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Enjoy an Organized Christmas This
Year
by Rebekah Slatkin
1. Keep a stack of directions TO your place for people who need to know
how to get to your home or office. This prevents you from having to
write them out every time you are asked. Type the directions and save
them on your computer. This way you can email, fax, or mail them the
directions. Make copies and keep them accessible. It is also helpful to
keep directions FROM your place for future visits you need to make.
2. Rather than add to someone else’s clutter with a gift you are not
sure they would like, give 'consumable' items for Christmas such as:
special coffees or teas, cookies, or gift certificates.
3. Keep a Christmas idea file. Keep a folder and insert recipes,
magazine clippings, gift ideas, and other ideas you might like to use
for the holiday.
4. A COUNTDOWN is super effective for any event such as weddings,
holidays, and parties. Start by creating a master to-do list of
everything that needs to be done for your special event. Then, transfer
a couple of to-dos onto each day preceding your event. Cross off items
when finished!
5. AVOID shopping during busy times like the weekend and after-work.
Shop online, by catalog, or in an area with several stores-in order to
consolidate your shopping trips. Ask for gift-wrapping!
6. Spend your time on what you LOVE to do. If you love socializing, why
waste your time cooking? Order from your favorite restaurant. If you
hate decorating, hire an interior decorator or an art student. Exchange
tasks with friends.
7. Pack your decorations away with care. Do not throw everything in a
box. Take time to pack fragile items carefully. Store your decorations
and lights in proper containers. Inventory what you have with a list and
a list for what you need next year. LABEL all of your boxes!
About the author
Rebekah Slatkin is a
professional organizer dedicated to getting people organized through
hands-on decluttering sessions, teleconferencing, coaching, and her
website
www.best-organizing-products-superstore.com. Visit
www.best-organizing-products-superstore.com and subscribe to
Organewz, her ezine dedicated to organized living and get organizing
tips- free. Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com
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