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Organize Your Coupons

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I had the pleasure of recently conducting a clutter seminar at a local library. The question of organizing coupons came up.

The audience participated in brainstorming some ideas for coupon organization:

• Organize by category or expiration date. Use a small accordion file labeled 1 -12 and placing the coupons in the respective tab (7 for July) by the month of expiration. Or if have difficulty filing that specifically, just place in an envelope.
• Keep an envelope or your file in your purse or glove box and go through it matching your grocery list just before your shopping trip. This way you won’t leave your coupons at home.
• Set a reminder on your calendar to clear out expired coupons.

And, from me, if you routinely do not use the coupons you clip before they expire, give yourself permission to stop cutting coupons and adding to your clutter.

I am always amazed at what I learn from my audiences. Do you have a coupon tip to share? I would love to hear it.

Organizing Your Children: Chore Charts

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Yes. Children should have fun because they grow up fast yet it is also important for our children to share and learn responsibility. Chores play an important role in keeping your home organized and running smoothly. There are chores that are age appropriate even for toddlers.

Chores include children in family activities while teaching them the importance of following through and completing activities. This is where a chore chart can be a great tool because it helps children better understand their tasks and chart their daily progress. Tracking chore completion will help encourage responsibility and promote your child’s success and build confidence. In addition, children will feel instant pleasure when applauded for their efforts by placing a sticker or check mark by their name.

There are several types of chore charts ranging from ones drawn on a chalkboard to custom designed ones. I came across a website that has several free printable chore charts for you to try. Try one or try them all and see what works for your family.

I am curious to know if they helped or if you have a tip you would like to share.

Easy Organizing Tips for Your Child’s Room

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Do you constantly battle to get your child to clean their room? Do you wonder if you will ever see the floor in your lifetime?

Organizational Expert Julie Morgenstern shared five tips for helping to organize your child’s room in the June 2, 2009 issue of Woman’s Day magazine. It really does make sense to create zones within the room, to place things where your child can reach them (to find it or put it away on their own) and to set a schedule for daily and annual maintenance.

I would love to hear if you have a tip of your own or if you implemented one of these tips and how it worked.

More on Teaching Your Children About Organization

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I came across a great article on the Stacks and Stacks website that shares six rules that will help create order and teach your children how to organize.

Children who have clean and organized rooms will get ready in the morning faster since there will be less chaos and confusion in their room. They will also spend less time asking you to help locate things as there will be a place for everything. In addition, you will feel calmer in their room as well.

Which rule will you implement this week?

Stylish Storage: A Way to Stay Clutter-free

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Having chic clutter cures are a great way to get motivated to clear clutter and keep it away. If I haven’t convenience you yet or if a reminder is needed…having a clear, fresh space will let you breathe easier, feel calmer and provide you with free space to allow new things in. By using boxes, shelves and baskets you can create a more calm space as shown in Woman’s World magazine issue from 4/26/10.

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