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As a NAPO in the Schools Trained Provider, http://www.napo.net/news/nps_list.aspx I will come into your local elementary school to present this totally interactive presentation that teaches elementary school students basic organizing principles and the benefits of being organized. This program is a community outreach presented by NAPO and there is no charge to the schools. Each school program includes an interactive presentation to be given to students in a classroom setting by a professional organizer (me). The presentation lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the time available with the teacher. Teachers and students are asked to give feedback in an evaluation form at the end of the presentation. Handouts that include organizing tips are distributed to parents; the aim is to start a dialogue between parent and child about being organized. The emphasis of the Elementary School program is managing “stuff.” A disorganized child character, Drake or Hazel, is introduced to the s...

1. Review your Christmas card mailing list for any address changes, names, etc. 2. Purchase Christmas stamps. 3. Purchase Christmas cards. 4. Review your Christmas shopping list. 5. Discuss the holiday season with your family. What activities do they want to participate in? Remember - pick and choose the activities you will be attending and remember you can't be everywhere.

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Your Most Successful School Year starts by being organized. Avoid missed opportunities and stress caused by messy rooms and lost homework. If you want this school year to be less stressful, if you want this to be the year your child improves their grades and the year that your child looks forward to going to school – call me for a complimentary telephone consultation – let’s talk about getting organized! 219-575-3821 or email me at wendy@putclutterinitsplace.com . Special rate now through September 30, 2009.

A client of mine very graciously agreed to let me photograph the before and after of her kitchen table organization. I want to take you through step by step: (Before) Step One: Sort items into like categories. I sorted the items into the following categories: coins, cables, receipts, candy and paper. (During) Step Two: Move items to their homes. For example - coins go into the coin dish, candy into the cupboard and paper is filed or discarded if it is no longer relevant. Step Three: Enjoy your clear kitchen table! (After!) Maintenance is key to keeping the table clear. At the end of each day, make sure that if something is on the table, it is put away. Total time for this organizing project - 15 minutes. Total time per day to maintain this table - less than 2 minutes.