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Tip Tuesday – Realistic Resolutions
Be realistic about what you can truly accomplish! Many people get overwhelmed when they take on too many drastic changes at once, especially after the excess of the holiday season. Keep things simple for yourself. Staying realistic will make it easier for you to form new positive habits, and, in turn, the results you achieve…
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Tip Tuesday – Painless Holiday Put-Away
Here are some tips for taking down your holiday decorations in the next week or two. First, take photos of your decorations in place so you can refer to them next year. Print out pictures of your mantel, tree, menorah, staircase, any area you decorate. This will make replicating these areas effortless next year. Then, take a…
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Tip Tuesday – Make a List and Check it Twice
Make note of holiday traditions you enjoy and drop the things that have become a chore. If holiday cards are too much, then stop sending them altogether, and send an adorable Valentine greeting instead. Do you like caroling but dislike baking? Reevaluate your activities this week, and allow yourself to forgo any that do not…
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Tip Tuesday – Gift Wrap Go-To
Set up a go-to, well-lit station for holiday gift wrapping. I like to stand at my ironing board, but any clear surface (away from your kids’ prying eyes) will do the trick. Organize holiday gift bags, paper, tissue, labels, tape, and pens together in one place, separate from other crafts or year-round wrapping materials. Now that…
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Tip Tuesday – Give Gifts, Not Clutter!
These gift-giving tips will brighten the spirits of family and friends, instead of burdening them with clutter. Vow to give experiences: movie tickets, theater subscriptions, museum memberships, restaurant gift cards, or a specially planned weekend away. All of these gifts create cherished memories and zero clutter. Or, give consumables that will actually be consumed, like…
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Christmas Cleanup Tips
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Read MorePhoto Organizing Doesn’t Have To Be SCARY!
by Jody Al-Saigh, Certified Personal Photo Organizer A lot of people get daunted or overwhelmed by the process of organizing photos. It can be SCARY!! They don’t know how to get started. They don’t feel like they have the right tools or knowledge. In fact, organizing photos is the same as organizing your basement or…
Read MoreNO WIRE HANGERS, EVER!
After my last post on closet organizing, I had a few questions on hangers. Since this is something that people use EVERY day it is worth investing in the right ones for your unique clothing needs. STYLE: Always buy hangers that have a bottom crossbar also known as a “suit hanger”. This enables you to…
Read MoreHow do I know if I really need a Professional Organizer?
If you keep thinking that you will get to it on your own but never do, a professional organizer can help give you ideas and put you on track with their advice, solutions and physical assistance. Hiring a professional can be a “shot in the arm” and give you a new perspective, just as hiring…
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