365 Ways to Organize Everything

Emilie Barnes, Torelli Sheri

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Bestselling author Emilie Barnes teams up with fellow home-management expert and author Sheri Torelli to provide readers with an all-in-one collection of ideas, shortcuts, and inspiration to bring beauty and order to every aspect of their lives and homes.These creative, experienced coauthors of the popular More Hours In My Day (over 240,000 copies sold) offer women proven ways to:organize, clean, and maintain every room in the houseprioritize time to best serve their families, and God clear clutter and create space for more peaceful livingsimplify meal planning, preparation, and cooking with fast tipsplan efficiently for daily needs, special trips, and family activitiesReaders will refer to this practical resource again and again to discover the freedom and gift of conserving energy, space, and time and turning those resources toward richer, more joyful living.

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• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736944229
• Langue: English

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365
Ways to Organize
Everything
Emilie Barnes Sheri Torelli

HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
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365 WAYS TO ORGANIZE EVERYTHING
Copyright 2011 by Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Barnes, Emilie.
365 ways to organize everything / Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-7369-4421-2 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-4422-9 (eBook)
1. Time management-Religious aspects-Christianity. 2. Housewives-Time management. 3. Home economics. I. Torelli, Sheri, 1956- II. Title. III. Title: Three hundred sixty-five ways to organize everything.
BV4598.5.B36 2011
640 .43-dc23
2011030441
Select portions taken from:
15-Minute Organizer , 1991 by Emilie Barnes, Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon 97402.
101 Ways to Clean Up the Clutter , 2008 by Emilie Barnes, Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon 97402.
500 Time-Saving Hints for Every Woman , 2006 by Emilie Barnes, Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon 97402.
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Contents
A Welcome from Emilie Barnes
An Invitation from Sheri Torelli
Chapter 1: Why Get Organized?
Where and How to Begin
The Way to Organization
Roadblocks to Organization
Setting and Keeping Goals
Emilie s Essentials-The Philosophy of Stuff
Sheri s Secrets-Find Your Style
Chapter 2: Inviting Order into Your Home
Does Your Home Say Welcome ?
Four Tools for an Organized You
Are You Inclined to Clutter?
Simple Ideas for Organization
A Place for Home work
Prepare a Place for Sleep
Storage Solutions
Clever Closet Tips
Making Decisions to Clear a Closet
Organizing and Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom
De-Clutter Your Shower
Getting Housework Done in Record Time
Preventing Clutter Before It Piles Up
Do I Really Need This?
When to Rent Off-Site Storage
Emilie s Essentials-Getting a Lot Done in Less Time
Sheri s Secrets-The Art of Letting Go
Chapter 3: Organize Your Family
Family Conference Time
Are We Getting Enough Sleep?
The Never-Ending Clutter of Children
When Your Husband Is the Pack Rat
Homework Tips for a New School Year
Don t Fight All Your Kids Battles
Start a Family Fun Night
Save the Date Night!
Teach Your Children to Manage Their Time
Keep a Child s Room Tidy
Out with the Old, In with the New
Children s Paper Keepsakes
Plan Hospitality Activities for Children
Short-Notice Guests
Emilie s Essentials-Bring Order out of Chaos!
Sheri s Secrets-Beat the Boredom
Chapter 4: The Joy of an Efficient Kitchen
Accessibility in the Kitchen Is Key
Quick Kitchen Tips
Corralling Kitchen Clutter
Saving Time in the Kitchen
Cleaning Strategies for Busy Women
The Basics for Your Pantry
The Fast-Food Kitchen: 15-Minute Recipes
Easy Cooking Solutions
The Grocery Game
Tips for a Neater Refrigerator and Freezer
Storage for the Kids Dishes
Quick and Easy Table Settings and Centerpieces
Party Organizing Quick Tips
Emilie s Essentials-Experience the Extraordinary
Sheri s Secrets-Double Up and Reap the Rewards
Chapter 5: Align Your Time and Priorities
The Benefits of Saving Time
Time Wise
Pray Before You Say Yes
The Balancing Act
How to Quit Procrastinating
How Important Is a Daily Routine?
Top Time-Wasters
Today Is the Day!
What to Do the Night Before
Escaping Morning Madness
Throw Your Hat over the Fence
Gaining Perspective
Simple Time-Savers
Make a Cleaning Date
Prevent Interruptions
Take Time for What Matters Most
Secrets to Productivity
Emilie s Essentials-Best for Last
Sheri s Secrets-Order and Happiness Go Together
Chapter 6: Take Control of Your Home Office and Paper Piles
What to Do with Those Piles of Papers
Reduce! Reduce!
Filing Tips
Getting Office Clutter Under Control
Ten Tips for Reclaiming Your Desktop
Increasing Productivity at Home and at Work
How to Be Taken Seriously When Working from Home
Quick Tips for Working Efficiently
Taking Charge of E-mail
Bringing Order to Your Online Life
Make Your Computer Work for You
Emilie s Essentials-The Multitasking File
Sheri s Secrets-Quick-Reference Organizer
Chapter 7: Manage Your Money
Money-Saving Ideas for Families
Savings on Your Automobile
Keeping Your Utility Bills Down
How to Save Money at the Supermarket
Tips for Buying in Bulk
Saving Money with Weekly Menus
Saving Money in the Laundry Room
How to Teach Your Children About Money
Savings Everywhere
Seven Steps to Financial Cleanup at Tax Time
Ten Things to Do Instead of Spending Money
Emilie s Essentials-Wisdom for Life
Sheri s Secrets-A World of Savings
Chapter 8: Bring Peace to Daily Life
Infuse a Day with Cheer
Add a Touch of Hope
Getting the Most out of Telephone Time
How to Organize Your Handbag
Planning for the Unexpected
Unfinished Business
The 80/20 Rule
Choose Contentment
Don t Delay Small Tasks
Do You Have Enough Space?
Big Ideas, Small Spaces
Vertical Storage
Get a Cleaning Buddy
Keeping a Clutter-Free Zone
Let s Get Practical
When Order Gets in the Way
Is There Compromise in Organization?
Car Container
The Idea Jar
Facebook Etiquette
Simple Ways to Help the Environment
Organizing Your Prayer Time
Emilie s Essentials-Divide Big Jobs into Fast Tasks
Sheri s Secrets-A Legacy of Love
Chapter 9: Preparing for and Enjoying the Seasons
New Year Organization
The Decorator Notebook
Spring Cleaning
Paper Clutter Tips
Preparation for Summer Safety
Getting Ready for Summer Fun
Preparing for Vacation Travel
Travel Light
Garage Sale Tips
A Summer Memory Box
Fall Family Organization
Establish a Back-to-School Command Center
The Busy Person s Thanksgiving Dinner
Miracle Minutes for the Holidays
Chapter 10: A Five-Week Plan of Action
Transformation in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Maintaining Your Five-Week Plan
About the Authors
Other Books from Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli
Have a time and place for everything, and do everything in its time and place, and you will not only accomplish more, but have far more leisure than those who are always hurrying, as if vainly attempting to overtake time that had been lost .
T RYON E DWARDS
A Welcome from Emilie Barnes
T he role of the homemaker is complicated. Some women are full-time homemakers. Some women work outside the home or work in a home-based business. All women juggle many responsibilities in addition to managing their households.
Many of us who multitask like this have never had a good model for such a complex role. I ve devoted my years to helping women become successful homemakers, showing them the kind of a home that makes a difference in the lives of children and spouses, strangers and friends.
This is not to say that there aren t men who have to play out this role in life. When I became sick with cancer and couldn t function for several years, my husband, Bob, had to take on this role for our family. He was so thankful that he had been raised by a mother who taught him how a home should function. It didn t take long for him to appreciate all the skills it takes to be an effective homemaker! It s hard work to manage a home. It is also important, rewarding work. Welcome to this gathering of ideas, advice, and encouragement that Sheri Torelli and I have created. Over the years and through our books, including our collaboration More Hours In My Day , we and our readers have become excited about the simple ways we can all make our homes and family s lives richer, lovelier, and less stressful. Read each chapter and put it into action. Put the ideas into practice, picking and choosing what works for you. And with a smile, let those around you know how much you love being the maker of a home. You and your family will discover the pleasure and comfort of being in a home transformed by the extra touches of love.
An Invitation from Sheri Torelli
A m I still a good mom, a good wife, a good friend because I work outside my home? I m completely exhausted, frazzled, and stressed to the max! I m a stay-at-home mom and I still can t get my act together! What s wrong with me?
In the frantic busyness of our schedules, it s hard enough to get dinner on the table, much less find time to organize our homes! My background makes it easy for me to relate to the out-of-control busy woman today. I ve been there, done that! I experienced a time of total disorganization myself. I was working full-time out of the home, working full-time in the home, trying to stay on