By Sarah Stebbins
You know those folks who seem to have it all together? Experts say they follow these simple rules that'll help you organize your life.
How To Organize Your Life: The 10 Habits of Highly Organized People
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How To Organize Your Life: The 10 Habits of Highly Organized People
The 10 Habits Of Highly Organized People
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Walk Away From Bargains
Just because you can buy a cashmere sweater for $20 or three bottles of ketchup for the price of one doesn't mean you should. "Ask, 'Do I have something similar?' and 'Where am I going to store it?' before making a purchase," advises New York City professional organizer Julie Morgenstern, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Time-Management-Inside-Second-Edition/dp/0805075909/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=time+management+from+the+inside+out&qid=1345222226&sr=8-1&tag=thehuffingtop-20" target="_blank"><em>Time Management from the Inside Out</em></a>.
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How To Organize Your Life: The 10 Habits of Highly Organized People
10 Ways To Store And Organize Your Makeup
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If You Don't Use It, Lose It!
Take a look at your current makeup drawer, do you really need all those lipsticks and eyeshadows? What about that color you <em>thought</em> you would like? If these questions are making you think about your collection, It's time to start chucking things out. "If you haven't used a particular product in the last six months, toss it or give it to a friend (after its been <a href="http://www.dailymakeover.com/blogs/positively-beautiful/2009/04/when-to-toss-old-makeup.html" target="_hplink">sanitized</a>). If you've had it for multiple years, definitely toss it. Makeup can go bad and be a breeding ground for bacteria over time. Using expired makeup is not only bad for your skin, but can also lead to nasty things like eye infections," says makeup artist Jessica Jean Myers.
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