In WHERE section, make a list of all your important documents, such as your bank records, insurance policies, wills, and don’t forget spare keys. Include location of where you store those documents.

Now, if this seems like a daunting task or something you don't have time for, BUT know you should have, you can super-charge your organizing process—and give yourself and others peace of mind now—by ordering my little booklet, “The little Red WHO, WHEN, and WHERE Home Management Booklet.” And I’ve just made it easier for you to get, right now in e-book form (http://www.overhall.com/wwwh1.htm ).

My booklet is already thought out and alphabetized for you! Once you purchase my e-booklet, download, and print out, all you have to do is take time to fill in blanks.

The WHO section is alphabetized from your accountant to your veterinarian with a place to record your accountant numbers and phone numbers.

The WHEN section is alphabetized and with maintenance tips from when you get your animals vaccinated to subscription renewals.

The WHERE section is alphabetized, with tips on where to store your important documents, from your backup disks to your wills.

I’ve also included TWO BONUSES!

1. A section to record your wallet contents, and 2. The revolutionary way to sort through your “stuff” report, The 5 W’s of Organizing, a TEASER, and a “TICKLE”!”

Whether you make your own booklet or purchase mine, please let your loved ones know where you keep your “master” home notebook, and once filled out, please make a copy to keep in a secure off-site location, such as a safe deposit box.

Don’t add unnecessary worry, anxiety, or stress to your loved ones when an emergency or death happens in your home. For ONLY $7 you can start recording and organizing important things in your life. Get it together TODAY!

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7. Where is your washer/dryer located? 8. Where does everyone put his or her dirty clothes? 9. Where do you like to or would like to fold clothes?

? Your washer and dryer might not be located in a convenient place, such as basement. More and more builders are starting to place these machines in hallways, kitchens, and even bathrooms. If you have funds and space, you might look into relocating your machines. ? Install a laundry shoot in bathroom closet or area that is convenient for everyone to use. If that isn’t possible, designate a place for everyone in home to put his or her dirty clothes. ? Find a place in home where you are comfortable and have plenty of room to spread out and sort/fold clean clothes.

10. Why are you responsible for everyone clothes?

You are only one that can answer this one .

11. How often do you want to do laundry?

? Decide if you want (I know, no one wants to do laundry) to do laundry daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Then ask if you need to or are you able to.

12. How many articles of clothing does each family member REALLY need per week, season, and special occasion?

? This is time to be REALLY HONEST with yourself and will depend on your answer to # 11. How many articles of play, casual, dressy, work, holiday, seasonal, and special occasion outfits does each family member need? If they have too many, you will never stay ahead of dirty clothes. ? Recycle, sell, or donate clothes that aren’t being used or that you have an abundance of. ? If you or your family are putting on and taking something off (and throwing it in dirty clothes) because it doesn’t fit right, look right, or you hey don’t really like it…get RID of it!

Laundry Tips: Always try and wash a full load. Wash hand towels and smaller items of same color range with large articles, such as sheets and table cloths. Make sure you and others know how to use proper cycles on machines to minimize wrinkling. Put a clothes rack by dryer and hang clothes as they come out; put away by person/room. If you can’t hear buzzers on machines or tend to lose track of time, set a timer for length of cycle and keep near you. Clothes that need ironing should be washed first so you can iron while other loads are being done. Wash delicate, underclothes, and hand washables while taking a shower.

Please remember that anything you try you MUST give it a chance to work, at least a month. If you find something not working, try another schedule or approach for another month until your clothes stop multiplying.

I hope some of these tips and hints will STOP major reproductive system of your laundry. Good Luck!

Smiles, not Piles, Janet

The Organizing Wizard, Janet L. Hall, is a Professional Organizer, Speaker, and Author. She is owner of OverHall Consulting, and Organizing By Phone. Subscribe to her FREE organizing newsletter at http://www.overhall.com/newsletter.htm or visit her web site at http://www.overhall.com

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