When hopping from store to store or from website sale to website sale, it is really difficult to keep all of Christmas gift purchasing in check. Not only keeping on track with your planned budget, but remembering who you would like to buy gifts for and who you have already bought something for can be frustrating and overwhelming. To make your shopping (and bank account) more...
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How to have an organized linen closet… How do you use your linen closet? Is it overflowing with blankets and pillows that you don’t really use? Are there sheets and towels from 20 years ago? When you open the door do toiletries fall with a dead thud on the floor in front of you? You are not alone, but we have some great advice to help you...
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As it comes to routines, time management and seasonal changes, there are several tips that Dr. Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay give for managing involvement in sports in the book Parenting Teens with Love & Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood: “Guard against parental over-involvement” Whether you’re fighting against the clock in the morning or on the bleachers at your daughter’s basketball game, make...
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A household budget is an organizing task that adults deal with on a daily basis – whether we want to or not. And, if your budget isn’t organized, you may be surprised where your money is going without even realizing it! Author Akeia Dixon gives these four simple steps for organizing a home budget at The Nest [dot] com by Demand Media. Keep all of...
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When I was little, I remember spring cleaning being a complete top-to-bottom cleaning of every inch of my house. For what seems like an entire week, our whole family removed, cleaned, and replaced everything to create that spring-fresh feeling. Today, spring cleaning doesn’t seem to be such a big event. But, there are a few tasks that need to be performed seasonally. To see our...
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Do your refrigerator and freezer get cluttered and full of packages, sometimes with unrecognizable contents? We have a simple solution: make it a habit to clean out your fridge and freezer on a regular basis. Mark it on your calendar now – maybe when the seasons change! And, as you put leftovers and packages away, make a note of how long they will be healthy....
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Whether you are working on a paper project or preparing your taxes, the SMEAD Project Organizer, 10 Pocket Dividers, Letter Size, Navy/Lake Blue by SMEAD is the perfect solution…. like having your own personal project organizer! You will be more productive and efficient when you get organized and stay focused with a project organizer. It includes: Printed with templates for optimal organization 10 expanding pockets to...
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“Regardless of what it is, if you can simplify it – do so.” Rachael Phillips, Huffington Post Goals are only achieved by creating a habit, then consistently practicing it – so, let’s create new habits! Here are a few tools to get it done: 1. Keep your surroundings organized and you will be more apt to reach your goal, because if you have too many things happening,...
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What do you need to prepare for tax season? Let Come To Order help you get prepared! Whether you are planning on doing your own taxes or meet with a tax preparer, there are certain things you will need to collect from this past year before you can start! Download our free printable tax preparation checklist to help you get everything organized. Print our checklist to...
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April 15th is closer than you think. So, now it the perfect time to get organized for tax season. By now, you should have received a plethora of tax related statements in the mail… W-2s, 1009’s, etc. Getting them in some order will make it easier and more efficient, whether you send them out to the accountant or chose to do them yourself. Follow these...
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