Straighten Up - Kristin Borostyan/ Professional Organizer and Consultant

09/02/2013

Making it “Zen” This School Year

Super excited to finally get some press! Check out my back to school tips http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/08/30/making-it-zen-this-school-year/

I don't know about you, but back to school time is never a smooth transition. To start with, you always have several depressed people in the house to contend with (typically the kids) but often parents too, who are dreading packing lunches,

07/29/2013

The Effects of Helicopter Parents

Are you a helicopter parent? Really think about this one and read on:
I am sending this out to my community of moms and dads because it is clear that we need to make sure our kids get these crucial soft skills before heading off to college. If students and parents are losing tens of thousands of dollars in tuition and flunking out of college because they don't manage their time, lack resiliency, fail to be organized and shrug off responsibility then this should be a big wake up call for us parents to stop rescuing them and start preparing them.
What is even more alarming is that they might enter their adult life and career as unprepared as they went into college. To me, that is very sad. College should be a time to refine these skills so they are confident with who they are. Some of the best people I know are in this generation of kids and they deserve our support and guidance in developing these skills so they don't flounder or flunk out of college.
As the creator of a workshop series called the Countdown To College I am so happy to see in very clear language why we need to let our children develop these soft skills that will bring them success through their college years and beyond!
This is why I am so passionate about my workshops because I know kids entering college need these skills to be successful and most don't have them. For them not to be successful because we are over involved is tragic. We are great parents and love our kids but we need to be careful not to over do it!
Make sure you are teaching your children these types of skills everyday. You will thank me when they are 26 and living on their own in their own confident, self-assured way!

Many parents are driven to do all they can to make their kids' lives as worry free as possible. In the long run, helicopter parents do more harm than good.

07/11/2013

My first parent testimonial on You Tube for the Countdown to College: Saving Your Sanity Workshop!

06/10/2013

Best Commencement Addresses of 2012 and Memorable Quotes

Need a little inspiration? I love graduation speeches! What inspires you?

best commencement addresses from 2012 and memorable graduation quotes

06/06/2013

In Her Voice - Award Winners of Count Me In

This is why I love CMI! The best business women I know!

CMI Awardees discuss how Count Me In has transformed their lives, personally and professionally, for the better.

06/02/2013

Super Women 4 Women Entrepreneurs

Super Women unite at our Super Women 4 Women meet Up!
http://www.meetup.com/Super-Women-4-Women-Entrepreneurs/events/120801392/

Hello Super Women: Do you want to maximize exposure and take your business to the next level? Do you want to get the attention of your ideal target clients and boost revenues? Of course you do! Tha

05/23/2013

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RSVP for Saving Your Sanity! Looking for a full house!

05/15/2013

7 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

I think this gadget is perfect for those of us in sunny California! Check out the solar powered charger! I think this is a must for those of us on the go especially at the beach or when boating.

Real Simple’s mission, through its 13 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these.

05/13/2013

Saving Your Sanity: 7 Strategic skills needed for successful transition to college

Know any graduating senior parents? This workshop will save their sanity as their child heads off to college!

Saving Your Sanity parent testimonial: "What a find! Kristin's "Saving Your Sanity" workshop was extremely helpful for reducing anxiety when your new high school graduate is about to go off to college. She packs 1-2 hours with issues and tips to be aware of in spending your last summer with your so...

05/10/2013

How Important Is High School Rigor When Applying To College? | College Search Game PLAN - The Blog

Every year students should be taking harder classes and challenging themselves academically all the way through senior year. Good advice for those just entering high school or 1 or 2 years in. Keep registering for classes that challenge your student.

Does curriculum strength in high school matter in the college admissions process? How important are AP, Honors, International Baccalaureate

05/09/2013

I learned a tip at our Super Women 4 Women productivity meeting with Kalika Yap. She said she acts like her tank is on empty when it is only really 1/2 full. I did that today before I took off to the OC. It saved me from being stressed about gas in a place I didn't know. What is your quirky time saving or stress saving tip that helps you?

05/07/2013

Read in Real Simple that the top 3 requests for Mother's Day are:
1. No fighting between the children
2. Everyone putting their dirty dishes in the dishwasher
3. Clean closets
I can't help with 1 or 2 but I can do something about #3. For Mother's Day consider a closet and wardrobe makeover! Something that is actually on her list! Buy a gift certificate for Mom this week and you will get an hour free for every hour you purchase! Email me today at [email protected] and let's give a gift your Mom will adore!

05/02/2013

Step Up Women's Network - Event Details - Step Up Salon: an evening at C.Wonder - May 08, 2013

Need an excuse to network with fabulous women and buy Mom a fantastic Mother's Day gift? Join me at Step Up's networking event in the C Wonder boutique on May 8th at 6:30. It will be a great change of pace from our LA scene. I am looking forward to it and if you want to carpool from the beach cities let me know!

04/30/2013

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Cool grid on the most academic and sexy colleges! Not surprising California comes out high on both!

04/23/2013

Spring Style Essentials

Try this link and have it sent for free!

Spring Style Essentials

04/23/2013

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Spring essentials from Nordstrom! Clean out your closet and organize it! Replace those items that no longer work for you with some fresh pieces for a whole new look! Remember to donate gently used pieces and take the tax write off!

04/17/2013

Straighten Up - Kristin Borostyan/ Professional Organizer and Consultant's cover photo

04/14/2013

Kaplan Inc. - Helping Individuals Achieve Their Educational Goals

Looking for a competitive edge for your college bound child? Kaplan has free SAT practice tests for them! Use this free test to predict future scores so you will know what colleges should be on your list. Look for the free tests in your area and sign up.

Kaplan helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals through our leadership in Higher Education, Test Prep, K-12 & Professional Education.

04/10/2013

The Container Store - The Original Storage and Organization Store®

When organizing closets, I love to have my clients purchase hangers that are all in the same style. It is a small investment to make your closet look elegant. Clothes look nicer and when you buy the right hangers for your clothes, they last. Check out the varieties at Container Store!

04/06/2013

Office Supplies, Printer Ink, Toner, Electronics, Computers, Printers & Office Furniture | Staples®

Do you need to stock up on office supplies? An organized, productive office has what it needs to function. Staples is having a sale on lots including paper and free delivery. Get set for spring and save some money being prepared!

Shop Staples for office supplies, printer ink, toner, copy paper, technology, electronics & office furniture. Get FREE Shipping on all orders over $45.

04/05/2013

Dan Pallotta: The way we think about charity is dead wrong | Video on TED.com

As an advocate of fundraising for social change, I thought this TED video makes some interesting points about how we look at fundraising for our causes. What do you think?

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend -- not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charitie...

03/27/2013

Refresh, renew and re-organize for spring/Straighten Up

Get your spring on! Do you have any tips that help you refresh, renew or re-organize?

It is time to refresh, renew and reorganize. .Think of this time of the year as a time to clean out drawers, closets and other neglected areas of the home.

03/26/2013

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Just signed up for the conference with Kathy! Let us know if you are going so we can connect!

03/26/2013

03/26/2013

Before and after! Easier to find what you need when you store it properly!

03/21/2013

Nurturing Minds, Inc.

Thanks to everyone who cared enough to donate! This is such great news for our girls!

The results are in and we did it!! Through your generous donations and the Global Giving bonus, we blew our goal through the roof, raising a total of $7,949 from over 87 donors! As a result, all 30 of our new students will have furnished dormitory rooms when they arrive at the Sega Girls School for the start of school in June 2013. Thank you for all of your help, support, and encouragement, but most of all thank you for helping the Sega Girls School continue to educate and empower such incredible students.

03/20/2013

6 Fantastic To-Do Apps for Getting Organized

Thought this article on to-do apps might help someone. I have not found one that I love. Let me know your thoughts or if you are using an app for you to-do's that you love!

From executing projects at work to remembering to pick up a new toothbrush on your way home, there are so many little things that need to get done each day. But the age-old answ...

03/19/2013

Zenspiration: 5 Motivation Tips To Help You Get Organized | The Zen Mom

Need some motivation at 11 p.m? A post I did for the Zen Mom!

← Six Ways To Build A Positive Self Esteem In Your DaughterZenspiration: 5 Motivation Tips To Help You Get Organized by Kristinin categoryKnowledge, Monday Motivator, Organization, Project Zen, ZenspirationMar1820131 comments Pin ItStruggling with motivation? Gain the upper hand and get control o...

03/16/2013

A little conversation and quick consultation lead to Norma's inspired office!

03/16/2013

Saving your Sanity Parent workshop at Total Wine!

03/16/2013

Saving Your Sanity Power Point Workshop

03/16/2013

What do you think most parents fear when sending their child off to college? Countdown to College parents know and now they feel empowered! Next parent workshop March 19th at Total Wine 7 p.m.

03/13/2013

Beds and Blankets for Vulnerable Tanzanian Girls

Whatever you are doing today (and I know you are loaded with things to do), please take a minute and look at this link, video and message to donate $10 for our girls at Sega School! These girls have unlimited potential. Let's show them we believe in their future and success.

Your donations will provide beds and blankets for 30 students at the Sega Girls School, serving Tanzanian girls who are otherwise unable to attend school due to extreme poverty.