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List, Lists & More Lists

May 25, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success, Uncategorized/by Paula Rizzo

I can’t help myself — I have to make lists about everything. Planning trips, buying gifts, things to do, goals I have, restaurants I like, questions to ask, etc. etc. etc. So I’ve compiled some of my lists (and guests’ lists too) all in one place as a reference for you.

Check out my lists page and feel free to print them up and take them with you — to look for an apartment, to buy a bra, be a better parent or pack for a trip. I’m always working to improve and add to these lists. Please let me know if there are any you’d like me to find for you and I’ll track down the best expert with some tips. Or I’ll make the list myself — being that I love it so much. Hope you find these helpful!

6 Ways to Create a Peaceful, Organized Home

May 23, 2012/4 Comments/in Decorating, Fellow List Producers, Guest Posts, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

There is something about organizing your home that creates this amazing feeling. You feel freer in a way. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed and put the task off until tomorrow, or next week, or never. My guest blogger, Jennifer Weiner, has a few ideas to get you back on track:

6 Ways to Create a Peaceful, Organized Home

by Jennifer Weiner

When you have a disorganized or cluttered house, it can be overwhelming to think about getting things in order, especially if you have children creating new messes every time you clean. Taking the time to set up a system of organization can bring a new peace and order to your home and to your family. Break the job into manageable chunks and fight the urge to ignore the chaos. Read more

Get Organized & Win Prizes

May 22, 2012/0 Comments/in Contest, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time/by Paula Rizzo

Spring seems to be the season where everyone decides to get his or her act together. Maybe it’s the birds chirping or the flowers blooming – but for some reason…we all want to clean something during this time of renewal. So with that in mind – I’m teaming up with KnockKnockStuff.com to help you do it with a FREE “Spring Organizing Kit.”

Spring Organizing Contest

KnockKnockStuff.com sells unique and fun list paper, organizational products and gifts. It’s a really great place to find ways to stay productive and not take yourself too seriously. I’ve been buying their stuff for years.

Pinterest.com has become one of my latest addictions. It’s like visual list making! If you don’t have an account yet – it’s by invitation only. So follow me and I’ll invite you – you’ll be up and pinning in no time!

Both equal in their fabulousness, I decided to bring them all together for a fun contest! The winner of which will win these fabulous prizes:

• Things to Do Around the House Pad

• Utility Task Clips

• Stuff/Docs/Bills File Folders

Winning!

But it’s not a total freebie – you have to work for this great prize! It will be entertaining though – I promise. Here’s a list of what you need to do:

1. Follow KnockKnockStuff’s Pinterest boards

2. Create a pinboard titled “Spring Organizing” and pin a minimum of 15 pins on the theme of getting organized for spring

3. Include at least 5 product images from KnockKnockStuff.com

4. Include at least 5 post images from ListProducer.com

5. Hashtag all of your pins #springorganizing so we can find them

6. Send me an email to paula@listproducer.com with your first name, email address and a link to your pinboard

For a complete list of rules click here.

The contest runs from May 22nd – May 29th. I will pick a winner and announce it on June 5th. Judging will be based on creativity, composition and uniqueness of the pins. Happy Pinning!

Never Lose A Receipt Again!

May 21, 2012/5 Comments/in Apps, Benefits of List Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Technology, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

With this post I’m going to share two of my new favorite things. An organizing app called Lemon and a fabulous website I’ve just found called Digitwirl.com. I’ve mentioned Lemon before in my posts about must-have apps. It’s a great way to keep track of all your paper receipts and go digital! No more clutter and you will always know just where to find every receipt.

Digitwirl.com is a really great site that dishes on new technology to make your life easier — just like Lemon. Carley Knobloch features apps, websites and products in a fun and useful way. Check out Carley’s take on Lemon!

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

May 11, 2012/1 Comment/in Benefits of List Making, Fellow List Producers, Guest Posts, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

I’m not a “last minute” type person — but in case you are…here’s a few gift ideas for Mother’s Day.

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

by Teri Gault

Moms really appreciate useful gifts, especially for those things she wouldn’t buy for herself. Fresh cut flowers are nice, but fade and die. Give her something that will last, and that she can enjoy for a long time. Moms also appreciate gifts of time, which is a mother’s love language. So you’ll find some of my recommendations are “handmade” or require a little time. Your gift of time is the best message of love to mom, plus it saves money! Read more