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Christmas Fun Printable

• Christmas Organization Tips, Holiday Organization Tips, Printables

The most important part of using this printable is to determine what you want to do, and then making a PLAN to do it.  Don't just SAY you want to enjoy these activities, make the plans, add them to your calendars, do the research and make the phone calls NOW! ...

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Elf Gets Organized-Day 1-Cleaning

• Christmas Organization Tips, Elf on the Shelf, Holiday Organization Tips, Holiday Organizing Tips

Cleaning isn't fun. No one likes cleaning. However, you know that you'll want to have a clean home for your friends and family this holiday season. The first thing we want you to do is make a list of what needs to be cleaned. This isn't meant to overwhelm you. However, it's meant to give you an idea of the amount of time you're going to need. Next, ask yourself a few questions; Can you ...

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Cooking Up Some Love

• Holiday Organization Tips, Reviews

When I sat down to write this year's Valentine's Day gift guide I was drawn to one spot over and over again, the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home and cooking is such a romantic task. We do it day after day, as a sign of love for our families. I wanted to see if I could find a way to make it a little more special for even the busiest of weeknights, and I'm pretty darn happy with ...

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10 Steps To An Organized (And FUN!) Holiday

• Christmas Organization Tips, Holiday Organization Tips

The holidays are rough. Yes, they are filled with parties, family and friends, food and fun. However, they are often the cause of a lot of stress. If don't read anything else this holiday season, read this quick and easy guide to having a stress free holiday! 1. Check your wrapping paper inventory BEFORE you sit down to wrap. So often people sit down to wrap and have nothing OR (and ...

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Eight Tiny (But Meaningful) Holiday Entertaining Tips

• Holiday Organization Tips, Holiday Organizing Tips, Holiday Shopping Tips

Preparing to have family over for a holiday celebration is one of the most stressful things you will do all year.  The holidays are celebrations.  However, the cooking, cleaning and entertaining that come with the holidays can sometimes be a bit overwhelming.  Even if you don't have a lot of time there are a few things you can do quickly and easily, that will make a big ...

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Christmas Card Caddy

• Christmas Organization Tips, Holiday Organization Tips, Holiday Organizing Tips, Holiday Shopping Tips

So every year I'm trying to get my Christmas cards done and I sit down with a cup of hot chocolate and put a holiday DVD in. Then I remember, I want to use a special pen. Then, I forget to get the seals for the envelopes. Next, it's the address labels. I've also been known to not count my supplies ahead of time and have to place an order and wait for it to arrive before finishing this process. ...

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Create Your Own Advent Calendar (It’s easier than you think!)

• Christmas Organization Tips, Holiday Organization Tips

Celebrating the advent is an amazing way to celebrate the holiday season with your family.  It helps keep you organized, helps kids count down the days and if you lay it out in time, really keeps the season on track. I'm going to share with you some advent ideas and techniques used by a friend of mine.  She has four kids, all younger than school age!  Let's call her ...

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Four Paws Up for Santa Snacks This Holiday

• Holiday Organization Tips, Holiday Organizing Tips, Pets

This post is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. This post is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Blue Buffalo Santa Snack, but we only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article. My dogs are ...

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10 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

• Halloween, Holiday Organization Tips

No Scaredy-Cats Allowed Halloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets? Let's face it, it can be a downright nightmare. Forgo the stress and dangers this year by following these 10 easy tips. 1. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets. All forms of chocolate -- especially baking or dark chocolate -- can be dangerous, even lethal, for dogs and cats. Symptoms of ...

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Bonnie Joy Dewkett is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office... Read More

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