The National Association of
Professional Organizers
- Tons of information, including organizing tips, FAQ about
professional
organizers, event calendar, and a search tool to find an organizer in
your area or with a particular specialty.
National Study Group on
Chronic Disorganization
Where
to Donate (or sell) Stuff
Send
Your Clutter to the Troops! -
No, that's not the name of the page. But it's a list of things the
military could use, and if you own some of them, it's a win-win
situation!
Goodwill
Industries - Information on your local Goodwill stores and
how to donate.
Craig's
List -
Look here for your local Craig's List. You can sell items or offer them
for free. And when you get bored with that, you can browse the personal
ads. :-)
The Freecycle Network
- Apparently you can get something for nothing!
Reference
Materials
What
Financial Records to Keep and For How Long - This is a
question I get asked often!
The Clutter
Hoarding Scale (PDF) - Put your
clutter in perspective. (Yes, there are people who are worse than you!)
Toss
Old Spices Seasonally
- McCormick tells you how long to keep herbs and spices, and how to
tell if they're past their prime. (They may be a bit biased toward the
"toss and replace" side, though.)
Neat(ening) Stuff to Buy
Cable Organizer.com
- Products to organize wires and cables
Lifestyle
Systems - Cut-to-fit drawer dividers; very cool. I admit it,
I saw them on "Martha Stewart Living." Hey, it's professional
development!
Flatwire - They
make flat wires (duh) that can go under carpets or furniture, for audio
and video equipment.
For Your
Nymphomation - Adult toys need organizing too! Here you can
find custom cases/bags designed for that purpose. Obviously, this site has some sexually
explicit material.
Ginny's Ear
Nest - Although this sounds like someone desperately needs a
Q-Tip, it actually leads to some very nice wooden earring racks.
Scan
Snap Scanner - Say that
ten times fast. This nifty product can scan your documents and turn
them into searchable PDFs. The IRS accepts this format for financial
records!
Online
Organizing Services
Artimus Art
- They will scan your child's art, help you share it online, and will
turn it into a high-quality art book.
Send Out
Cards -
They will create a font based on your handwriting, and mail the cards
of your choice with your own message. Seems good for holiday cards or
business promotions.
Simplifying
Catalog Choice.org
- A fabulous free website which allows you to opt out of receiving
specific catalogs. (a favorite)
How to Get
Rid of Things - Tips on getting rid of clutter, stains, bugs,
and debt - also callouses, depression, and static cling.
Hoarding
and Chronic Disorganization
Clutterers
Anonymous
Squalor Survivors
- Sometimes a home goes beyond clutter or hoarding. This site is a
great resource for people working to overcome squalor.
Stopping
Overshopping - For people with a shopping addiction.
Inspirational
Sites
That
is, content to get you inspired, not code for "religious!"
Motivational
and Inspirational Quotes - You can search by author or
category.
Planet SARK
- Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy is an amazing woman who is all about
creativity, naps, and being succulent.