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Why Organizing is Better with Binders

January 10, 2010 – 9:01 pm

It’s no wonder the 3-ring binder is a required school supply – it’s a versatile organizing tool. Invest in a sturdy binder that you can use over and over, and if you’re storing receipts or time-sensitive items, remember to clean it out at the end of the year and archive important documents.
Binders can serve a lot of different organizing [...]

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1,000 suitcases and how to identify yours

December 9, 2009 – 11:58 am

Whether traveling alone or with your family this winter, you will probably end up waiting and standing with a crowd of people around the baggage carousel at the airport. Trying to find your bag amongst a sea of mostly black bags can be frustrating. It can also cause undue anxiety as you see other people picking up bags [...]

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Organizing holiday moments

November 23, 2009 – 9:24 am

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 [...]

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Career Search Seminar – August 11th!

August 6, 2009 – 11:27 pm

 
“How to Network Effectively and Organize Your Job Search Efforts”
Career Search Seminar
Tuesday, August 11th
9 AM – 12 PM
The Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, Seattle
This will be a 3 hour, 3 topic job search seminar about networking and organizing your job search.
Register now or call 206-399-8712
 Sponsored by Woodland Recruiting, Puget Sound Business Journal and Innovatively Organized.

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Organizing Tips for the Bathroom

July 6, 2009 – 11:30 pm

A beautiful Seattle summer is in full swing and that means you’ve probably had some out-of-town guests in and out of your home by now. I wanted to pass along a few organizing tips for the bathroom since that is probably one of the most important spaces that your guests will see and use. If [...]

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Recycle More – Waste Less

June 20, 2009 – 12:27 am

Living in a high-rise downtown definitely cuts down on the size of my carbon footprint. I use less electricity and water and use more public transportation, but I can still do more to reduce waste and save natural resources. Recycling is an easy way to help the environment and it also has an added benefit [...]

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Clothing Swap/Closet Clean-out Event – June 13th!

June 7, 2009 – 4:58 pm

Closet Clean-Out Event
Downtown Seattle
Saturday, June 13th
2 PM – 4 PM
Make room for your summer clothes by clearing out the old!
Empty your closet by bringing any and all items you are ready to part with to this event.  We will have racks and areas for you to display your items. Then you will be able [...]

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No more mystery odors in the fridge

May 22, 2009 – 8:58 pm

A fridge crammed with food can be frustrating. Valuable time is wasted searching for the last can of soda, repositioning things so they don’t fall out, or worse, realizing something has gone bad and having to empty out entire shelves to find the culprit.
The EZ Slider is a neat product idea that will save you from refrigerator [...]

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Everyday Uses for Sticky Notes

April 22, 2009 – 10:45 pm

We all know how ubiquitous the sticky note is at the office – they’re usually found on computer monitors, files or boxes. I use them to write myself quick notes all the time … I even wrote one to remind myself to post this blog! But beyond its obvious purpose, sticky notes are even more useful at home, school and even [...]

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Recipe for Organization

April 15, 2009 – 12:12 am

Saving money by eating at home is practical and necessary these days, so make sure your recipe collection is up-to-date and at your fingertips. Cooking can be a fun activity when you don’t have to worry about searching for your favorite recipes.  Here are some key ingredients in whipping up an organized kitchen experience:
1. One simple binder, sheet protectors, dividers - Directions: Place loose recipes [...]

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