Disorganization is Like Debt

If you’ve ever been in debt even just a little bit & struggled endlessly to be done with it, then you know the pain and agony of the struggle. Nothing is harder than limiting yourself by a budget. UGH! Every time you want to grab a cup of coffee, buy yourself even some underwear or go thru a drive thru because you are just out of time, you have to think of that *@$#* budget! This is usually when a little self-pity sets in & you either give in or stay strong.

The key to overcoming debt & sticking to a budget is simply changing your habits. Something not so simple to do. Especially when you see other people getting to ...

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Posted August 20, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Why You’re Still Not Organized at the Olympic Level

You want to be organized. This is sometimes hard to admit because then it sets a standard that seems hard to achieve. I mean, who can keep a house put together with kids, kids schedules today, your work schedule, a partner who probably thinks this is your job and kids who really don’t care?

But then you watch a reality show, realize you’re no where near that bad and your motivation hits a new high. You can do this! A schedule an Olympian would shrink from is created to get organized.

You are determined to take your house back.

Then something happens. After pulling everything out of your first closet, you have a bigger pile of “I ...

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Posted August 6, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Easy Trick to Eliminate Clutter

Keeping a bag or container in each closet & each space helps you eliminate clutter at the time you find it cluttering your space.

That might seem like something easier said than done, but take a minute to consider. You have a trash can in your kitchen and by your desk to eliminate trash. Now, if you had a recycle bin there too, you could easily eliminate the recycling.

Then consider an empty shopping bag in your closet. Every time you take of an item of clothing for any reason other than it is dirty i.e. it doesn’t fit, out of style, looks worn, etc, it goes in the bag. When the bag is full, take it to your ...

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Posted July 23, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Hitting a Wall: Organizational Motivation

Have the lazy days of summer become a little hazy because of all the clutter that has built up while you relaxed? Does your house looks like the maid quit!

If you could just twinkle your nose like Samantha on Bewitched or fold your arms & nod your head like Jeannie in I Dream of Jeannie, your home would miraculously be back in order. But alas……that won’t happen.

So, here are 5 ways to get you & the family motivated to declutter your home so you can start enjoying the lazy days of summer without the clutter haze.

1. Music: Turn it on & up to set the fun atmosphere.

2. Blinds: Get ...

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Posted July 16, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Life is Better Organized!

Welcome to the introductory Styled & Organized Living newsletter. A newsletter to help you find ways to organize your things and your time. Because, when you reach the end of your very busy day after making 3 meals, snacks, doing laundry, driving your kids to every event known to man, feeding the dog/cat/hamster/fish/iguana, taking out the trash, doing the dishes, helping with homework/school projects & maintaining your home all while trying to stay physically & mentally fit. . . . . the one thing that can keep you moving forward is an organized life.

Organization

Organization is simply an efficient and orderly approach to a task. The hard part is making the commitment to achieve that the majority of the time. I will ...

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Posted July 2, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Organization in Chaos

If you’ve ever visited New York City, you know how chaotic the city feels; people jostling you from every angle, an overload of sights & sounds and a frantic pace. But in the frenzy, your eye catches a purposeful, symbol of order giving you stability that you cling to.

Newsstands are organized with newspapers out in the client’s path grabbing their attention to spend money on something they “need”. Fun-reading magazines are right above newspapers so the client can easily add a guilty pleasure. Food is at the top for the last minute impulse purchase. And the sales clerk is right in the middle at eye-level ...

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Posted June 25, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

How to Organize Anything

Want the foolproof way to organize any space or item? It just takes a little focus, some dedicated time and these 5 easy steps.

1.Gather together the items to organize. It’s easy to jump right in, but you probably have some of these same items scattered in other rooms. Gather them up first so you don’t find them latter when your done & have the UGH! moment.

2.Group all like things together. An example is all writing instruments, all paper supplies, all coats, all hats, baking supplies, grilling tools. The key is to be very general at this stage.

3.Group within each group. Now you want to separate the pens from the pencils, winter coats from summer jackets, ...

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Posted June 4, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Clutter Proof Your Handbag

Here are 5 easy steps to clutter proofing your handbag so you will always be able to locate your keys, phone & favorite lipstick easily.

1.Use any available pockets your purse offers for your most crucial items like your phone or keys. Start with the exterior pockets as long as they have a zipper closure which you then must zip.

2.Use outside snap closure pockets for receipts. This makes receipts easy to retrieve at home.

3.Use an inside pocket for medications. This keeps them hidden but still easily accessible to you when you need them.

4.Use small, cosmetic bags to create pockets. When you are short on pockets, create your own with cute cosmetic bags. ...

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Posted May 29, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Do You Have Too Much Stuff?

Each day we are bombarded with advertisements enticing us to purchase the newest clothes, toys, furniture, tools,etc. And if the lure of something new doesn’t pull you to shop, there is always a bargain to be had.

After looking past all the Sunday sale ads yesterday, the Dallas Morning News Parade article, “Is Your Stuff Weighing You Down?” caught my attention. The author, Anna Quindlen, confessed to being a pack rat, and offered help to overcoming Peter Walsh’s favorite cry of “Too much stuff!”

Really, all Organizational Guru’s will tell you getting organized all comes down to letting go of the excess. Sounds so easy! But, we all know if can be so very hard. Having time, ...

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Posted April 23, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Freshen Your Linen Closet

Ah the linen closet. The place where towels, wash clothes, hand towels, king, queen & twin sheets & blankets, beach towels, pillows and anything else you can shove in there is stored. You might even have your grandmother’s hand-made quilt somewhere in the mix.

Stop the chaos! The linen closet is a place where even a guest can find what they need. Here’s 4 easy steps to make it a closet even Martha Stewart would love.

1.The Matching Game

a.Match sheet & towel sets

b.Group all king sheets together, queen together & on down the line.

c.Group standard pillows vs king pillows together

d.Group blanket sizes together

2.Folding

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Posted April 2, 2012. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .