Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything
The best gift for the person who has everything is not more stuff, it’s less stuff!From the archives, choose some Clutter Free Gifts.
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Web Wednesday: App to Organize Gift Buying
I came across this terrific app looking to improve on the Gift List app I’ve used in the past. Gift Plan works not only for Christmas presents, but it keeps track of all gift giving and special reminders throughout the year. You can import contacts with birthdays (add the birthdays to import), and keep track…
Friday Favorite: Greeting Card Organizer
In the month of December, greeting cards are sent and received like crazy, so it’s a good time to consider how you organize ALL the cards you have. In addition to the Holiday exchange, there are still birthdays, anniversaries etc.. taking place in December. Do you buy greeting cards as you need them, or do…
Organize & Repurpose Holiday Cards
It’s the time of year when seeing what’s in the mailbox is actually fun! It’s important to have a good quick system for keeping all the holiday cards you receive organized. Open the cards and immediately place them in a convenient place so that they can be shared and enjoyed. Either a basket or decorative…
Cyber Monday Organizing Special
In honor of Cyber Monday, we are offering a one day special. Purchase a 12 hour “Control the Chaos” package and receive one hour of our organizing services for free–that’s a $75.00 value! This deal is good only today, Monday November 26. You can call our office at (847) 825-8400 or click here to purchase…
Friday Favorite: Presto Printer – No Computer Necessary
With the holidays approaching, here’s a gift idea for grandparents and those who are not able to communicate with a computer. Technology has allowed us to keep in touch with emails and photographs like never before. However, if Grandma and Grandpa are nervous around the computer and just can’t open those attachements and jpegs, here’s…
Today is America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day is a national holiday that helps remind us to do our part to reuse and repurpose what we can. Earth911.com is a great website filled with resources to help you dispose of/recycle to reduce your carbon footprint. You can find recycling solutions for everything from electronics to automotive and just about any…
Prepare For An Organized Holiday Now
It’s funny how we know the holidays are coming, but once Thanksgiving arrives, we are stunned that the Christmas rush is in full swing. Plan now, before Thanksgiving to do what you can to lighten the load and make your December organized and enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you prepare: Weed out before…
Efficient Laundry Tips
Laundry is an unavoidable drudgery, so getting it done quickly and efficiently is a must. Here are some tips to process laundry promptly. Sort it out. Rather than putting all of the laundry into one hamper, sort it as you go with these terrific laundry sorters from Sterilite. They’re a great time saver–when one fills up,…
Friday Favorite: When Was The Last Time You Replaced Your Smoke Alarm?
Tomorrow is the end of daylight savings time. As you turn back the clocks, it’s also suggested that you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. In my house, we’ve recently had some issues with our smoke detectors and I’ve learned that they should be replaced every 7-10 years. Not only do the batteries need…