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The Clutter Diet Blog

“Help! I’m a Hoarder” Show on TLC

My blogger friend Dr. Amie Ragan at Psychology of Clutter just posted about a show on TLC called "Help! I’m a Hoarder." It will air on Wednesday, September 19th, at 8:00 and 11:00PM Eastern.  You can view it in its entirety at the Helping Hoarders website.  I watched it and thought they did a good… Read more »

Being Organized Pays Off for Computer Failures!

As I finish my journey of reconstructing my laptop with a new hard drive, I wanted to share with my readers another proactive tool that helped me tremendously.  As one of my friends who knows a lot about data recovery says, a big chunk of time in recovery is just "thinking time," about what you… Read more »

Should You Put Your Home on a Diet?

Since we started the Clutter Diet membership site in November 2006, we have tried to have a lot of fun with the analogy between the personal changes of weight loss and getting organized.  One of our favorite ways to play with this analogy is our members’ losing "Clutter-Pounds"(sm). Each week our members "weigh in" with… Read more »

How to Look Like a Model

I have always noticed that builders’ model homes simultaneously attract and repel me, like a wax statue that you know is not real and yet you just can’t help looking.  They seem so lifelike… yet, there is something missing… oh, yes, it’s people!  Actual inhabitants, and their actual stuff.  Syndicated columnist Marni Jameson just wrote… Read more »

NWA World Traveler Magazine: On the Go Organizers

September 01, 2007 Lorie wrote this article for Northwest Airlines’ inflight magazine, covering items to stay organized on the road without having to plug in.     Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get 14 days of unlimited… Read more »

Austin Woman Magazine: Organization Can Really Pay Off

September 01, 2007 Writer Kay Bell interviewed Lorie for this story about how organizing can save you not only room, but time and money too! (not available online) Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get 14 days of… Read more »

Sudden Hard Drive Crash!

They say it’s not "if" your hard drive will crash, it’s "when."  I am living proof that you should be prepared for this at any time!  Today I was working happily on my notebook computer, the new one I just bought in March.  It froze up while I was working, and I thought a simple… Read more »

Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush

With many of us traveling for the holiday weekend here in the US, I thought I would share this really novel travel resource: DontForgetYourToothbrush.com. It’s an interactive packing and preparation list that walks you through all of the things you need to do before your trip. You get to choose whether it’s a trip to… Read more »

LifetimeTV.com Quiz: Should You Put Your Home on a Diet?

August 29, 2007     Lorie wrote this quiz for Lifetime Television’s website. Do you have a “Plump Palace” or a “Slender Shelter?” Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get 14 days of unlimited FREE advice from our… Read more »

Austin American-Statesman: Low-Effort, High Reward Tips

August 26, 2007 Life Guide columnist Sarah Lindner features Lorie’s best time-saving tips. Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get 14 days of unlimited FREE advice from our team of Certified Professional OrganizersR Get your house in shapeR… Read more »

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