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September 2020 President’s Message
The Great Race Finishing the race, even when you can't see the finish line My husband and three children are cross country runners. In the past 20 years, I have attended over 100 races, from diaper dashes to full marathons. In preparation for these races, my family of...
August 2020 President’s Message & Newsletter
President's Message Dear Friends, I hope you are all well, safe, and healthy! Thank you for your recent response to the NAPO Houston Annual Survey. We will be using the results of this survey as a guide to planning a rich and full program for each of you, our NAPO...
How To Simplify Your Paper Files
Organizing your files today? Or would you rather watch paint dry on a wall? It seems that this is not the most exciting topic however it can be one of the most necessary in everyday life and in emergencies. Simplifying your filing and paper files includes knowing...
Wrangling Children’s Artwork with Memory Boxes
Children come home with so many papers. It can be totally overwhelming! Some children are more attached and sentimental about their art work than others. Some parents are more sentimental than others. Deciding what to keep, what to toss, and where to...
8 Tips to Learn Prior to Moving
Move #1: I personally moved in early September (resettled in Houston after 13 years away!). Moving into my place made me feel like a home owner as I YouTubed so many “how to’s”, ruined multiple outfits from painting, became addicted to home...
5 Tips for moving from a Houston Professional Organizer
Are you moving anytime this year? Here are some tips to help you with your move. You may also want to consider hiring a professional organizer to help you purge before a move, help you during the move and organize your space after a move....
Trapped
Michelle Smithpeter of Pretty Practical Spaces shares one of her clients experience in using a professional organizer. You can connect with Michelle and Pretty Practical Spaces at http://www.prettypracticalspaces.com or michelle@prettypracticalspaces.com...
2018 Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide
Amy Vance of Eco Modern Concierge shares her 2018 Holiday Gift Guide on the NAPO Houston blog. You can connect with Amy and Eco Modern Concierge at ecomodernconcierge.blogspot.com Eden & Earth Diapers:They are produced in a zero waste to landfill...
Kitchens: The Heart of our Homes
Our kitchens are the heart of the home! We want to nurture and communicate with our families, have dinner together, and make this hub of activity more efficient and less cluttered. Take a simple, step by step approach to making this space more effective....
The 2 Essential Back-to-School Organizing Tips You May Not Have Thought Of
This is a guest post by NAPO Houston member and President, Liana George, of By George Organizing Solutions. It’s that time of year again…..time for lunch boxes, backpacks filled with papers, and school buses! Before the first bell rings you’ll want to do a little...
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