| A Welcome from Emilie Barnes | | 9 | |
| An Invitation from Sheri Torelli | | 11 | |
| Chapter 1 Why Get Organized? |
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| Roadblocks to Organization |
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| Setting and Keeping Goals |
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| Emilie's Essentials---The Philosophy of Stuff |
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| Sheri's Secrets---Find Your Style |
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| Chapter 2 Inviting Order into Your Home |
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| Does Your Home Say "Welcome"? |
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| Four Tools for an Organized You |
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| Are You Inclined to Clutter? |
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| Simple Ideas for Organization |
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| Prepare a Place for Sleep |
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| Making Decisions to Clear a Closet |
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| Organizing and Cleaning Tips for the Bathroom |
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| Getting Housework Done in Record Time |
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| Preventing Clutter Before It Piles Up |
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| When to Rent Off-Site Storage |
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| Emilie's Essentials---Getting a Lot Done in Less Time |
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| Sheri's Secrets---The Art of Letting Go |
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| Chapter 3 Organize Your Family |
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| Are We Getting Enough Sleep? |
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| The Never-Ending Clutter of Children |
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| When Your Husband Is the Pack Rat |
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| Homework Tips for a New School Year |
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| Don't Fight All Your Kids' Battles |
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| Teach Your Children to Manage Their Time |
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| Out with the Old, In with the New |
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| Children's Paper Keepsakes |
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| Plan Hospitality Activities for Children |
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| Emilie's Essentials---Bring Order out of Chaos! |
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| Sheri's Secrets---Beat the Boredom |
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| Chapter 4 The Joy of an Efficient Kitchen |
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| Accessibility in the Kitchen Is Key |
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| Corralling Kitchen Clutter |
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| Saving Time in the Kitchen |
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| Cleaning Strategies for Busy Women |
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| The Basics for Your Pantry |
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| The Fast-Food Kitchen: 15-Minute Recipes |
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| Tips for a Neater Refrigerator and Freezer |
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| Storage for the Kids' Dishes |
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| Quick and Easy Table Settings and Centerpieces |
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| Party Organizing Quick Tips |
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| Emilie's Essentials---Experience the Extraordinary |
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| Sheri's Secrets---Double Up and Reap the Rewards |
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| Chapter 5 Align Your Time and Priorities |
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| The Benefits of Saving Time |
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| How to Quit Procrastinating |
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| How Important Is a Daily Routine? |
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| What to Do the Night Before |
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| Throw Your Hat over the Fence |
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| Take Time for What Matters Most |
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| Emilie's Essentials---Best for Last |
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| Sheri's Secrets---Order and Happiness Go Together |
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| Chapter 6 Take Control of Your Home Office and Paper Piles |
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| What to Do with Those Piles of Papers |
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| Getting Office Clutter Under Control |
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| Ten Tips for Reclaiming Your Desktop |
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| Increasing Productivity at Home and at Work |
| | 103 | |
| How to Be Taken Seriously When Working from Home |
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| Quick Tips for Working Efficiently |
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| Bringing Order to Your Online Life |
| | 108 | |
| Make Your Computer Work for You |
| | 109 | |
| Emilie's Essentials---The Multitasking File |
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| Sheri's Secrets---Quick-Reference Organizer |
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| Chapter 7 Manage Your Money |
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| Money-Saving Ideas for Families |
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| Savings on Your Automobile |
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| Keeping Your Utility Bills Down |
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| How to Save Money at the Supermarket |
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| Saving Money with Weekly Menus |
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| Saving Money in the Laundry Room |
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| How to Teach Your Children About Money |
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| Seven Steps to Financial Cleanup at Tax Time |
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| Ten Things to Do Instead of Spending Money |
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| Emilie's Essentials---Wisdom for Life |
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| Sheri's Secrets---A World of Savings |
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| Chapter 8 Bring Peace to Daily Life |
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| Getting the Most out of Telephone Time |
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| How to Organize Your Handbag |
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| Planning for the Unexpected |
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| Do You Have Enough Space? |
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| Keeping a Clutter-Free Zone |
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| When Order Gets in the Way |
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| Is There Compromise in Organization? |
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| Simple Ways to Help the Environment |
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| Organizing Your Prayer Time |
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| Emilie's Essentials---Divide Big Jobs into Fast Tasks |
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| Sheri's Secrets---A Legacy of Love |
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| Chapter 9 Preparing for and Enjoying the Seasons |
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| Preparation for Summer Safety |
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| Getting Ready for Summer Fun |
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| Preparing for Vacation Travel |
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| Establish a Back-to-School Command Center |
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| The Busy Person's Thanksgiving Dinner |
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| Miracle Minutes for the Holidays |
| | 178 | |
| Chapter 10 A Five-Week Plan of Action |
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| Transformation in Just 15 Minutes a Day |
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| Maintaining Your Five-Week Plan |
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