Posts by Lisa Dooley
Manual Mayhem
This “thing” is not working – now what? Can you put your hands on the manual and receipt for your non-working refrigerator in less than 5 minutes? Found the manual? Great. Is it still under warranty and when and where did I purchase this anyway? Product manuals and invoices/receipts for all our many items can…
Read MoreNothing worth having is easy….
Do you remember the adults in your life saying this to you when you were growing up? Did it mean little to you then but resonate with you now? Fortunately or unfortunately, we live in a society that expects and adulates immediate gratification. We’ve bought into the mindset of immediacy and NOW. But the reality…
Read MoreTaming the technology tangle…
What, exactly, is this charger for?? Have you ever picked up a cord or charger and thought “what the heck is this cord for?” The speed of technology has increased dramatically in just a few years. As a result, we’ve upgraded our tablets, computers and phones so many times that we are left with a…
Read MoreA myriad of memorabilia…
Why, exactly, am I keeping this?? Do you have a box, bin, or closet full of memorabilia that you just don’t know what to do with? Congratulations. You are like most people with “stuff” they just don’t know what to do with. So what is memorabilia exactly? Webster’s Dictionary defines memorabilia as “things that are…
Read MoreGot good storage?
What is good storage? Good storage is easy to use, easy to access and meets your price point. I recommend a variety of storage options based on the items you need to contain. Do you want to view your item and access it easily? One of the best options are clear, plastic bins with covers. …
Read MoreWhat’s new with you?
So, what’s new with you? Do you have a new healthcare insurance provider? Did you make a switch on your auto or homeowner insurance recently? For most of us, making changes is common but updating our records and filing is not. Creating an effective filing system for your Working Documents is critical – see more…
Read MoreYour “Forever Documents”
What documents should I keep? Do you know you have documents you should always hold on to? Everyone does. Examples are birth certificates, social security cards, military discharge, and citizenship papers. You can find a list of Forever Documents here. Are you married? If so, your original marriage certificate is a forever document. Keep this…
Read MoreYour “Working Documents”
What documents do I really need? Ever tried to find your healthcare forms or insurance policy in a crisis? Can you put your hands on your bank statements or mortgage documents in an instant? If you can, congratulations – you have an effective set of working documents. But for many, this is an unlikely scenario. …
Read MorePhoto Memorabilia Management 101
Okay, I put the photos together – now what? What is your goal for your photo memorabilia? Will you make traditional albums? Are you adding important photos to frames around your space? Do you want to create digital photo books? For photo memorabilia management, set a goal for your project. Read the blog post on…
Read MoreWhat’s the right way to store photo prints?
Prints, prints everywhere…. Most people have a collection of photos – now both printed and digital – that they don’t know what to do with. With prints, it’s critical to store them in a dry, cool place away from excessive heat and moisture. Gather your prints into one place and purge, purge, purge! Throw out…
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