Help me teach high school students how to be community organizers! [more inside]
posted by elmer benson on Aug 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Is there such a thing as a professional organizer? What about for the common man? [more inside]
posted by rahnefan on Aug 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I'd like to host a recurring BBQ/picnic at a local park for around 10 people. I've never done this before. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Apr 14, 2009 - 33 answers

Comic and card boxes seem to get listed cheaply, then have absurd shipping charges. I could use shoe boxes, shipping boxes, office boxes, whatever - I just want to know how to get them cheaply. [more inside]
posted by krisak on Jan 10, 2009 - 22 answers

Looking for suggestions to help keep all my travel materials organized while traveling so that I do, in fact, see/do/smell/hear all of the great things about a particular place. [more inside]
posted by webhund on Oct 18, 2008 - 8 answers

I am throwing my first birthday party ever, for my pre-teen niece. Needless to say, I'm completely out of touch when it comes to kids' birthday parties (having not attended any since the 1980s) and don't know what's considered typical and usual. Please share your experiences and advice. [more inside]
posted by parilous on May 6, 2008 - 20 answers

I find myself in the novel situation, upon being laid off, of having a large number of potential job opportunities. I'm in the tech space, so most organizations work through recruiters, and I'm getting over a dozen calls and emails a day since posting my resume. Many of the job descriptions look like a good fit, so I know I can have my pick of location, type of organization, benefits, salary, etc. It's quite early in my job hunt, and I have the leisure of about 2 months to do it in. I'm looking for tips about how to keep organized and be in control of the situation. [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

When filing papers in a hanging folder, is it better / more common to add new items at the front of the folder or the back of the folder? [more inside]
posted by alms on Aug 28, 2006 - 10 answers