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Clutter Free Camera From Best Buy

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: December 7, 2014

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. So I really love the holiday season. However, as an organize, it makes me cringe a little bit. For many families the holidays are more about the stuff than the time […]

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Pet Gift Guide

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: December 5, 2014

**Please note I received samples of some of these items in order to be able to write these reviews. My opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.** 1. Everyone wants to get their doggie something special for the holidays. I love P.L.A.Y’s set of Santa’s Little Squeakers. You can buy them […]

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Make Some, Give Some~DIY Chapstick and Lip Gloss

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: December 5, 2014

Home made gifts are amazing. They are often inexpensive to make and the time you put into creating a gift is much more special than any trip to the mall. I want to share with you something I love to make, give and use. I make these every few months to give away and to […]

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Clutter Free Gifts 2014 Edition

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: December 4, 2014

Instead of giving STUFF this holiday season focus on what you could give theta will enrich the lives of those you are gifting to. I suggest experiences or items they can consume. Here are some ideas that will get you thinking creatively and hopefully inspire you to give the perfect clutter free gift. 1. Give […]

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Clutter Free Gifts Printable (Free!)

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: December 2, 2014

This year gift items that are unique, meaningful and clutter free. What does clutter free mean? It means that the gifts are functional or consumable. These gifts can be used up, worn out or are good for an event or day that’s out of the ordinary. We all have lots of stuff already, why not […]

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Shredding For The Holidays

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: December 1, 2014

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central forFellowes Brands. I received a product sample to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. So while we’re all focused on buying gifts, sending cards and baking, some of the real holiday tasks are those that […]

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Custom Cutting Board DIY

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 26, 2014

This is one of my favorite projects that I’ve done this holiday season. It’s SUPER easy, fast and once you have the tools, you can go nuts making and giving these for years to come. I had some of these tools on hand and I simply bought the cutting board. You can get them from […]

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Gift Buying Worksheet

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 24, 2014

Staying organized and sticking to a budget this holiday season isn’t always easy. Not only do we have to balance all of our normal responsibilities, we have to shop for everyone we love AND attend parties, host feasts and decorate our homes. No wonder you’re stressed out! Here’s a printable worksheet to make your life […]

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Wrapping Caddy

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 23, 2014

If you liked our Christmas Card Caddy, you’ll also love our wrapping caddy. It’s all about checking your supplies and gathering them before you start the wrapping process. I find that doing this allows me to pick up anything I need the next time I’m out and about running errands (instead of making a separate […]

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Holiday Gifts For Pet Lovers

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 21, 2014

We all know I love my dogs. I’m fussy about what they eat, play with and what I use around them. I recently came across an online store, based in Maine, called The Evolved Dog. Well, they sell amazing food, supplies and toys. With The Evolved Dog, it’s all about quality, caring for the Earth […]

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