About Melissa Stacey

Melissa Stacey with Feeling Organized specializes in organization for your home, office, and small business. She works with each client to create a unique system that's geared toward their specific needs, lifestyle, and/or work style. Some of Melissa’s expertise includes filing systems, paper management, closet spaces, offices, and work flow. As a WIC Board member, Melissa oversees WIC’s finances, silent auction, and sponsorship initiatives.

Managing Paper Clutter Overwhelm

November 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Do you have paper piles building up on your desk? Is paper clutter making it difficult to locate a piece of paper quickly? Paper clutter management is a common issue and something that many people struggle with every day. It is not surprising considering we live in a world where we are inundated with paper and information coming at us in many different forms. With the end of the year closing in, now is a great time to get your paperwork sorted, organized and systemized. You may feel … [Read more...]

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Setting Priorities: Make Time for Summer Fun

July 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Summer is in full swing…which means sunshine, vacations, flip-flops and, my personal favorite, beach days! I love the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. So much so that each year, I make a conscious effort to slow down some so I can truly enjoy them. I look at summer as a time to rejuvenate, recharge and re-energize. I find that energy helps my business thrive throughout the year. Each month of summer, I schedule a day off from my business to do something for me. I decide those days ahead of … [Read more...]

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Resolution: Get Organized

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A recent survey by Harris Interactive found that the number one resolution is to get organized.  If you are one of the many who said 2012 is your year to get organized…but still haven’t “gotten around to it”, why not start now? The best way to begin organizing is to take that first step. To start you on your path, here are my top 3 favorite organizing tips from my co-authors in Get Organized Today: “Before you start to organize, it is crucial that you identify the things you … [Read more...]

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Practice Healthy Organizing Habits

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Creating good habits is pivotal to staying organized.  In order to change old habits, you have to consistently practice your new habits. Some good tips on creating habits include: Take 15 minutes at the end of the day to "clean up" and put things away.  That way your space is organized and ready for you to begin the next day. Keep your space clutter free.  If you are not using it, put it away. Keep a small notebook on hand or use your cell phone to write down your creative ideas, … [Read more...]

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In the Spirit of Giving

December 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
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The holidays are a time of giving. As you get organized this holiday season, keep these organizations in mind to donate the items you no longer need: Donate new or gently used household items, clothing, toiletries or toys to your local shelter. www.innvision.organd www.ehclifebuilders.org Donate overflow of office supplies or craft materials to Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT), an organization assisting educators with low cost materials for "hands on" education. www.raft.net Donate … [Read more...]

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Time is Precious

November 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
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The busy holiday season is upon us ...can you believe it? This can be a hectic time of year, so where do we find the time to do it all?  We don’t. My Grandmother always told me, "Missy, you can't be in two places at the same time" and she was right.  It is not physically or mentally possible to "do it all"...and it is ok for you to stop trying - time is precious.   Here are some tips to help you make the most of the your time:   Plan Ahead. Such a simple concept, but … [Read more...]

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Silent Auction

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The 2011 WIC Silent Auction was a huge success! This year the auction was held during the October general meeting at Quadrus Conference Center in Menlo Park. Silent auction items included jewelry, books, handmade pottery, gift baskets and much, much more.  In total, 24 auction items were donated.   As part of our WIC Gives Back program, WIC donated 10% of the proceeds from the silent auction to Second Harvest Food Bank. This money will help provide over 300 meals to families in the … [Read more...]

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Productivity Tip: Creating a Routine

September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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With the lazier days of summer coming to a close and the kids going back to school...it is time to kick it into gear for the last part of 2011. Getting back into a more structured routine can be difficult. Here are a few tips to help create a routine: Nightly Prep - Get your bag ready, print directions, lay out your clothes, charge your phone and find your keys the night before so that you are not rushed in the morning. Travel Time - Add 15 minutes buffer time for travel. Homework - Have … [Read more...]

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Organize Those Piles of Business Cards

June 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Be honest…do you have business cards piling up on your desk? Are there lots of them? Those cards are not very helpful in pile on your desk, so let's get your cards organized and more useful! The first step is to sort through the business cards to get rid of the ones you don't need. When sorting, ask yourself these questions: * Do you remember who the person is? * Do you use their services? * Would you refer out their services? * Do you want to form a business relationship with … [Read more...]

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Easy Paper Organizing Tips

May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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"Americans discard 4 million tons of office paper every year - enough to build a 12-foot high wall of paper from New York to California." ~American Forest and Paper Association That statistic was one of the most shocking pieces of information I found in my research for writing my chapter in Get Organized Today. It is really quite amazing how much paper is used (and wasted) in our every day lives! Paper is one of those areas that people struggle with every day because paper and … [Read more...]

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