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Sarah
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Posted: Jan 10 2009 at 9:35am \| IP Logged

Maybe this has already been a thread, so forgive me if I missed it somewhere.

Years ago I found a book at the library called something like "The Messie's Manual" and I thought it a helpful book for people who are, . . .well. . .messy

. (I do not know this lady, so I hope she is okay to recommend. Everything I have seen looks fine.).

Now I am glad to see that this same woman has started a website ("Messies Anonymous"- not a pretty title

.) This differs from Flylady in that it is much simplified and there are no rules like the tennis shoe/ sink thing (which is fine for some people, I just can't do it.)

If you sign-up (free) you get ONE (yes, only ONE)email a day that is short and concise and filled with inspirational ideas. I have never found anything offensive and she is obviously faith filled. You could go all out and order the talks on CD and her "Flipper" chart for chores, which looks great. I just simply get the email, look at the website and do my own thing.

Check it out and let's talk about what you think!

Messie's Website

Here's an example from today's email:

THE FAITH FACTOR

For some, their responsibility to God is an important
reason to organize. Some feel that they have an obligation
to "clean up their act" because disorganization interferes with a higher calling of God on their lives. They can't entertain others, form friendships, or serve others as they desire. In other words, they cannot the purpose for which they were created. Because of
that they maintain a special focus as they go about
making changes.

They think this way:
It is for myself, yes.
It is for my family, yes.
But overarching all, it is for Him ---
and that makes all the difference.

I thought this was a good reminder today.

Each email gives a little line or two that you can work on with your family, also.

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Anne McD
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Posted: Jan 10 2009 at 11:24am \| IP Logged

I read one of her books a couple of years ago and it helped immensely! Thanks for passing this on!

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Posted: Jan 10 2009 at 6:44pm \| IP Logged

I liked the Messy Manual, and had no idea there was a website!

Thanks for the tip.

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