Timely Tips Blog
Letting Go Of Sentimental Items (02.12.16)
Sunday is Valentine’s Day. Even if it is a Hallmark-created holiday, what’s the harm if it brings together people to celebrate romance? Whether or not you celebrate, Valentine’s Day tends to evoke sentimental memories—some joyful, some painful. Taking a broader…
So You Think You’re SMART (01.02.16)
It's a new year! You want to be your best self. Get organized. Lose weight. Exercise. These are some of the most popular resolutions (or goals) year after year. Here’s a reality check: They are all great ideas but they…
9 Survival Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Organizing (12.18.15)
Can you believe that Christmas is just one week from today? As the saying goes, it’s a wonderful time of the year. Those who are organized and on track with their preparations can relax and enjoy the holiday. Is that…
How to Have a Foolproof Thanksgiving Dinner Party (11.19.15)
(Back by popular demand) It’s easy! Really. Thanksgiving is one week from today. There is enough time to get everything done. How? By using some simple organizing skills like planning and making lists, you'll know what needs to be done…
What’s the Secret to Getting Things Done? (10-29-15)
Why can some people accomplish so much every day while others struggle to get anything done? In our I-need-everything-right-now world, we struggle with too much to do and too many demands on our time. People without effective time management skills…
Stop Saving Stuff For Your Kids
Possessions curated over a lifetime are displayed with pride around baby boomers’ homes. With their parents’ Great Depression values instilled in them, boomers are a generation of savers. Things in basements, garages, attics, closets and cabinets overflow into living spaces.…
Avoid Back-To-School Chaos (08.18.15)
Transitioning from the less structured days of summer to a school routine can be challenging. But there are many ways to ease into the first days of school. Getting off to a positive start can influence confidence, attitude and aptitude. Here…
29 Essential Tips For a Trouble-Free Vacation
Do you know the most popular months to take a vacation? July and August, respectively. June and September follow. I was a little surprised that December wasn’t in the top four, at least from what I read online. Vacations are…
New FREE Shredding & Hazardous Waste Recycling Events (06.15.15)
Electronics Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste and Shredding Event Schedule Greater Philadelphia Summer Through Fall 2015 Are you looking for places to recycle electronics or hazardous waste – or shred confidential papers? Following are lists of events for disposal of electronics…
10 Top Spring Organizing Tips (05.20.15)
Here in the northeast the forecast is for a beautiful few days leading into the Memorial Day weekend. Yay! We earned it after suffering through the polar vortex last winter! Here are 10 top spring organizing tips, some or all…
Free Shredding Events in Greater Philadelphia (04.16.15)
Free or low-cost paper shredding events in the Greater Philadelphia area are back! Now that the tax season has passed, you've probably discovered papers you no longer need to keep. Go through your files and piles to see what can…
Spring is a Perfect Time to Organize These 8 Areas (03.20.15)
It's the first day of spring! Yet as I type this post on my laptop, in the reflection of the glass-framed picture on the wall in front of me I see a blur of falling, quickly accumulating snow. It doesn't…