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Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Holiday vacations with children are wonderful memory-makers. Some thoughtful planning will make them — and you — happy campers (so to speak).
• Help kids pack their very own backpack full of favorite books/magazines, toys, snacks, activity or coloring books, hand-held games, a change of clothing, and other comfort items. • Bring some surprise items as well. Gift wrap some dollar store trinkets and hand them out at predetermined intervals, such as when you enter a new state or every two hours. A disposable camera will delight a preschooler. A frisbee or jump rope will inject some exercise into roadside stops. • A small travel journal or notebook can bring hours of entertainment and education for kids of all ages. Include a new package of colored pencils or gel pens, stickers, and other fun items. • Don’t depend upon the airlines for food service. Pack your own to ward off major melt-downs. Granola bars, mini carrots, juice boxes, bagels, dried fruit, apples, and goldfish crackers are great for the whole family. • Books on tape or CD can provide quiet time. Rent them at your local library before you go. Consider bringing a portable DVD player for long trips. • Bone up on some travel games if you’re traveling by car. There are tons of inspirational ideas on the internet. Just search for “travel games.” Remember how much fun the license plate game was when you were a child? It’s still fun today! © 2016 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Looking for the perfect, one-size-fits-all holiday gift? Did you know that we offer gift certificates? Give the gift of organization this holiday season. Simply call 617.640.2366 and/or email [email protected] to purchase your thoughtful gift(s) and we will send the gift certificate to you or directly to the recipient.
Happy Kwanzaa! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Photo Credit: CafeCredit via Flicker, under CC 2.0 Twenty percent of Americans identify themselves as victims of identity theft. Don't let yourself join those alarming statistics! This Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month, promise to never carry your social security card in your wallet. It's just too dangerous to have that information where it can fall into the wrong hands. Also, don't carry your birth certificate or passport unless absolutely necessary. And be very cautious when giving out your social security number. Most places that ask for it do not require you to provide it. Ask first, "What happens if I don't want ot provide that?"
-Posts on Demand Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Perfectionists make awesome procrastinators. Unfortunately, delayed decisions can keep you from moving forward. This week, recognize that nothing has to be perfect, just good enough. Set a time limit to make a decision or to tackle a task that you’ve been avoiding, and then just do it.
-Easy ETips Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Give everyone in your household a zippered, mesh laundry bag and instruct them to toss dirty socks in their bag. When laundry day rolls around, wash and dry socks right in the bags, and return them to the appropriate person. No more missing socks or tiresome sorting. -Easy ETips
Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Do you and your loved ones enjoy take-away dinners during the busy holiday season and/or throughout the year?
Save time by gathering take-away menus from your favorite restaurants, organizing them in a ziplock bag with any discount coupons and storing them in your glove compartment. Now you will be able to place your pickup order from your car while you are already out and dinner will be on the table sooner than later for you and your loved ones! Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com Energize and Organize: Falmouth Garden Club Designer Basket of Greens Sale and Fundraiser12/10/2016
 You are cordially invited to visit the Gus Canty Center on Saturday between
10am and 3pm where more than 80 beautiful holiday Baskets of Green designed and decorated by Falmouth Garden Club members are available for purchase. All sales benefit the Falmouth Garden Club Scholarship program and Community projects. Thank you and Happy Holidays to You and Your Loved Ones!  Give gifts from the heart, not the wallet. For gift-giving occasions, set guidelines with family, friends and coworkers. Instead of exchanging gifts, agree to put the money toward a dinner or fun outing. Or draw names so each person is responsible for only one person's gift. -Posts on Demand
Consider forgoing gifts altogether and donate food, toys, money and/or time to a local charity. Here in Falmouth, the outstanding Falmouth Service Center, www.falmouthservicecenter.org, is our local neighbors helping neighbors community food pantry and multi-service agency. The Falmouth Service Center, under the exceptional leadership of Executive Director Brenda Swain, is located at 611 Gifford Street. The phone number is 508.548.2794. During this holiday season of giving, please remember our neighbors in need and donate generously to the Falmouth Service Center. Your thoughtfulness will feed hungry Falmouth families, put presents under the tree and help to make this holiday season bright for many of our neighbors! Thank you for caring and sharing!  Holiday gift-giving doesn’t have to be a pain! Follow these tips to save time and money.
• Avoid lines by shopping on weekdays, preferably early in the day. Or avoid all lines by purchasing online or from catalogs. Avoid the post office on Saturdays and during lunch hours. Purchase stamps online at www.usps.com. Then, help your family and friends stay organized. This year, give gifts that don’t add clutter to your loved ones’ homes. Here are some ideas to fit a variety of budgets. • Bird feeder and seed • An assortment of stamps, note cards, and pens • Movie passes or museum membership • Romantic meal-in-a-basket: a jar of pasta sauce, a box of pasta, a bottle of wine, and a classical CD • Gift certificate for session with a professional organizer, personal coach or Feng Shui consultant • Tickets to the local chamber orchestra or upcoming play • Gift certificate for a movie rental, plus popcorn and candy • Coupon good for babysitting or a homemade dinner • Cooking lessons at a local cooking school • Homemade jams, salsas, or soups in pretty Mason jars • Homemade compilation CDs burned from your favorite tunes • Memories: make a memory book containing your thoughts on a special person in your life. Or tell your life’s story and lessons. (This is great for grandparents to give the kids.) © 2016 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Holiday gift-giving doesn’t have to be a pain! Follow these tips to save time and money.
• Shop early and record gifts in your planner or a small notebook so you don’t forget what you purchased. Store those gifts in a central location so they’re not scattered throughout your home. If you want to keep track of your holiday budget, write down the amount spent on each gift. Actually knowing what you have spent will keep you within your budget. • Shop alone. Research shows that you’ll spend more if you shop with friends, children, or your spouse. And shop with a purpose. Avoid aimlessly wandering the mall by preparing a list of appropriate gift ideas. Leave your credit cards at home and pay with cash instead. • If you find a great gift, buy it for multiple people on your list. And buy a few general presents — scented candles, restaurant gift certificates, stationery sets — to give to those unexpected guests who come bearing gifts. © 2016 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Do you look forward to the holidays, or do you panic with the thought of all you have to do? Getting organized is the key to managing a fantastic, stress-free season. Thoughtful planning, deliberate delegation, focusing on simplicity, and slowing down to enjoy family and friends will help you survive — and actually enjoy — the upcoming weeks.
• Make a list: Start a running list of “to do’s” that need to be completed before the holidays. If you break your large projects into smaller tasks, it will make things seem more manageable. • Delegate: Stop trying to do everything yourself. Assign each task from the list you created to a specific family member. Then, ask yourself, “Where is it important that I spend my time? How do I want to spend my time?” Delete or delegate everything else. For example, get someone else to clean the house or let the deli do the cooking. This doesn’t have to be expensive; instead of a fancy turkey dinner, plan an affordable sandwich buffet or make-your-own pizza party. Or, invite guests to each bring their favorite dishes for a potluck. • Say “no” sometimes: It’s okay to say “no.” Company parties, family get-togethers, all-day shopping excursions, cookie bakes — they’ll zap your energy fast! Is it time for a reality check on your priorities? Let your involvement in activities be aligned with your goals, not by the open slots of your schedule. • Schedule time for you: Book personal time first. If you fail to schedule the time initially, it won't be there later! Block off an afternoon, an hour, or even ten minutes to enjoy what energizes you and lifts your spirits this holiday season. © 2016 Articles on Demand™ Remember if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, Metro West and Eastern Massachusetts Contact 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com |
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