Busy Bee Organizing Solutions

03/09/2014

Going to the new Container Store in King of Prussia to get organizing goodies today. 10% of today's sales are being donated to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, a cause very dear to my heart. RMH has been a home-away-from-home for my family since Aug. while my 4-year-old niece, Carlin, receives treatment for cancer.

12/11/2013

If you have an iPhone, this article about Privacy Settings is worth taking a look at.

http://www.zdnet.com/four-privacy-settings-you-should-enable-in-ios-7-immediately-7000020902/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=linkedin

If you downloaded and installed iOS 7, there are a few privacy settings that are turned off by default that you should enable right away.

12/03/2013

It's Giving Tuesday! If you're looking for cute organizational gifts this holiday season while donating to a great cause, check out the Thirty-One sale for Team Carlin! 25% of your order plus the consultant's proceeds go to help offset the medical costs for Carlin Kenny, my four-year-old niece who is fighting cancer at CHoP. Click on the below link and once you are ready to order, click on “My Parties” and select “Party for Carlin” or just send our consultant Jennifer Lewy Wheeler a message and she will personally handle your order!

Personally, I like the Fold N' File to use as an action file box for sorting and managing your important mail and incoming paperwork. I also like the Utility Totes for helping to corral stuff in your car.

Thirty-One Gifts: Trendy and Affordable Purses, Totes, Bags & Accessories

11/22/2013

Great topic at tonight's meeting - How to Have Unshakeable Confidence Under Any Circumstance with The Paula G. Comapny

11/12/2013

Do you have annual doctors' appointments? Make sure you take some time a couple of days in advance to write down all of your questions, refills you need, etc. There's nothing worse than remembering something right after you've walked out the door!

11/07/2013

I love the idea of clutter-free gifts, that are more experience-based than stuff-based. Our friends at For Sale, Free or Trade in Chester County PA are auctioning off tickets to see Flashdance, with the proceeds going to help an amazing little girl fighting cancer at CHoP. They would make a great early holiday gift!

WHEN BIDDING, PLEASE POST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND BID AMOUNT
AUCTINO CLOSES AT 10PM NOVEMBER 7TH

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY PAYPAL.COM TO TEAM CARLIN'S ACCOUNT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF CLOSE OF AUCTION


Here’s a little about Carlin:
Carlin Rose is an adorable 4 year old girl recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a solid tumor cancer located behind her right lung.

This tumor was so large that Carlin had to spend 35 days intubated on a ventilator in the PICU in order for chemotherapy to shrink the tumor enough for
her lungs to function on their own. After being extubated and a few more chemo treatments, Carlin was transferred from her local hospital over two hours away to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia so she could receive proton radiation treatments and ongoing care from some of the top doctors in the country. This Monday, November 4th, marked a huge milestone - Carlin had her last radiation treatment. Although she has improved tremendously, she has a long road ahead with chemotherapy through August 2014, and continued rehabilitation, all under the watchful eye of the team at CHoP.


In addition to having a wonderful medical team, Carlin is blessed with an amazing family. Both of Carlin’s parents are school teachers and she has an adorable little brother, Liam, who loves his big sister very much. Because of the distance and long-term need for care, Mom can no longer work and splits her time between the hospital and the nearby Ronald McDonald House. Carlin’s Dad and little brother make the trip up every weekend to spend time together in Philly as a family.


Your participation in the auction today will help offset the huge burden of out of pocket costs for all of these treatments and hospitalizations.

To follow Carlin’s journey, join Team Carlin at www.facebook.com/teamcarlinrose.

10/25/2013

Time for a Friday Funny...have a great weekend everyone!

Organizing can be great exercise! ;) Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

10/21/2013

Make a difference by participating in an anonymous research survey for the Institute for Challenging Disorganization on homes and clutter.

This study is about factors that impact a person’s perception of “psychological home.” Psychological home refers to self-identity as it is fostered...

09/29/2013

You've probably heard about animal hoarding cases on the local news, but would you know it if you were living next door and what can be done about it?

From Mother Nature Network's Morieka Johnson: Anyone who’s watched an episode of “Hoarders” on A&E knows it’s not just stuff that’s the problem.

09/27/2013

Start gathering your old electronics up for an event in your area.

eForce Recycling 2013 residential electronic waste collection event schedule.

09/26/2013

Are you interested in getting some organizing ideas/help in a fun atmosphere? Check out our workshops with Chester County Night School that start next week. (Link is in the first comment.)

09/26/2013

There are some great apps on here, even if you don't have ADHD! My favorites include HomeRoutine, Evernote, 30/30 and Epic Win.

These 16 ADHD apps do everything from setting reminders and creating to-do lists, to improving concentration.