MELISSA SCHMALENBERGER
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Posted on 1/31/12 at 4:05 PM
Areavoices: Professional organizer offers tips on getting your fridge focused 
So I purchased a new refrigerator a few years ago and since then, how many times do you think I have cleaned out the door to my refrigerator? If you guessed 10x you would be living in a fantasy world that I am not a part of.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , January 25, 2013
Ms. Simplicity: Time to tackle those growing piles of paper
Are you like the majority of people who have listed organizing at the top of your resolutions list, right behind being healthier?
By Melissa Schmalenberger , January 06, 2013
Ms. Simplicity: Fill yourself up with good news
As we end the year what happy memories do you remember from the last 365 days? Chances are not many. We can try to remember, but without writing them down it is really hard to remember.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , December 30, 2012
Ms. Simplicity: Are we ever done, and does it matter?
I had a friend come up to me at the gym this week and ask me the most thought provoking question: Are we ever done? We talked about how she had left her job eight years ago with grand plans of getting caught up on everything in life that she had to put on the back burner while she worked a more than full-time job.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , December 09, 2012
Ms. Simplicity: I’m late, i’m late for a very important date!
Are you one of those people who is late or early for appointments? I consider myself on time or early for most but every once in a while I am late. I have friends who are chronically late. It doesn’t matter what it is for, they are always late. The theory is that they are late because they value their own time more than yours.
November 25, 2012
Areavoices: Thinking differently about Christmas gifts this holiday
Less than 100 days until Christmas. But what if this year we decided to think a little different about holidays?
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , September 21, 2012
Areavoices: Want to spend less? Both a borrower and a lender be
I had a conversation with a friend today on the art of borrowing (or is it lending?). I told her wouldn’t it be fun to go in with a bunch of girlfriends on a nice diamond tennis bracelet and then when you have your annual exam or mammogram you wear it? It would build a sense of camaraderie and knowing that you aren’t alone in those somewhat uncomfortable times in your life.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , September 05, 2012
Schmalenberger: Don’t let possessions rule your life
A good friend sent me the above quote recently. And it truly could not have come at a better time in my life. I think there are two types of wealthy people out there. Ones that are owned by their possessions and status and ones that aren’t owned by their possessions and status.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , August 26, 2012
Areavoices: Think clearly when it comes to storage containers
Whenever you buy a storage container, think clear. I have been in basements of many clients with Rubbermaid tubs filled to the brim with unknown stuff. Not only are houses filled with the Rubbermaid bins, but also boxes that are equally as hard to see through unless you have x-ray vision.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , August 18, 2012
Areavoices: Clearing the closet clutter and keeping it that way
Let’s face it; we just don’t seem to have enough room in our closets for everything that we want to get in them. Clothes are jammed in and when pulled out are wrinkled messes.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , August 09, 2012
Areavoices: To keep house uncluttered, use 'one in, on out' rule
This week I worked with a client who had 3 days to clear every single thing out of their house because of a pending natural disaster. During those 3 sleepless days things were thrown in boxes and decisions were made.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , August 03, 2012
Areavoices: Creating a portable writing center
Right now if you wanted to write a nice note to someone would you be able to find everything you need in under a minute?
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , June 29, 2012
Areavoices: Help! What do I do with those school papers?
The school bell will soon ring for the last time until this fall. Desks will be cleaned; paper clutter will be brought home.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , May 15, 2012
Ms. Simplicity: Gifts of love, time and actions can mean the most
As I was writing my post last week on creating a happy file, I really wanted to find ways to capture the feel-good feeling I have when I look through my file. So I did a little experiment. I asked all of the “men” in my life to tell me something nice about myself.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , May 13, 2012
Schmalenberger: Confessions of a smartphone addict
Hi, my name is Melissa and I am addicted to my smartphone. This statement is not far off from becoming a reality for me. I love my smartphone.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , March 17, 2012
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