According to National Public Radio, the average American house size has more than doubled since the 1950s. Yes, that means more space. Just what we all need…right? Think about this. C. Northcote Parkinson once said, ‘Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.’ This means that if you’re told to have a project due next week, the project will be finished...
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This may surprise you… but, clutter creates chaos in our lives! Are you surprised? It’s so true! Keeping stuff around that we don’t need or don’t use impacts both our personal sanity, relationships, resources and the world around us. Look at this list written by designer Christopher Thomas: Do you relate to that list? There are many things that we could all do without!...
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“If you have stuff all over your bedroom floor, don’t expect your kids to understand why you are insisting that their floor be clean.” Kathy Jenkins Minimizing kid clothing chaos isn’t about spending a fortune on new furniture or a custom closet. It’s about getting your youngster to buy in. Before shopping for new organizers, Jenkins recommends doing a thorough evaluation of your child’s...
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Are you looking for something to help simplify your laundry routine? We have just the thing for you!! The Whitmor Easycare Double Hamper – it’s chic enough for any room of your home and makes laundry organization easier than ever before. This hamper’s lightweight aluminum frame is complemented by a heavy duty polyester bag with laminated vinyl interior. It is easy to clean and sturdy...
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Most of us have a daily beauty routine – it is a part of most of our lives. Whether you simply wash and moisturize or have a full on make-up studio. We all want to feel and look put together and having an organized system for getting there makes it an enjoyable and productive process. So, how do you organized make-up? Here are a few...
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Have you you tired of not being able to find the remote, remembering where you put your keys or only finding one shoe when you are already late? We can help!! The Come To Order team can work with you to assess your cluttered spaces, create a plan to change it and help you get a system going! And, don’t forget – Mother’s Day will...
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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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As we approach Spring, it is the perfect time to bring up STRESS MANAGEMENT! Spring is a busy time of year – new sports are beginning, the school year is beginning to wind down, not to mention… spring cleaning. Spring is a time of change – change doesn’t usually bring a sense of peace and relaxation to most of us. Change can often create emotional...
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Do you start your day wishing you could crawl back under the covers because of the clutter you face the minute you open your eyes? And once out of bed, do you find that getting dressed is an adventure in finding clean clothes or socks that match? I am always a little saddened when I see a client’s master bedroom that is just as cluttered...
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One of our favorite tools for organizing your valuables and home inventory is The Valuable.doc. Keeping a Valuable.doc binder updated in your home will bring piece of mind. This organizing tool helps you to create and maintain a record of all your valuables. The Valuables.doc makes it easy to do ! * It breaks down the big job of making an inventory into eight...
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