Can you believe Christmas is this week? I hope you're busy completing and checking off the final tasks from your holiday to do list. But what if you receive a phone call from Aunt Doris today asking if she could stay overnight for the holidays? Of course you said yes, but do you have a space prepared for her, or did your anxiety level just kick up another 10 notches over yet another task to be added to your holiday to-do list? Don't worry, Aunt Doris won't (or shouldn't) expect 5-diamond accommodations. While creating a guest room is a whole different topic itself, you can easily create an …
As we happily sing "Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go," our mood can quickly change from happiness to aggravation as we encounter many road delays keeping us from arriving to grandma's house on time. Although the Organizing Genie can't grant you a quick journey with a wink of the eye, I can offer a few travel tricks to make your trip to grandma's a bit safer and stress-free. Clutter creates stress and makes it more difficult to relax or focus, even in your cars. To eliminate stress before the journey even begins, clear your car from those infamous clutter …
12 Days of Creating A Magical Holiday Season Decorations, shopping, wrapping and signing cards — oh my! It's no wonder we are stressed out before the holiday season even officially begins. Come join me in my version of the holiday classic "12 days of Christmas," where I will share my 12 favorite organizing & time management tips to creating a magical holiday season in the second installment of my two part special. On the 7th Day of Christmas the Genie shared with me...Teach children the spirit of giving. The holidays are a perfect time to donate all of those games, toys and Barbies your …
Decorations, Shopping, Wrapping and Signing Cards, oh my....it's no wonder we are stressed out before the holiday season even officially begins. Come join me in my version of the holiday classic "12 days of Christmas," where I will share my 12 favorite organizing and time management tips to creating a magical holiday season in a two-part special. On the first day of Christmas the genie shared with me....Yes, you do have a choice this Holiday season. Make a list of those you want to spend time with, what holiday activities you wish to attend and what is most important to you and your family. …
Happy Thanksgiving! Congratulations, you've made it through hours of cleaning, shopping and toiling over a hot stove for this holiday. While baking and finishing up last-minute preparations, do your thoughts start to drift towards the dreaded cleanup? Here is a quick seven-step guide to get it all accomplished, allowing you time to unwind and spend time with your family. Step 1: Enlist The Help of Family Members. Ask your family to help unload the dishwasher, so that you can have it empty and ready to be filled after eating. Have them empty the trash to allow more room for a quicker cleanup. …
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, in case you may have forgotten! While your family anxiously awaits a day of feasting on turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberries and dessert to be followed by football and planning out shopping routes for Black Friday, many tend to forget the true meaning of this special holiday. My thoughts drifted back to my childhood years to once again experience how my family spent Thanksgiving Day, as well as reflect how much this holiday has lost its importance over the years. My Thanksgiving Day was split between spending time with my mother's and father's side of the …
Between daily pressures at work, raising families, caring for aging parents and other obligations, it's no wonder that clutter can easily accumulate in our homes. Left unchecked, clutter can fill one's life with chaos, stress and disorder. Although we may dream of creating an organized and clutter-free home, we often feel too overwhelmed and simply don't know where to begin. Would you like to learn the secret to conquering your clutter in just seven minutes a day? First, choose the room which irritates you the most. For example, let's say it's your bathroom. The secret is to efficiently …
Are you scared to open your fridge because you don't know what may be lurking inside? Don't fear, the Organizing Genie has a secret to that will make your fridge crystal clear. Next Monday, November 15th, is a national holiday for professional organizers, called "Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day." This day conveniently offers the perfect excuse to prepare your refrigerator for the holidays ahead. To have fun with this dreaded task, try playing some holiday or upbeat music to sing and hum along to. Take a deep breath, face your fear and completely empty everything from your refrigerator …
Preparation is the No. 1 key ingredient needed to remove the hassles from planning any holiday event. By following these simple guidelines, you will have all the knowledge required to stay organized and stress-free throughout the holiday season ensuring a memorable Thanksgiving for you and your family. A few weeks before Thanksgiving: Once you know how many people will be joining your festivities, type up a complete list of grocery items you will need, including vegetables, spices and baking goods. Search through kitchen cabinets and check off any items you already have. Create one cabinet …
