Laura Leist walks her talk when it comes to living an organized life – just ask any of the individuals who have taken classes in Laura’s home. Laura founded Eliminate Chaos in 2000, an organizing and productivity services firm that has helped thousands of clients have “More Time for Life®.” Appreciative clients include CEOs of multi-billion dollar corporations, high-profile authors, speakers, athletes, media personalities and divas of domesticity. Laura has authored eight books including Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home & Life. In addition to working with clients and writing, Laura speaks to audiences of all sizes on a variety of organizing and productivity topics. She served seven years on the board of directors for the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), including the top job of president from 2009 to 2011. Laura loves to travel, and her favorite destination is Hawaii. She and her husband Robert were married on the well-ordered date of 9-10-11 in Maui. They share their home north of Seattle with their four-legged children – a cat and two dogs: Bear and Chaos – the only “Chaos” Laura will not eliminate! Laura will tell you that it’s the treasured moments in life that matter most; not the “stuff.”
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You wouldn’t think there would be any art, science or psychology to having a successful garage sale, but there is. It involves all three, believe it or not. If you are even pondering the idea of putting on a garage or yard sale, think first about the things that can easily make it unsuccessful. . . .
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For Mother’s Day, many people wait until the last minute and then rush out to purchase something for their mom. That something may be stuff she doesn’t need, doesn’t have a place for, or even want. Sure, flowers are nice, but they don’t last long. This Mother’s Day, why not give your mom something that will last much longer than a beautiful bouquet of flowers? . . .
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I probably don’t need to tell you that moving is one of life’s more stressful events. But I can assure that with a little preplanning you will save yourself time, money, headaches and much of the unneeded stress. I have been managing clients’ moves in the greater Seattle area, across the country and internationally for well over a decade. They call in a panic because they are moving in a couple of weeks and want to know how they are going to get it all done. . . .
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By definition, clutter is a confusing or disorderly state or collection. You wouldn’t want people to think of you as confusing or disorderly, would you? So why would you let them think that of your home or office? Think of the reasons that got you into this mess, and let’s start to dig you out from under it. . . .
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Maybe you’re like me, and scrapbooking is far from being on your life’s radar. For some, scrapbooking can feel a bit daunting with all the doodads, embellishments and imaginative designs to choose from. Well, we non-scrapbooking types don’t have to shelf the concept entirely just because we might lean more toward the left-brained side of life. In order to make the whole scrapbooking idea more approachable, I’ve broken down the process of how to plan . . .
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This past Monday was Earth Day, which means the entire week in the Pacific Northwest has been full of reminders to live “green,” reduce our “carbon footprint” and think about our impact on the beautiful planet we call home. A quick Internet search indicates that American’s use hundreds of millions of shopping bags and tons of paper per year. In honor of Earth Day, consider two ways of getting more organized that can also help eliminate waste: Switch from disposable to reusable . . .
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A cluttered space leads to a cluttered mind. When you walk into a clean and organized workspace you are ready to begin your day confidently, knowing where everything is and having your tools easily accessible to you. Wouldn’t you love to walk into a clean and organized office every day, ready to take over the world, rather than feeling anxiety when a deadline . . .
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Declutter, clean, paint, mow, plant, refinish, replace and renew; all words commonly found in blogs, magazine articles and books advising you how best to prepare your home for a quick sale at top dollar. You can do 99 percent of the right stuff to make your house look stellar, but if you let 1 percent of the wrong stuff slip through the cracks, it may be that one . . .
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There are so many fun ways to display your children’s art in your home. Displaying their artwork throughout your home shows that you value them and their artistic abilities. It also livens up the decor. Here are some suggestions on what to do with all that art you have been accumulating. . . .
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Do you sometimes feel like you need to hire a referee to keep all of your office supplies in line and win the organization battle? Whether you have a dedicated home office or just a corner in the kitchen, your office supplies still need to play by the rules. Follow some of the tips and ideas below for a perfect game plan, and chances are you will score big with a win. . . .
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