March into Organizing

Do you have multiple pairs of reading glasses, but can never find a pair when you need them? If this describes your situation, take the time to label each pair with the corresponding room or place they belong.

Using my Brother labeler on the smallest font setting, I place a label on the inside of the piece called the temple, which is located next to the screw. Make sure to trim the label, so it fits without being seen. I have labeled my glasses: nightstand, kitchen, purse, travel bag, glove box, living room and office.

If your glasses get out of place it is easy to identify which location they belong in.

Office Not A Coffee Shop...

If your boss is complaining that your office is disorganized, look around for things you can eliminate from your desk that you won’t miss. For example, how many coffee mugs and water bottles do you really need in your office? These items sneak in throughout the year and accumulate without us realizing it.

Keep your favorite mug or water bottle to use at work, and take the rest home. Better yet, donate them to your favorite charity. Who really needs 20 coffee mugs anyway?

Organizing Classes...

Mindful Home Organizing: Take the First Step

Tuesday, March 21, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Kettering Recreation Center, 2900 Glengarry Dr, Kettering, OH 45420

Call (937) 296-2587 to register.

*Fee based on residency

FREE! Super Systems: Organizing for a Stress-free LIfe

Thursday, March 23, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Franklin Library, 44 E 4th St, Franklin, OH 45005

Call (937) 746-2665 for details.

Community Events...

AAUW Middletown is busy prepping for their 2017 Book Sale to be held March 30-April 2, 2017. It will be at the Middletown Shopping Center at Breiel Blvd. and Grand Ave. at the south end of the center, next to Great Clips.

They are collecting gently used books, children's books, puzzles, games, CDs, and DVDs. Donations are accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10am-11:30am. If you'd like to make other arrangements to make a donation, please email or call Ginny Palmer at palmerve@umich.edu or (937) 545-4974.

One More Thing...

Did you know that Forte Organizers has a social media presence?

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ForteOrganizers for great tips, inspirational quotes and to keep up-to-date on our seminar schedule. We would love for you to pop in and say hello some time!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

"Luck is believing you're lucky." ~Tenesee Williams

May all of your luck be good luck,

Lori Firsdon