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Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics
2022-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
Join us by registering through the link below.
Here we look at how to apply some basic organizing principles for any area of our home. We examine the type of organizer we are and the type of organizers that live in our homes. We identify our special project hotspots and learn how to make the most effective spring cleaning plan. There is discussion of the most common areas that people tackle each spring, along with practical ways to find time to finish the spring cleaning projects. Finally, we examine how to make Spring Cleaning less stressful for future years, by maintaining the organization of common areas.
Register through this link: https://carylibrary.evanced.info/Signup

Get Motivated, Stay Motivated, and THRIVE
2022-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 | River Valley MOPS – Bourbonnais
Do you want to get organized? Learn something new? We share practical tips for getting motivated- no matter what you want to accomplish. Then we identify some of the obstacles that often keep us from staying motivated and learn some strategies for overcoming them. We close with a look at 6 Things that will help you to THRIVE no matter what stage of life you are in.
Private Group

Organizing 101: Office Tips and Tricks
2022-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, 60015, United States
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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Organizing 101: Office Organizing Tips and Tricks
Is your office space causing you stress? Do you find yourself working in other spaces and not even using your office? In this presentation we look at the 5 Organizing Principles key to bringing ORDER to any space anywhere. We then look at applying these principles specifically to an office space and provide tips and tools for making your office space an efficient and pleasant space to work. We close with a look at how communication and organization go hand and hand and some solid strategies for maintaining the order that is achieved.
Register for Free through this Link: https://deerfieldlibrary.org/

Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
2022-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, IL, 60046
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
Drowning in paper? We are all inundated by information and paper every day. “Managing the Paper Trail” helps each person determine what type of organizer they are and where the most common paper hotspots are in our homes. We then look at some practical ways to manage the different types of paper and information. In addition, this talk addresses how we can use technology to help us tame the paper trail. Not sure what paper you have to keep and what you don’t? We will cover this information as well, and work on instituting maintenance practices, to prevent future feelings of “drowning in paper”.
Register for Free through this Link:
https://www.lvdl.org/

Have an Idea for a Small Business? Here’s How you Start: Small Business Development Tips and Tactics
2022-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 North Prospect Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514, United States
This is a Free In Person event that is open to the public.
Join Us by registering via the included link.
Have an Idea for a Small Business? Here’s How you Start: Small Business Development Tips and Tactics
This talk invites participants to go from a business idea to an actual business plan. We start with strategies for determining what kind of business you would be best suited for. Then we discuss how to write a simple business plan. Finally, we work through simple marketing strategies that can be implemented to start the growth and continue it into the future.
Join us! Click here to register https://clarendonhillslibrary.org/

Time and Information Management: Organizing in a Digital World
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, IL, 60046
This is a Free In Person event that is open to the public.
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Time and Information Management: Organizing in a Digital World
“I don’t have time!” We hear this and say this so often in this fast paced digital world we live in! Can we change this? Yes! While we can’t create more hours, we can be more efficient with the hours we do have. In this presentation, we look at how we receive and manage our time and information…..this will highlight the “why bother” behind learning to use the tools available to us in this Digital age. Then, we look at the top Apps/Programs for managing everything from our schedule and tasks to our projects and teams.
Register here: https://www.lvdl.org/

Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays
2022-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, 60010
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays
Does just the thought of the holiday season make you feel stressed? Would you like to start the holiday season on a good note – feeling more organized and in control? In this presentation we give you practical ways to decrease the stress and increase your organization during this crazy time of year. We start by looking at 7 simple ways to CAPTURE the holiday spirit. We then look at organizing in general and learn the 5 Organizing Principles that will help you organize anything anywhere during any time of year. We close with a look at some specific strategies that will help you navigate the holidays in an organized fashion.
Register for Free through this Link: https://balibrary.org/

Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
Register through the link below and Join Us!
Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
Drowning in paper? We are all inundated by information and paper every day. “Managing the Paper Trail” helps each person determine what type of organizer they are and where the most common paper hotspots are in our homes. We then look at some practical ways to manage the different types of paper and information. In addition, this talk addresses how we can use technology to help us tame the paper trail. Not sure what paper you have to keep and what you don’t? We will cover this information as well, and work on instituting maintenance practices, to prevent future feelings of “drowning in paper”.
Register for Free through this Link: http://www.brookfieldlibrary.info/

Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays
2022-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Libertyville, IL
Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays
Does just the thought of the holiday season make you feel stressed? Would you like to start the holiday season on a good note – feeling more organized and in control? In this presentation we give you practical ways to decrease the stress and increase your organization during this crazy time of year. We start by looking at 7 simple ways to CAPTURE the holiday spirit. We then look at organizing in general and learn the 5 Organizing Principles that will help you organize anything anywhere during any time of year. We close with a look at some specific strategies that will help you navigate the holidays in an organized fashion.
Private Group

Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Lindenhurst, IL
Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
Drowning in paper? We are all inundated by information and paper every day. “Managing the Paper Trail” helps each person determine what type of organizer they are and where the most common paper hotspots are in our homes. We then look at some practical ways to manage the different types of paper and information. In addition, this talk addresses how we can use technology to help us tame the paper trail. Not sure what paper you have to keep and what you don’t? We will cover this information as well, and work on instituting maintenance practices, to prevent future feelings of “drowning in paper”.
Private Group

Organizing 101: Managing the Paper Trail
2022-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Wheeling, IL

Organizing 101: Creative Closets and Kitchens
2023-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross St., Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States
Free In-Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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Kitchens and Closets are two of the most commonly cluttered and overwhelming spots in a home. In this presentation we will first identify the major roadblocks to getting these spots organized. Then we will discuss the 5 Organizing Principles that are key to bringing ORDER to anything anywhere. From there we will look at some specific strategies and tools that can be used to organize our closets and kitchen. Finally, we close with some tips for maintaining the organization once it is done.
Register for Free on the Wheaton Public Library’s website.

Parenting Is Hard: You are Not Alone
2023-01-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Libertyville, IL
Parenting Is Hard: You are Not Alone

Parenting is wonderful, but parenting is hard! The goal of this talk is to shed light on the some of the hard parts of parenting. We bring certain topics out of the shadows and into the light so parents can clearly see that they are not alone in their experiences. The talk de-stigmatizes topics like: Postpartum Depression, Health Issues, Discipline Difficulties, School Struggles, Mental Health Issues, Substance Use. We provide encouragement and timely reminders for all parents, as well as practical tips on how to lay good parenting groundwork and how to specifically handle each situation. Though the presentation addresses some of the hardest parenting times, it is full of encouragement and practical takeaways applicable to all parents/.

Private Group

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes
2023-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, 60126, United States
This Free In-Person Event is Open to the Public.
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“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone faces the task of decluttering at some point. In this presentation we look at specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work. We also examine the Why and How behind our emotional connection to things. We conclude with what we can do to embrace emotional and mental connections, without letting them clutter our hearts.
Register for Free through the Elmhurst Public Library.

Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics
2023-03-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, 60126, United States
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
Register through the link below and Join Us!
Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics
Here we look at how to apply some basic organizing principles for any area of our home. We examine the type of organizer we are and the type of organizers that live in our homes. We identify our special project hotspots and learn how to make the most effective spring cleaning plan. There is discussion of the most common areas that people tackle each spring, along with practical ways to find time to finish the spring cleaning projects. Finally, we examine how to make Spring Cleaning less stressful for future years, by maintaining the organization of common areas.
Register for Free through this Link: https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/

Wasting Time Each Day? Simple Tips to ERASE Inefficiency
2023-03-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St, Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Free Event that is Open to the Public.
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Wasting Time Each Day? Simple Tips to ERASE Inefficiency
Do you feel like you are wasting time each day? Do you feel like you are recreating the wheel each time you do something? Inefficiency is often rampant in our lives and homes and we don’t even realize it. In this presentation we review the 5 Principles of Organizing so we can make our spaces as efficient as possible. We also talk about 6 simple ways to Erase inefficiency in our daily lives using the easy to remember ERASER acronym. Walk away with practical tips for being more efficient each day.
Register for Free through this Link: https://danvillepubliclibrary.org/

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Free Event that is Open to the Public.
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Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff
“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone faces the task of decluttering at some point. In this presentation we look at specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work. We also examine the Why and How behind our emotional connection to things. We conclude with what we can do to embrace emotional and mental connections, without letting them clutter our hearts.
Register for Free through this Link: https://www.brookfieldlibrary.info/

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff
2023-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Wilmington Public Library, 201 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington, IL, 60481, United States
Free Event that is Open to the Public.
Register through the link below and Join Us!
Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff
“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone faces the task of decluttering at some point. In this presentation we look at specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work. We also examine the Why and How behind our emotional connection to things. We conclude with what we can do to embrace emotional and mental connections, without letting them clutter our hearts.
Register for Free through this Link: https://www.wilmingtonlibrary.org/

Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere
2023-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Itasca Community Public Library, 500 W Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL, 60143, United States
Free Event that is Open to the Public.
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Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere
Starting with a reminder that we, our homes, and our families are all unique and different; we press on with a reminder to not compare! The presentation highlights the different types of Organizers and how our personalities impact how we must organize in order to be effective. We then take an in depth look at the 5 Principles of Organizing and how to apply them to anything….. anywhere. We conclude with practical methods for maintaining the organization.
Register for Free through this Link: https://itasca.librarycalendar.com/event/organizing-anything-anywhere

Organizing 101: Strategies for an Efficient Move
2023-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, IL, 60046
Free Event that is Open to the Public.
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Organizing 101: Strategies for an Efficient Move
Are you moving? Downsizing? Or Do you just want to declutter your current space? Just thinking about this can be overwhelming! This presentation will help to simplify the process and illustrate how to declutter, pack, and move in an organized manner. First, we will look at what questions to ask when planning a move. Next, we share specific strategies that can be used during the process. Finally, we identify some “must do’s” and “must haves” for the most stress free move possible.
Register for Free through this Link: https://www.lvdl.org/

Parenting is Hard: You are not alone!
2023-11-16 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, 121 E Maple Ave, Libertyville,, IL, 60048, United States
Private Event

Parenting Is Hard: You are Not Alone
Parenting is wonderful, but parenting is hard! The goal of this talk is to shed light on the some of the hard parts of parenting. We bring certain topics out of the shadows and into the light so parents can clearly see that they are not alone in their experiences. The talk de-stigmatizes topics like: Postpartum Depression, Health Issues, Discipline Difficulties, School Struggles, Mental Health Issues, Substance Use. We provide encouragement and timely reminders for all parents, as well as practical tips on how to lay good parenting groundwork and how to specifically handle each situation. Though the presentation addresses some of the hardest parenting times, it is full of encouragement and practical takeaways applicable to all parents.

Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Kindred Life Lindenhurst/Gurnee
Private Event
Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health
Chaos has a direct impact on our Mental Health. Organization can help improve our Mental Health. In this talk we will look at how chaos in our physical space and in our mental space directly impacts mental health and how organization can help combat the chaos. Real world stories will be shared to help reinforce the fact that this is something that impacts everyone and you are not alone. Finally, we will highlight 5 practical ways we can use Organization in our daily life to gain POWER over our Mental Health.

Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Prince of Peace Church
Private Event
Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere
Starting with a reminder that we, our homes, and our families are all unique and different; we press on with a reminder to not compare! The presentation highlights the different types of Organizers and how our personalities impact how we must organize in order to be effective. We then take an in depth look at the 5 Principles of Organizing and how to apply them to anything….. anywhere. We conclude with practical methods for maintaining the organization.

Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL, 60516
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
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Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health
Chaos has a direct impact on our Mental Health. Organization can help improve our Mental Health. In this talk we will look at how chaos in our physical space and in our mental space directly impacts mental health and how organization can help combat the chaos. Real world stories will be shared to help reinforce the fact that this is something that impacts everyone and you are not alone. Finally, we will highlight 5 practical ways we can use Organization in our daily life to gain POWER over our Mental Health.
Register for Free through the Downers Grove Public Library

Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health
2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Schaumburg Township District Library Hanover Park Branch
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
Register through the link below and Join Us!
Organizing and Mental Health: Practical Ways to Gain POWER Over Your Mental Health
Chaos has a direct impact on our Mental Health. Organization can help improve our Mental Health. In this talk we will look at how chaos in our physical space and in our mental space directly impacts mental health and how organization can help combat the chaos. Real world stories will be shared to help reinforce the fact that this is something that impacts everyone and you are not alone. Finally, we will highlight 5 practical ways we can use Organization in our daily life to gain POWER over our Mental Health.
Register for Free through the Schaumburg Township District Library

Organizing Your Life with School Aged Children and Teaching Them to Organize Theirs
2024-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Faith Church, Highland, Indiana
This presentation is a perfect mix of some basic Organizational tips for people to apply at home and important information to share with kids so that they can more easily organize the information received at school. We look at what it means for a child to be responsible. Then we explore specific organizational tools that can be applied at home by the adults and serve as a powerful example to the kids. Next, the discussion turns to practical examples of what the kids can do to learn to be responsible and organized. Finally, we look at how to maintain the new habits or organization.

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Helen Plum Library, 411 South Main Street, Lombard, Illinois, 60148
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
Register through the link below and Join Us!
“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone faces the task of decluttering at some point. In this presentation we look at specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work. We also examine the Why and How behind our emotional connection to things. We conclude with what we can do to embrace emotional and mental connections, without letting them clutter our hearts.
Register for Free through this Link starting Oct. 12:
https://www.helenplum.org/event/decluttering-our-hearts-and-homes-61337

Gratitude and Praise
2024-12-05 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Mary of the Annunciation, 22333 W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein, Illinois, 60060
Free In Person Event that is Open to the Public.
We will be talking about Gratitude and Praise at St. Mary of the Annunciation’s Women’s Advent Mass. This is a beautiful way for women to come together at the start of this busy holiday season to center ourselves as we journey towards Christmas. Here we will be touching on the differences between Gratitude and Praise. Come find out what makes these different and how we can activate them in our lives to spread joy this Christmas season.
More information can be found on the St. Mary of the Annunciation website.

Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Palatine Public Library, 700 N North Ct., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Free In-Event that is Open to the Public.
Register through the link below and join us!
Organizing 101: Organizing Anything Anywhere
Starting with a reminder that we, our homes, and our families are all unique and different; we press on with a reminder to not compare! The presentation highlights the different types of Organizers and how our personalities impact how we must organize in order to be effective. We then take an in depth look at the 5 Principles of Organizing and how to apply them to anything….. anywhere. We conclude with practical methods for maintaining the organization.
Register for free here: Palatine Public Library

The Woman God Made You To Be & The Mother You Want To Be
2025-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | MYC St. Joseph’s Church
Private Group
The Woman God Made You To Be & The Mother You Want To Be
This presentation starts by looking at the Myths and Hurdles of Motherhood. Then together we look at who we were before kids, who we are now, and who we want to be (with God’s help:). Finally, we look at specific, practical tips for making changes and growing into the Woman and Mom God wants us to be.
