Organize Your Critical Life Information Electronically

 

You’ve got multiple passwords, log on ids, their particular website portals, telephone numbers, bank account information, spouse’s information, kids’ information…all floating around in your head. Hopefully you remember it all, all the time, right? What do you do when you’re on the road, stuck at the office, or need critical medical information at the hospital? What do you do when you need these tidbits of information right now? If you are tired of personal papers all over the place and want to start moving to a more convenient, electronic lifestyle, I have the software for you!

After all, an efficient document storage system is one of the best ways to stay organized. Ease the overwhelming task of organizing your information clutter with Orggit – the online, ddigital filing cabinet with 56 customizable tabs and storage space for approximately 10,000 documents. And up to 10 family members, with individual access rights can be added.

From vital health information to everyday passwords, Orggit will help you manage life’s most important information, securely, in one convenient place. Orggit has a simple interface with four distinct sections–Wallet, Medical, Accounts and Codes, and Filing Cabinet. The information is stored securely and there is an iPhone app so it is completely mobile. Orggit seems mission critical for parents, teachers, students, caregivers, and your financial advisors.

Think about you and your family’s current document management process. If it is not working, Orggit can ultimately save you time searching for missing information and sorting through the disorganized information clutter. Orggit has aautomatic reminders for the expiration of your driver’s license, credit cards and passport too. The benefits are endless and very affordable at $49 annually.

If you would like to learn more about Orggit, check out their website at www.orggit.com. If you would like to learn more about how to organize your important life documents, please contact LME directly at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, wwwlittlemisseffiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission.  This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All rights reserved.

Simplifying Your Morning Routine and Organising Your Closet

According to the New York Times, IKEA did a survey of customers in which 31% reported they were more satisfied after cleaning out their closets than they were after sex. Wow. Now I’m pretty sure everyone is not as delighted as I am about organisation. But the stats do have a point about being organised…especially when it comes to getting dressed and out the door in the mornings.

Patty Klochko wrote a delightful book called “Dressed & Out the Door in 5 Minutes or Less” which covers this same topic of streamlining your mornings, how you get dressed, and organising your closet. Unlike other professional organisers and organising TV shows, Klochko’s process does not make you empty your entire closet all at once! In the book, Klochko discusses a life-changing and money-saving system for tracking your wardrobe and making the process of getting dressed simpler. Patty’s tips are unique and down to earth, as her book is an easy read with 125 pages, including indexes. Her book helps you eliminate closet stresses, clutter and chaos and makes getting dressed effortless. Her quotations about women, clothes and getting dressed are delightful and her detailed inventory assessment is a must for every woman’s closet.

Our October De-Clutter Meetup Workshop will be discussing Klochko’s ideas as well as her book. Please order a copy of Klochko’s book and save your sanity, wardrobe and closet at www.DressedIn5.com

If you would like to learn more about how to organise your closets or better manage your time and space  call Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting for a consultation at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com. You can also listen to Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting’s radio appearances that stream live worldwide, on KLAV 1230 AM – The Talk of Las Vegas at www.littlemissefficiency.com. Just click on the KLAV link.

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If Disaster Strikes Are You Prepared?

September is National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In a nationwide effort, we are encouraged to be prepared for a fire, flood, earthquake, and other disasters.  An ounce of prevention saves a pound of cure. So some forward thinking can prepare you and your family for the dreaded “what if.” Here are some starting suggestions for your preparedness this September.

 

Make room by decluttering

Making room for food storage can be a daunting task if you lack space in your home. Start your preparedness project  by clearing your home of unnecessary clutter. Get rid of all your expired and spoiled foods to see how much actual food you really have to eat.

 

Do a little more “nesting” now

Carefully analyze your home layout. If you do not have an extra closet or spare storage space, consider buying a free-standing food pantry. It could easily be placed in a room or hallway. Maybe re-purpose a linen closet and place towels and sheets elsewhere. Whatever location you chose, remember it  must be:

• Cool (75º F or cooler)
• Dry
• Dark
• Pestfree

 

What’s in your preparedness checklist?

Families should have at least a 3-month supply of food stored for emergencies, financial hardships or natural disasters. Here is a list of recommendations to consider for your emergency preparedness list:

·         Supply of water (one gallon per person per day)

·         Supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food; and, a non-electric can opener

·         Change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes

·         Blankets or sleeping bags

·         First aid kit and prescription medications

·         Battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries

·         Credit cards and cash

·         Extra set of car keys

·         Family physicians contact list

·         Listing of important family information (like serial numbesof medical devices such as pacemakers)

·         Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members

 

Have a family chat

Speak to your children’s school about their shelter-in-place and/or evacuation plans. If your family’s cell phones were inoperable, determine how you would you get in touch with each other. Make sure everyone is on the same page, and talke about what family meeting place you would use and who would be the best,  out-of-town contact.

 

Ever since the September 11 attacks, Americans have been increasingly aware of the importance of being prepared for any kind of emergency. Planning ahead and even working with a professional organiser can help you and your loved ones prepare for emergencies. By taking the time to get organised you will be able to more effectively deal with any kind of emergency situation.

 

If you would like to learn more about how to prepare your family for an emergency, or have your home organised and prepared for a “what if,” call Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting for a consultation at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com. You can also listen to Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting’s radio appearances that stream live worldwide, on KLAV 1230 AM – The Talk of Las Vegas at www.littlemissefficiency.com. Just click on the KLAV link.

 

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting, www.littlemissefficiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission.  This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, e-book, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

Organise the Kids’ Toys for the Summer

It’s as old as the age of time: the battle of who puts the toys away. I know…if you had a quarter for every time your parent asked you as a child, to clean your room or put your toys away, you’d probably be pretty rich J Now as a parent yourself, you might be complaining about the same thing your parents did. Now that summer is upon us, and children will be playing even more, here’s some hope to organise your child’s toys.

Figure Out A Place To Store Them

Decide on one place where to store them when not in use. If your family can only narrow down two places, be sure both places have more than adequate toy storage to accommodate growing collections.

Keep the Popular Ones Near and Dear

Hey, kids have to be organised too. Organised means you can find what you need, where you need it. So place the most frequently used toys nearby. Having them easily accessible increases the chances kids will put the toys back in their proper place.

Build in a Weeding-Out System

Move the least frequently played toys to a higher level (like the shelving in this picture).

The art of organising toys is to slowly remove toys that are less popular or even forgotten about. If after a year your children don’t play with them or ask for them, put them in a large garbage bag in the garage. Leave them for about six months. If your child doesn’t look for or request the toy, give the toy away to a less fortunate child, post it on Freecycle.com or sell it on eBay

Containerize, containerize, containerize!

Toys are small and can get under foot. Matchbox cars, Lego pieces and Barbie accessories are toys that can get caught in unsightly places like vacuum cleaners or in dogs’ mouths.

Use container systems like these. The primary colored system was found at Lowe’s for $46 and the pastel colored system at Target for $64. Just place the small toys in containers.

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Never Too Early to Learn Organisation

Teach kids every day, to clean up after they are done playing. This is one of the most important steps in toy organising. Make it a daily chore. When you have dedicated bins and rooms for toys, your children will slowly learn to put things back. This will be so much easier to oversee than seeing a room full of toys strewn all over the floor.

If you would like to learn more about how to organise your child’s room or purchase products to keep your children’s toys organised, call us for a consultation at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com. You can also listen to us live, streaming live worldwide on KLAV 1230 AM – The Talk of Las Vegas on the first Thursday of the month, at 1 pm pst at www.klav1230am.com.

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting, www.littlemissefficiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission. This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.