20% Off Everything in the Store Friday, May 22, 2009 – Saturday, May 23rd 2009 Use This 3-Day Weekend to Get Organized Do you find yourself complaining that you never have enough time to get organized? Using a three day weekend like Memorial Day can be a great way to catch up. That’s why The […]
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1. Create a mail sorter with a slot for each family member. Perhaps a wall mounted wooden box with sections or individual magazine files (available at www.theorganizedlifestylestore.com) labeled with each family member’s name. Whoever brings the mail into the house is responsible for sorting it into the correct slot. 2. Keep a trash can and
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1. Make up a chore chart on a computer program such as microsoft word(see #2 for an example) Save it and make copies to hang on the refrigerator each week. This method is tried & true, we used it in our household for years for our five children. 2. Across the top of the chore
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5 Easy Steps: 1. Empty all drawers & shelves. Discard those products that have expired. Give away or discard what you don’t use. Put back what is left. 2. Purchase cosmetic organizers to keep your makeup neat and handy. These can be found at www.theorganizedlifestylestore.com 3. Insert drawer organizers to keep all grooming supplies. Check
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HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS Is it stressing you out that your photos and family memories are buried in a cardboard box in the basement. This workshop will teach you simple strategies to create quick order. 5/11/09 5-6pm or 5/14/09 12-1 pm @ The Organized Lifestyle Store: 725 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437 Taught
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Preparing your closet for the warm weather is a huge chore, but it is also an opportunity to re-energize your closet space and create a more efficient storage system. Our staff at The Organized Lifestyle have many ideas to help you with your closet dilemmas. In addition, our custom closet designer Carl Iaccarino of Carl’s
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1. Store dry food in new plastic or metal garbage cans with lids or large glass containers labeled and close by food dishes. For convenience, use automatic pet feeders. 2. Place cans of pet food on a lazy susan for easy viewing and access. 3. Keep bones & toys in a bin or basket by
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5 EASY STEPS: 1. Clear mudroom or entryway of clutter and store only the items you will need as you leave the house such as shoes, boots, gloves, hats, coats, umbrellas, keys, pet leashes etc. 2. Expect the floor to get wet & dirty. The floor should be easy to clean up, avoid carpeting. 3.
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Not sure which items to keep and which to toss? Follow these simple rules. Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do I love this item? 2. Have I used this item in the past year? 3. Would it be difficult to replace it if needed in the future? 4. Will I need it on a definite
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5 TIPS TO HELP YOU GET A HANDLE ON RECYCLING & REUSING: 1. Find out what is recyclable or compostable in your city via website or phone. 2. Put a list on the refrigerator, wall or inside cabinet door of what can and cannot be recycled. Also list which items need to be disposed of
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