Any way you slice it – - – a busy home office; just a simple computer and printer; or a small business bustling with printer stations – - – printing can get expensive! Printer cartridges add up to a small fortune and they always run out just when you need to print one thing. If you are organized enough, you can be better prepared. And if you are a thrifty consumer, then you better know about Cartridge World.

In graduate school our text books were online. Being a visual leaner, I had to print out all my books and materials. I credit Cartridge World with helping me through graduate school. And when I met Nancy Mehta, our Little Miss Efficiency printers have been in love with Cartridge World ever since.

Cartridge World is the world’s fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer. They refill and re-manufacture inkjet and toner printer cartridges, using state-of-the-art processes and high quality inks and toners. In the Valley, Nancy and Sham Mehta own two Cartridge World’s and they offer the best cartridges around. With their 100% satisfaction-money-back guarantee, the Mehtas will not only delivery qualifying cartridge orders to your door, but their stores help the environment by keeping cartridges out of landfills. Cartridge World was voted #1 in the category of toner replacement services by Entrepreneur Magazine for 2010

With two stores conveniently located in the Valley, Cartridge World is the ONLY cartridge provider for our business and our clients. I guarantee their prices cannot be beat and their customer service is stupendous.

Like myself, Mehta is an ambassador with the Henderson Chamber of Commerce; as well as a member of the Billionaire Business Club and many other networking groups. So many that Mehta is the author of the popular weekly, Nancy’s Networking Newsletter, which highlights networking events. The Mehtas are originally from Connecticut and have two sons who are both planning on becoming doctors. Their daughter and her husband gave them their first grandchild who just turned one. You can visit Nancy’s Cartridge World store at http://www.cartridgeworld.com/usa/usa781/ or phone them direct with your printer model and cartridge numbers to compare your savings at 702.586.0634.

Contact Wendy on how to organize and streamline your printing zone, or for other printing productivity tips at www.littlemissefficiency.com. You can also email info@littlemissefficiency.com or call us locally 702.673.0624.

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Did you ever think filing and paper management could be fun and colorful? With the MyVitalFiles® system, you will find a little pep in your step. These artfull-designed folders are like no other. They are uniquely designed to allow titles to sit above the top edge of a hanging file folder – eliminating the need for plastic tabs and making inserts.

This beautiful filing system contains 80 decorative, color-coded, collated, pre-labeled file folders, 10 blank folders, two sheets of 22 additional labels, one sheet of 22 blank labels, and a reference guide.  The system automatically aligns all of your labels in categorical groupings. Each of the 80 pre-labeled and 10 unlabeled folders is reversible – with  different colors inside and out, for more flexibility.  

All of the Little Miss Efficiency files are in MyVitalFiles®. For four years, even before our company began, we started creating our business files with MyVitalFiles®. They are simply beautiful to look at and creative clients absolutely love them for their own paper-organizing efforts. These files are also perfect for your desktop “hot” files!

Peggy and Steve Thayer created and trademarked the brilliant MyVitalFiles® system. are color-coded filing system designed for simplicity, efficiency, and organization. Steve is a Certified Financial Planner and psychotherapist, and Peggy is a graphic designer.

After Peggy’s father had passed away and she had to assister her mother pull together the necessary paperwork for the lawyer, accountant, insurance company, bank and other agencies requiring assorted documents pertaining to the settlement of his estate. Peggy found herself drowning in a sea of 52 years of papers, files and folders! Peggy felt compelled to put her home filing system into a physical form that was smart, stylish and simple to use…and MyVitalFiles®  was born. You can visit Peggy and her husband at www.myvitalfiles.com

Contact Wendy on ordering her all-time favorite MyVitalFiles®,  or for her specialized filing tips at www.littlemissefficiency.com. You can also email info@littlemissefficiency.com or call us locally 702.673.0624 for file systems set up.  If you would like to learn more about organizing or hiring your own professional organizer to get your files in order, please contact Little Miss Efficiency.

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When you mention “filing” few positive emotions and reactions come to mind…unless you are professional organizer. For years, my trusty label-maker and I have brought order to countless client’s personal and professional files. But Karen Roehl’s invention, called FIFI™ — File It and Find It™ — just goes to show you that you CAN even teach an old dog new tricks! With FIFI™, there really is no need for a label maker or file indices (the tabs that insert into files.)

Roehl’s (FIFI™) is a color-coded filing system designed for simplicity, efficiency, and organization.  It comes ready to use with existing home or small business filing systems.  FIFI™ can also be used to create a new filing system.  Whether you are incorporating FIFI™ into an existing system or creating a new system, set up FIFI™ and literally you are ready to File It and Find It™!

What I love about FIFI™,  is its simplicity, uniformity and colors. Rather than over categorize your files, a common mistake, FIFI™ has the basic necessities for any home filing system. FIFI™ had done the work for you.  Anyone who uses it has an instant filing system that is easy to follow! FIFI™ only needs a box of files and a drawer or file crate to work with. The hard cardboard card stand up beautifully and uniformly in hanging file folders (as shown above.)

Karen Roehl, owner of Clear Living®, Inc., is a Clarity Coach and Life Organizer who has helped individuals, families, and businesses to clarify their lives for more than 10 years. She is passionate about helping individuals and families to clear their clutter and get organized in their personal and professional lives. She brings a unique and compassionate approach to those wanting to create a new reality with their paper, space, time, and projects. You can visit her at www.clearliving.biz.

Contact Wendy on ordering her favorite FIFI™,  or for her simple tactics on filing at www.littlemissefficiency.com. You can also email info@littlemissefficiency.com or call us locally 702.673.0624 for file systems set up.  If you would like to learn more about organizing or hiring your own professional organizer to get your files simplified and in order, please contact Little Miss Efficiency.

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Professional organizers can find a plethora of organizing products  from A to Z, for every room of the home…and then some at Organize.com.  This company has over 23,000 organizing products and counting!  Their customer service is parallel to none.  And what I like about this store is the ease, with which a do-it-yourselfer can find product suggestions for projects. Those of us in the industry blissfully shop here since the company is so supportive of the professional organizing industry.

Organize.com  is also one of the best online sites to see the newest organizing gadgets.  The company was founded by Californian, Terry Shearer, who had a personal interest in being neat with a penchant for gadgets. Shearer was intrigued with the world of storage and organization. Organize.com maintains partnerships with Amazon.com, Cooking.com, Shop.com and HGTV.com. The web resource magazine Internet Retailer lists Organize.com in the Top 500 Retail Websites and among their Hot 100 for 2009. Organize.com is also listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the United States.

Shearer’s company is privately owned and operates with the same philosophy as the day their doors first opened, as they work with original vendors, who have been more like friends.  They test hundreds of product submissions each year looking for the “best of the best.” They also develop products of their own, if what they want can’t be found.

Please visit Organize.com http://www.organize.com.  Contact Wendy for her favorite organize.com products at info@littlemissefficiency.com or 702.673.0624.  If you would like to learn more about organizing or hiring your own professional organizer to jump start a room, please contact Little Miss Efficiency’s at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

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One of my newest, favorite books is David Allen’s Getting Things Done – The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. GTD, the popular shorthand for Getting Things Done, is really the gold standard in personal management and is used by the world’s best and brightest executives and companies. Learn how to get meaningful things done with the least amount of invested attention and energy!

Allen simplifies the concept of every day work and all the “stuff” that goes with those responsibilities. At one time or another we are all guilty of inappropriately managing commitments. But GTD helps you inventory them and review them in a more systematic way. Allen’s GTD helps you get “on your game” with “six horizons” of commitments to follow: purpose, vision, goals, areas of focus, projects, and actions.

The human brain has limited capabilities when it comes to holding information. This especially rings true for me, with my own short-term memory issues. Allen eloquently describes how to capture your “incompletes” and “open loops” while establishing a “collection bucket” to get it all done in the most productive fashion.

Use this book’s common sense to inventory and organize all your commitments. If you would like to learn more about David Allen and his GTD phenomenon, visit his website at http://www.davidco.com/what_is_gtd.php.  If you would like to learn more about being more productive or working with your own personal organizing coach, please contact Little Miss Efficiency’s at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

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It is so no secret that as a professional organizer, I absolutely love shopping at the office supply stores, looking for the latest and greatest products to keep my clients organized.  Some stores have special things, you can’t get at others.

However, Staples has MANY special things that keeps me coming back on an almost-weekly basis. Not only is the staff friendly, but the whole store’s vibe is way better than other office supply giants.

First of all, the Staples Henderson staff never changes. They always remember your name, greet every guest who enters the store, and ask if he or she needs help. It truly is service with a smile at Staples. And what small business owner doesn’t love that?!

 When Staples Henderson had its grand opening last year, I jumped for joy and ran to the ribbon cutting as an ambassador for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. And let me tell you, they put together one of the best grand openings I’ve seen! Yeah, the then-mayor was there (pictured with me below) but I was more excited about the Staples-brand, newest, orange, stand up stapler they gave to each attendee!

I love the Staples staff and am proud to say I know each one by name! They are the most helpful professionals when it comes of office supplies in the Valley. Staples even introduced me to the “Really Useful Box” line that is an organizer’s dream.

Don’t let its size fool you! This new line of boxes is available exclusively at Staples (in store, not online yet). The “Really Useful Boxes” (yes that’s actually their name) come in a variety of colors and sizes. The smaller ones (around the size of your cell phone, or smaller) for $1, $2 and $3 are are found near Staples’ registers, are perfect for medicine cabinets, drawers and tight desk spaces. Their signature blue and grey handles snap, for a tight, organized closure. Contact Wendy for Really Useful Box ideas and organizing at info@littlemissefficiency.com or 702.673.0624.

If you would like to learn more about the Staples Henderson store, check out their website at http://www.staples.com.  Here is the link for my Staples store in Henderson, Nevada.

If you would like to learn more about how to organize your office or what organizing products would work best for you, please contact Little Miss Efficiency’s professional organizers at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

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Bathroom counter space can be a rarity in any home, with all of the dental and hygiene products essential to our daily, morning routines. For women, it can be even tougher as their makeup collections grow. Where can you put it all and still have an organized bathroom?

Our friend Robin Wilhelm, of Pitt Original Design Systems, is a professional organizers’ best friend. She created these God-sends for the too-small-and-not-enough-shelved bathroom cabinet. Her product is called MagnaPods and they maximize all of your cabinet space, while keeping your often-used items handy.

Made of acrylic, MagnaPods have a strong magnetic backing perfect for bathroom medicine cabinets. In turn, the magnets allow you to customize your cabinet organization as they fit between shelves. Each MagnaPod has internal dividers, making them perfect to hold toothbrushes, make up brushes, tweezers, nail clippers, or tubes of makeup. I always forget to put my finishing mascara on, but with MagnaPods that is no loner an issue. Having items handy when you open the medicine cabinet helps you take advantage of unused storage space. Of course, this in turn takes clutter off the bathroom counter top.

Wilhelm is a native of Glendale, Arizona. Her design inspiration came from her love of cosmetic counter freebies. She needed something to organize the samples and make them easier to use every day. Whallah! Our favorite, prized MagnaPods were born.

MagnaPods have been in organizing catalogs such as, Lillian Vernon, Storables, Get Organized, Organize.com and select Bed, Bath and Beyond stores. Wilhelm and her product have also been featured on QVC.

Think about your bathroom’s appearance. Can some of your favorite items be more accessible with the use of MagnaPods? The benefits are endless and MagnaPods come in a variety of sizes and dividers for just under $10 (before shipping and handling.)

If you would like to learn more about MagnaPods, check out their website at http://www.magnapods.com. If you would like to learn more about how to organize your bathroom or cabinets, please contact Little Miss Efficiency’s professional organizers  life at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

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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.

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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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.

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