 Smaller spaces — like the office cubicle — have their own unique organizational challenges. In fact, more than 59% of Americans say their messy cubicles affect their work. If you’d like to get your cube under control, try these tips to maximize your small space.
USE VERTICAL SPACE. Don’t rely solely on horizontal (flat) desk surfaces for storage. Office supply stores and catalogs offer a variety of organization products to maximize wall space. Look for basket ladders that hook over cube walls to act as “in” and “out” boxes or to hold current projects or literature. MINIMIZE VISUAL CLUTTER. Smaller spaces look larger when clutter is kept to a minimum. Keep project papers tucked away in file folders. Utilize storage boxes in a variety of sizes to store media and office supplies. If you have a bulletin board, empty it completely and return only those things that you truly love or need. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. If possible, face your computer or most-used work surface away from the doorway so you’re not constantly interrupted by the flow of office traffic. Consider putting up a “do not disturb” sign outside your doorway letting office mates know when you need privacy during peak production hours. © 2017 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  On Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with warm and amiable Susan Loucks, Executive Director of Neighborhood Falmouth. Susan explained that "Neighborhood Falmouth is part of a robust national 'village' movement created to help older individuals stay in their homes by providing needed help and services."
Susan meets with all prospective members, with their adult children if they like, in their homes to gain a thorough understanding of each member's individual needs. Susan also answers members' telephone calls, fielding requests and questions, and coordinates many of the activities of the organization including the Meet for Breakfast, Meet for Lunch, Senior Salons, Aging Anonymous gatherings, NF Book Club, guest speakers, special events and more. Source: Neighborhood Falmouth Neighborhood Falmouth's friendly and energetic volunteers lovingly provide a wide variety of services for members including Light Home Maintenance, Transportation, Home Safety Review, Connections, Activities, Home Monitoring, Household Financial Help and Telephone Check-ins. Joan, Bill, John and Anne, dear friends of mine, love meeting and working with Neighborhood Falmouth members and describe their volunteer experiences as deeply meaningful. New volunteers are always most welcome to participate and the hours are flexible to your schedule. Please contact Neighborhood Falmouth at 508.564.7543 and/or [email protected] for additional information. It will be one of the best calls you've made in a long time! In addition, Neighborhood Falmouth is a 501 (c) (3) organization. If you find that your time is tight and you are unable to volunteer, please remember that your donations are tax deductible as provided by the law and are most gratefully accepted as well. Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  If your to-do lists aren’t getting done, try this simple system.
Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Chances are, at some point in your life, someone close to you will suffer from a life-changing illness, tragedy or injury. Instead of saying, "What can I do to help" consider being proactive and setting up a "meal train". This free website allows family and friends to create an organized plan to bring meals on specific days. An email reminder is sent the day before each scheduled meal. Visit www.mealtrain.com for details.
© 2017 Posts on Demand Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Are your cookbooks a recipe for disaster? Take control with these simple tips. Evaluate and pare down. Gather all your cookbooks in one spot. You’ll recognize your favorites, so set those aside. Then, consider donating any books unfamiliar or unused for the past year. Find a central location. Keep all cookbooks and recipes in one area for easy access and awareness. Organize in a way that makes sense to you, such as by author, culinary region, or type of food (vegetarian, soups, breakfast, etc.) Create a recipe binder. Set up a three-ring binder for your recipe clippings. Create sections (such as main course, veggies, salads, desserts) with tab dividers. Glue recipes on both sides of heavy 8-1/2 x 11 paper, and then slip the papers into clear plastic page protector sleeves. Organize clippings. It’s tempting to clip every great recipe you see in magazines. If you do, create a “holding” envelope where recipes must past your taste test before being added to your recipe binder. Remember the “in/out” rule: Each time you add a recipe to your book, remove an old one (or two) that is no longer a favorite. Go paper-free. If you're ready to go digital, there are many apps that can help you make the transition. In addition to being able to peruse and virtually "clip" new recipes, you can often scan (or take photos) of your cherished family recipes to upload into virtual collections. Or simply start a Pinterest board to collect your new favorites! © 2017 Articles on Demand™  On Wednesday I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Gwynn, graphic artist and owner of PenGwynn Prints. We got to talking about sharing cherished recipes and the fine art of note writing. Sarah noted, "In an age of instant texts, tweets, and emails, we believe the handwritten note is a special and personal gift!" Designed and printed on Cape Cod, PenGwynn Prints Recipe Note Cards are unique and beautifully illustrated seafood and fruit calligram note cards featuring images created by words of a recipe. The note cards have a design on the front, are blank inside and have the recipe printed on the back. Be sure to visit PenGwynn Prints and enjoy sharing the lovely recipe note cards with your family and friends! Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ...
Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  What exactly is clutter? Clutter is anything unnecessary and extraneous. It can be more than the physical clutter most of us think of. Getting organized means clearing out the clutter in your mind, heart, and life.
As for the physical clutter, ask yourself the following three questions about each item in your home. If you can’t answer yes to at least one, it’s probably clutter! Is it beautiful?
Is it useful?
Is it loved?
You’ll find that as you inventory your possessions, you may be able to answer “yes” to two or even three of the questions above. Those are the things that are most valuable to you. Remember, the goal of decluttering is not to get rid of everything. It’s simply to keep only things that you truly appreciate and use. To stop clutter, prevent it from accumulating in the first place.
Think before you buy.
Once you rid yourself of clutter and make space only for what's special, you'll find it's easier to get — and stay — organized! You’ll soon reap the benefits of a clutter-free life: more energy, happier relationships, a well-organized home or office, new opportunities, and a better outlook on life. © 2017 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  According to Ikea, 20% of women would rather have their man declutter the house than buy them a bunch of roses for Valentine's Day. © 2017 Posts on Demand™
Surprise your loved ones this Valentine's Day with the gift of a wonderfully decluttered home and/or office! An Energize and Organize gift certificate for your grandparents, parents, spouses, partners, siblings, children, friends and/or neighbors will be the sweetest home/office harmony and balance treat of all! One Hour Consult: $65.00; Half Day Three Hour Work Session: $195.00; Full Day Six Hour Work Session: $390.00 Call or email for your thoughtful gift today! Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com Energize and Organize: Congratulations to the Super Bowl Champions the New England Patriots!2/5/2017
  One great way to increase productivity is to better manage your time.
To begin, get an accurate gauge of the real time it takes to accomplish a variety of routine responsibilities.
Then, become more productive by avoiding interruptions.
Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Take these simple precautions to keep your home safe while you’re away.
• Don’t put out the “we’re not home” sign — install timers on lights and a radio or television so your home looks and sounds lived in. • Let trusted neighbors know how long you’ll be gone and how to reach you in an emergency. Ask them to keep a watchful eye on your place. Have them collect your mail and newspapers, or suspend delivery until you return. Perhaps they could park their cars in your driveway occasionally. In snowy climates, ask them to shovel your walk and driveway. • Remove home address and phone numbers from your luggage tags and add your cell-phone number instead, in case an unscrupulous baggage handler gets any shady ideas. • Lock up and hide your valuables. Keep some shades partially closed to keep expensive items (such as your big-screen TV) out of view. (But don’t completely close all window coverings, or it will be obvious that no one is home.) • Set the thermostat to an energy-saving level. Unplug most appliances to save electricity. • Remove all perishable items from your refrigerator, and take out the trash so you don’t return to unpleasant odors. • It may seem obvious, but don’t forget to lock all doors and windows. If you leave a vehicle in the driveway, be sure to remove any garage door openers. © 2017 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need professional organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com |
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