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How much is your disorganization costing you? - 26 Jun 2010
Recently my husband and I celebrated our one-year anniversary by going out for a nice meal. It was a locally owned eatery that offered excellent service, great wine and superbly prepared food. It was a stellar evening all around. The... > More
DIY organizing: Just get started - 14 Mar 2010
Many people will never use a professional organizer. While an organizer can provide simple solutions to what feels like a complicated project, the truth is, you can do it yourself. What you really need is the motivation to get started.Here... > More
Questions to ask yourself as you prepare to get organized, move - 28 Feb 2010
The most frequent question I get asked is "What's the weirdest thing you've ever found when organizing a house?" I could regale you with stories of gold-filled teeth and squirt guns shaped like body parts, but there are a number... > More
Ask Betty: How to keep your goals on track - 05 Feb 2010
Just like a lot of people, I often have a hard time keeping on top of the goals I set for myself. Whether it’s keeping my business moving forward or eating right, it sometimes feels like I’m paddling up-stream. Since... > More
Ask Betty:10 Tips To Organize Your Workspace - 17 Oct 2009
People ask me all the time for organizing tips & tricks. Here are a few to get your office spiffed up. 1. Give projects and daily tasks a priority of “hot” (highest, do it today), “medium” (do it this week),... > More
My name is Sharon, but you can call me Betty - 05 Oct 2009
Howdy, I’m Sharon McRill. I’ve been an Ann Arbor resident since I was an undergrad at University of Michigan in 1992. I love Ann Arbor, although when I first moved here I was not the fan of A2 that I... > More

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