LUV Someone Special this Holiday Season

We are living through some challenging times at the moment; unemployment is high, everyone’s trying to stretch out their dollars, and there is turmoil and unrest across our nation, as well as around the world.   But now the Holiday Season is starting to swing – traditions abound – gifts and eggnog, candles and carols, and …

DOROTHYtheORGANIZER suggests Sanity Savers for the Holidays

This year try embracing the notion that LESS IS MORE.  The LESS you have to do, the MORE time you have to ENJOY. Avoid perfection at all costs!  Save “being perfect” for one very special event during the holidays and allow other activities and tasks to be “pretty darn great.” Decide on a theme for …

DOROTHYtheORGANIZER talks Bedbugs! Hoarding Tips Too.

Bed Bug Supplement – The Clutter Conundrum How to deal with clients’ overwhelming amount of stuff, and why you might not have to.  DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF Tips for handling extreme clutter situations from the producer of “Hoarders.”PMPs aren’t hired to help people cull their clutter, but they can’t ignore the stuff either. Treatment success depends …

Can I Get Paid to Care for a Senior Family Member?

October 18, 2011 Dorothy Breininger, aka “Dorothy The Organizer” is putting out the word that as the number of family members providing care for aging parents increases, the solutions to find help with loss of income because of time off from employment for caregiving has become a major concern for many. The demands on both …

Diamond is the April Birthstone, and an alternate Zodiac stone for the Constellation of Aries.

If you can’t afford diamonds, how about designer, Chelsea Taylor’s, line of clear Swarovski crystals (see inset photo)  Visit:  http://LaceMeWithJewels.com Now here’s more about diamonds you April babies you! Diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that Diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that Diamond is four …

Cords, Cables and other High Tech Trash

In my recent move from high maintenance home to full service apartment living, I continue to find areas of life where I can “reduce.”  I just opened a couple of boxes of cords, cables and other high tech trash that I no longer have space for.  What to do? Greendisk.com – a company which safely …

If You are Having a Hard Time Parting with Possessions…..

Hi there Friends, I just moved another client and discovered this new website called “PartingwithPossessions.com.”  Please read about them in my blog below and let me know what you think!  I’m all about “less is more” and kind of like their ideas. xo Dorothy _________________________________________________________ The “Stuff” of  Life Over the course of our lives, we …

My Biz Partner Cut a Record 50 Years ago and I Just Heard it!

Hi Friends, Learning the Life Story of a friend or family member can be astoundingly rewarding. Please read my colleague, Chuck Benjamin’s blog about mybusiness partner, Debby Bitticks – who cut a record 50 years ago and we all just got the opportunity to hear it for the very first time!  Enjoy the benefits of …

5 Quick Ideas for Organizing Ourselves in 2011

By Dorothy Breininger, organizational expert Preparing for the New Year is as much about closing out the old year as it is making room for the new. 1. Consider how you archive and store the year’s records both physically and electronically.  (This applies to your business, personal, health, children’s artwork, etc.) Eliminate the clutter by asking— how …

SENDING A TSUNAMI OF LOVE

Hi Friends, Here at our non-profit, Aid Still Required, we are creating awareness for the “Sending a Tusnami of Love” Campaignthis week. We’re all about supporting communities around the world who have endured natural disasters and the story has long left the headlines.  These folks are still rebuilding and we appreciate your help.  Please see our …

NAPOLA RED CARPET ORGANIZING AWARDS January 29, 2011

 Hip hip hooray (well almost)!  It’s been announced that our own Delphi VIM has been nominated for the “Most Helpful Organizing Technology Award” being presented at the prestigious Red Carpet Organizing Awards this January 2011 (See Invitation Below).  With your vote, we could win – it takes 2 minutes.  The exact steps are listed below and our Company …

SUCH A CYBER MONDAY BARGAIN BEGINNER!

I’m new to retail and thought I had it down just learning about black friday. Where have I been? I’m such a beginner in in this world and completely missed appearing in Lauren Sherman’s article in Forbes Magazine about Cyber Monday savings! I’ve posted her article below and for those of you who wish to experience …

Introduction of Semi Precious Swarovski™ crystal and Dynasty Collections Spring 2011

Chelsea Taylor, the jewelry known for its captivating colors and sets that are deemed to shape a mood with their radiant, luminous hues, introduces a color-driven line consisting of pieces adorned with endless genuine colors of Swarovski™ crystals and silhouettes.  Chelsea Taylor founder and designer, Drew Shapiro, aspired to create a line stemming from his …

CREATING THE REAL FAMILY EXPERIENCE: Doing Dishes after the Thanksgiving Meal

  THANKSGIVING CLEANUP TIPS: Will it be dishwasher or dishes by hand?If you plan to wash dishes by hand this Thanksgiving, here’s the scoop on how to do it!  First, you will want to begin with a clean sink and you will want to keep it as clean as possible throughout the process. Before you …

Is marriage becoming obsolete? By HOPE YEN, Associated Press Hope Yen, Associated Press – Thu Nov 18, 6:20 am ET

 Four in 10 say marriage is becoming obsolete By HOPE YEN, Associated Press Hope Yen, Associated Press – Thu Nov 18, 6:20 am ET WASHINGTON – Is marriage becoming obsolete? As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, nearly one in three American children is living with a parent who is divorced, separated or never-married. More people are accepting the …

10 Quick Tips to Clean the House Before Thanksgiving!

1.  Avoid Perfection at All Costs – getting most of it done in a quick fashion does not allow you to get into detailed cleaning.  2.  Understand why you are doing the quick cleaning. Is it the usual Monday clean up?  Or are you cleaning up for a special event (kids birthday party, cocktail party, or …

What’s Your First Big Jewelry Experience?

 Dorothy Breininger is 5’1” and Steve Klein is 6’6.” In addition to their difference in height, they don’t have much in common – yet they talk twice a day and have developed a very close friendship with deep respect for one another. Together, Dorothy and Steve have over 50 years of business experience and share …

Twelve Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving

Twelve Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving: 1. Clean house one day before Thanksgiving and set your table. 2. Select soft music and comfy clothes to set the tune for the day; rise early to prepare your bird or whatever you intend to serve. 3. Prepare dressing, casseroles, gravy, vegetables, cakes and pies one week before Thanksgiving, and then …

A&E Television “Hoarders” Organizer Dorothy Breininger to Deliver Keynote at MARCPO 2010

When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm ET

Where: Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Register: To register for MARCPO 2010 or to get additional information, please visit:
http://napowdc.com/news-and-events/marcpo/