Organizing your labor day weekend away can make all the difference to having a great time. Prepare a little in advance and you will spare yourself a lot of work later. Your quick get-away could easily turn into everything else but the fun and relaxation you were hoping for. Plan your time properly and your [...]
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Thu, September 2 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
Mercury Organizing Professionals was in the CRAVE Chicago guide last year and our pictures from a presentation that followed is featured on this video.
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Sun, August 15 2010 » Events, Featured Mop » Comments Off
Iliana Elias, a student at Inter-American Magnet School is going into the eighth grade ready and organized! How does she prepare for such an exciting and exhausting grade? She’s here to share a couple useful tips to get you prepared for the new school year. Below are common places for school supplies and materials. These [...]
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Tue, August 10 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
I don’t usually recommend a movie as part of a tip for organizing but somehow Pixar’s animation “Up” has a quality of emotion that really speaks to people who are attached to their “things”. I suggest you watch this movie. This is our tip for today.
When trying to clear out clutter, for one reason or [...]
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Wed, June 30 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
Organizing may be a big word and a daunting task but it can be done easily if broken down into these three simple steps. And… really… it’s no secret. You know that you can do this, all you need next is to get motivated and inspired.
First you must set aside an uninterrupted hour or two [...]
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Sun, May 16 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
A friend of mine today shared a good tip on how she likes to display her brooches. She pins them on a long ribbon and hangs them as wall art. That way she can see her collection and find the right one for here outfit. It’s also a cleaver way of displaying a bit about [...]
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Sun, April 18 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
If you haven’t done this yet, then its time to gather all of the tax information that is relevant for your tax purposes.
First, don’t forget to ask what your accountant expects from you. Ask them how they prefer to see your information. And do the best you can. They will be so thankful that [...]
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Fri, April 9 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
That’s a question for many folks after a long day of work. But the hard work it takes to create a meal can be made easier if you are “uber-organized” says Cynthia, our featured organizer: an editor, mom and wife. Today she provides a helpful tip on how to prepare and feed your family with [...]
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Fri, February 19 2010 » Featured Mop, Mop Tips » Comments Off
Neighborhood Networking kicked off the the new year in style last month in the West Loop. Our next stop is a neighborhood near and dear to both of the hostesses’ hearts: Lakeview.
Join us, along with our co-hosts BBR Chicago (Business by Referral), for an evening of networking at local favorite Wishbone Restaurant (3300 N. Lincoln [...]
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Fri, February 12 2010 » Featured Mop » Comments Off
The Ignite the Spirit Fund
At Neighborhood Networking in the West Loop next week, we will be featuring The Ignite the Spirit Fund. The northwest side group was created to raise funds for Chicago firefighters and their families in times of need. By supporting the Ignite the Spirit Fund, you’ll be helping the firefighters take care of [...]
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Tue, January 19 2010 » Events, Featured Mop, networking » Comments Off