Organizing store/membership cards

Do you have a big stack of store rewards cards? The grocery store cards, Blockbuster, movie watcher, etc? I do too and it was making me crazy. Not only did they slide all over in my wallet, but when I needed one, it took a while to shuffle through the pile and find the correct one. The solution? Get a business card holder to store all these cards. These can be found at an office supply store or even a Target/Wal-Mart type shop. This can be carried in your car or in your purse so it is available when you need it.

To be even more efficient, you can take a few extra moments to alphabetize the cards. Sound like too much work? Pay your favorite child fifty cents to do it. It will be educational for them and one less thing to do for you.


Meagan Farrell, professional organizer, is the owner of Clear the Clutter organizing services. She can be reached at (360) 631-7268 or at clear_theclutter@yahoo.com. Check out her blog at http://cleartheclutterprofessionalorganizing.blogspot.com/

Why Hire a Professional Organizer?

My windows are filthy. I have tried to clean them myself, but they always end up streaky. I’ve tried all the supposed techniques, but no matter how I try, they just don’t look good. So now I hire window washers. It isn’t very expensive and they make my windows sparkle in no time at all. Should I be embarrassed?

No way! These guys (and gals) are good at what they do. They have honed the art of cleaning windows. You may think that your windows are pretty bad, but they don’t care. Their focus is on getting your windows clean, no matter how bad they were to begin with.

The same is true with professional organizing. People always tell me that they need my services, but are embarrassed to let me see the problem. I am here to tell you that there is nothing embarrassing about hiring an expert to help you with a problem. Professional organizers are not there to pass judgment. Rather they are there to help you and share their knowledge.

Personally, I have admiration for people who seek professional assistance with things that are important to them. I always admire that my clients are willing to work so hard to make their home or office a better place. Don’t let the fear of being judged stop you from improving your life and reducing your stress. Call a professional organizer today!


Meagan Farrell, professional organizer, is the owner of Clear the Clutter organizing services. She can be reached at (360) 631-7268 or at clear_theclutter@yahoo.com. Check out her blog at http://cleartheclutterprofessionalorganizing.blogspot.com/

Effective Emails

Many people think that kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland brings good luck. Actually, it brings the “gift of gab” which is the skill or eloquence or flattery. The “Gift of Gab” does not translate well to emails however.

In this day and age of constant communication and information - quick, simple and to the point is best. Considering that most people are bombarded with emails each and every day, make sure that you are maximizing your contact time. Here are some tips for effective use of email:

· Use your subject line. Be specific so the receiver knows exactly what they are about to read. This will also help those who need to refer back to your email at a later date, making it easy to locate.
· Be brief and to the point. Use bullet points and bold wording to make it organized and easy to read.
· Stick to the point. If you find that there are two separate issues that need to be addressed in one email, make sure you include both in the subject line.
· If you are forwarding an email, clean it up. Cut and paste the actual text into a new email and clean up the wording so extra symbols or spaces are not in it.

Remember that the more email you generate, the more you will get back. Think before you hit “send.” Everyone will appreciate your effort to make your emails more concise and effective.



Meagan Farrell, professional organizer, is the owner of Clear the Clutter organizing services. She can be reached at (360) 631-7268 or at clear_theclutter@yahoo.com. Check out her blog at http://cleartheclutterprofessionalorganizing.blogspot.com/