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Nov 2010Less Stuff = More Happiness
“We have more stuff, but less time for the things that make us happy.” ~ Annie Leonard As we prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, we should pause a moment to think…what do I want to give and get (if asked) this holiday season? If you don’t want to be sitting around the kitchen table in March, bemoaning the holiday...
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Nov 2010Book Recommendation – Simply Your Holidays
Simplify Your Holidays: A Christmas Planner to Use Year after Year by Marcia Ramsland Prepare for both Thanksgiving and Christmas and feel less stressed and more joyful throughout the entire season. I like that this planner addresses all the details of the busy holiday season, such as buying, wrapping, and sending presents, sending Christmas cards, home decorations, and cooking and baking. It features a day-by-day...
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Nov 2010Book Recommendation: Easy Entertaining for Beginners
Easy Entertaining for Beginners: You Can Throw a Fabulous Party, from Holiday Fiesta to a Romantic Evening for Two by Patricia Mendez A recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award, which honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services, this book proves you don’t have to be a professional chef or nervous wreck to successfullly pull off casual at-home entertaining. I think it’s a great resource...
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Nov 2010I’m Certified!
I am proud to announce that I just recently earned the designation of Certified Professional Organizer! This certification program, developed and administered by the BCPO®, is a voluntary, industry-led effort that benefits the public and members of the organizing profession. To earn the CPO Certification, a professional organizer must meet specific minimum qualifications, demonstrate through client interaction that they possess the body of knowledge...
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Nov 2010Oh No, Only Seven Days Until the Party!
Planning a party on short notice? Maybe you procrastinated a bit or just lost track of time and now you realize your get-together is in a week! Don’t panic. It is possible to organize a party in just 7 days. It takes motivation, determination, and careful planning, but you can pull it off. Two things to keep in mind: keep it simple and divide &...
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Nov 2010Come To Order for the Holidays
Here it comes again…that time of year. You know the time where you are supposed to feel happy & joyous, but somehow all you end up felling is overwhelmed and stressed. Before you spend another Holiday in a panic over what needs to be done, for whom and by when, sit down, take a deep breath and plan! I find that if you take a...
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Oct 2010Shelf Dividers Keep Clothes Neatly Stacked
If you have shelves anywhere in your home, you can really use these shelf dividers. Either style is great for keeping sweaters, t-shirts, purses, and other items from toppling over on each other, or onto the floor. Your closet shelves will never look better! The White Ventilated Shelf Divider on the left is designed to fit on both tight and wide mesh wire shelving. It comes...
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Oct 2010Tips for Getting your Closet Organized
Get rid of worn, outdated or wrong-sized clothes – Sort through all of your clothes and toss any that are torn or worn out. Donate the ones that are just not your style any more or no longer fit (don’t save them thinking you will wear them again when you lose 20 lbs – you won’t – you will buy new clothes to celebrate). Get...
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Oct 2010Natural Wood Expandable Drawer Dividers
I have these in every dresser drawer in my house! With these Natural Wood Expandable Drawer Dividers, I no longer have to dig through piles of clothes to find what I need. They help clothes stay neatly folded and readily visible, and they are a super tool for helping kids keep their drawers organized and clean clothes off the floor. These are also great for...
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Oct 2010Before and After – Our Latest Garage Makeover
Here is another wonderful transformation by Come To Order. This two car garage could barley fit one car what with all of the camping gear, tools, and miscellaneous “garage things”. The home owners asked Come To Order to organize the garage in such a way that they could not only fit two cars, but so that it could also house the riding lawn mower which...
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