April 28, 2010 – 10:51 pm
There isn’t an office or home that doesn’t use the ubiquitous sticky note for jotting down everything from directions to phone numbers and messages. That’s why this new product from Rediform is so valuable. It creates a carbonless copy of the sticky note so you can keep it as a reminder. It’s also conveniently wallet-sized so you [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Favorite Products, Home Office Organizing, Student Organizing, Time Management
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Tagged Innovatively Organized, note, office, organize, organizing, Paper Management, Post-it, Post-it notes, professional organizing, to-do list, wallet
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Now that most contact information is stored electronically, you may have a Rolodex sitting on a shelf gathering dust. But don’t write it off just yet! There are many useful and innovative ways to repurpose that “old” organizer: Store recipes and pictures of dishes – use the transparent sleeves to keep it clean from spills in [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Favorite Products, Green Organizing, Home Office Organizing, Kitchen Organizing, Paper Management, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, storage
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Tagged clutter, electronic, Elizabeth Bowman, files, filing, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, organize recipes, paper, professional organizing, Recycle, repurpose, Reuse, reuse Rolodex, Rolodex, sorting, storage
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April 10, 2010 – 11:27 am
When I saw this tip, I knew I had to share it right away. Sometimes the smallest object can make a huge organizing difference. And talk about innovative!
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Favorite Products, Home Office Organizing, Organizing Small Spaces, Quick Tips
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Tagged binder clips, clutter, cord organizer, cords, Elizabeth Bowman, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, office, organizing tip, Professional Organizer, professional organizing
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It’s that time again! Empty your closet and make room for your spring wardrobe additions by bringing all your gently worn accessories and clothing to our popular clothes swap event. There will be racks and tables to display items, and you’ll be able to “shop and swap” with other attendees. Merchandise will be sorted by type and season, so feel free to bring winter [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Closet Organizing, Green Organizing, Upcoming Events
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Tagged clean closet, closet, clothes swap, donate, Elizabeth Bowman, Innovatively Organized, Mary Kay, organizing, professional organizing, shopping, sorting, West Seattle clothes swap
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March 23, 2010 – 10:09 am
A clean and organized home doesn’t just boost productivity and save time, it actually makes you feel better and decreases stress. In a recent announcement from HealthNet, a managed health care company out of California, they stress the importance of harmony between an organized and uncluttered home and your mental and physical health. See the article below: [...]
The weekend was a flurry of activity for Innovatively Organized! Our booth at the NW Women’s Show was extremely busy with hundreds of visitors stopping to find out more on organizing their homes and businesses. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, it’s the largest expo of its kind in the country, featuring [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Electronic Information Management, Paper Management, Upcoming Events
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Tagged clutter, Elizabeth Bowman, experts, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, NAPO, office, organize, organizing, Organizing Process, panel, Paper Management, professional organizing, tradeshow
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February 15, 2010 – 9:26 am
What does your bulletin board say about you? Is it covered with papers? Divided in sections? How organized are you? Bulletin boards can be a lifesaver when you use them consistently and efficiently! But what happens when it becomes inundated with clutter? Read this RealSimple article about one family’s bulletin board makeover!
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Favorite Products, Home Office Organizing, Student Organizing
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Tagged bulletin board, clutter, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, office, organized, Paper Management, professional organizing, Real Simple organizing, RealSimple bulletin board organizing, walls
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December 30, 2009 – 7:30 am
Just in case you missed some of my favorite posts from 2009, I’ve gathered a few here that you should definitely read or review one more time! Making lists is always at the top! Make sure to put your “to-do” list to work! Approach the new year with a clean slate – and that means freshening up and de-cluttering [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Favorite Products, Interesting Sites, Quick Tips
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Tagged clutter, Electronic Organizing, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, Kitchen Organizing, office, Organizing Process, organizing tools, to-do list
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December 27, 2009 – 1:59 pm
When it comes to paper, you usually hear about how to get rid of the clutter it creates, but there’s still one major paper product that can keep you organized. If you’re partial to paper planners and its perks – no need to log in or wait for the computer, no batteries or wires, and [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Electronic Information Management, Paper Management
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Tagged Innovatively Organized, general organizing, productivity, Paper Management, Organizing Process, organizing, clutter, Levenger, paper planner
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December 11, 2009 – 7:08 am
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how to just “be” when you’re so busy with everything you have to “do” and vice-versa. I hope this illustration gives you pause during this hectic holiday season to remember that keeping balance is the key to keeping things in harmony! (Thank you to Stephanie T. for sharing this with me. [...]
