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Dec 2013Dressed in a Flash
This article is published in the Spring 2014 edition of STORAGE by Better Homes and Gardens. The magazine will be available on newsstands in 12/23/13. Certified Professional Organizer, Kathy Jenkins of Come To Order, reveals how to more easily get your kids ready for the day by putting them in charge of their clothing. Having your child take ownership and participate in setting up their...
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Nov 2013Before & After: Creating a Home Office that Works!
A home office separated from the main living space can be a wonderful thing… except when it starts filling with clutter and can no longer be used. For this Come To Order Client, the home office became a dumping ground after the paperwork started piling too high. Not having utilized the office space in several years gave the team leniency to rebuild the office from...
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Nov 2013Making Yourself Your #1 Priority
As a busy mom you may frequently ask yourself “What is my most important priority I have today?” There may be several answers… family, work, religion, school, errands, the list can go on and on. However, have you ever stopped and said, “I am my most important priority today.” Making yourself your own priority may not be an easy task but it is incredibly important....
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Nov 2013Traveling During the Holidays
Whether you are traveling by car, plane or train, everyone dreads the infamous holiday commute. So how do you avoid hearing the seemingly inevitable repeat chorus of “Are we there yet?” Have a plan for your upcoming trip, be organized and remember to make the best of it. Book all travel plans well in advance. This includes the big picture items such as flights, car...
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Nov 2013Build Confidence By Organizing Your Life
Confidence is more than just knowing you can do something—it’s knowing you will do something well. It’s acknowledging that you have the skills and experience needed to succeed in whatever challenge you face. It’s recognizing that you have value because of the unique perspective you can offer. When your home is disorganized or you always feel like you’re muddled in chaos, it’s more difficult to...
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Oct 2013How To Hide Your Tangled Cords
The Blue Lounge Design CableBox Mini is a smaller version of the ever popular CableBox. It’s ideal for hiding cords from routers, adapters and small hubs around your desk area and can be used with or without the included surge protector. It features rubber feet that prevent it from slipping and comes in bright colors (orange, blue, and green) to add fun to your desk...
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Oct 2013Bamboo Charging Station Energizes and Organizes
Organization, style, and environmentally-friendly go hand-in-hand with the beautiful Lipper International Bamboo Charging Station. Energize all of your electronic gadgets while hiding the ugly mess and avoiding tangled cords. This sturdy box will look great on your counter or desk, while keeping your space neat and tidy. A perfect gift idea for everyone you know! Measures: 11 3/4-inch W by 6 3/4-inch D by 4...
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Oct 2013Simple Ways to Manage Your Stress During the Holidays!
Do you ever think to yourself, “I am so stressed; I don’t know where to begin!” Do the holidays cause you to want to hide until spring? It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful. Don’t worry, you are not alone. We all have those moments. Here are some simple strategies to help manage your stress: 1....
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Oct 2013Desktop File Boxes
One key to organizing papers is having a quickly accessible container designed to hold paper. If you can further organize by category, all the better! Desktop file boxes are the answer. They are small, portable, and will hold just enough hanging folders so you can keep track of the most important paperwork that enters your house. Give each of kids a folder and use one...
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Oct 2013The first really cold day… do you know where your gloves are?
Richmond had its very first really cold morning of the season – it was in the 30’s. It got me thinking as I was preparing to take our pug, Jack, outside that I need my gloves. Now I am fortunate to have a cute antique dresser in my mudroom so that is where all the gloves, hats and winter wear reside – albeit a bit...
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