Add Some Fun “To-Dos”…When we are not sprinting from the office to soccer practice and then to the grocery store, using the backseat of the car for storage with car hooks and seat organizers, we still need to find time for ourselves. So in addition to all the shopping lists and “notes-to-self” left on your desk, in your purse and on the dash of your car, make sure to have some fun “to-do” lists also! The last and most important “to-do” tip from Chris and Cynthia is to list things you really want to do, not just tasks you have to do. It’s your life after all, so take care to add a book, movie or play you’ve been meaning to catch. Plan a weekend trip or a personal day away from work. That way, your to-do list feels less “demanding boss” and more “personal assistant.” The first task on my fun “to-do” list, is go see the new “Sex and the City” movie. The gals and I from Organize.com are putting on our favorite party dresses and the most extravagant shoes we own (but, of course!). We will begin the fun with cocktails and then spend the rest of the evening with Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and of course Samantha. There will be pictures galore and plenty to share about Girls Night Out, so stay tuned. NEAT Things I Love Today: Gal Pal Garment Deodorant Remover!!! They saved my life and helped me out of a last minute pinch as I was getting dressed. I was able to remove unsightly spots from my L.B.D. (Little Black Dress). Happy Organizing! - Mrs. O
One Day At A Time…We all try to plan our days and weeks and even months and sometimes get too ahead of ourselves. If we’re not picking out an outfit for tomorrow or planning a birthday party for next weekend, we’re coordinating a girls’ night out or a fun family getaway. It’s hard to just stop and relax and let things happen. My friends at Russell + Hazel have another great tip for all those “to-do” lists lurking around every corner. Start by listing those “to-do’s” tomorrow. Before the end of your day, while at work or home, take 10 minutes to create a list of must do’s while they are still fresh in your mind. You’ll remember the most important tasks and details and be ready to hit the ground running when the sun rises the next day. Even though we may be taking time to create meticulous and thorough lists, they may get overwhelming at times. Another handy tip from the Russell + Hazel ladies is to “Break It Down.” Don’t combine lots of complex steps into a single to-do item. Start off with several chores that can be easily accomplished. With an item like “Plan Party,” it’s hard to decide where to begin. But if you break it down into multiple steps like “send invites” or “clean living room” or “grocery run,” you can make steady progress toward your larger goal. NEAT Things I Love Today: These tips and pointers can be applied to more than just your “to-do” lists. We all get caught up in the busyness of life and can sometimes forget to “stop and smell the roses.” Sometimes we need to just say no and grab a “(Not) To Do” Pad by Buttoned Up. I love this one-of-a-kind notepad because it allows you to organize your tasks according to 3 categories – “To Do,” “Delegate,” and “Not To Do.” This way we can ask ourselves, “Do I really need to do that?” and then maybe…just maybe, give ourselves some extra free time to spend with our family and friends. Happy Organizing! - Mrs. O
Room For Improvement…So I know everyone of us is guilty of leaving a sticky note on the kitchen counter or bathroom mirror or scrambling for a pen to write a reminder on a napkin. The problem in doing this is there’s no back up. What happens if you want to verify that a task was done? Chris and Cynthia from Russell + Hazel suggest keeping it simple and together. These brilliant ladies point out that scribbling on scraps of paper or Post-it Notes is fine—until you want to go back and check something. With a dedicated notebook or spiral pad for to-dos, you can always consult old lists and even track the date it happened. By organizing your to-do lists, you are taking one step toward achieving what is most important in life and also gaining back some of your time. To do this, Chris and Cynthia also recommend prioritizing your items. Long to-do lists can make your workload seem insurmountable, but arranging by due date help relieve the heat. By prioritizing your to-dos by date and/or time, you can knock off the most urgent items and hold off on less pressing ones until your schedule cools. NEAT Things I Love Today: Whether you are a busy mom on the go or a career gal paving a path, having a planner to keep your life organized is a must. The Truly Mom Leather Planner is perfect in every way. It has multiple note pads and useful pads for all your to-do lists. This planner is smart and stylish and designed to be a portable desk to help keep you organized in the most efficient way. I especially LOVE the MY Day pad! I can start my list the night before and then in the morning as I am getting ready for work, I can add to it as I think of things. Since it is a pad, i just tear off the sheet and it can easily go anywhere I go! Happy Organizing! - Mrs. O
Too Many “To-Dos”Our friends, Chris and Cynthia from Russell + Hazel, are two amazing women that have brought color and style back in to the office. As my featured guests for the month, they have enlightened me with some helpful tips on how to stay organized while managing a thousand “To-Do” lists. At the end of the day, we all ask ourselves “Where did the day go?” By following their suggestions and using their wonderful products, you’ll have all the time you need for work, family, friends and fun. With Summer rapidly approaching, this means vacation, visits from relatives, summer camp and just about anything else that involves travel. It also means having the perfect bag to keep you organized and looking great. NEAT Things I Love Today: Happy Organizing! - Mrs. O
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