Vali G. Heist
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Clutter-free Gift-Giving Made Easy!
“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” Ralph Waldo Emerso A recent headline in the newspaper read “Over consumption may fail economy.” Unfortunately, the holiday season is notorious for over consumption, so how about going clutter-free this holiday? There are many options for clutter-free gift-giving to let our loved ones know how much we care. Be creative and let the retailers and advertisers know that the holidays aren’t just about shopping. Your values and budget ou
March 4, 2008
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Organizing Is Personal And Spiritual
“The less clutter you have, the more your favorite items can be featurednand radiate their life-enhancing energies.” Jami Lin, feng shui consultant. Organizing and uncluttering is both personal and spiritual. This may sound strange, but let’s break it down:nn Organizing is personal: • First, the definition for clutter is different for everyone, for example clutter can be: no things that were given to you that you don’t like or need,no unfinished projects or hobbies,no poor
March 4, 2008
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Room-By-Room: How To Sell Your Home Faster
In order to sell your home for top dollar, you need to start saying goodbye to your home by staging it to sell! Here’s how: Remember: The Number One home improvement that will give you 973% Average Return on your Investment is REMOVING CLUTTER. Remove clutter by storing items in basement, attic or friend's home. Rent a storage space or sell excess items, if needed. Front door and porch:nÆá Does your home have curb appeal?no No dead plants, replace with plantersno Trim shrub
March 4, 2008
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Holiday Party Planning Made Simple
Make holiday party organizing simple by starting a checklist well in advance. Your goal is to be a calm host/hostess on that evening and enjoy your own party! 1. Decide on the who, when, and where • Establish a budget. • Keep all receipts and information in a notebook or binder. • Include dates of when you want to complete certain tasks. 2. Decide on a themen • Dictates your budget and the feel of your party. • Guides your food, drinks, and invitations. • Green themes mean
March 4, 2008
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Simplifying The Holidays
Simplifying the holidays can be as easy as getting your thoughts organized. Why? So you can really enjoy the holidays and celebrate the reason for the season. Let’s break it down:nn Before, during and after: Decide how you want to feel when you think about the holiday rush. • Organize your time before the holidays, • be present and in the moment during the holidays, andn • after the holidays try to make the goodwill last throughout the coming year. nn Guilt-free holidays: T
March 4, 2008
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Back To School On The Right Foot!
n“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is likenshoveling your walk before it stops snowing.” Phyllis Diller Back-to-school time is a challenging time. Organizing is critical for a smooth exit in the morning, to make sure homework gets done, and to achieve a tranquil household. Let’s break it down:nn« Mornings and Eveningsno For stress-free mornings and time for breakfast: pack lunches the night before, have papers signed, and backpacks packed. no Have a desi
March 4, 2008
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10 Tips To Avoid Clutter In Your Home
1. Mail—The biggest culprit of clutte • Try to touch or “make decisions” about your mail once. • Throw out all junk mail and rip up all credit card offers (two or three times). • Put bills in a place close to where you pay them. • Place papers to be kept or filed (no envelopes) in one place and file once a month. • Throw out old catalogs when new ones come, keep in one place alphabeticallyn • Keep invitations, things to take care of, and calls to be made, etc. in one place. 2
March 4, 2008