About Ellen
Ellen Delap is a professional organizer, family manager coach and productivity consultant in the greater Houston area. She is passionate about making a difference for families and being an organizing resource for the community. Her blog notes her remarkable encounters and experiences in organizing.
Entries by Ellen
Going Paperless: Online resources
/12 Comments/in Paperless/by EllenYou don’t have to struggle with so many papers. In a recent survey by Neat, 57% of workers reported frustration with paper and believed there are better paper management tools. There are many online resources that help you start going paperless. Computer and smartphone apps make it easy to share documents, work from a […]
Tackle Your To Do List
/2 Comments/in Productivity/by EllenIs your To Do list endless? Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Tackling your To Do List doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are a few tips and tricks to knock out your list. Start with a great way to make your list. There is too much […]
Going Paperless: Eliminating paper
/0 Comments/in Paper management/by EllenHave you decided that there is too much paper in your home or office? Thinking about making a small change with paper in your home or office? According to a survey by Esselte, “88% of those responding felt that technology has helped them get organized.” Are you thinking about going paperless? There […]
A Productive Day starts the Night before
/11 Comments/in Productivity/by EllenAs funny as it sounds, a productive day starts the night before. Why? Because mornings are crazy and people are cranky! There’s no time when you accidentally get up late because you or your family hit snooze. The key to productivity is setting yourself up for success the night before. Make a list […]
Back To School Beyond the Basics Seminar
/0 Comments/in Family Organizing, Student Organizing/by EllenBack to School Beyond the Basics It’s Time for a Fresh Start to a New School Year! Go beyond basics… learn different approaches, using innovative tools and apps, all designed to help your student succeed. Sunday, August 24, 2014 OR Thursday, September 23, 2014 $19.95 Register here!
Write Stuff Down to be Productive
/3 Comments/in Productivity/by EllenThe biggest lie I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.” Remember when life was so simple we just had to remember one telephone number to chat with a colleague, family or friend. Just 7 simple digits and we chatted directly. Now we have 2 or 3 numbers […]
Quick Start Back to School Routines
/0 Comments/in Back to School, Family Organizing/by EllenYour kids just got out of school and it is already time for Back To School. It’s hard to get started, so I have created this series Quick Start Back to School to get everyone going! The next post is about Back To School routines. For many families the thought of Back […]
Quick Start Back to School Healthy Meals
/0 Comments/in Back to School, Family Organizing/by EllenYour kids just got out of school and it is already time for Back To School. It’s hard to get started, so I have created this series Quick Start Back to School to get everyone going! The next post is about Back To School healthy meals and snacks. Back to school is the time when […]