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		<title>Fantastic Resources for Surviving the Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 16:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My kids aren&#8217;t finished school here until the end of June but I know that many of you have kids home for the summer already.  So in honor of that, I thought I&#8217;d compile some of the excellent resources that I&#8217;ve come across lately to help you organize and fill the long days of summer [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/05/fantastic-resources-for-surviving-the-summer.html">Fantastic Resources for Surviving the Summer</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>My kids aren&#8217;t finished school here until the end of June but I know that many of you have kids home for the summer already.  So in honor of that, I thought I&#8217;d compile some of the excellent resources that I&#8217;ve come across lately to help you organize and fill the long days of summer with the kids.  No doubt about it, this ought to keep them busy for awhile! :)</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Printables:</span></h2>
<p>Here is a great collection of <a href="http://www.craftionary.net/2012/05/50-summer-free-printables-parties.html" target="_blank">50 Summer Free Printables</a>.  Go crazy!</p>
<p><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/05/summertime-activities-bucket-list-free.html" target="_blank">Summertime Activities Bucket List with Free Printables</a> from Tater Tots &amp; Jello</p>
<p><a href="http://www.overthebigmoon.com/summer-jar-list-updated/" target="_blank">Summer Jar List and Printable</a> from Over the Big Moon plus on the same site you can find a fun <a href="http://www.overthebigmoon.com/summer-to-do-lists/" target="_blank">Summer To-Do List Printable</a> for your wall.</p>
<p>Another great and super cute <a href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2012/05/summer-fun-chart-2012-free-printable.html" target="_blank">Summer Fun Chart Printable</a> for listing out all the fun activities you want to do in the summer from The Crafting Chicks.</p>
<p>If your summer plans include travel then you might find my free <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/family-travel-checklist.pdf" target="_blank">Family Travel Checklist</a> printable helpful.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Summer Pinterest Boards:</span></h2>
<p>Thanks to Amy from <a href="http://momadvice.com/blog/2012/05/its-another-100-days-of-summer-pinterest-board" target="_blank">Mom Advice</a>, check out this fantastic <a href="http://pinterest.com/momadvice/100-days-of-summer-12/" target="_blank">100 Days of Summer Pinterest Board</a>.</p>
<p>Kristen from <a href="http://dineanddish.net/2012/05/summer-of-fun-bucket-list-for-kids-2012/" target="_blank">Dine and Dash</a> has also created a fun <a href="http://pinterest.com/dineanddish/the-summer-of-2012/" target="_blank">Summer of 2012 Pinterest Board</a>.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Ebooks:</span></h2>
<p>Now for some terrific summer activity ebooks that I highly recommend.  There are three in particular that I love and think you will too.</p>
<p>First up is the <a href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/services/classes-products/household-planner-sales-page/?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank">Summer Survival Calendar</a> from Susan, The Confident Mom.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/mom-resources/the-confident-moms-calendar-for-surviving-summer-with-kids/?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/300x250TCM-2012sumcal.jpg" alt="The Confident Mom Summer Survival Calendar" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/services/classes-products/household-planner-sales-page/?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank">2012 Summer Survival Calendar</a> is a three-and-a-half-month calendar with over 100 activities to blast boredom and increase family time. It features at least one low-budget (and sometimes free) activity, craft project, or kid friendly recipe every day from May 15 to August 31. The calendar comes in a digital PDF download so you have it instantly, and most activities include a clickable link so you can easily view directions or supplies needed. The Summer Survival Calendar keeps kids busy, happy, and engaged during those long, hot summer days—and moms will find it to be a lifesaver when kids exhibit symptoms of the “boredom blues.”  For more information on all that is included, visit <a href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/services/classes-products/household-planner-sales-page/?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank">here</a>.  Price: $9.00</p>
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<p>Also available is the <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/the-summer-survival-guide?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank">Summer Survival Guide</a> from Jessica at Life as Mom.</p>
<p><a href="http://lifeasmom.com/the-summer-survival-guide?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://lifeasmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/SSG-Button.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>The <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/the-summer-survival-guide?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank">Summer Survival Guide</a> is a 200+ page ebook full of summertime inspiration for planning family fun. Includes 38 printable and/or customizable pages as well as ideas for home management, emergency preparedness, family fun, and more.  It also includes 100+ family-friendly book and movie suggestions.  To see the table of contents and a sample, visit <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/the-summer-survival-guide?ap_id=orgjunkie" target="_blank">here</a>.  Price: $9.00</p>
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<p>Next is the <a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1384540" target="_blank">100 Days of Summertime</a> ebook from Jennifer at ListPlanIt.com.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1384540" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18559" title="listplanit summer ebook-cover-300x232" src="http://orgjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/listplanit-summer-ebook-cover-300x232.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1384540" target="_blank">100 Days of Summertime 2012</a> is a complete guide to making the most of the summertime by getting prepared and staying organized.  It is a daily dose of inspiration &amp; motivation for a summer filled with family, food, and fun! An off shoot of the popular blog series, <em><a title="100 days to christmas" href="http://100daystochristmas.com/" target="_blank">100 Days to Christmas</a></em>, this eBook is a journey that begins around Memorial Day, and leads you step-by-step through the best parts of summertime.  Included are links to 31 lists from <em>ListPlanIt.com</em> for end-of-school planning, summer camp, family vacations, party planning/entertaining, back to school and more!  More information <a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1384540" target="_blank">here</a>.  Price: $5.00</p>
<p>Happy summer of fun everyone!!</p>
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		<title>Favorite Organizing Links ~ Organizing Photos, Files, Drawers and Clothes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s time for my monthly linky where I share my very favorite organizing posts with you from around blogland over the past month.  I really love doing this one and having these fabulous links all in one place although it&#8217;s always so hard to narrow them down that is for sure.  This week I have [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/05/favorite-organizing-links-organizing-photos-files-drawers-and-clothes.html">Favorite Organizing Links ~ Organizing Photos, Files, Drawers and Clothes</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>It’s time for my monthly linky where I share my very favorite organizing posts with you from around blogland over the past month.  I really love doing this one and having these fabulous links all in one place although it&#8217;s always so hard to narrow them down that is for sure.  This week I have chosen 18 to feature!</p>
<p>I also want to invite you to link up <em>your</em> favorite organizing links as well so we can all share in the organizing LOVE.  <strong>This exchange of organizing awesomeoness is so FUN!</strong>  <strong>I love when my readers fuel my habit with a hit of organizing bliss.</strong>  Woohoo!</p>
<p>So like last time please feel free to add awesome posts related to the following subjects:</p>
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<li>organizing and simplifying</li>
<li>productivity and time management</li>
<li>free printables related to the above</li>
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<p>I reserve the right to delete irrelevant links.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Now let’s have some fun!  My chosen favorites are the first 18 links!!</strong></p>
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		<title>Simplify Your Family Life: $375 of ebooks for $29!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for the 2nd annual Simplify Your Family Life ebook sale!!  Last year&#8217;s sale was a huge success so Corey from Simple Marriage and Mandi from Life&#8230;Your Way decided to do it again.  They have brought together some of the top authors in the family life space with 38 ebooks covering a variety of [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/04/simplify-your-family-life-375-of-ebooks-for-29.html">Simplify Your Family Life: $375 of ebooks for $29!!!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>It&#8217;s time for the 2nd annual <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1080302&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=72078&amp;cl=156795" target="_blank">Simplify Your Family Life ebook</a> sale!!  Last year&#8217;s sale was a huge success so Corey from <a href="http://simplemarriage.net" target="_blank">Simple Marriage</a> and Mandi from <a href="http://yourway.net" target="_blank">Life&#8230;Your Way</a> decided to do it again.  They have brought together some of the top authors in the family life space with 38 ebooks covering a variety of topics related to family life.</p>
<p>When purchased separately, these ebooks are worth $375, but for four days only, you can purchase the entire collection for just $29!  <strong>This is a fantastic deal and it is only available from today through to Friday, April 20th at 8:00 am EST. There will be no late sales offered.</strong></p>
<p>Here is the entire list of all the ebooks you&#8217;ll receive for just $29.00 when you purchase the <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1080302&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=72078&amp;cl=156795" target="_blank">Simplify Family Life collection</a>.  You&#8217;ll get instant access to each of the 38 ebooks listed below:</p>
<h2>Entrepreneurship &amp; Blogging</h2>
<p><em><a title="Blogger Behave" href="http://www.bloggerbehave.com/" target="_blank">Blogger Behave</a></em> by Laura @ <a title="10 Million Miles" href="http://www.10millionmiles.com/" target="_blank">10 Million Miles</a> ($4.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too" href="http://life.yourway.net/cake" target="_blank">How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too</a></em> by Mandi @ <a title="Life Your Way" href="http://lifeyourway.net" target="_blank">Life Your Way</a> ($12.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Make Money Blogging" href="http://taraziegmont.com/make-money-blogging/" target="_blank">Make Money Blogging</a></em> by Tara @ <a title="Feels Like Home" href="http://www.feelslikehomeblog.com/" target="_blank">Feels Like Home</a> ($4.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="Well Grounded Life" href="http://www.wellgroundedsite.com/" target="_blank">Tap Into Your Unique Creativity and Self Expression Webinar</a></em> by Lisa @ <a title="Well Grounded Life" href="http://www.wellgroundedsite.com/" target="_blank">WellGrounded Life</a> ($39.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Tell Your Time" href="http://tellyourtime.com/" target="_blank">Tell Your Time</a></em> by Amy @ <a title="Blogging with Amy" href="http://bloggingwithamy.com/" target="_blank">Blogging with Amy</a> ($4.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="Your Blogging Business" href="http://taxtalkandtips.com/" target="_blank">Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk &amp; Tips from a Bookkeeper Turned Blogger</a></em> by Nikki @ <a title="Christian Mommy Blogger" href="http://christianmommyblogger.com/" target="_blank">Christian Mommy Blogger</a> ($4.99)</p>
<h2>Food &amp; Cooking</h2>
<p><em><a title="Get Lean Recipes for Success" href="http://www.healthymomskitchen.com/lean-blueprint/" target="_blank">Get Lean Recipe for Success</a></em> by Nisha @ <a title="Healthy Mom's Kitchen" href="http://healthymomskitchen.com/blog" target="_blank">Healthy Mom&#8217;s Kitchen</a> ($37.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Got Dinner? Quick and Easy Recipes" href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/mom-resources/got-dinner-quick-easy-recipes-from-the-confident-mom/" target="_blank">Got Dinner?</a></em> by Susan @ <a title="The Confident Mom" href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com" target="_blank">The Confident Mom</a> ($4.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="How to Cook for Yourself" href="http://kitchencourses.com/how-to-cook-for-yourself/" target="_blank">How To Cook For Yourself: A Complete Beginner’s Guide</a></em> by Rachael @ <a title="Kitchen Courses" href="http://kitchencourses.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen Courses</a> ($35.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Plan It Don't Panic" href="http://www.keeperofthehome.org/my-books/plan-it-dont-panic-a-complete-meal-planning-resource" target="_blank">Plan It, Don&#8217;t Panic</a></em> by Stephanie @ <a title="Keeper of the Home" href="http://www.keeperofthehome.org/" target="_blank">Keeper of the Home</a> ($4.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="Real Food Basics" href="http://www.modernalternativemama.com/product-detail/2010/10/4/in-the-kitchen-real-food-basics-ebook.html" target="_blank">Real Food Basics</a></em> by Kate @ <a title="Modern Alternative Mama" href="http://www.modernalternativemama.com/product-detail/2010/10/4/in-the-kitchen-real-food-basics-ebook.html" target="_blank">Modern Alternative Mama</a> ($6.95)</p>
<p><em><a title="Real Food, Real Easy" href="http://christianmommyblogger.com/real-food-real-easy/" target="_blank">Real Food, Real Easy</a></em> by Erin @ <a title="The Humbled Homemaker" href="http://www.thehumbledhomemaker.com" target="_blank">The Humbled Homemaker</a> ($9.95)</p>
<p><em><a title="Smart Sweets" href="http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2011/11/16/its-here-30-healthy-desserts-recipes-in-smart-sweets/" target="_blank">Smart Sweets</a></em> by Katie @ <a title="Kitchen Stewardship" href="http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen Stewardship</a> ($9.95)</p>
<p><em><a title="The Everything Beans Book" href="http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2011/03/01/now-available-the-everything-beans-book/" target="_blank">The Everything Beans Book</a></em> by Katie @ <a title="Kitchen Stewardship" href="http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen Stewardship</a> ($9.95)</p>
<h2>Homemaking</h2>
<p><em><a title="2012 Weekly Household Planner" href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/services/classes-products/household-planner-sales-page/" target="_blank">2012 Confident Mom Weekly Household Planner</a></em> by Susan @ <a title="The Confident Mom" href="http://www.theconfidentmom.com/" target="_blank">The Confident Mom</a> ($9.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Clean Start" href="http://www.openeyehealth.com/natural-cleaning-ebook/" target="_blank">Clean Start: Your Guide to Natural Home Cleaning</a></em> by Michelle @ <a title="Open Eye Health" href="http://www.openeyehealth.com/" target="_blank">Open Eye Health</a> ($4.95)</p>
<p><em><a title="Household Printables" href="http://printables.yourway.net" target="_blank">Complete Printables Download Pack</a></em> by Mandi @ <a title="Life Your Way" href="http://life.yourway.net/" target="_blank">Life Your Way</a> ($7.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Food on Your Face" href="http://www.crunchybetty.com/buy-the-book" target="_blank">Food on Your Face for Acne &amp; Oily Skin</a></em> by Leslie @ <a title="Crunchy Betty" href="http://www.crunchybetty.com/buy-the-book" target="_blank">Crunchy Betty</a> ($7.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="From Debtor to Better" href="http://www.debtortobetter.com/the-book/" target="_blank">From Debtor to Better</a></em> by Barry @ <a title="Debtor to Better" href="http://www.debtortobetter.com" target="_blank">Debtor to Better</a> ($15.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="My Buttered Life" href="http://www.hardlotion.com/ebook/" target="_blank">My Buttered Life {Summer + Gift Giving Editions}</a></em> by Renee @ <a title="MadeOn Hard Lotion" href="http://www.hardlotion.com" target="_blank">MadeOn Hard Lotion</a> ($10.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="Not a DIY Diva" href="http://theinspiredroom.net/2011/10/25/not-a-diy-diva-how-to-create-an-authentically-inspired-life-in-a-pinterest-world/" target="_blank">Not a DIY Diva</a></em> by Melissa @ <a title="The Inspired Room" href="http://theinspiredroom.net/" target="_blank">The Inspired Room</a> ($3.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="One Bite at a Time" href="http://52bites.com" target="_blank">One Bite at a Time</a></em> by Tsh @ <a title="Simple Mom" href="http://simplemom.net/" target="_blank">Simple Mom</a> ($5.00)</p>
<p><em><a title="That Works for Me" href="http://thatworksfor.me/" target="_blank">That Works for Me</a> </em>by Kristen @ <a title="We Are That Family" href="http://wearethatfamily.com/" target="_blank">We Are THAT Family</a> ($8.00)</p>
<h2>Marriage &amp; Relationships</h2>
<p><em><a title="A Simple Marriage" href="http://www.simplemarriage.net/products/a-simple-marriage" target="_blank">A Simple Marriage</a></em> by Corey @ <a title="Simple Marriage" href="http://www.simplemarriage.net/" target="_blank">Simple Marriage</a> ($4.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="Buck Naked Marriage" href="http://www.simplemarriage.net/products/buck-naked-marriage" target="_blank">Buck Naked Marriage</a></em> by Corey @ <a title="Simple Marriage" href="http://www.simplemarriage.net/" target="_blank">Simple Marriage</a> ($2.99)</p>
<p><em><a title="Entangled" href="http://entangledbook.com/" target="_blank">Entangled</a></em> by Amy @ <a title="Permission to Peruse" href="http://permissiontoperuse.com/" target="_blank">Permission to Peruse</a> ($4.99)</p>
<p><a title="The A to Z Guide: 26 Ways in 26 Days to a Happier, Healthier Marriage" href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com/e-book/" target="_blank"><em>The A to Z Guide: 26 Ways in 26 Days to a Happier, Healthier Marriage</em></a> by <a title="The Dating Divas" href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com" target="_blank">The Dating Divas</a> ($9.97)</p>
<h2>Minimalism for Families</h2>
<p><em><a title="101 Ways to Simplify Your Life" href="http://organizenow.info/products/simplifybook/" target="_blank">101 Ways to Simplify Your Life</a></em> by Laura @ <a title="Journey to a Simple Life" href="http://journeytoasimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Journey to a Simple Life</a> ($9.95)</p>
<p><em><a title="321-Stop" href="http://321-stop.com/" target="_blank">321-Stop</a></em> by Lori @ <a title="Loving Simple Life" href="http://lovingsimpleliving.com/" target="_blank">Loving Simple Living</a> ($9.97)</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the 29 Day Organizational Challenge I asked participants to give us their BEST piece of organizing advice to encourage others.  I was so thrilled with what they had to say that I just had to compile it all here in one place for you.  This is gold, pure GOLD!  There is just something about [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/04/organizing-encouragement-for-the-discouraged.html">Organizing Encouragement For The Discouraged</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>During the <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/challenge" target="_blank">29 Day Organizational Challenge</a> I asked participants to give us their BEST piece of organizing advice to encourage others.  I was so thrilled with what they had to say that I just had to compile it all here in one place for you.  This is gold, pure GOLD!  There is just something about advice from someone who has been there&#8230;each of them started the month with a disorganized space and over the course of the month transformed it into a beautifully organized one instead.  They know now what it takes and are sharing that with you.  I hope you are inspired and motivated to organize a space of your own this weekend!!</p>
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<p>Take it one step at a time. Sit down and think about one small area and what can be done with it. <strong>Focus on that one area and get it done – then move on to the next.</strong> If that means stuff that belongs in another room gets piled there then fine – deal with it later. ~ @ <a href="http://pursuitofidlepleasures.blogspot.ca/2012/03/bedroom-re-org-reveal.html" target="_blank">Pursuit of Idle Pleasures</a></p>
<p>Use plastic containers and the labelmaker.  This gives you more flexibility in case you want to move items around as your space changes.  It&#8217;s affordable, visible, and waterproof.  ~ @ <a href="http://jojoginger.blogspot.ca/2012/03/garage-reveal.html" target="_blank">JoJoGinger</a></p>
<p>I think the best piece of advice I could give someone would be to get started with a small project first, and one that doesn’t have a lot of emotions tied to it. Once they see how good it feels to have that space organized, they’ll be motived to tackle another… and another… until they’re living in a clean, uncluttered, and organized space. ~ @ <a href="http://lifehisway.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/29-day-organizing-challenge-craft-room-office-the-results/?preview=true&amp;preview_id=2477&amp;preview_nonce=67e9629521" target="_blank">Life His Way</a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Rome wasn&#8217;t built in a day.&#8221;</strong>  You won&#8217;t get organized over night, but start small and keep working at it!  Do a little each night and before you know it, you&#8217;ll be done! ~ @ <a href="http://frozenpizzamommy.blogspot.ca/2012/03/29-organizational-challenge.html" target="_blank">A Frozen Pizza Kind of Mommy</a></p>
<p>Do what works for you! I painted in pieces because of time constraints. I used &#8220;tools&#8221; that may look sloppy to some and am using my room for several purposes but it all best serves my needs. ~ @ <a href="http://myspiritedadventure.blogspot.ca/2012/03/29-day-organizational-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">My Spirited Adventure</a></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t give up. There was a moment in the month that I felt like it wasn&#8217;t going to happen. I had a party and needed to get things cleaned up and this room became the dumping ground again. I felt terrible when I couldn&#8217;t see the floor again after I had it all cleaned up the first time. Now I know that this is not a dumping ground, I spent too much time cleaning it up that it&#8217;s NOT going to happen!! Things are going to be put back each night before bed, just let every other room in the house. ~ @ <a href="http://newmommy101.blogspot.ca/2012/03/our-new-room.html" target="_blank">New Mommy 101</a></p>
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<p>Determining how the space is to be used creates automatic boundaries. Emptying the space and choosing containers to fill the space helps set limits. ~ @ <a href="http://hsmominmo.blogspot.ca/2012/03/big-reveal-for-29-day-challenge.html" target="_blank">Apron Strings and Other Things</a></p>
<p><strong>Do the easy stuff first.</strong> Don’t be afraid to do something small even in the midst of a big project. ~ @ <a href="http://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2012/03/the-big-stuff-is-done-gameroom-update/" target="_blank">A Slob Comes Clean</a></p>
<p>Break it up. I was never able to get in there and work on this room, because I always thought of it as “cleaning out the craft room”. When I started this challenge, the first thing I did was make a list of what needed done. Focusing on specific tasks, instead of the big picture, helped me get through this and finish. ~ @ <a href="http://staying-me.com/2012/03/29-day-organizing-challenge-big-reveal/.html" target="_blank">Staying Me</a></p>
<p>Find a way for you to be motivated, and go for it!  Honestly, cleaning out our bedroom has been on my &#8220;need to do&#8221; list for months.  For me, a contest where I posted updates and was doing it along side of others (even though I have never met any of them) was motivating and encouraging.  Figure out what motivates you, and get going. ~ @ <a href="http://homemakingchallenged.blogspot.ca/2012/02/challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Homemaking Challenged</a></p>
<p>Plan, plan, plan and when you are done plan some more. ~ @ <a href="http://brothercoop.blogspot.ca/2012/03/well-so-here-it-is-end-of-29th-day.html" target="_blank">The Great Adventures of the Coop Troop</a></p>
<p>Realize early on that no matter how bad it looks or what it involves <strong>IT IS POSSIBLE</strong> to fix it.  I am someone who literally has ZERO time in the day and when I do have free time the last thing I want to do is clean or de-clutter.  Carve out a small piece of your weekend and set out to do it!  Most spaces that need organized don&#8217;t even require you to spend any money at all, just a little time to weed through the stuff and find a space for the things that don&#8217;t have a space!  Enlist the help of a friend or family member to help you (even if it&#8217;s to play with your kids while you have some time to work). ~ @ <a href="http://gatskiefamily.blogspot.ca/2012/03/organizational-challenge-final-link-up.html" target="_blank">Not Just Your Ordinary Life</a></p>
<p>Know in your mind what your storage issues are and make a plan from there.  ~ @ <a href="http://teri-gonewalkabout2.blogspot.ca/2012/03/finished-himselfs-office-makeover.html" target="_blank">Gone Walkabout 2</a></p>
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<p>Just jump in and start. You&#8217;ll be surprised at how easy and fast you can accomplish some major projects if you break them down into smaller, less daunting ones and just jump in with both feet. Oh, and promising yourself a nice tasty treat when you&#8217;re done helps too.  ~ @ <a href="http://undomesticatedconfessions.blogspot.ca/2012/02/i-accepted-completed-drop-kicked-29-day.html" target="_blank">Confessions of a Semi-Domesticated Mama</a></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t give up. Even though I&#8217;ve failed a bit at this challenge, hubby and I still have a lot of organizing goals and projects for our house. ~ @ <a href="http://christinestanley.blogspot.ca/2012/03/29-day-organizing-challenge-final.html" target="_blank">Christine&#8217;s Little Blog</a></p>
<p><strong>The most important thing is to find out what keeps you motivated.</strong> There is no one-size-fits-all solution. I had a different strategy in the beginning of the project, where I was going to sort everything first and then put things away. But I discovered that having my closet all set up and organized was a great motivator for me. I liked looking at the once nice space and it helped me to keep going when I wanted to quit. As mentioned, I needed to get things sorted, but not necessarily out the door. Some people may need to do things differently, no wrong method as long as you keep moving forward. ~ @ <a href="http://emiliewembley.blogspot.ca/2012/02/before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Wembley&#8217;s World</a></p>
<p>Stay focused. You don&#8217;t need to work on it everyday, but a little bit often.  This is what I learned.  So I hope it helps you. ~ @ <a href="http://markkimlau.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-challenge-finale.html" target="_blank">Believe</a></p>
<p>Start with one space, one shelf, one item and go from there.  Unless of course you want to sort, purge and organize your whole house &#8211; in that case, use the <a href="../category/the-organizing-process" target="_blank">PROCESS</a> and organize everything in <a href="../52-weeks" target="_blank">52 weeks!</a>  It worked on my house! ~ @ <a href="http://gingerbabymama.blogspot.ca/2012/02/my-29-day-organizational-success.html" target="_blank">GingerBabyMama</a></p>
<p>Organizing a space takes time and effort. <strong>You may not be able to complete it in one day, but if you give yourself a realistic time frame, you can accomplish anything.</strong> When you do, you’ll find that you are happier and have more time and energy to focus on all of the things that you really enjoy doing. ~ @ <a href="http://pldesign44.blogspot.ca/2012/02/final-link-up-organize-challenge.html" target="_blank">Org Junkie Challenge Participant</a></p>
<p>The key to understanding and discovering my organizing &#8220;groove&#8221; was the CONTAINER! Limiting the amount of space for any one item truly put it all together for me and solidified my understanding of the &#8220;PROCESS&#8221;! ~ @ <a href="http://barefootdeliberations.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-challenge-final-reveal.html" target="_blank">Barefoot Deliberations</a></p>
<p><strong>Don&#8217;t give up and set small goals that are achievable!</strong> ~ @ <a href="http://daybydayigo.blogspot.ca/2012/02/final-post-for-29-day-organizing.html" target="_blank">A Fit and Organized Life</a></p>
<p>If you are taking on a big project discuss what you are planning with the whole family. ! @ <a href="http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-challenge-end-results.html" target="_blank">Cuttin&#8217; and Stampin&#8217;</a></p>
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<p>Set a goal. Set a plan (whether it&#8217;s steps or calendar driven). Keep going. Acknowledge when you get overwhelmed and then pick up five items and move forward. Stick to one project. Finish it. Reward yourself. Repeat. ~ @ <a href="http://crazyorganizing.blogspot.ca/2012/02/challenge-comes-to-end.html" target="_blank">Crazy Organizing</a></p>
<p>Definitely make the plan of attack.  It was very helpful to write out my goals, problems, suggestions, BUDGET and anything I could think of about the room.  I will be using this method for all of my future projects! ~ @ <a href="http://charlieton.blogspot.ca/2012/02/project-playroom-completed.html" target="_blank">My Spare Time</a></p>
<p>Take the 1st step – the outcome is such an accomplishment. ~ @ <a href="http://underthecraftzone.blogspot.ca/2012/02/project-garagefinished.html" target="_blank">Under the Craft Zone</a></p>
<p>I think my advice to anyone wanting to organize a space is to set a deadline and just make it happen.  Even if it feels overwhelming &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to do it in one day, or even one week.  All you <em><strong>really</strong></em> have to do is just start.  I found that breaking my huge task into smaller ones and being able to walk away from it each weekend was helpful and made me start each new session with a fresh and critical eye.  ~ @ <a href="http://okrainva.blogspot.ca/2012/02/organization-challenge-final-link-up.html" target="_blank">Off On A Tangent</a></p>
<p><strong>One day at a time, one task at a time.</strong> Stay focused on the task at hand and don&#8217;t worry about what&#8217;s next on the list until it comes up. You can handle clearing off one shelf today. It&#8217;s easy and just <em>one</em> shelf. You can handle anything if you just break it down into smaller tasks and take it a day at a time. And don&#8217;t stress about other areas of the house until you&#8217;ve completely finished the one you&#8217;re working on! ~ @ <a href="http://twelveoneseven.blogspot.ca/2012/02/final-reveal.html" target="_blank">12one7</a></p>
<p>Stick with it.  Push thru.  Lost your mojo?  Keep working!  Your mojo will come back.  Don&#8217;t wait for inspiration to strike.  Carry on with the plan, and magically inspiration will strike, when you need it the most; but only if you are working. ~ @ <a href="http://romanadventures.blogspot.ca/2012/02/corner-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">Roman Adventures</a></p>
<p><strong>It is possible; just start small.</strong> ~ @ <a href="http://www.tmuffin.com/2012/02/its-organized.html" target="_blank" class="broken_link">Tmuffin</a></p>
<p>Keep going, some days you will find your just not motivated and by saying ok I can give 5 minutes to this you will find it makes a big difference. Five minutes is all it takes to clean out a drawer and once you complete that task you feel proud and it can lead to spending more time working  in the room. ~ @ <a href="http://onenewhabit.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/office-finished/" target="_blank">One New Habit</a></p>
<p>Work with a deadline and tell someone about it who will keep you accountable. ~ @ <a href="http://readysetsimplify.com/2012/02/29/love-by-decluttering-the-master-bedroom-project-before-and-after/" target="_blank">Ready. Set. Simplify</a></p>
<p><strong>Decluttering and organization are an ongoing process.</strong> I posted my final pictures but I am far from done. There will always be one more thing to move, put away, give away, or rearrange when it stops working. Failure is not a part of organization, Slow and steady wins the race and a peaceful home. ~ @ <a href="http://extremesoccermom.blogspot.ca/2012/02/week-09-march-1-2012-29-day-challenge.html" target="_blank">Extreme Saving Mom</a></p>
<p>Take it in small steps. <strong>If you try to do the whole thing at one time you’re bound to get tired, frustrated and possibly give up.</strong> Smaller periods of time make it much less overwhelming. ~ @ <a href="http://kelburg.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/laundry-room/" target="_blank">Kelburg</a></p>
<p>Think functionality!  If it isn&#8217;t functional for you, it won&#8217;t work for you! ~ @ <a href="http://restofheidislife.blogspot.ca/2012/02/pantry-its-done-for-now.html" target="_blank">The Rest of My Life</a></p>
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<p>Just do it! <strong>Don’t think about it, you will feel so much better once you see the end result and you will wonder why it has taken you so long to do it in the first place!</strong> ~ @ <a href="http://www.project-mommy.co.uk/153/" target="_blank">Project Mommy</a></p>
<p>My one piece of advice would be to <em>have a game plan</em> from early on in your project. Know exactly what you are organizing, know the quantities, what sorts of items, are there any like items that can be put together, what is your budget, and what is your inspiration. Having a game plan will make your research into products/tools much, much easier. We could all just walk into the container store or target and grab all of the organizational tools they sell &#8211; or that we think are pretty and will make good use of the space we are organizing but i think you could stand to save yourself a lot of money and time if you know exactly what your game plan is from the beginning. Keep revisiting that game plan so you don&#8217;t get off focus! ~ @ <a href="http://besimplyorganized.blogspot.ca/2012/02/february-organization-project-pantry_27.html" target="_blank">Simply Organized</a></p>
<p>First you have to find what motivated you.  It&#8217;s just like anything else in your life and you need to find the motivation to do it.  Will it be a blog challenge?  An upcoming party at your house?  Someone breaking their leg over your junk?  Next, find the time.  Ask your husband to do the dishes so you can clean for 15 minutes.  Ask your sister to watch your kids on Saturday, so you can clean for a good 4 or more hours.  (You could always repay her the favor later&#8230;maybe she has unfinished task she needs help with.)  Make sure you share your progress with other, get some positive feedback form positive people and keep working.  Your life, your body, your household is a work in progress. ~ @ <a href="http://absentmindedmother.blogspot.ca/2012/02/final-update-29-day-organizing.html" target="_blank">Absentminded Mother</a></p>
<p><strong>The greatest piece of advice I can give you in tackling an organizing project of your own is that you NEED to get rid of things.</strong> If you haven&#8217;t used something recently, it needs to go. If it&#8217;s not functional, it must go. If it&#8217;s not your style, let it go. The thing is that if you decide a year from now you want it again, there will probably be something better available. It&#8217;s not worth the clutter to hang on to things because it might be useful. ~ @ <a href="http://crazydazedesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/02/grand-finale-craft-room-makeover.html" target="_blank">Crazy Daze Designs</a></p>
<p><strong>Expect that it is going to take some time.</strong> I would have never given myself a month to complete something. I would have said &#8220;THREE DAYS!&#8221; and then failed under the daunting task of having it done is 72 short hours. ~ @ <a href="http://klyoung.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-organizing-challengefinished.html" target="_blank">The Young Family</a></p>
<p>Never give up! This is probably the third or fourth time I have tackled my basement in the fifteen years we have lived here. It gets easier and lasts longer every time. Space changes, the needs you have change&#8211;and you change. ~ @ <a href="http://prairiehometherapy.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-organizing-challenge-basements.html" target="_blank">Prairie Home Therapy</a></p>
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<p><strong>Don&#8217;t do it alone!  Having an accountability partner kept me on track and gave me someone to laugh with, check in with, and celebrate with along the way. :)</strong>  Make sure it is someone who will stay motivated, keep you on track, and pay attention to the details.  I knew I didn&#8217;t have some of the qualities naturally, so I depended on my mom to help me do those things more intentionally. ~ @ <a href="http://missionorganization2012.blogspot.ca/2012/02/mission-accomplished.html" target="_blank">Mission Organization</a></p>
<p>Have a plan.  Know what you want the space to look like before you start.  Otherwise you’ll end up with a bunch of handy stuff that doesn’t really work together, and you’ll get discouraged along the way because it isn’t turning out the way you thought it would.  Knowing what you want things to look like really helps because every choice you make will reflect the end result. ~ @ <a href="http://jaynerynm.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-organizing-challenge-final.html" target="_blank">J.E.M Creations</a></p>
<p>Do not be overwhelmed. Even if you have a big area, pick a small section to start with- empty a drawer or box. You can take small steps to complete a big goal! ~ @ <a href="http://whatyousee-dunford.blogspot.ca/2012/02/challenge-complete.html" target="_blank">What You See</a></p>
<p><strong>Make a plan and start small.</strong> As I said before, getting started is the most daunting part because it’s hard to know what exactly to do and what will work. Take a few days to think about it and write down a plan of action – including what you want to change in the space, what you want to get rid of, what you need to add (e.g. containers or labels) as well as what your final vision is. Also include the baby steps you’ll take to get there. Once you have that, the rest just falls in to place! ~ @ <a href="http://teamtradermom.com/2012/02/28/29-day-organizational-challengeall-done-29doc/" target="_blank">Team Trader Mom</a></p>
<p>Looking for inspiration, planning, and brainstorming are all good, but at some point, you have to just start. The details will sort themselves out as you go. ~ @ <a href="http://melsfunnyfarm.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/29-day-organizing-challenge-final-update/" target="_blank">Mel&#8217;s Funny Farm</a></p>
<p>The easiest way to get overwhelmed is to look at the big picture, whether that be looking at the whole house or just one room.  Breaking it into small, manageable tasks is so much less stressful and makes it a lot easier to take a deep breath and dive in!  Start small and remember, <strong>you don&#8217;t have to organize everything in one day! </strong>~ @ <a href="http://anotherdropinthebucket.blogspot.ca/2012/02/organizing-challenge-results.html" target="_blank">Another Drop In The Bucket</a></p>
<p><strong>My one piece of advice is to work 15-30 minutes a day in one area until it is clean.</strong>  I loved taking a whole month to focus on one area and by doing just that I was able to make my bedroom a place I WANT to be now. ~ @ <a href="http://jsknowlton.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-organizational-challenge-master_29.html" target="_blank">The Knowlton Nest</a></p>
<p>In a Kindergarten, you have everything sorted into areas based on what you do, and everything for that activity is in that area. You have the dress up area, the reading area, the crafting area, etc. So with any room organization, the first step is to figure out what activities you do in that room, and then organize everything into those zones. ~ @ <a href="http://scrappingreilly.blogspot.ca/2012/02/basement-craftplay-room-makeover.html" target="_blank">Life of Reilly</a></p>
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<p>It&#8217;s a lot of work to actually get it organized, but once everything is organized correctly it will save you so much time in the long run!! If everything has a place and you can put things back right away allowing you to keep the area clean and organized all of the time! It&#8217;s such a great feeling living in an organized space!!! ~ @ <a href="http://decoratingthedorchesterway.blogspot.ca/2012/02/craft-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">Decorating the Dorchester Way</a></p>
<p><strong>Step by step &#8220;Rome wasn&#8217;t built in a day&#8221;</strong> ~ @ <a href="http://organisingtomakelifeeasier.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/kitchen-cupboards-drawers-full-reveal.html" target="_blank">Organising to Make Life Easier</a></p>
<p>Find a organizational challenge that will help you stay on track. Being part of a challenge allows you to stay on track with your project. ~ @ <a href="http://motivatedmommyoftwo.blogspot.ca/2012/02/29-day-organizational-challenge-kids_28.html?m=0" target="_blank">Motivated Mommy of Two</a></p>
<p>It can&#8217;t ALL be finished in one day. <strong>Give yourself time and permission to work on it a little at a time.</strong> Take days off here and there as you need to, it&#8217;s okay. Start with an amount of time per day you&#8217;d like to work and use a timer. As you start to see the progress you&#8217;ll want to keep going after the timer rings. Just set the timer again. ~ @ <a href="http://leinonenchronicles.blogspot.ca/2012/02/final-check-in-for-org-junkies-29-day.html" target="_blank">The Leinonen Chronicles</a></p>
<p><strong>You’ve just got to jump in and get started.</strong> Whether you start small on a 10 minute project (I tackled one of those each week in February as part of this challenge), or whether you want to start in the largest messiest area of the house- you need to set your goal and get started. And as you get going- work from left to right- touching each item and deciding should you keep it, donate it, toss it or relocate it? And the criteria to keep an item was that you have to love it, use it, need it, or want it, AND have room to store it! ~ @ <a href="http://momof6.com/mom-organization/declutter-your-life-the-big-basement-challenge-and-reveal/" target="_blank">Mom of 6</a></p>
<p>Make a plan, get started and stay focused! Actually STARTING is so intimidating, but if you can just force yourself to take baby steps, you&#8217;ll start to pick up momentum. Once you really get going, keep the end result in mind so you don&#8217;t lose steam. It&#8217;s also super helpful to make a list of things that still need to be done in a room. And lastly, <strong>you don&#8217;t have to spend a lot of money to make a BIG change.</strong> ~ @ <a href="http://anothertenmiles.blogspot.ca/2012/02/organizing-challenge-study-final-reveal.html" target="_blank">Another Ten Miles</a></p>
<p>Communication and collaboration is huge in an organizational challenge.  Use friends to ask questions, look at the space with you, and shop with you to find different ideas and solutions.  It is so easy to get stuck in the details of the process that you don’t see solutions anymore.  Other people have fresh eyes and ideas that can help tremendously. ~ Stacey of <a href="http://gettingthroughtheday.com/organizing/staceys-29-day-organizational-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Getting Through the Day</a></p>
<p>My one piece of advice would be to write your goals out for the space you are organizing <strong>before</strong> you get started and <strong>don’t stop until you have reached your goals! </strong>~ @ Michelle of <a href="http://gettingthroughtheday.com/organizing/michelles-29-day-organizational-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Getting Through the Day</a></p>
<p>Now if that doesn&#8217;t get you fired up, I don&#8217;t know what will.  The time to start organizing is NOW!!!!!</p>
<p>Go for it, you can do it!!!</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome back everyone!  We sure have enjoyed sharing our spaces with you this week.  I&#8217;ve posted the list again below of each of the bloggers involved in case you missed it.  So much inspiration to check out, wow!  I hope you were able to take away many organizing ideas to use in your own homes.  [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/03/spring-into-organization-link-party.html">Spring Into Organization Link Party!!!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>Welcome back everyone!  We sure have enjoyed sharing our spaces with you this week.  I&#8217;ve posted the list again below of each of the bloggers involved in case you missed it.  So much inspiration to check out, wow!  I hope you were able to take away many organizing ideas to use in your own homes.  Of course what works for one won&#8217;t always work for another and we have to be careful not to play the comparison game (it&#8217;s so hard I know!) but sometimes it&#8217;s just nice to see what&#8217;s working for someone else that maybe we hadn&#8217;t considered trying before.  I&#8217;ve already heard from a number of ladies that have already made some changes in their kitchens after reading my post and you have no idea how happy that makes me.  I&#8217;m going to make organizing junkies out of all of you yet&#8230;.mwahahahaha!</p>
<p>Home #1:  Becky from <a href="http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-home-1-tour.html" target="_blank">Organizing Made Fun</a> (sharing her master bedroom and closet)<br />
Home #2:  Jen from <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-home-tour.html" target="_blank">Iheart Organizing</a> (sharing her laundry room and playroom)<br />
Home #3:  Anna from <a href="http://www.askannamoseley.com/2012/03/spring-into-organization-my-organized.html" target="_blank">Ask Anna</a> (sharing her kitchen)<br />
Home #4:  DaNita from <a href="http://delightfulorder.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-blogger-home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delightful Order</a> (sharing her laundry room)<br />
Home #5:  Leslie from <a href="http://www.goodbyehousehellohome.com/2012/03/day-3-spring-into-organization-tour.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goodbye House, Hello Home</a> (sharing her office space)<br />
Home #6:  Becky from <a href="http://cleanmama.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-my-craft-room.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clean Mama</a> (sharing her craft/activity room + free organizing printable!)<br />
Home #7:  Toni from <a href="http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.ca/2012/03/organization-blogger-home-tour.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> (sharing her kitchen)<br />
Home #8:  Leanne from <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/spring-organization-organized-kids-rooms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organize and Decorate Everything</a> (sharing her kid&#8217;s rooms)<br />
Home #9:  Me! &#8211; <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/03/spring-into-organization-my-organized-kitchen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sharing my kitchen</a></p>
<p><strong>Now it&#8217;s your turn!</strong>  Please link up as many posts as you like of your organized spaces in the linky below.  This is a simultaneous link party which means if you link up here you&#8217;ll also be automatically linked up on all of the other blogs mentioned above as well.  How cool is that, so much exposure for your links!!</p>
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<p>There&#8217;s a whole lot of organizing love going around and I like it!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone!  A couple of weeks ago I told you about a collaboration I was doing with some fabulous bloggers that we are calling the Spring Into Organization Blogger Home Tour.  I&#8217;m really excited to share my kitchen with you on Thursday but wanted to post today to remind you about the other bloggers posting [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/03/spring-into-organization-home-tour-week.html">Spring Into Organization Home Tour Week!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>Hi everyone!  A couple of weeks ago I told you about a collaboration I was doing with some fabulous bloggers that we are calling the Spring Into Organization Blogger Home Tour.  I&#8217;m really excited to share my kitchen with you on Thursday but wanted to post today to remind you about the other bloggers posting this week.</p>
<p>Here is the list again so you can go on over and check out all the beautifully organized spaces and hopefully get some ideas to help you organize your own spaces.  I&#8217;ve included direct links to the Monday bloggers as their posts are already live and as the week goes along I&#8217;ll update this post with the direct links to all the other posts to make them easy for you to find.</p>
<p>Also at each stop you have the opportunity to win a copy of my book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569758638?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=imanorgjun-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1569758638" target="_blank">Clutter Rehab</a>!  So don&#8217;t forget to enter to win as you tour along :)</p>
<p><strong>Monday, March 26th</strong><br />
Becky from <a href="http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-home-1-tour.html" target="_blank">Organizing Made Fun</a> (sharing her master bedroom and closet)<br />
Jen from <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-home-tour.html" target="_blank">Iheart Organizing</a> (sharing her laundry room and playroom)<br />
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<p><strong>Tuesday, March 27th</strong><br />
Anna from <a href="http://www.askannamoseley.com/2012/03/spring-into-organization-my-organized.html" target="_blank">Ask Anna</a> (sharing her kitchen)<br />
DaNita from <a href="http://delightfulorder.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-blogger-home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delightful Order</a> (sharing her laundry room)<br />
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<p><strong>Wednesday, March 28th</strong><br />
Leslie from <a href="http://www.goodbyehousehellohome.com/2012/03/day-3-spring-into-organization-tour.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goodbye House, Hello Home</a> (sharing her office space)<br />
Becky from <a href="http://cleanmama.blogspot.ca/2012/03/spring-into-organization-my-craft-room.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clean Mama</a> (sharing her craft/activity room + free printable!)<br />
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<p><strong>Thursday, March 29th</strong><br />
Toni from <a href="http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.ca/2012/03/organization-blogger-home-tour.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> (sharing her kitchen)<br />
Leanne from <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/spring-organization-organized-kids-rooms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organize and Decorate Everything</a> (sharing her kid&#8217;s rooms)<br />
Laura from <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/03/spring-into-organization-my-organized-kitchen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I’m an Organizing Junkie</a> (also sharing my kitchen)</p>
<p><strong>Friday, March 30th</strong><br />
LINK PARTY – Now it’s YOUR turn to join the tour!  This is the day for you to link up your own organized spaces.  Each of the above bloggers will feature a Spring Into Organization linky list and you’ll be able to link up at any or all of our blogs as it will be a simultaneous link party.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s have some organized fun, whoot!!!</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for my monthly linky where I share my very favorite organizing posts with you from around blogland over the past month.  Do you have any idea how hard it was to narrow it down to my top 21?  Yikes! Last month I also opened it up for you to link up your favorite [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/03/favorite-organizing-links-chores-mudrooms-free-printables-more.html">Favorite Organizing Links ~ Chores, Mudrooms, Free Printables + more!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>It&#8217;s time for my monthly linky where I share my very favorite organizing posts with you from around blogland over the past month.  Do you have any idea how hard it was to narrow it down to my top 21?  Yikes!</p>
<p>Last month I also opened it up for you to link up <em>your</em> favorite organizing links as well and there were so many other great organizing posts shared that I&#8217;d never seen before.  <strong>This exchange of organizing awesomeoness is so FUN!</strong>  <strong>I love when my readers fuel my habit with a hit of organizing bliss.</strong>  Woohoo!</p>
<p>So like last time please feel free to add awesome posts related to the following subjects:</p>
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<li>organizing and simplifying</li>
<li>productivity and time management</li>
<li>free printables related to the above</li>
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<p>I reserve the right to delete irrelevant links.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Now let&#8217;s have some fun!  My chosen favorites are the first 21 links!!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh my goodness do I have some fantastic organizing links to share with you today!  I spend a lot of time scouring the internet and always find it so difficult to narrow down my list.  But I did and the first 24 links are my favorite organizing links from the past month.  I do hope [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/02/favorite-organizing-links-photos-chores-cleaning-command-centers-and-more.html">Favorite Organizing Links ~ Photos, Chores, Cleaning, Command Centers and more!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>Oh my goodness do I have some fantastic organizing links to share with you today!  I spend a lot of time scouring the internet and always find it so difficult to narrow down my list.  But I did and the first <strong>24</strong> links are <em>my</em> favorite organizing links from the past month.  I do hope you find a treasure or two amongst them that help you on your own organizational journey.  I would love to hear which one is your favorite!</p>
<p>Once again I&#8217;m going to leave the link list open for you to add <em>your</em> own favorite organizing link as well from the last month.  Please feel free to add awesome posts related to the following subjects:</p>
<ul>
<li>organizing</li>
<li>productivity and time management</li>
<li>free printables related to the above</li>
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<p>I reserve the right to delete irrelevant links.</p>
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		<title>My Favorite Organizing Links ~ add yours too!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are &#8220;enjoying&#8221; chilling -41 C temps here so I&#8217;ve hunkered (is that even a word?) down to get some blog reading down&#8230;.also better known as avoiding dealing with my email overload :) I&#8217;m trying something new this week.  At this time of the year there are so many great organizing posts out there and [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/01/my-favorite-organizing-links-add-yours-too.html">My Favorite Organizing Links ~ add yours too!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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<p>We are &#8220;enjoying&#8221; chilling -41 C temps here so I&#8217;ve hunkered (is that even a word?) down to get some blog reading down&#8230;.also better known as avoiding dealing with my email overload :)</p>
<p>I&#8217;m trying something new this week.  At this time of the year there are so many great organizing posts out there and I wanted a way to share my favorite links with you from the past couple of weeks that would make it easier and more interesting to look through them all.  So I decided to use a thumbnail link list to add my favorite links to in order to make it a little more visually appealing for you.  Oh and with so many awesome organizing posts out there right now I found it really hard to keep my list to just 22&#8230;.whew!  I hate to leave anyone out though so I&#8217;m leaving the linky list open for you to add your own favorite organizing post from the past couple of weeks.</p>
<p>Please feel free to add awesome posts related to the following subjects:</p>
<ul>
<li>organizing</li>
<li>productivity and time management</li>
<li>free printables related to the above</li>
</ul>
<p>Some of these links below I shared on my Facebook page as soon as I found them (be the first to know, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/orgjunkiefan" target="_blank">follow me here</a>) but others are brand new.   Have fun!!</p>
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		<title>Free &#8220;5 Simple Ways&#8221; Ebook</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last January I had the honor of teaming up with some fantastic bloggers on a 5 Simple Ways series.  Here are the topics we covered. 5 Simple Ways to: Decorate On A Dime Live  A Natural Lifestyle Save Time in the Kitchen Earn Money From Your Blog Take Better Photos Save Money Start Using Coupons [...]<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/01/free-5-simple-ways-ebook.html">Free &#8220;5 Simple Ways&#8221; Ebook</a> is a post from: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com">I&#039;m an Organizing Junkie</a>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5-Simple-Ways.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16598" title="5 Simple Ways" src="http://orgjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5-Simple-Ways.jpg" alt="" width="283" height="300" /></a>Last January I had the honor of teaming up with some fantastic bloggers on a 5 Simple Ways series.  Here are the topics we covered.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5 Simple Ways to:</span></p>
<p>Decorate On A Dime<br />
Live  A Natural Lifestyle<br />
Save Time in the Kitchen<br />
Earn Money From Your Blog<br />
Take Better Photos<br />
Save Money<br />
Start Using Coupons<br />
Dress Fabulously for Less<br />
Have a Successful Homeschool Day<br />
Orangize Your Home</p>
<p>Contributors included:</p>
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<p>I&#8217;m excited to tell you that these posts have just been combined into a beautifully designed easy to read <strong>FREE</strong> ebook.  It is gorgeous!</p>
<p>It is available to read in <strong>two formats</strong> for you:</p>
<p>For the WEB web version <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5simplewaysebookWEB.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a> (this one includes clickable links so you can visit each site if you&#8217;d like)</p>
<p>For a PRINT version <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5simplewaysebookPRINT.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a></p>
<p><strong>Tomorrow I&#8217;ll be back participating in the 2012 5 Simple Ways series with a brand new post.  See you then!</strong></p>
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