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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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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BOOK SIGNING WITH LISA LELAS Join Professional Organizer and Life Coach Lisa Lelas at a discussion and book signing for her new children’s organizing book. ORGANIZING A TO Z: A Children’s Organizing Alphabet & Guide to Getting Organized…with exclusive dictionary of organizing words and phrases! Kids welcome. 4/18/09, 11am-12pm @ The Organized Lifestyle Cost: Free
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Getting your family in the act of organizing can greatly cut down on stress levels. Here are some ways your kids can help you. HOUSEHOLD JOBS A 5-YEAR-OLD CAN DO 1. Make her own bed every day. It may be a little sloppy at first, but it’ll improve with time! 2. Put clothes back in
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With spring on the way, time to think about cleaning out the garage. Are you using your garage as a storage room? Are you able to drive your car into the garage? Here are some tips to guide you in getting things in order. 1. Start by purging what you no longer need, use or
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1. Hang items in color coded order 2. Use all of the same type of hanger (I reccommend wooden or non-slip felt hangers) 3. Maximize the shelf space above your bar with dividers, bins or extra shelving. 4. Always add a second rod to at least half your closet. Closet doublers can be an easy
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I always suggest making a meals ahead of time for the week on Sundays to get a head start on a busy week. If you take the time to store soups, stews, sauces etc., after a tiring day at work you can have great healthy meals at your fingertips. If
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Taking care of a household is a never-ending job. There are always chores that pile up, messes that get worse with time and millions of other things in life that keep household chores low on your list of priorities. Avoiding regular upkeep on these household tasks will surely allow them to spiral out of control.
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After the holiday season many people end up with a lot of great pictures of family and friends. However, not many people take the next step: organizing these great photos! If you have digital photos stored on your camera and/or computer you should start by determining what you wish to do with these photos. The
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