the organizers

"Jessica, I just had to share what happened after our session the other day. After you left my home office I spent the next couple of hours handling the stuff that I knew what to do with (toss, recycle, file, put away, etc - like you suggested). The next day I worked a couple of hours on organizing but I can't really explain it, I just did it - I didn't even have to think about what I was doing, I was just going along and dealing with each thing as it came up. Then yesterday I only had an hour so I did what I could, again not thinking about it. This morning I walked into my office and it's a completely different place. Everything is picked up off of the floor, the couple of piles on my desk are neat and I know what is in them, and everything else is put away - my "To File" basket is empty and I'm going to get rid of it right now, as per your suggestion. I can't believe it but my office IS ORGANIZED! How did that happen?!

When I originally called you to come help me get organized I thought, well frankly, that it would be hard and take lots of time and money. Little did I know that what you would help me with, which turned out to be the source of the problem, was in my head and not my stuff. Looking back it makes perfect sense but I just didn't think it was because I didn't believe I was an organized person. I mean, I know I believed I was somewhat disorganized and that I could never live up to my mother's expectations, but that should have been something I overcame. Guess not.

So thanks again. The two hours you spent with me were worth much more than I paid you. It was easy, quick, and the results are amazing! I will recommend you to all of my friends, even the organized ones. And I will call you again when I'm ready to tackle the next limiting belief - you know the one, weight loss." - J.C., Denver CO

I worked with this client to change her limiting beliefs about being disorganized, having unrealistic expectations, and knowing that she was capable.

Downsizing - Martha

Downsizing is one of the toughest projects I help my senior clients with. Gold Star to Martha for all of her hard work today!

(Martha's story to be posted after the final move.)

Laundry Tip - Removing Yellow Perspiration Stains from White Shirts

I accidentally discovered this tip, have tested it several times, and now need to share...

To remove the yellow perspiration stains on your white shirts: soak your shirt(s) in a strong solution of OxiClean and water for 24 - 48 hours.

For one shirt: use a small bucket, warm water, and a full scoop of OxiClean.

Fill the bucket half way with warm water. Dissolve OxiClean in the water. Add the shirt and top with more warm water. (Use the warmest setting allowed for the garment.) Place a large bowl or plate over the bucket/shirt to keep the shirt from floating to the top of the water. Keep it submerged. Over the next 24 - 48 hours "stir" the shirt mixture. After 24 hours check the stain. If gone, proceed to the next step. If not, soak until yellow is no longer visible.

Once the stain(s) are gone, pour the water and shirt into the washing machine and wash as usual.

For multiple shirts: use a washing machine, warm water, and three full scoops of OxiClean for a small load. Add one full scoop per each additional load size - 4 scoops total for medium load, 5 scoops total for large load.

Fill washer with enough water to cover the shirts. (Use the warmest setting allowed for the garments.) Add appropriate number of scoops and agitate to dissolve. Add shirts and continue to agitate for a couple of minutes. Let soak. Over the next 24 - 48 hours agitate the shirt mixture. After 24 hours check the stains. If gone, proceed to the next step. If not, soak until yellow is no longer visible.

Once the stain(s) are gone, add more water if needed and wash as usual.

Note: I've noticed that this process also whitens the shirts and removes other stains as well. Good luck!

Check this out...I'm on YouTube

I'm thrilled to announce that I now have a clip from my Folding the Fitted Sheet DVD on YouTube (a big thanks goes out to my Virtual Assistant, Kelly Johnson, for making this happen). Please view my video often and help me spread the word by passing along this information. I want everyone to know how easy it is to Fold the Fitted Sheet.

If you are interested in purchasing the DVD please send me an email and I'll be in touch. I'm in the process of adding a shopping cart to this site, but it hasn't happened yet.

Thanks in advance for checking out my video on YouTube! Happy Folding - Jessica

Quick Tip

Photos

1. Keep it simple

2. Make time to work on photo organization...attach to reoccurring date (holidays, birthdays, beginning/end of school year, etc)

3. Label photo packets, cds, etc. immediately. Keep a Sharpie near your computer and/or Mail Center so labeling is fast and easy.

4. Throw out or delete pictures you don't like of yourself.

5. Decide how you want to view and retrieve your pictures ahead of time...me, I'm a photo album and computer storage storer.

If you're interested in Tips for getting those pictures off your digital camera and onto your computer send me an email; I'll send you the word document. (Soon this will be downloadable through this site.)