Although we are strapped for time during the holidays, its a perfect time to do a little cleaning at your home. For mot people, having a clean home takes away stress and makes the holidays more enjoyable. As a Christmas present to yourself, consider hiring a cleaning service for the commonly used areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Then take the extra time to tackle items like curtains that need ...
Running Errands
Running short on time this holiday season? Look for ways you can cut down on the time it takes you to run your errands. Research having your dry cleaning picked up, or having your groceries delivered. These are examples of services that, for a small fee, can be completed by others and crossed off your personal list. There are other personal errands that can be "automated" during the holidays, ...
Lights, Action, Christmas!
One of the greatest displays of the season are Christmas lights. With advances in technology, now is a great time to invest in a new set of lights. Lights should be inspected every year, and replaced every few years. Light emitting diodes, or LED lights, offer a bright, bold light, that is 88% more efficient than incandescent lights. The small investment will save you money in the long run, as ...
Stuffing the Stocking
Need a great idea for a fun activity this holiday season? Stuff a loved ones stocking with 12 presents and open one a day for the 12 Days of Christmas. This is a great way to spread a bit of cheer over the holiday season. ...
Cookie Swap
If you have lots of friends who are good bakers, and everyone is dreaming of holiday baking, I have a solution for you.
Sit down, make a list of cookies, and assign every person participating an item to bake. For example, one person makes brownies, one makes chocolate chip cookies, one makes sugar cookies, etc.
However, instead of making one batch of your assigned cookie, make one batch for ...
Holiday Cards
This can be the year that you actually ENJOY the holidays. However, it requires a little work and planning and both of those start now.
Today's tip:
Start addressing your Christmas cards (if you haven't already). Place all necessary materials (address labels, stickers, pens, stamps, envelopes and cards) in a basket or small plastic container. Put it in your car and address cards while you are ...
The Holidays Are on Their Way
Although fall is just officially upon us, the holidays are just a few months away. This is a great time to start thinking about them!
Start by making a list of everyone you will be buying a gift for. Be sure to include a few extras for neighbors, co-workers, the mail carrier, etc.
Next divide the list into small, manageable chunks. Take a small portion of the list each week and buy those ...
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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...