Pam Young and Peggy Jones (authors of Sidetracked Home Executives) used a card file system to keep their homes clean and organized. Here is how I use it.
Also, I just wanted to mention to others that you need to get the original book - so hilariously funny and informative on the whole system, also I have had the menu book which I used to use with my family and I still have the Happiness File book which I used for a long time also. Find the books on Amazon or Ebay probably. Remember to write all the things you need to get each job done- on the back of each card to gather all you need to make each little task easy and fast-I love it and am excited to get started again on it!
I first saw them on April 6, 1983 & I couldn't believe what a help. I have A.D.D. but never knew any adult woman who admitted it. I love how they reinvented themselves over and over & kept going all those years. My mother was "born organized" & she always said "It is easy to clean a CLEAN house." Denise Schofield wrote "Confessions of an Organized Housewife" which was good help, but she was born organized.
I was sad to hear of Pam Young's passing which I saw on a FlyLady video in July: czcams.com/video/0XCyaqSzFj8/video.html I read that her sister, Peggy Jones retired due to MS but do not know how long ago that was written. I first saw the sisters on The 700 Club, purchased the books "Side-Tracked Home Executives" and "The Side-Tracked Sisters Catch Up on the Kitchen" along with index cards and a container. I read the books then did....absolutely nothing. I got side-tracked for about 30 years!!!! I found an unused index container and 3x5 index card dividers and wonder if those are the ones I purchased with good intentions. Now as I search for a system to keep my apartment clean and schedule appointments I've tried a Bullet Journal, Hobonichi Planner, and Travelers Notebooks (TN) in regular and Passport sizes...I'm drawn back to the simplicity of the index cards while utilizing FlyLady's techniques.
I didn’t know Pam had passed. How sad. Hope Peggy is doing well. I think I’ve tried all the same things you have. Somewhere along the way I list my card file. I bought new supplies and never did anything with them. Now that my kids are grown, it’s gotten easier. I’ve developed some habits that I stick to: making the bed, emptying the dishwasher every morning (and getting my husband and son to load as they use dishes), cleaning the bathrooms every Sunday and watering the plants. I could never grow plants until I got into the habit of watering them! Lol. We recently moved back to Michigan and are living with my daughter and her family until our house is ready - 6 people and 2 big dogs in 1000 sq feet! I’m continuing my habits and hoping some of them rub off!
I love them, they truely understand being sidetracked. You can find the books on ebay, that's where I got mine. Keep the videos coming, you are inspirational for me Thanks
I just started this system love it. Still shuffling the cards to get a better flow. Checking the cards the night before helps to prepare for the next day.
Brenda, I too have used this system on and off for gosh-30 years!!!! My card box looks just like yours and I pulled it out this week to start doing the system again. I did this set 10 years ago when I first moved into our current home. So gals - change your cards each time you move to adjust to the current home you live in. I was wondering if the Sidetracked Sisters were still around, or on YOU TUBE, or if new books have been written, etc. and I found your video! Gals, I love this system and it is such a relief to know that everything will get done in due time during the year or season and so you don't have to fret or massively clean up in a frantic fit! Such a great system- especially when your family is growing and not much is organized!!! thanks for the video- keep those cards going!!!!
my mom used this file system a long time ago ..but i was moved away and married .. i keep hearing about this box but i havent seen it broken down ..thanks for the vid and the comments are great info too!
Thank you, Brenda! I was trying to find a video explaining this system to share with a friend. I only have mine partially set up so couldn't explain it very well myself.
Same here. I happened across the first book when it first came out. I was intrigued by the cartoon cover and bought it. I had no idea that this unpretentious little book would turn out to be such a life changer!
Finally!! Someone with ADHD explaining it. Every other video was just so looooong. Thank you
Also, I just wanted to mention to others that you need to get the original book - so hilariously funny and informative on the whole system, also I have had the menu book which I used to use with my family and I still have the Happiness File book which I used for a long time also. Find the books on Amazon or Ebay probably. Remember to write all the things you need to get each job done- on the back of each card to gather all you need to make each little task easy and fast-I love it and am excited to get started again on it!
I first saw them on April 6, 1983 & I couldn't believe what a help. I have A.D.D. but never knew any adult woman who admitted it. I love how they reinvented themselves over and over & kept going all those years.
My mother was "born organized" & she always said "It is easy to clean a CLEAN house." Denise Schofield wrote "Confessions of an Organized Housewife" which was good help, but she was born organized.
This is an amazing system. I read a book on it years ago and need to implement it again. It’s a fun system and it works.
The books and cards are available on Pam Young's website: www.cluborganized.com/she-de-junking-video-and-35-cardfile-system
I was sad to hear of Pam Young's passing which I saw on a FlyLady video in July: czcams.com/video/0XCyaqSzFj8/video.html I read that her sister, Peggy Jones retired due to MS but do not know how long ago that was written. I first saw the sisters on The 700 Club, purchased the books "Side-Tracked Home Executives" and "The Side-Tracked Sisters Catch Up on the Kitchen" along with index cards and a container. I read the books then did....absolutely nothing. I got side-tracked for about 30 years!!!! I found an unused index container and 3x5 index card dividers and wonder if those are the ones I purchased with good intentions. Now as I search for a system to keep my apartment clean and schedule appointments I've tried a Bullet Journal, Hobonichi Planner, and Travelers Notebooks (TN) in regular and Passport sizes...I'm drawn back to the simplicity of the index cards while utilizing FlyLady's techniques.
I didn’t know Pam had passed. How sad. Hope Peggy is doing well. I think I’ve tried all the same things you have. Somewhere along the way I list my card file. I bought new supplies and never did anything with them. Now that my kids are grown, it’s gotten easier. I’ve developed some habits that I stick to: making the bed, emptying the dishwasher every morning (and getting my husband and son to load as they use dishes), cleaning the bathrooms every Sunday and watering the plants. I could never grow plants until I got into the habit of watering them! Lol. We recently moved back to Michigan and are living with my daughter and her family until our house is ready - 6 people and 2 big dogs in 1000 sq feet! I’m continuing my habits and hoping some of them rub off!
I love them, they truely understand being sidetracked.
You can find the books on ebay, that's where I got mine.
Keep the videos coming, you are inspirational for me
Thanks
Nicely done Brenda. You said it succinctly. Rare on You Tube. X🌹
I just started this system love it. Still shuffling the cards to get a better flow. Checking the cards the night before helps to prepare for the next day.
Brenda, I too have used this system on and off for gosh-30 years!!!! My card box looks just like yours and I pulled it out this week to start doing the system again. I did this set 10 years ago when I first moved into our current home. So gals - change your cards each time you move to adjust to the current home you live in. I was wondering if the Sidetracked Sisters were still around, or on YOU TUBE, or if new books have been written, etc. and I found your video! Gals, I love this system and it is such a relief to know that everything will get done in due time during the year or season and so you don't have to fret or massively clean up in a frantic fit! Such a great system- especially when your family is growing and not much is organized!!! thanks for the video- keep those cards going!!!!
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my mom used this file system a long time ago ..but i was moved away and married .. i keep hearing about this box but i havent seen it broken down ..thanks for the vid and the comments are great info too!
Thank you, Brenda! I was trying to find a video explaining this system to share with a friend. I only have mine partially set up so couldn't explain it very well myself.
The books (sidetracked home executives and the happiness file) are now available as ebooks.
Lisa Lamphier thank you! All these years later, I still treasure those books and the ladies who wrote them.
Same here. I happened across the first book when it first came out. I was intrigued by the cartoon cover and bought it. I had no idea that this unpretentious little book would turn out to be such a life changer!
Holy cow, you needed a tri-pod for this video!
Jane Snow LOL one handed video!
Hey guess what! They still have a site called shes in touch dot com and they still sell the book! Thanks for the tip! :-)
Try FlyLady system too! She has a free app that acts like the cards in this file system.
Please, do you have a link or name of the app?
Barbra the app is FlyLadyPlus and the website is FlyLady.net
@@ihaveasunrae too bad it's for iOS phones only ☹️, but thanks for your help.
The books are out of print, but you can get them used in Abe Books!! I did!!!
They're available on Pam Young's website: www.cluborganized.com/she-de-junking-video-and-35-cardfile-system
Could you send me a more detailed look at your cards. I am using this system but I have overwhelmed myself with cards
Can men use this and can we call it a HE box?
It would still be called S.H.E. Sidetracked Home Executives. The name has nothing to do with sex.
If He wants to clean lol
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