Everything (almost) In Its Place: Control Chaos, Conquer Clutter, and Get Organized the Buttoned Up Way

by Alicia Rockmore, Sarah Welch

FREEDOM FROM CLUTTER, CHAOS, AND DISORGANIZATION

Busy lives can be messy – bills, mail, and catalogs pile up; appointments, school activities, and kids' sports events need to be scheduled and attended; the endless clutter of clothing, toys, and belongings can threaten to take over any home. To the rescue come Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch – with a system that will get you organized without having to make everything perfect.

Everything (almost) In Its Place presents a new approach to organizing that is adaptable to any home. It is flexible and effective but you are not required to color-coordinate your closets or be able to eat off of the kitchen floor. You will learn to let go of perfection, keep things neat enough based on what's important for you and your family, and get other people (husbands and kids) to pitch in so everything isn't always on Mom's shoulders.

Loaded with effective strategies, Everything (almost) In Its Place will teach you to get organized enough to get things done, get to where you (and the family) need to go and still have time for some rest and relaxation.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 22, 2008

Reviews

[Amy Brown (amylikestoreadalot) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmmm...this book did have some interesting ideas, namely, letting go of your of doing everything on your to-do list and start delegating/getting help from everyone around you. Planning for less-the most important things, and letting some things go. Does it really matter? What are the consequences of not doing it?
I've read many organizing books, but this one didn't really hit it for me. I know I need to work more on being organized, but this one doesn't seem to be a help to me. I already learned about the 3 MITs from simplemom.net. Choose 3 things that are Most Important Things that need to be finished that day. I really like that idea a lot!

[Deyara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite standard, though the 80/20 rule was interesting, and I liked the sections on the email inbox and the family calendar. The picture though was pretty small so not easy to get a feel for how much info was appropriate, and overall the book was a bit boring.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting book. They approach life from the 80/20 rule that says 20% of your effort covers 80% of the results and have you focus on that 20%. I think the concept is okay, but the book was harder to get through for me, it seemed very dry. I did glean some good tips by speed reading and skimming for things that could help me, For instance their section on keeping a family calendar was magnificent.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of what's in this book makes sense! Hoping to finish it by the end of this week! :)

[Despain · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was (to me) a realistic and practical way to get in control!!! I'm a recovering pack rat- it was helpful!