 Mornings will flow more smoothly once you create an out-the-door-plan to get everyone on the road with everything they need for the day. Wouldn't it be nice if you never received another "I forgot my soccer cleats" calls from your children at school?
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  It's never too early (or too late) to teach children how to get and stay organized with their schoolwork. The skills they learn now will carry over into high school, college and ultimately, their careers and home management as adults. Encourage the use of lists and planners. When they learn of upcoming assignments, tests or events, they should write them down in their planners.
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Before school starts, set up a designated study area for your kids, such as the kitchen table. But for unique assignments, allow for some flexibility such as moving to a rocking chair for reading chapter books. Create a school supply box and keep it well stocked with supplies (paper, pens, pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, ruler, sticky notes, calculator, etc.) so kids don't have an excuse to get up.
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Think before you buy. Before you pull out your wallet to purchase another dry-clean-only sweater, bulky smoothie maker or dust-collecting trinket, think about the time you'll spend in cleaning, storing and maintaining the item after your bring it home.
-Post on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Don't neglect the space under your bed! It's great for off-season clothing storage of hand-me-down kids' clothes, extra blankets and memory box/sentimental items. If your bed is low, purchase some inexpensive bed risers (about $10.00 per set) at your local big box store. This will raise the bed about six inches, allowing under-bed plastic or cardboard storage boxes to slide in easily.
-Post on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Get stuff up and off the floor by installing wall hooks. If you are not handy with tools, use Command Adhesive Hooks which install without tools and won't harm the wall when removed. They even come in a modern brushed nickel finish!
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Does your "to do" list have you constantly running, buying, doing and getting? Starting today, make a few conscious choices to spend your time and energy differently. When do you find yourself smiling or happy? Pursue those activities that energize, organize and revitalize you! -Posts on Demand
Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Most store-bought cleaning products are toxic. If you'd rather not bring those chemicals into your home, it's easy and inexpensive to create your own homemade, non-toxic cleaning products. Simple combinations of baking soda, vinegar, borax, and essential oils make a variety of cleaners - which can be used on mirrors, windows, toilets, sinks and floors-that are effective, cheap and safe.
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Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  According to Hanger Network, roughly 100 tons of old wire coat hangers end up in landfills every year. Instead, opt to return them to your dry cleaners or donate them to a clothing charity like Goodwill or The Salvation Army.
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  August is Family Fun Month. During dinner this week, brainstorm some activities that your family would like to do during the "dog days of summer". Narrow down the list to your top five or ten, and then commit them to your family calendar. Remember, these last few weeks of summer always seem to fly by!"
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  One of the many benefits of getting organized is that it can save you money. Once you get organized, you'll know what you already own, eliminating the need to buy duplicate items. You'll also be able to buy what you need when it's on sale, rather than buying at the last minute. -Post on Demand
Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  To stop clutter, prevent it from accumulating in the first place. Don't give clutter a chance to form. As you've probably experienced, once clutter occupies a space, it has a way of multiplying.
Studies show that 80% of what we use comes from 20% of what we own. That means that 80% of the things in our homes are rarely or never used. Every day this week, find seven things that you no longer need or use and take action to either donate them or toss them. -Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  "Simplify Your Life Week is the first week of August and it's a great time to rediscover time for you! Think about everything you say YES to including community involvement, errands for others, visiting, running around. Think about how they benefit you, your family, your business, your health and your mind. If they do not bring good into your life, learn to say NO!" -Post on Demand
Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Set your watch ten minutes ahead. You'll have a built-in buffer for running late. Then, to stay on time, don't schedule appointments too close together.
-Posts on Demand Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com |
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