Entries by Ellen

Practical Estate Planning: Organize Your Documents on April 4th at The Veranda, Kingwood.

Practical Estate Planning: Organize Your Documents on April 4th at The Veranda, Kingwood.   Help your family — and make your executor’s job easier — by getting your paperwork in order.  Estate planning isn’t just about legal issues — there are practical ones as well. Join Tamara Paul and myself to learn more about this at  […]

Eliminate paper now!

  The first step in less filing is getting less paper! Here are some ways to make it happen. 1.  Eliminate catalogs with www.catalogchoice.org. 2. Get your Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) online through your medical insurance company.  Create a log in and password, then set up the email account to notify you. 3. Use E-vites […]

Clocks and Time management

  For some people, time management is a natural rhythm of the day. For some people, there is no awareness of time, time passing, arriving or leaving on time.  The greatest asset for time awareness is a clock! Placing clocks in various spots in your home or office can make a difference.  Having an analog […]

Twelve Organizing Tips, Tricks and Tools

I am often asked for “my” organizing ideas, including tips, tricks and tools.  Here are the top 12 for me!  1.  Always shop with a list. 2. Know where an item will be located in your home, before you purchase it. 3.  Set up specific spots for specific items, such as only clothes in your […]

Fido and Fifi need organizing

Fido your pooch and Fifi your cat need your help! They are happy in your home, but they need a little TLC with regard to organizing. Healthy pets need routine care.  Keep your pet medicines in the kitchen in easy to access spot. Mark your calendar for monthly medicines and annual shots that keep your pets […]