Charitable Decluttering - Organization
For many of us, the end of the year and the holidays that come along with it mean that new things come into our lives--and, of course, our homes. Taking the opportunity to declutter in December is a great way to make room for gifts we'll receive ... [... more]
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Plan Now for Less Stressful Holidays - Organization
I know, I know: Halloween was barely over before stores started putting out their Christmas decorations and cranking up the holiday tunes on the sound system. There's a Christmas tree lot springing up at the end of my street, though the ... [... more]
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Get a Jump on This Year's Tax Prep - Organization
I'm willing to bet that getting started on your 2008 taxes is not the #1 item the list of things you'd like to do in mid-January. But I'm even more willing to bet that it'll be an even less appealing option in early April, when the days are ... [... more]
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Clutter-Free Giving and Receiving - Organization
For most of us, there's at least a bit of a thrill in finding the right gift for someone around the holidays, and an equal bit of delight in receiving something that's clearly been chosen with care and given selflessly. Of course, this type of ... [... more]
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5 Tips for a Less Stressful Thanksgiving Week - Organization
Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season here in the U.S., and while it's a joyous time, it's not without its share of stress. This year, make it a goal to increase the delight of Thanksgiving while keeping the hair-pulling moments to a minimum. ... [... more]
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Get Your Kitchen Holiday-Ready - Organization
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's won't be far behind. The holiday season can be one of the most enjoyable times of the year--as well as one of the most stressful. This year, give yourself the gift ... [... more]
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Look back, look forward
Don't look now, but stores are already trotting out their holiday goods, even though it seems like the winter festivities are still months away. Before you stock up on holiday wares--or even start planning for the celebrations ahead--take some ... [... more]
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Last-Minute Holiday Shortcuts - Organization
During this last week of preparations before Christmas, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all that's left to do and how little time there is to do it. Rather than trying to do everything perfectly, why not take a few shortcuts? These time- and ... [... more]
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Clutter-Free Holiday Gifts - Organization
This holiday season, challenge yourself (and the friends and family members with whom you exchange presents) to choose gifts that won't end up as clutter by the time New Year's rolls around. There are hundreds of ways to show people you care and ... [... more]
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Send New Year's greetings
It's December, which means bells aren't the only things jingling and jangling: for many of us, our nerves seem to be, too. The holidays are a stressful time, and though nothing can alleviate that stress altogether (short of opting out of ... [... more]
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5 Clutter-Free Holiday Gifts - Organization
December is a time of amazing generosity: we open our homes to guests, share with those less fortunate, and, of course, exchange gifts with friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues. Giving is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season, and ... [... more]
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A Clever Tool for Organized Gift Wrapping - Organization
It's December: do you know where your gift wrap is? For many of us, the holidays mean exchanging gifts, which in turn means wrapping those gifts. But gift wrapping supplies often fall into the category of Things that Are Never Quite Organized: ... [... more]
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