Survey #158 Response from Ashley Curry
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| Which of the following statements describe the help you’ve received in managing your organizing projects? (Check all that apply or have applied in the past.) |
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| If you selected “Other” above, please elaborate: | I run a Pay-It-Forward meet up group for those interested in decluttering to gift hours to a family in need. |
| Where do you shop for organizing products? (Check all that apply.) |
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| If you selected “Other” above, please elaborate: | Buy Nothing gifting community on Facebook. I also gather clear recyclable containers & make cuts for fitment depending on the project. |
| Describe an organizing product, resource, book, video, or other solution that you bought but never used—at least not for the purpose for which you purchased it. | The dreaded lipstick organizer. It doesn’t even fit lipsticks, but I’m working on a modification for art tools. Also suction cups for hanging kitchen tools, it’s not happening. |
| For which collections or categories of stuff do you find it difficult to obtain or employ organizing and storage solutions, and why? | At present, I have a unique collection of hundreds of NatGeo vintage magazines. They live in cardboard boxes ( think pallet size collection) and I’m researching ways to display or making a profit by selling. |
| What’s your personal favorite inexpensive or free organizing solution? We’d love to hear about furniture, shipping boxes, food containers, craft supplies, or other unlikely items that you’ve ingeniously repurposed to hold your stuff. | This is my favorite question so far in all of the sessions I’ve attended: I save all sturdy materials. I have dedicated catch spaces for clear plastic recyclables #1 & #3. I triple fold, inside directional, all boutique retail bags ( think Victoria’s Secret ) and I have a tutorial on how to make these drawer height & sturdy. I often pick up cardboard dividers at Sam’s Club in expired displays that are set to be recycled. I cover these with nice solid colors ( IKEA paper wraps) and cut them easily to size. I save the frame from corrugated yard signs and make two, mid folds to create a sturdy hanging file. From our military base, the munitions team had a massive collection of small wooden crates for torpedoes & simulated smoke. These are so unique! I had to be permitted & have credentials to even go out to the refuse site. |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | I am an organizer that’s new to NAPO, but not new to organizing. I wanted to ask if you knew of any organizers who could help with product innovation guidance. I attempted to join the special interest group, Technology, since I’m in Professional status. I have searched POINT and asked my chapter aficionados, but wanted to ask you. The technology I am developing is responsive cube storage for playroom, classroom, and adaptive environments to teach kids positive reinforcement in putting toys away. I appreciate your group so much! It has been so encouraging to me to tune in and hear you bring composure & creativity to families on a global reach. Thank you for this AMA. |
| Future topics | - Prompt or Tittle- What does the futuristic organized environment look like if there were no limits on budget, technology, or ergonomics. ( think Jetsons, The 5th Element , and The Island personal talking closets and robotics) |
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