While you may not spend much time in your closet, it’s where you begin your day, and you want to get off to a great start! With a little bit of time and effort, you can have clutter-free and neatly organized closet. You will not only make it easier to get dressed in the morning, but you can also create more storage space for the...
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When do your kids pick a fight? When you are on the phone, in the car, or at a store? No matter the answer let’s suffice it to say that it is never at a “good” time. And I don’t know about you, but playing referee is about as fun to me as cleaning a toilet! Love & Logic® Parenting teaches that you love your...
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If you’ve ever lost computer files, you know what a disaster that can be. Back-up your entire computer with Carbonite. This automatic back-up system takes the worry out of losing your important data by securely backing up your files to one of our state-of-the-art data centers. If you’ve ever used it, you know just how valuable it is! You can even try it for free.
There are two types of bill payers: those who pay the bills the day they arrive (individual payers) and those who pay a group of bills when they get paid (batch payers). It doesn’t really matter which one you are; what matters is that you pay the bills on time and that you have money in the bank when they clear. If you are a...
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It’s that time of year again…when you compile all of your tax related papers. In these tough economic times, it is important to get all the deductions and credits you can, so the IRS generously compiled a list in IRS Tax Tip 2011-18, dated January 26, 2011: Did you know that your children may help you qualify for some tax benefits? Here are 10 tax...
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Shoeboxed simplifies your life and clears your home office of clutter! This service digitizes your paper documents, unlocks the data trapped on them, and organizes everything neatly in your secure online account. It’s great for tasks like expense reporting, accounting, tax prep and contact management.
This article was written by Brian Kramer and includes information from his interview with Kathy Jenkins of CTO. The article is published in the Spring 2011 edition of Storage by Better Homes and Gardens, which is available on newsstands until March 2011. Should you store your personal information digitally and online? Here’s how to weigh the risks and rewards to choose the best products and...
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This article is published in the Spring 2011 edition of Storage by Better Homes and Gardens. The magazine is available on newsstands until March 2011. Certified Professional Organizer Kathy Jenkins of Come To Order reveals her favorite ideas to reorganize the most frequently (and overlooked) room in your home. Function first If your bath lacks a linen closet, repurpose a cabinet or dresser to organize...
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Come To Order is so proud to be a part of Go Month here in Richmond. This is the project we are working on this year… The Peter Paul Development Center (PPDC) will be the recipient of NAPO Richmond’s Project GO partnership for 2011. PPDC is an outreach and community center serving Church Hill and neighboring communities in Richmond’s East End. In addition to providing...
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The new year presents a symbolic “fresh start”, encouraging you to gain a new perspective and refocus your energy on what’s really important to you. A good place to start is by being more purposeful about how you spend you time. Too often, we schedule so many activities into one day or one week that before it’s half over, we are exhausted and stressed. Many...
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