JB Organizing: Recycling Resources Series – Old School Supplies
JB Organizing: Recycling Resources Old School Supplies – What do we do with them all? Markers General School Supplies
JB Organizing: 5 Principles of Organizing.
5 Principles of Organization To bring ORDER to anything anywhere. It doesn’t matter where you start – What is most important is how you do it. Follow the following steps for a methodical process to organize any space. 1. One step at a time 2. Reduce clutter 3. Decide on categories 4. Enclose in
JB Organizing: Spring Cleaning Specifics. What Type of Organizer Are You? An Inny or Outy?
It is important to identify and understand what type of organizer each member of a household tends to be. When we understand we tend to be more tolerant of people’s habits and we can better design organizing systems that work with the habits and characteristics of the people using them. What do you mean
JB Organizing: Question of the Day. Do You Recommend Giving Kids an Allowance?
When I speak to groups about Parenting (any aspect), one of the most popular questions that I get asked is whether I recommend giving kids an allowance. My response is as follows: The most important thing is to make sure there is a direct and obvious correlation between a specific job or jobs and any
Question of the Day: What type of calendar is best – Electronic or Paper?
Question of the Day: What type of calendar is best – Electronic or Paper? Electronic/Online Calendars are the most efficient type of calendars. Specifically? Google calendar is my favorite. Google plays well with everyone. Making it able to be used on all brands and types of devices (Android or Apple etc.) and making
JB’s Must Reads: LEMON Leadership by Brett Johnson
LEMON Leadership By Brett Johnson JB’s Review This book is worth reading no matter what occupation you hold (whether working inside the home or outside the home). Everyone who interacts with others (whether in a volunteer or paid capacity) would benefit from reading this book, because it promotes a greater understanding of the
What does a Professional Organizer do? Why hire a Professional Organizer?
What does a Professional Organizer do anyway? At JB Organizing a Professional Organizer aids people in bringing order to their home, life, office and future by providing a fresh outside perspective on the given space and situation, by designing systems and processes using organizing principles; by teaching clients specific organizing skills, and by providing motivation to
JB’s Must Reads: Mother & Son – The Respect Effect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Must Read Series By JB Organizing Mother & Son: The Respect Effect By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs JB’s Review If you are married, have a son, are a teacher, or interact on a daily basis with men of any age you should read this book. It is a wonderful insight into the minds of men and
Furniture Donation and Sales Options
Furniture Donation and Sales Options (This document covers the North Shore and Chicago Metro area Primarily, as it was prepared for a client in that area) There are similar options throughout the Chicago land area. (Prepared by JB Organizing 12/19/17) Possible Places to Sell the Furniture (that will pick up the furniture) https://www.marketsquarehome.com/sell-furniture
We Are Not Alone! (I found this reflection I wrote after a particularly bad night in 2014 — It definitely still applies today and every day!!)
We are Not Alone. After a really bad (challenging) evening last night on the home front, I was listening to the news this morning and heard a story that struck me. A Mother and Father were on TV pleading for any information on the disappearance of their 21 year old, senior in college, son. They