The week after vacation is usually productive, because you are refreshed and rested. However, the first few days back to work can be stressful, because there is so much to do. Full email boxes, voicemail boxes and inboxes can make it difficult to prioritize. How...
All of my social media posts last week were about Dorm Room essentials. If you have a student heading to college for the first time or you know someone graduating, these are great ideas for every student. Here is the weekly recap! Monday: My favorite dorm room or...
I have been elected to serve a third term as the Director of Communications & Technology of the National Association of Professional Organizers – DFW (NAPO DFW) Chapter. The 2014-2015 term begins in May, and I am once again honored to serve the chapter in...
Email can be overwhelming to manage and organize. Here are a few email management tips might be just what you need to add some time back in your day. 1. No email retail – If you choose to follow just one of the tips in this article, this is it. Setup a new free...
Happy Holidays!! The holidays have arrived and are already in full swing. A little “holiday organizing” can help you make your season less stressed and more joyful! There are published holiday organizers and checklists for everything from shopping to...
Many of us look forward to the cold icy weather so we have a great excuse to stay inside by the fire and watch movies. However, the holiday season of 2013 has arrived. My husband and I visited the grocery store yesterday, and it was a huge feeding frenzy. The...
Saturday November 2ndis Allen Recycles Day from 8am – 1pm! The following organizations usually participate in this event: (we are still waiting for confirmation on all of the organizations that will accepting donations). Allen Animal Shelter – is...
NAPO-DFW 2012-2013 President’s Award Sara Genrich, Professional Organizer and Owner of Configuration Connection, was honored by receiving the NAPO-DFW President’s Award for outstanding service and contributions to NAPO DFW. This award is given to...
Professional Organizer Services – Gift Certificates Do you know someone who would like to be more organized? Are you looking for the perfect gift for the person who has everything? We can help with any home or business organization project. We also offer...
Record Keeping Guidelines What can you shred vs. what should you save? Customers often ask how long they should keep a particular document or financial record. So, I decided to draft these Document Retention Guidelines and Record Keeping Guidelines to help you decide...
Since we are celebrating Earth Week this week, I thought I would share some great apps and sites that stop junk mail from coming to your house. I just eliminated some of the junk mail coming to my home by using the iPhone App Paper Karma (also available in a Droid...
Lovejoy High School is sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, April 14th. This is a great day to get rid of those extra printers, computers, smart phones and other electronic gadgets. Here is a link to the flyer with all the details:...
The Configuration Connection newsletter is written on a seasonal basis and is sent out to our subscribers via email. It contains fun organizing product information, time-saving app suggestions, and good articles with organizing and time management ideas.
