Get Hitched Give Hope is a local non-profit group started by businesses in the Seattle area who specialize in the wedding and bridal industry. They host an annual event to raise funds to grant wishes for breast cancer patients. This year, they are partnering with BuyMyTronics to help reduce and recycle electronic clutter and raise money!

I’ve talked about this specific organizing challenge many times – and here is a great way to get rid of that old cell phone or laptop that is gathering dust in the closet at work or home. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to donate any gadget you’re not using anymore and feel good about it, too.

To make it even easier, Innovatively Organized will act as a collection agent, so just get ready to hand over that old cell phone, computer or video game when we see you!  Or contact us to have us pick it up or schedule time to drop it off with us.  They won’t be collecting forever so contact us SOON!

Waiting in line, on the bus, in between meetings – if you’re on-the-go but still want to maximize your time, the iPhone is a great mobile tool. It supports an abundant number of applications, and I recently discovered that you can view the latest Mary Kay® products online and actually flip through the Mary Kay catalog on your iPhone!

If you’re interested in learning more about Mary Kay, contact independent beauty consultant Kim Howe at kimhowe@gmail.com.

Time Timer© is an innovative tool that helps you visualize time by giving you a graphic representation of its passing. It’s a simple but unique way to improve productivity by seeing time elapse as you work. It’s available as an application for your iPhone, and different sized desk clocks and wristwatches. Everyone from students to business professionals can use it!

I was recently quoted by Yahoo! in an article about how to help busy professionals save time and what kinds of gifts they may want for the holidays. Click here to read the full article, “6 Time-Saver Gifts for Busy Professionals”.

With time being such a precious commodity, my clients are always asking me how they can improve productivity and make more time.  One of my top recommendations is to utilize the timer on the coffee maker.  The average adult spends up to 15 minutes each day getting their morning caffeine fix – do you know how many minutes per week you could save by waking up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee at home?

]]> http://blog.innovativelyorganized.com/2009/12/07/time-saving-gifts-for-busy-professionals/feed/ 0 innovativelyorganized coffee maker timer http://blog.innovativelyorganized.com/2009/11/23/organizing-holiday-moments/ http://blog.innovativelyorganized.com/2009/11/23/organizing-holiday-moments/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:24:51 +0000 Elizabeth Bowman http://blog.innovativelyorganized.com/?p=1049 ]]>

With friends, family and festivities, there will be lots of picture taking in the coming weeks. Be prepared by having your camera readily accessible and fully charged. Also, keep extra batteries or the charger in the camera bag and place it by the front door so you don’t forget it on the way to parties and holiday activities.

Now is the perfect time to set up a system for your pictures so you can share them right away at the end of the season. For digital photos, here are a few of my favorite online sites that let you upload the photos and gives your family and friends the opportunity of getting their own prints.

• Shutterfly
• Snapfish
• Flickr
• Picasa

If you use a camera with film, drop off the rolls at a one hour development shop and make sure to pick them up right away so they don’t pile up. Label and store the photos in chronological order for now and you can quickly sort through them later.

Click here to Listen Now!

Enjoy!