In this issue of Organize! Kathy Jenkins recognizes that although organizing doesn’t come automatically to kids, it is obtainable and needs to become a critical role in everyday life. She said, “Just because a child is old enough to understand calculus, if they’ve never been taught the fundamental concepts, they’re not going to be able to do the work. Organizing is the same sort of thing.” Students,...
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From the moment I spotted Elizabeth W and smelled the wonderful fragrance emanating from their booth at the NAPO National Conference this past May, I knew I was in for a treat. Using only the finest silks and linens, filled with fragrant potpourri created from essential oils and flowers, they craft the most amazing products. In their closet collection you will find goodies such as...
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Has your child ever had “sticky fingers”? No… not the kind of sticky fingers they get after eating cotton candy at a ball game or while chomping down a bucket’s worth of buttered popcorn at the theater. I am talking about the type of “sticky fingers” that take things that don’t belong to them… stealing. When begging and nagging for a toy or attending an activity...
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Are you looking for an experience this summer that is fun and invigorating, yet educational? Well! You have come to the right place! In partnership with the University of Richmond, Come To Order’s President, Kathy Jenkins, will be presenting Kaleidoscope this August. Kaleidoscope is a unique and challenging program for Richmond-area high school students. Not only does this week-long course offer you and your child the opportunity to meet other students,...
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With summer right around the corner, are you ready for a new experience, in a fun and invigorating college environment? Take a look through KALEIDOSCOPE, our unique and challenging program just for teens, at the University of Richmond! You’ll make friends with students from all over the Richmond area while you enjoy courses led by highly experienced and enthusiastic instructors. The all-inclusive program covers a...
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Whether said in the heat of the moment or expressed as a “cool” phrase that their friends use, at one time or another we may be confronted with a swearing child and hearing your child use bad language can be shocking and disheartening. Although reacting in resentment and anger may be your first reaction, another strategy may be more effective. The Love and Logic Parenting...
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April 2014 – Finishing the School Year Strong! Kathy Jenkins was featured on the Smead podcast ‘Keeping You Organized’. In this podcast, Kathy Jenkins, Student Organizing Expert, discusses everything from her journey into Professional Organizing, how her son was instrumental in her motivation to develop her work with students, organizing essentials for elementary school kids, the importance of routines, different learning styles and much more....
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Kathy Jenkins professional organizing advice will appear in “Organizing Made Easy” in January’s Good Housekeeping. Learn some time-saving tips for getting a lot done over small periods of time for spaces like your kitchen, bedroom and home office. “Organizing Made Easy” can be found here. Kathy Jenkins is the President of Come To Order, a Certified Professional Organizer®, Student Organizer, Certified Family Manager Coach, Writer...
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While cleaning up after the holidays is essential, it can also be difficult. See tips below from Garage Solutions of Richmond on how to get organized after the Holidays. With the Holidays coming to a close, organizing has never come at a better time. The hustle and bustle is sure to end and there is no doubt that you will be left with a giant...
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As the holidays have unwrapped and the New Year is upon us, many Richmond, VA homeowners will be turning their attention to the real estate market and look to sell their property in the spring. Just as you plan months in advance for the wonderful holidays, you want to do the same to prepare your house for its first impression. Here are my top 5...
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