winter

Fall is officially here! Sadly we must say goodbye to shorts and sandals and break out the bulky, itchy winter coats and sweaters. When storing your summer clothing, it is best to use clear plastic bins that are well sealed and labeled. Don't forget to add some cedar chips to keep those pesky clothing-eating critters at bay! To keep suits and dresses from getting wrinkled, store them on a clothing rack in fabric bags. During this process be sure to purge anything you haven't worn all season. Chances are you're not going to wear it next season either. Now, bundle up and enjoy the autumn air!

Summer is here!

Summer is officially here! That mean it's finally time to put away the bulky, itchy winter coats and sweaters and bring out the comfy shorts and colorful sundresses. When storing winter items, it is best to use clear plastic bins that are well sealed and labeled. Don't forget to add some cedar chips to keep those pesky clothing-eating critters at bay! To keep coats, suits, and dresses from getting wrinkled, store them on a clothing rack in fabric bags. During this process be sure to purge anything you haven't worn all season. Chances are you're not going to wear it next season either. Now, put on those sandals and have a great summer!

Paper and Tax Organizing Tips!

We have a special Newsletter this month. It is filled with tips and advice on getting your papers organized for tax season!

Please visit our newsletter at: www.organizingboston.com/taxnewsletter.html

Also, we are offering a special deal when you book a paper organizing session. Please contact me for more details: sarah@organizingboston.com

Happy Organizing!

Cleaning off your Desk

At the end of the day, take 10 minutes to put things on your desk back where they belong, file papers and write out your to-do list for the following day. When you walk into work the next morning, you will be greeted by a clean desk and a fresh start to your day. Try it once and see how it makes you feel the next day. I guarantee you'll breathe a sigh of relief. :-)