1-2-3… Get Organized Review & Giveaway

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1-2-3… Get Organized Review & Giveaway

May 3, 2008 by multitaskingmama

I am please to announce the very first review @ Multitasking Mama…

Beverly Coggins is a professional organizer, author of the “1-2-3… Get Organized” series, and maintains the website by the same name. Bev contacted me in April to tell me about this wonderful series – simple, easy to read and very portable – yet so full of great advice & A PLAN!

These aren’t the first books I’ve read on somewhat similar topics. Other books have had more pages, smaller print – lots of content, yet left me asking, “but HOW?”. Bev doesn’t leave you asking how, instead she leaves you asking yourself, “how soon can I get started?”! This series is full of solutions to common issues. It really is the details in life that get us sometimes (a lot of the time!) and Bev gets right at those details and deals with them.

Over the next couple of weeks, I am going to be reviewing Bev’s materials, so be sure to check in regularly to read all about them:

Three Steps To Organizing Your Child’s Room

Three Steps To Clever Cleaning

Three Steps To Organizing Your Office

Three Steps To Planning Dinner

Hassle Free Dinners CD

I knew that you would be as excited as I to get your hands on these little treasures, so in conjunction with the series of reviews will be a giveaway!

The prize package will contain the following books:

Three Steps To Decluttering
Three Steps To Organizing Your Kitchen
Three Steps To Time Management For The Stay-At-Home Mom

Giveaway Rules:

You must leave your comment at THIS POST in order to be entered.

You are allowed to enter once each day that you visit this blog (I am going to use the honor system here, but anyone found abusing this will be disqualified completely).

In your comment, either share what part of the review was most helpful / informational to you OR what area of your life or home you need the most help in organizing OR both.

You can get one additional entry by blogging about this giveaway and linking to THIS POST. Include the URL of your post in your comment.

A winner will be chosen by a random number generator.

The giveaway will close @ 11:59 PM EST Sunday, May 18, 2008 (yes, it’s been extended!!).

UPDATE: Open to US & CAN residents.

UPDATE: Contest has been extended! You now have until May 18th to enter! Remember, you can enter every single day that you visit!

UPDATE: Coupon Code for 20% off: MTM – It can be used with other offers. Click here, choose the item9s) you want and @ checkout enter the code.

74 Responses

on May 3, 2008 at 8:25 am | Reply Joan J

Good morning! Great giveaway and very timely for me, personally. Although my home APPEARS organized and decluttered, if you start looking into closets and drawers you’d realize it isn’t. I woke up this morning thinking I needed to come up with a new system for getting these things done! I’m great on doing the daily tasks, but the bigger yearly and seasonal tasks (putting winter clothes in storage, decluttering things like linen closet, kitchen drawers, etc.) have been ignored. Help in setting up new systems would be wonderful!
on May 3, 2008 at 9:17 am | Reply GINA

I find bedrooms so hard to organize. I never know what to do with my comforters, towels, etc. My solution is to stuff everything in a drawer (make-up, perfumes, lotions, etc) but my dresser has only a set amount.
on May 3, 2008 at 9:56 am | Reply drgarnecki

numero uno! this sounds fantastic…does it tell you how to declutter your husband’s stuff?????
on May 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm | Reply Marin

I found the link to the website to be the most helpful part of the review. I can’t wait to check it out and get tips on how to be more organized! I will absolutely link to this giveaway on my blog. Check it out 🙂
on May 3, 2008 at 1:45 pm | Reply Jennifer B

My bedroom is an organizing disaster at the moment, and I need to get it sorted before new baby comes in a couple of months! Can Canadians enter? 🙂
on May 3, 2008 at 8:14 pm | Reply Mississippi Mama

Thanks for the link to her site! It’s been very helpful!

I need help organizing my baby boy’s room. He has SO MANY clothes, diapers, wipes, toys, etc., that it’s hard to know how to fit it all into his small dresser and closet!
on May 3, 2008 at 9:37 pm | Reply Katy

I totally am in desperate need of some help uncluttering and organizing my childrens rooms and playroom. I TRY and unclutter it often…but it seems as though the toys reproduce…they are just impossible to keep under control!!! I would love these books to help me with this!!! Thank you so much! 🙂
on May 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm | Reply Ilissa H.

I would love to enter for these books. I could really use them. Especially for decluttering my spare bedroom/office.
on May 3, 2008 at 11:37 pm | Reply honey

did you say organize?? yes, i’m on board…my bedroom gets less of my attention and so the piles appear. i need to spend more time in this room and make it more inviting. to me AND my husband…help!!
on May 4, 2008 at 12:08 am | Reply Shay

Actually to be perfectly honest I could use help in all three areas. However, I am not a stay-at-home mom, but will be for summer vacation. So if I have to choose I’d have to say decluttering. I’m an artist so I hate to throw anything away in case I can use it for a project.
on May 4, 2008 at 12:31 am | Reply Cindi

Hi, If anyone needs decluttering and organizing, it is “ME!”
We have lived in this house for almost 5 years and I still have boxes, in the basement. in the garage, in our bedroom. I am so ready to make our house a home. There is hardly anything hung on the walls. The phase I am in now is “Where do I begin with so many boxes filled with stuff?! Much of it has never been used and are decorations that I really like! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks very much…..Cindi
on May 4, 2008 at 12:57 pm | Reply Laura Delich

Great giveaway! The hardest part of my home to keep organized is my “craft room” which is shared with the family room in our lower level. It’s so easy to dump things there and to reason that with three little ones, I’ll never have the time to do sewing. But I am desperate to get sewing done, yet I want to take very seriously my responsibility to keep the home (prepare meals, clean house, laundry, homeschooling, etc.). I could certainly use all the advice help I can get!

Thanks!
on May 4, 2008 at 2:27 pm | Reply stacee

My place is a mess and I just can’t seem to find a system that works for me, however I’m haven’t given up hope of finding something that sticks!
on May 4, 2008 at 4:44 pm | Reply Three Steps To Organizing Your Child’s Room by Beverly Coggins « Multitasking Mama

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on May 4, 2008 at 6:20 pm | Reply Tanya Moyer

Great giveaway! I have just moved into a new home, and I need all the help I can get in trying to get organized. I’m looking forward to your reviews. I’m subscribing to your feed!
~Tanya
the4moyers@msn.com
on May 4, 2008 at 8:21 pm | Reply Emily N.

My bedroom is perpetually unorganized. I’m also stuck on what to do with the hodgepodge of stuff in the den closet.
on May 4, 2008 at 9:34 pm | Reply Kim

Okay, I was skimming your thing..never did figure out why you should use a bookcase instead..need to go back and read. However, just a comment on taking things to where they belong..I”m good about that..except I don’t actaully put them away..so then I have a mess in the next room. Will keep reading.

Kim B.
on May 5, 2008 at 10:14 am | Reply Wanda

Organization….Please help. My college age daughter just moved back home and my homes needs to be re-organized and de-cluttered. ORGANATION…TAKE ME AWAY!!!
on May 5, 2008 at 11:14 am | Reply Lindsie

I need the most help in my home office! It is basically a dump all room and I have a small path to the computer.
on May 5, 2008 at 1:47 pm | Reply LaDonna

I would love to be entered for this contest. Your review on the children’s bedroom was great!
on May 5, 2008 at 2:22 pm | Reply Deanna

We are moving in 2 wks so RIGHT NOW I need help organizing packing boxes and then I’ll need help organizing unpacked boxes.
on May 5, 2008 at 8:04 pm | Reply Marin

Re: Child’s room organization… I just tackled our living room “Toy Situation” yesterday. I bought one of those Closetmaid Cubical units in Cherry (matches our furniture) and bought black suede cubicals for it. It holds all the boys small, cluttery toys, doesn’t look anything like toy storage, and doubles as a piece of furniture (I have a picture frame and a candle sitting on top). Next step is a toy box for the big toys that don’t fit. It feels so good to combat the clutter!!! I’d love to hear all her ideas for organizing my kids’ room 🙂
on May 5, 2008 at 10:57 pm | Reply Kristy

Oh dear…pretty much the entire house needs organizing (or we need double the space!), but the area in most dire need is closets and anywhere we store clothes. We tend to be sort of pack rat-like and it leads to SO MUCH STUFF and nowhere for it to go. Please help.
on May 5, 2008 at 11:46 pm | Reply michelle rosborough

If you could see my office you’d know why I need these books.
on May 8, 2008 at 11:05 am | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

Well done on the review. Now how about a coupon code just in case I don’t win? I posted over at http://sweetsouthernknits.blogspot.com/2008/05/1-2-3-get-organized-christy-over-at.html, so maybe I’ll have just 1 more chance to win!
on May 8, 2008 at 11:10 am | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

I’m in desperate need on how to fix the 2 kids rooms for 4 kids now, and to get my kitchen more organized. I’d love to win these mini books to get my life back in order.
on May 9, 2008 at 10:00 am | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

Pick me Pick me Pick me!!!
on May 9, 2008 at 10:01 am | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

I dunno how to make something clickable here, but here’s where I posted to my blog yesterday. http://sweetsouthernknits.blogspot.com/2008/05/1-2-3-get-organized-christy-over-at.html
on May 9, 2008 at 12:58 pm | Reply Amanda

As my husband says, I’m an organized wannabe (and he’s absolutely right) … I could definitely use these books!

thanks for the contest!
on May 9, 2008 at 1:52 pm | Reply Janet

I’d love to get my hands on a book that is full of “HOW”. I work full-time and my husband also works full-time. We subscribe to a live simply philosophy, so I know these books would be perfect for our lives!
on May 10, 2008 at 3:37 pm | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

I’m working in the kitchen today, I’d love to have the 1-2-3…Organized Kitchen book…I’m drooling over it!
on May 11, 2008 at 12:08 pm | Reply Three Steps To Clever Cleaning By Beverly Coggins « Multitasking Mama

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on May 11, 2008 at 12:13 pm | Reply Marin

I’ve been enjoying your review. Sounds like some great books!
on May 11, 2008 at 10:07 pm | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

Tomorrow Mr. Polka Spot and I are going to try to Tackle the boys bedroom…would have loved to have that Kids book!
on May 12, 2008 at 7:59 am | Reply Kristinia

I have a hard time organizing papers (important documents), clothes, food etc.. We have a small apartment and only soo much space but not enough containers or the like like to store and organize!
on May 12, 2008 at 8:19 am | Reply Giveaway Deadline Extended For 1-2-3… Get Organized « Multitasking Mama

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on May 12, 2008 at 8:21 am | Reply Coupon Code For 1-2-3… Get Organized « Multitasking Mama

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on May 12, 2008 at 9:18 am | Reply gina

Thanks for the chance to win- I love the idea of rotating toys in your children’s room, I would think that solves the problem of hearing “I have NOTHING to do” when their room is overflowing with stuff!
on May 12, 2008 at 8:44 pm | Reply Kim

oooo..i’m like cindi..who said she has lived in her house 5 years..we have lived here 4.5 years..still have some stuff in boxes..and we have our house up for sale..lol..time to let go. But its so haaaarrrdddd.

Kim B
on May 12, 2008 at 11:09 pm | Reply JB

I’m tackling my paper problem at the moment, but I’m reading as much as I can get my hands on to learn more from professionals!
on May 13, 2008 at 9:08 am | Reply Dawn

This really sounds like a helpful read, I would love to win it.
on May 13, 2008 at 11:00 am | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

I wish I could get all the decluttering done before kids are out of school, but just haven’t gotten it done. Mr. Polka Spot is working on his scheduled day off again, so its just not getting done.

Thanks for the coupon code!!! I may order the kitchen ebook today and start working on it…i dunno we’ll see!
on May 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm | Reply Kim

i have to much clutter

kim b
on May 13, 2008 at 10:05 pm | Reply LaDonna

Hi! I forgot to enter every day! I can’t believe it!! Oh well, here’s another entry for me! I need to get rid of so much stuff!
on May 14, 2008 at 3:32 pm | Reply Marlena

I need some serious help organizing my unfinished basement. It is the “catch all” for all the stuff that needs to be hidden out of sight when guests come over. Unfortunately, a lot of the stuff is hidden and then never found again!! 🙂

m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
on May 14, 2008 at 5:28 pm | Reply Grace

okay, I want (NEED) those books badly, hope I win them
on May 14, 2008 at 6:42 pm | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

For my Kitchen I’m making a plan on what goes where, and putting post it notes inside the cabinet doors of what I want in there. This comes after having downloaded the kitchen ebook and reading it a few times. I would love to have the book on hand so I can make notes in it, and so I won’t forget what I’m doing.
on May 14, 2008 at 9:12 pm | Reply Laura

Hi! I finally got a new computer this week and am just getting back into it. I think I have “feeds” figured out.
Anyway, I’d love the chance to win the books.
Hope all is well with you and I love your site.
on May 14, 2008 at 9:46 pm | Reply Linda

Husband just got out of hospital after nearly a month–I need to organize his meds and outpatient therapies!
on May 14, 2008 at 11:43 pm | Reply cyndie

I have such an awesome sister, she makes this site worth checking everyday……Plus I get to see more pics of my nephew…..Ok and she helps me keep organized too :))
on May 15, 2008 at 7:07 am | Reply Kayla

I need some help organizing EVERYTHING! we are going to start putting the new kitchen cabinets in next month….
starting fresh with that room. No clue how I will organize it yet though.
on May 15, 2008 at 2:05 pm | Reply Ellen

These books & website look like they will give a new look to that decluttering, and scheduling those pesky periodical prodigal projects….lol
on May 15, 2008 at 3:46 pm | Reply Three Steps To Organizing Your Office By Beverly Coggins « Multitasking Mama

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on May 15, 2008 at 8:42 pm | Reply Kim

We need an office bad..then i’ll organize it..till then..desk will be a mess
on May 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

We bought a new pedestal sink today and will be decluttering the house from now on out til the whole house is “remodeled.” I can’t wait to finish my kitchen!
on May 15, 2008 at 11:32 pm | Reply Linda

I need organization! These sound like interesting books!
on May 16, 2008 at 8:43 am | Reply Christina

I think of myself as an organizing wannabe, I know its a process and takes time, its not a one shot deal. I really struggle with routines and time management skills not to mention my collection of books and paperwork from being in university.
on May 16, 2008 at 9:07 am | Reply Dawn

My second most cluttered space at home is our kitchen island, it is a dropping ground for everything and it really gets to me.
on May 16, 2008 at 9:33 am | Reply cyndie

I have always thought myself organized, but I am having a tough time organizing my office……I could use all the help I can get
on May 16, 2008 at 10:20 am | Reply Shauna

I never got very good at organizing. It’s a skill that I just never picked up. Maybe it started at birth, and I just missed that gene (because my mother is great at it). I could use all the help I could get!

Shauna
http://www.thenewstayathomemom.com
on May 16, 2008 at 11:14 am | Reply michelle rosborough

I’m here from MommyFest
on May 16, 2008 at 11:38 am | Reply Ellen

I loved the tips on the website, so I’m sure I want these books! They look bright & easy to use!
on May 16, 2008 at 3:19 pm | Reply Katrina

My craft area for certain needs the most work right now. It’s a never ending process!
on May 17, 2008 at 3:49 pm | Reply Katy

Trying again for another entry!!! i would LOVE to win!!! thanks so much! 🙂 Katy
on May 17, 2008 at 5:32 pm | Reply Katrina

Trying again for another entry. I hope I win. I don’t have much luck with these!
on May 18, 2008 at 2:17 pm | Reply Ms. Polka Spot

I forgot to comment! Oh no!!!! New tile is going in on Wednesday and Thursday! I can’t wait! Working on Kitchen stuff today.
on May 18, 2008 at 3:04 pm | Reply Three Steps To Planning Dinner By Beverly Coggins « Multitasking Mama

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on May 18, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Reply Katrina

These look like such great books. I hope that I win.!
on May 18, 2008 at 5:58 pm | Reply Hassle Free Dinners By Beverly Coggins « Multitasking Mama

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on May 18, 2008 at 8:18 pm | Reply Amy

Please enter me! With 5 kids I could really use this!
on May 18, 2008 at 11:09 pm | Reply Marin

Hassle free dinners sound heavenly! I’m always up for LESS hassle 🙂
on May 19, 2008 at 8:18 am | Reply Kate

That menu/meal planning CD sounds amazing! I’m a new wife and am really struggling with getting the hang of menu planning. I know I need to in order to save time, money and my sanity, but its really hard to break the habits of my single days (cereal and milk for dinner).
on May 19, 2008 at 10:45 am | Reply 1-2-3… Get Organized Winner « Multitasking Mama

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on May 20, 2008 at 11:11 pm | Reply SieraMari

My family and I just moved into our new house just over 2 years ago and are still unpacking. We obviously need some organizational help; we still have totes and oxes that are packed sitting in the shed and spare bedroom waiting for us to get ourselves into gear and organize them and get completely unpacked.