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A Happier Ending
I’m studying for my next Level II Certificate of Study with the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD): Aging. And I’m on the Board of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals Seattle Area Chapter. We have a lending library, and I just finished a tedious project of re-indexing our offerings. And “the Great Material…
Read MoreCertificate of Study Students and Learning Theories
Just finished the requirements for the Institute for Challenging Disorganization’s Level I Certificate of Study about Students and Learning Theories. Only two more before I’ve gained all the Level I certificates which the Institute offers.
Read MoreCertificate of Study “Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client”
Me, Lauren Williams, Owner, Casual Uncluttering LLC, just earned my latest Institute for Challenging Disorganization Level I Certificate of Study “Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client” to make sure I maintain my National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) status as a Certified Professional Organizer(R).
Read MoreStanding on the Shoulders of Sidetracked Home Executives
When Casual Uncluttering LLC was so new I was terrified of making mistakes rather than confident that I would make them, I read organizing books as quickly as I could discover them. Marla Cilley, FlyLady.net, author of Sink Reflections (my review is here) was one of the first Organizers I studied – I wrote that…
Read MoreHandmade and Reclaimed Market – Second Use Building Materials and Salvage
The Handmade & Reclaimed Market is held from 10-4 on Saturday, September 21st in conjunction with our annual Fall Fest. This wildly popular event includes family friendly games, free food, a beer garden, a storewide sale, live screen printing, and more. This particular market is held to showcase the work of artists that use reclaimed and…
Read MoreTake the Long Way Home – My GPS Disagrees
Supertramp says Take the Long Way Home. I’ve got 144,000+ miles on my 2010 RAV4. Good car, I intend to keep the poor dear until its engine falls out on a highway. And I drive ALOT for Casual Uncluttering LLC, anywhere from Marysville to Edmonds to Sultan to… My GPS disagrees. Until recently, I had…
Read MoreNAPO Seattle Area Chapter Day of Service 6-15-2019
OHMIGOSH we had a great day!!!!! Eleven of us, quite possibly a record number for a Day of Service, from NAPO Seattle Area Chapter converged on Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center to set its Development storage room to rights. Five hours later, it was unrecognizable. In a good way. The ribbons may have been…
Read MoreGood News Omen for “my” charity Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
I’ve previously posted that I think local newspapers are vital, easily accessible instruments for maintaining a person’s mental and emotional health. And so I consider it a tremendous good omen that, when I picked up vol. 43 no. 36, the June 10, 2019 issue of the Woodinville Weekly at my Banner Bank today (Wednesday June…
Read MoreSelf-Punishment, and no crime
Some of my travels as I wear my Casual Uncluttering LLC hat* involve trips during which I meet potential clients for an hour or so, in the space(s) we’ll be working, before we decide to partner. A visit is one of my tools for confirming that I’ll bring the right skills and resources to a…
Read MoreMemorial Day
Memorial Day allows Americans to honor and mourn our fallen military personnel. Veterans Day encourages Americans to express admiration, respect and gratitude to our living service members. I celebrate Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). CCI pairs assistance dogs with wounded veterans to offer those heroes increased independence and boundless emotional support. I am certain that…
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