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Feb. 09 - COLOR ME ORGANIZED: TO-DOODLES (PDF)

List and color your to-doodles.

• Write your big project in the big star and use the points for individual tasks. Little tasks go in the little stars.
• Write what you really want to do in the hearts. 
• Write the thing that will bring you joy, beauty, or growth in the flower. 
• Write the to-do that will add sunshine and sparkle to your life inside the sun. 
• Color in as you finish, and embellish and doodle along the way on this daily or weekly graphic lister.

Jan. 09 - COLOR ME ORGANIZED: RESOLUTION PAGE (PDF)

Instead of yearly resolutions that fizzle out, make monthly resolutions that keep you planning how to keep solving life's problems.

Print one each month and post where you can see it to stay motivated.

TOP 10 THINGS EVERY HOME NEEDS TO GET ORGANIZED

Get your home in order with this list of every day items. Is something missing at your house?

TOP 10 THINGS EVERY TEEN NEEDS TO GET ORGANIZED

Teens generally like to be organized. Neatness is another story. Give your teen enough organizing tools to stay on top of their stuff.

TOP 10 THINGS EVERY OFFICE NEEDS TO GET ORGANIZED

It doesn't take much but a few essentials to get an office in order. Check out our top 10 list.

TOP 10 THINGS EVERY NURSERY NEEDS TO GET ORGANIZED

Baby coming? Baby here? Make sure you have just enough to get the baby's room in order.

TACKLE THE TASK MONSTER

Would you like to get past procrastination? See what is holding you back and what you can do about it.

TOP 10 CLUTTERLESS GIFTS

What do you give the person who has everything and a little too much of it? Something that is clutterless. Check out these ideas.

TOP 10 ORGANIZING GIFT IDEAS

What do you get for someone who wants to be more organized? Many organizing products are too personal, but this list will suit just about any taste!

TOP 10 - THE VERY LEAST YOU CAN DO TO GET A LITTLE MORE ORGANIZED

Don't have time to be perfect? What little things can you do to get organized? Check it out.

CLUTTER 911

Challenge yourself to stop the insanity. Do you shop to amuse yourself? To medicate yourself?

Do you find it difficult to part with the things you own? Get started on your decluttering with Clutter 911.

ORGANIZING COUPLES

Help your loved ones get organized and get advice on how to get others to help you declutter.

CUT CLOSET CHAOS

Get dressed, not stressed! Check out these tips for whipping your closet into shape.

I L.O.V.E. NOTEBOOKS
I love binders and notebooks to organize just about everything. From household information to recipes, a good binder can keep it all in order. Find out how!

SIMPLIFY THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Every year around November, we go into a frenzy trying to get things done. Put an end to the madness and set some limits! These 10 tips may help you slow down a little and enjoy the holiday season. (PDF)

ORGANIZING FOR MEN
10 Tips for organizing men's stuff and 10 favorite products. (PDF)

PHOTOS & MEMORABILIA
Get these quick tips for organizing photos and memorabilia while on vacation. Don't let it pile up nd become a mountain! (PDF)

MAKEUP MAKEOVER
When was the last time you purged your old mascara? Lipstick? When was the last time you changed your colors? Tips for a makeup makeover and when to toss your old stuff. (PDF)

"DOORGANIZE" WITH ORDINARY SHOEBAGS
Need to create more space in a room? Use the door! This tips sheet gives you creative ideas for organizing using an ordinary, over-the-door shoe bag. (PDF format)

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