By SARAH WELCH and ALICIA ROCKMORE, getbuttonedup.com

Tassels, robes, diplomas, goodbyes and celebrations are all hallmarks of graduation season. It is one of the proudest moments in the lives of both parents and students. But is your favorite graduate truly ready for the road ahead? In this economy, being a new graduate is quite a bit more intimidating than it was even a year ago.

Ashleigh, a marketing associate who works with us, recently moved to Los Angeles, a whopping 1,958 air miles from her hometown in Michigan -- the only town she has ever lived in. That in itself was stressful enough.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that levels of organic pollutants indoors -- where we spend 90 percent of our day -- are two to five times more polluted than the air outside. That's an alarming statistic. But unlike most other alarming statistics floating around these days, this is actually one you can do something about.

Are you going around town wishing you had time to get a haircut, meet a friend for coffee or even just read a book? Just the simple act of getting a little more organized in some areas can unlock quite a bit of "free" time. Read on for some ideas on how to gain a few extra minutes in the day.

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The thermometer is finally reading "somewhat tolerable with a jacket" instead of "wear your parka, scarf and gloves." And that means it's (drum roll, please) Spring Cleaning Season. Hurray!

Some of President Obama's Cabinet picks have unfortunately learned the hard way in recent weeks that you just cannot be disorganized when it comes to paying your taxes. As tax season approaches this year, make the time to get yourself organized to get them done right.

Valentine's Day has a pretty bad rap: Hallmark Holiday, the least romantic day of the year, a day of obligation rather than celebration. To make matters worse this year, the steady stream of depressing headlines and the looming specter of more layoffs and economic struggles are enough to diminish even Cupid's enthusiasm for celebrating.

Getting organized was one of the top three New Year's resolutions in 2009 for the majority of people. If you were one of those hankering to get a little bit more buttoned up this year, but haven't quite gotten off the mark, what's holding you back?

Are you one of the millions of stressed-out, over-extended people racing through life and wishing it would all just slow down a little? Do you have every intention of carving out more personal time for yourself, but end up looking up after a week or two have passed, still stuck in your same old rut? If so, you might be in need of a little lesson in letting go.

So, how do you get your car organized, prepared and safe for any trip this winter? Keep your eyes on the road and we'll tell you how.

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