Organizing for Moms

Nancy's next office organizing class at MCC's Red Mountain Campus is April 13 and 20. Don't procrastinate or you'll miss this great information! Contact Nancy at 480-325-0994 for details.

Jill's next bookmaking workshop for teachers is April 30 from 5 - 10 pm in Chandler. For more information, email Jill for a flyer at JillGraham@operationorganize.net.

Contact Nancy at nancy@createthespace.com to register for Cocktails and Conversation on May 6th in Chandler (see details in our earlier post Cocktails and Conversation below). Limited seating available so act now!

I don't know about you but when Will, my youngest son, leaves home, I'm doomed. I don't really care how most appliances and electronics work. I rely on my husband and children to figure it out. Except for complaining that they've told me how to do something a 'thousand times', it's worked out well.

I was daydreaming one day and pictured myself all alone wondering how to turn on the darn BBQ without blowing up the neighborhood. I thought, "No one is going to believe I don't know how to use it after all these years." Daydreaming about explosions, fish dying in my pond because the pump stopped working, and a green pool motivated me to do what I do best. Make up a how-to manual.

I titled mine: How Does It Work Around Here? A few of my category titles:

• What if the power goes out and it's 115 degrees outside
• Cooking outside without blowing up the neighborhood
• Watching a DVD using 3 remotes
• What if I want my computer screen to show up on the t.v.
• Keeping the air clean (changing filters)
• Lord, have mercy. What if the pool vac stops working

I feel better knowing if my husband leaves me for someone not nearly as wonderful and my children never call me, I can at least watch a movie, float in a clean pool sipping a cocktail, and have friends over for a BBQ.

- Nancy

"I'll do it later." Will you? Be honest with yourself. Tomorrow may never come. Think about who would be left with your stuff. Will they want to spend time sifting and sorting to figure out what's important and what's not? Will they have the time? Avoid burdening others by setting aside time everyday to tackle your projects. Not tomorrow, next week or next year. Now.

"I'll do it later." Will you? Be honest with yourself. Tomorrow may never come. Think about who would be left with your stuff. Will they want to spend time sifting and sorting to figure out what's important and what's not? Will they have the time? Avoid burdening others by setting aside time everyday to tackle your projects. Not tomorrow, next week or next year. Now.

Wouldn't it be nice to get away from the children for a couple hours and have a fun time learning about home organization? Have you ever wondered if the home of a professional organizer is really organized? Join us for Cocktails and Conversation in Chandler, Arizona on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

We hate to brag but here's what other moms have told us:
"It was such a treat and I felt completely energized about implementing all of the ideas you shared with us. The suggestions you have were enlightening and simply made sense."
"Thank you a million times for all your advice! I've implemented your ideas and I'm less stressed and have more time for my children."
"Who thought organizing could be so much fun? It was worth every dime!"

Not everyone can afford to have one or two of us come to their home for a personal assessment. We want to make sure moms get the help they need in an affordable, fun way. Cost $45.

Seating is limited so reserve your spot with a friend today! The deadline is April 30, 2010. Email Nancy to register.

Organizing a Room Step-by-Step is a jam-packed teleseminar you don't want to miss! Save 20% when purchasing this teleseminar before February 28, 2010. Your cost only $24.

Time management makes us think we can somehow get control over time. The clock moves at the same rate is always did and there's nothing we can do to stop, pause, or turn back time. We can, however, manage ourselves. Time management is really self-management. - Nancy

Be on the lookout for the following teleseminars in 2010!

Do I Have What It Takes to be a Professional Organizer?
Chronically versus Situationally Disorganized
Travel Tips for Families
Organizing Solutions for New Businesses
Hobby Organizing
Photo Management and Scrapbooking
Organizing the Homeschool Classroom
Organizing Solutions for the Overwhelmed Mom

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