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Email is a great time saver and the preferred method of communication in our fast-paced, high-tech age. But email is not always the best mode of communication. Here are five things that you should not send by email.

1. Time-sensitive information. Email is not necessarily received or opened as quickly as it is sent. If you are communicating urgent information, use the telephone.

2. Confidential information. You never know where your email may end up. If you don’t want the information forwarded… Continue

My 5 Favourite Organizing Sources
There are hundreds of organizing products on the market. Here are five places that I visit over and over in my work with clients and for my own home organization. Tools, gadgets, and supplies won’t get you organized, but they can contribute to an effective organizing system.

Ikea
Ikea is home to some of the best and most reasonably priced storage solutions. If there’s not a store near you, many items are available online.

Label It Now Storage Bin Solutions
The… Continue

The back-to-school season brings excitement and anxiety to students – and joy and relief to parents. If you’re a parent, you are probably looking forward to the freedom of an empty house, even if it’s only for a few hours a day. If you’re a college co-ed, fall brings freedom of a different kind, as you head out into the world on your own.

For all concerned, there are a few things that need to be addressed to ensure a smooth transition to the new school year:
• Try on last year’s school clothes… Continue

It's not summer until you've started planning your vacation. A little pre-vacation planning will ensure that you have everything you need for your trip and that you can pick up where you left off when you return home. Here are a few planning tips:

1. Establish how far you want to travel and the means of transportation. If you are travelling by car, get your car serviced. Fill up the tank, inflate your tires, and check the oil.

2. Plan your vacation budget, adding up transportation, accommodati… Continue

Part 1 - Incoming

Overwhelmed by the number of e-mails you get every day? According to Balance Magazine: “The average worker receives 80-100 email messages a day”. If email is taking up too much time in your day, try these tips:

Incoming Messages
• Turn off the email alert on your computer.
• Sort incoming e-mail by subject, project or person so you can process related mail collectively. This prevents your brain from having to jump around from topic to topic.
• Schedule specific times during t… Continue