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Organizing Expert: Spotlight on Erica Herker

Q: Why did you decide to become a Professional Organizer? I love organizing.  It always seemed to be the first project I was given at every job I’ve ever had.  It was a natural progression for me to go into organizing exclusively for my career. Q: Why should people choose a NAPO professional over other non-NAPO service providers? NAPO is …

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Breakfast Anyone? Start the Morning Right

“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day” ~ Mark Twain. Sounds extremely unappetizing, even if it is a tongue in cheek quote. But, I guess it’s all about keeping a spring in your step, disregarding the warts, and getting a jump on the day! Okay, enough …

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5 College Essentials You Didn’t Think Of

Think you’re ready? It is August and we are seeing cars on the highway packed to the gills with the “bare essentials” that their cargos of budding scholars will need to survive the upcoming term. Some are returning veterans, others, newly fledged and tingling with anticipation and trepidation of their uncharted future. 5 Essentials for College Easy Living Here is …

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Moving This Month? – You’re Not Alone

May marks the beginning of moving season. And the Tuesday after Memorial Day is actually considered “National Moving Day” – this year, May 30th.The percentage of moves in the U.S. run much higher – 4 to 40% higher in summer months – as opposed to other months of the year. Therefore, it’s no surprise that you too may be planning …

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Creating a Timeline for Your Move

February is “National Time Management Month” The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO©) has dubbed February National Time Management Month. This might seem an odd branding to those who have had little-to-no experience with an organizing professional. And what does it have to do with creating a timeline? Some hear “professional organizer” and think rally- or event- planner. Some, who have …