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Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 5, 20175 min read
3 Easy Steps to the Safe Return of Your Pet
Don’t let your pet be adopted by some other family after a disaster because no one knew they belonged to you. Microchip & register them.
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Jul 3, 20172 min read
3 Evernote features I love
Sticky notes became the biggest productivity tool in the 1980's, then the PalmPilot in the late 90's. Replaced by BlackBerry® in 199
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 13, 20179 min read
Prepare your Pets - Build an Emergency Supply Kit
Ensure that your pets are taken care of and you’re prepared. Build your emergency supply kit for pets.
Shawndra Holmberg
May 30, 20173 min read
Let your emergency stash do double duty
Let your emergency stash do double duty. Choose items for your emergency supplies that can also be used for everyday needs.
Shawndra Holmberg
May 28, 20172 min read
The Cost of Clutter in Your Closet
Maybe your clothes need a bit more space in your closet. After all, your closet reflects your thoughts, beliefs, hopes, dreams and opinions
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May 7, 20174 min read
10 Steps to Planning Your Meals
I'm sure you've read or heard the advice to plan your meals. It can help you save money, save time, lose weight and simplify your we
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May 7, 20172 min read
Organize Your Kitchen Pantry
Two key organizing changes were made to this pantry that made a huge difference in increasing ease of access and maintenance.
1. The pantr
Shawndra Holmberg
May 1, 20173 min read
Organizing Zones for Your Paper
Not everything you keep can occupy the same space, so identifying storage and organizing zones for your paper is important. Think: HOT | WAR
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 16, 20172 min read
Expired Medication — Keep or Toss
Should you keep or toss your expired medication? If you toss it, do you know how to dispose of it properly? Here’s the info you need.
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 15, 20172 min read
'Just in Case' Preparedness
A disaster does not have to affect your whole community. A disaster is anything that overwhelms your resources. Sometimes something can ha
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 1, 20173 min read
Get off the mailing list
Step #4 of 31 Small Steps to Organize Your Paper. Stop the flow of unsolicited mail from companies seeking new customers and pre-screened cr
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 1, 20173 min read
Are your books lonely?
If you are finding it hard to open up the space and let go of some of your books, I suggest you take some time to revisit the book (not just
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 1, 20172 min read
Storing ideas and possibilities
Ideas, dreams and oh, so many, opportunities come into your life each day. But where do they belong? Where can you put them so that they won
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 26, 20172 min read
Dhucking Your Responsibilities
There are only so many hours in the day. You want to spend your time on your goals and priorities. Dhuck your responsibilities with these 5
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 12, 20172 min read
Find (Grab, Hunt Down or Uncover) Your Motivation
Get the motivation to start, keep going, and finish the task or project you want. ID your reasons. Add some fun. Beat the clock. Rename it.
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 12, 20172 min read
It's Time to Get Real(istic)
We need to be realistic about how much time and energy we have these days. So let's Get Real. Set realistic goals and expectations. How
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 11, 20173 min read
Organizing hacks for exercise success
Organizing hacks to increase the success of using your exercise equipment, exercise class or gym membership.
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 11, 20172 min read
Don't settle for good, go for GREAT! time management
We talk about Time Management, but in reality, it is task management, priority management, and most of all choice management. I see the chal
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 11, 20172 min read
Know What You Want & No What You Don't Want
Before you commit to yet another responsibility, task, or project, know what you want and ask yourself...
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 7, 20174 min read
Handling 7 Common Paper Challenges
MAIL If mail is piled (or buried) in multiple locations throughout your house, that means it doesn't have a home. Find a home for your m
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