
Home and Office Organization Blog
Need help with your New Year's Resolution?
January 17, 2012
Did you vow to 'Get Organized' this year? Be sure to sign up for a free monthly newsletter! On the first of each month we will deliver tips to your inbox that will help you reach your goals. Sign up on the left column of this page.
Organizing 4 U Earns Angie's List Super Service Award
January 2, 2012
Thanks to all of our Angie's List customers for the positive ratings. Organizing 4 U has earned its first Super Service Award!
A Sole Filling Event
November 22, 2011
Do you have some shoes in your closet that you no longer wear? Want to donate them to a good cause? The Organizing 4 U team is helping collect 20,000 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls to be distributed around the world. Please join us Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00 AM to Noon, Hawken Middle School, 5000 Clubside Road, (off Richmond between Mayfield & Cedar), Lyndhurst We will accept donations of all kinds and sizes of shoes in any condition! Hope to see you there!
Angie's List
July 27, 2011
We are very proud of our A Rating on Angie's List. However, the most recent one takes the cake....."JoEllen and Muffy are rock stars!"Are you a member of Angie's List? If so, check out what our past customers have been saying about us.
Get Free Tips
May 3, 2011
For those of you who watched us give some de-cluttering tips on WKYC TV 3, and would like some more tips, just follow the link to the left, and receive FREE Top Ten Tips! These tips are designed to help you get organized and stay organized. We also send out FREE tips every month to those who sign up for our newsletter!
FREE Conquering Clutter Program
April 7, 2011
The Organizing 4 U team will is offering a FREE program on Tuesday, April 26th @ 7PM at the Alcazar Hotel, 2450 Derbyshire, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. At this program you will learn tips to get organized, learn how to stay organized, and have your questions answered. Registration is not necessary. We hope to see you there!
Filing System Help
January 31, 2011
When establishing a filing system, try to keep the categories simple and meaningful for you. Remember, you are the one who will be looking for the information the next time you need it....how are you going to think to look for it? If you need assistance in determining the categories, a small investment of our book, Where Can I Find It? should help. At the same time you will also be able to identify any important information you are missing. Only $4.95 to download, or $19.95 for a hard copy. Click "Check Out Our Book" to the left.
Welcome all attendees of Master Your Obesity!!!
January 20, 2011
Thanks for taking the time to listen to Organizing 4 U's SIMPLE Organizing Steps.To receive more tips for gaining control over your clutter, follow the link to the left to download more useful tips. You can also sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter for more detailed information that will arrive via email at the first of every month.
Information from WKYC TV3 Appearance
January 5, 2011
For those of you who saw the clips on WKYC TV3 Cleveland on Thursday, January 6th. Here are the links to help stop the junk mail:www.directmail.com or 1.888.609.2252www.optoutprescreen.com or 1.888.optoutwww.catalogchoice.orgThe family calendar is available from our Amazon Book Store. You can find the link on our Shop Our Favorite Products page at the left.
Happy New Year & Happy Get Organized Month!
January 1, 2011
Do you have a New Year's Resolution to GET MORE ORGANIZED? Remember, it only takes 21 days to learn a new habit. If you would like some regular tips to help keep you on track, then join our facebook page and/or sign up for Organizing 4 U's free montly newsletter. Look over on the left column of this page for more information.
The Gathering Place Warehouse Home Furnishings Sale
December 2, 2010
For those of you in the greater Cleveland area: This Saturday, December 4th from 10 to 4 is a sale of home furnishings to benefit The Gathering Place. All proceeds support free programs and services for individuals and families touched by cancer. The sale is located at 4911 Commerce Parkway, Warrensville Hts. Call 216.595.9546 for more information.
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
September 14, 2010
When you purchase our book, Where Can I Find It?, during the month of September we will include a publication from FEMA so you can 'Get a kit, make a plan and be informed.' We encourage you to take the time this month to be prepared.
Visit Us on Facebook!!!
August 10, 2010
Be sure to pay a visit to our facebook page at www.facebook.com/organizing4u and receive tips, informative articles and links every week. Remember, you do not have to be a member of facebook to view our page. Check it out!
Where Can I Find It?
July 14, 2010
An Estate Attorney recently purchased some of our books to supplement the information he already offers his clients. Be sure to think of Where Can I Find It? as a tool to organize all of your important documents.
....in case of emergency
June 22, 2010
A recent Wall Street Journal article recommends storing all of your vital information in one place. There are many ways to do this at various prices, including Organizing 4 U's book, Where Can I Find It? for the low price of $4.95. For more information, check out our blog by clicking the Word Press icon, or http://organizing4u.wordpress.com/.
Prepare for an Emergency at our Wine & Cheese Party!!!!
May 11, 2010
There is still an opportunity to join us on May 12th @ 3:30 for wine and cheese at Hamlet Village, 200 Hamlet Hills Drive in Chagrin Falls. The Organizing 4 U team will be discussing ways to prepare for emergencies. This is also a book signing for our publication Where Can I Find It?.Hope to see you there!
Garage Organizing Tips
April 22, 2010
Check out the tips from Muffy in today's Cleveland Plain Dealer, and gain insight into organizing your garage. To to http://tinyurl.com/2ea6bvm to read the article.
A Professional Organizer for A Day
February 9, 2010
Check out the On the Job Training with Chuck Yarborough as he spends a day as a Professional Organizer with JoEllen and Muffy: http://tinyurl.com/yfoqul9.
Preparing for Personal Emergencies
February 9, 2010
Check out Diane Suchetka's column in today's Cleveland Plain Dealer. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yhfj2q9. Organizing 4 U's book, Where Can I Find It? is the perfect tool for recording vital information.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!! Our book is now available for download!
January 17, 2010
Organizing 4 U is pleased to announce that our book Where Can I Find It? is available in a special pdf format that you can download to your computer, enter the information and save it to your hard drive or to a CD. Store all of your information securely, and share only what you need with others for less than $10. Click "Check Out Our Book" to the left.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
January 1, 2010
January is Get Organized Month. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter to receive details on our Top Ten Organizing Tips to help you out on your New Year's Resolution to Get Organized!
Finding The Perfect Gift
November 24, 2009
It's that time of year again when we are shopping for that 'perfect gift' for a family member or friend. And as well as we think we know that person, it is not always easy to find that special something. This is often compounded by the fact that they may live in another city, and a gift is not easy to ship or transport. Many people seem difficult to buy for because they have so many things already, and you don't want to add to the collection.
Holiday Book Special!!!!
November 19, 2009
The Organizing 4 U team is pleased to announce a partnership with Matt & Shari of HGTV"s Room by Room. You can now purchase their book Real Decorating for Real People, Organizing 4 U's Where Can I Find It, and a copy of Matt & Shari's Project Planner for only $33.99. And if you sign up at www.mattandshari.com, you will receive an additional savings of $10! For less than $25 you will receive a wealth of great decorating ideas and a book that will aid you with filing your important papers. Go to
Finding the Time
November 7, 2009
Do you ever feel that there just isn't enough time to get everything done? Do you ever wish that you had two or three days to work on just one or two projects? You really do have that time available if you just schedule it and make it happen.
Cleveland Instruments and Art Supplies Drive
October 8, 2009
Thanks to Regina Brett and her article in this morning's Cleveland Plain Dealer! Here is an opportunity to donate art supplies that you no longer use.
Operation Medicine Cabinet
September 21, 2009
Do you have unwanted, expired, or unused medications? You have probably heard that it is no longer advisable to flush them down the toilet. Home Instead Senior Care and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health will collect medications for safe disposal. Read on for dates, times and locations
Preparing for Personal Emergencies
September 14, 2009
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Are you and your family prepared?
Getting Organized For School - Organizing 4 U's Tips to The Plain Dealer
September 2, 2009
Having trouble with how to get your child organized for school and for homework? Check out our tips in Susan Love's article at the following link: http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/fullhouse/index.ssf?/base/living-0/1251275699230050.xml&coll=2 Or click here and read the next page. Need help de-cluttering now that the kids are back to school? Give us a call!
What's In All of Those Boxes?
August 20, 2009
Did you ever wonder what you have packed away in all of those boxes in your attic, basement and/or spare room? All those boxes that were from the last move, or maybe even the time before that. Or maybe there are boxes that contain all the paper and 'stuff' that was cluttering up your home before company arrived.Apparently Andy Warhol created mini "time capsules" in 610 boxes. Read more about some of the findings at http://preview.tinyurl.com/andywboxes.
Cuyahoga County's Recycle Your Computer Month
August 12, 2009
If you live or work in Cuyahoga County you can recycle your unwanted computers during the month of August. Read on for more information.
Summertime is the time to get cleaned up!
June 23, 2009
Summer is supposed to be fun, so take a few minutes each day to get your house in order - tackle one pile of paper or one drawer and you will find it's not so hard to be organized! A weight will be lifted from your shoulders and you will feel energized..Now go take a walk in the sun!
Where Can I Find It? - SALE
June 9, 2009
Organizing 4 U's book "Where Can I Find It?" is on sale for $19.95. Order one today - a great Father's Day gift for the ones you love!
Organizing 4 U Book Signing on May 11th
May 5, 2009
Please join us at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village, Lyndhurst, Ohio on Monday May 11th at 7:00 PM. We will be discussiong our favorite organizing tips, and answering questions on our book Where Can I Find It?
April is National Car Care Month
April 14, 2009
Part of taking care of your car is clearing out the clutter!
The cost of hiring a Professional Organizer
April 1, 2009
It costs less than you think---and that's NO APRIL FOOL!!!
Losing Sleep
March 9, 2009
The time change happened this weekend. We all 'lost' an hour. How much time do you 'lose' every day?
Oprah's Clean Up Your Messy House Tour
February 26, 2009
Last week Oprah re-broadcasted the segment of Peter Walsh knocking on doors in New York City.
Watch a demonstration of Organizing 4 U’s SIMPLE Organizing Steps©
January 29, 2009
The Organizing 4 U team will appear on That's Life with Robin Swoboda, Wednesday, February 11th at 10:00AM, Fox 8 Cleveland
Organizing 4 U's SIMPLE Organizing Steps©
January 25, 2009
To help you become more organized in 2009, we are pleased to suggest Organizing 4 U's SIMPLE Organizing Steps© as a way to help!
Give a gift that will help someone get organized!
November 28, 2008
A unique gift and a Special Offer
JoEllen joins the Golden Circle
November 21, 2008
Organizing 4 U team member JoEllen Salkin has been accepted as a member of the National Association of Professional Organizer's Golden Circle
Where Can I Find It?
October 5, 2008
The Organizing 4 U team has just released a new publication entitled Where Can I Find It?. The book is designed to help individuals and families find the most important information at a moment's notice. In the event of an emergency would you know where to find the number of your insurance agent, doctors, location of your will and power of attorney? This guide will help you find those vital pieces of information and log it all in one place. Your family members and trusted advisers will have a document to help them should you need their assistance. Order one today on the Where Can I Find It? page of this website.
This is Simplify Your Life Week
August 5, 2008
Organizing 4 U offers some suggestions on ways that you can simplify
New Year's Resolution check up time
July 28, 2008
We are now officially half way through 2008. How are you coming along on your New Year's Resolution to get more organized?
Summer Fun
July 11, 2008
How many of those summer projects you had in mind have you tackled so far? Now is the time to start! Summer is a great time to involve your children in the clean up of common areas - family rooms, basement playrooms, etc.. Teaching your children to donate toys they no longer need is a great way to teach them the lifelong lesson of sharing with others and it helps you clean up! Don't know where to start? Call Organizing 4 U today for a free estimate!!
Organizing Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune!
June 6, 2008
As stated in our article in the June edition of Northern Ohio Live, hiring a professional organizer doesn't have to break your piggy bank! When you need help in your home or office for the electrical or plumbing work, you call a professional for their expertise and the same should be true for organizing help! Many of our clients have us help with one project which might take 4 or 5 hours; others have multiple projects and we do that, too. Getting better organized helps you to find things when you need them, saving you time and reducing stress levels. Paying your bills on time can save you money in late charges and interest. The average person spends 20 minutes or more a day looking for things and that is two weeks a year!! How would you rather spend your time?Give Organizing 4 U a call today for a free estimate! You will be surprised how much we can do for a reasonable fee!
Clean Up Your Act Gaining Control Over Your Money, Your Paper, Your Life
April 24, 2008
For Women Only, this May 1st seminar in Solon is still accepting registrations!
April is National Prepare Your Home to be Sold Month
April 12, 2008
Are you thinking of putting your home on the market? Receive free tips on getting ready.
It's Tax Time - Are You Ready?
February 28, 2008
March is the time to do your taxes, so if you haven't gotten your files in order, now is the time! Find all those receipts for tax deductions including charitable donations (be sure you have written documentation this year), mileage logs and medical expenses. Separate out your investment statements for long-term retention and shred monthly bills you no longer need. Do you need help sorting or developing a better filing system so next year's tax time will be easier? Call Organizing 4 U today for a FREE ESTIMATE!
January is Get Organized Month
January 14, 2008
Organizing 4 U offering free tips to help you get organized
How to Really Get Organized in 2008
January 2, 2008
Organizing 4 U offers advice on how to keep a favorite New Year's Resolution
Preparing for the 2008 Holiday Season
December 31, 2007
Prepare for next year with this season fresh on your mind
Gift Certificates Available
November 26, 2007
Do you know someone who would enjoy the gift of organizing?
October is Clean Out Your Files Month
October 3, 2007
October is Clean Out Your Files Month. Are your files so full you couldn't possibly fit anything else in there?
New Website Feature
September 10, 2007
Organizing4U is pleased to announce a new website feature! We now have a blog!
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