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Prepping Your Wardrobe for Fall and Winter

Prepping Your Wardrobe for Fall and Winter

Oct 11, 2013 | , |

It is that time of year again when the kids are back at school, everything is flavored with pumpkin spices, and the weather is cooler, at least for parts of the country. As we head into the new season, it is a good idea to get your wardrobe sorted for fall and winter so you won’t be scrambling for your favorite sweater on the first chilly day. Here are some tips to help you transition from your spring/summer wardrobe to your fall/winter one. Sort First thing to do is to do some sorting. Get a bin or bag and...

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Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall

Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall

Sep 27, 2013 | , |

Fall has come. It is time to air out jackets and pack lunches for school. This time of transition from the hot days of summer to the crisp days of fall are a good time to spruce up your home and organize your things for the coming cold seasons. Evaluate summer gear Inspect your summer gear: all the cheap plastic sand toys, sidewalk chalk, and pool noodles take up space and generally aren’t worth hanging onto during the winter. They are easy and cheap to replace when the warm weather comes again, so go ahead and toss them. It...

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Preparing and Organizing for your New Baby

Preparing and Organizing for your New Baby

Sep 12, 2013 | , |

Preparing for the arrival of your new baby is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially if it’s your first child. Even the most organized people can become unraveled when planning for the arrival of a newborn. Fear not, moms-to-be naturally possess the nesting instincts to combat new baby anxiety, and we’ve also compiled some of the best tips we could find on the subject to help you get organized, stay organized, and enjoy your new bundle of joy. Write it Down If you’re overloaded with things that need to be taken care of before the...

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Organization for Students – How to be Successful in School

Organization for Students – How to be Successful in School

Aug 30, 2013 | , |

Doing well in school is hard. That’s probably why there is so much advice out there on how to be a good student. Everyone seems to have an opinion; In fact, there is so much advice on how to be a good student, that you could probably drop out of school and study that full time. But what is a good student? And how do you go about becoming one anyway? The phrase “good student” is actually rather interesting. It suggests that if you are not doing well in school, that you are somehow a “bad student”. This idea,...

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3 Tips for Better Trip Planning

3 Tips for Better Trip Planning

Aug 16, 2013 | |

According to a recent survey, 45% of Americans will go on a summer vacation this year. A lot of those people will go on more than one trip. All said, that is equal to hundreds of millions of summer trips during the 16-week period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. That is a lot of traveling. As summer begins to wind down, perhaps you’ll be taking one last trip before everyone heads back to school? If so, here are 3 tips to help you get on your way, keep your trip organized, and most importantly enjoy your...

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Camping Equipment Organization

Camping Equipment Organization

Aug 2, 2013 | , |

Do you like spending time in nature…hiking, fishing, or just sitting by a campfire roasting smores?  For those of you that answered yes, summer is the perfect time to get your gear together and head off to your favorite camping spot for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. While camping is supposed to be relaxing, getting your gear together, setting up camp, and unpacking afterward can be a little stressful. The good news, however, is that it doesn’t have to be. Camping can be easy and enjoyable with a little bit of preparation and planning. So, whether your idea of...

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Quick Guide to Organizing Your Storage Unit

Quick Guide to Organizing Your Storage Unit

Jul 26, 2013 | , |

So you’ve made the decision to rent a storage unit to help create some space in your life. Perhaps you’ll want to access your stuff from time to time while in storage? Whatever the reason for having the storage unit, you’ll want to ensure a simple and stress free storage experience by taking a few steps to arrange your unit to avoid time consuming rummaging and reorganizing later. Pack efficiently for self-storage Have a plan before you even pack the belongings that you’ll be storing. Place like items together in similar sized boxes. Remember not to over pack large...

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Get That Boat in the Water

Get That Boat in the Water

Jul 12, 2013 | |

Summer is prime boating time. There is perfect weather for plowing through the water in your boat, waterskiing, fishing and just enjoying being on the water. However you use your boat, this is the time to get the most out of it. So, if you haven’t already done it, now is a good time to get your boat out of storage and have some fun. But wait, before you slip your boat into the water, there are a couple of things you need to take care of first. Statistics show that the first couple times you take your boat...

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