| "Organized Life" June 2009 |
Busy.. Busy..Busy
I've felt like a little bee this past month zooming around being a mom, wife, and business owner. In busy times like these, it has proven that being organized has saved me time, money, and stress. So be on the lookout over the next month or so for some Coffee Shop Talks at Saxbys. These talks will be free and can help you manage your life during your busy season.
"Organized Life" this month has great information to share about published articles and a new radio show that you'll want to tune in to. Plus, we'll be sharing some free programs through area cities and free and low cost ways to get packing supplies.
Plus, don't miss our great finds this month on three ways to keep your bedroom organized. If you're a book reader or shoe collector, you'll love it.
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Free Recycling Program
As Get Organized! continues to expand its services with recycling, we are finding out about some great recycling programs available through area cities.
Frisco, Allen, and Plano all offer a "Free Exchange Program". This program offers residents a chance to come by and get any new or slightly used item that someone has dropped off for free.
Common items that could be found are cleaning products, yard chemicals, fertilizers, paints and more. These items are available on a first come basis.
The Frisco location is moving and has supended this program until late June. However, Allen's and Plano's programs are going strong.
To see if your city offers this free program, check out your city's site. | |
June 21st
Does your dad have a garage that is full of junk or an office that really needs attention? Surprise him this year with some Professional Organizing hours for Father's Day and we'll do the work for him.
Maybe when he's off at work we can work our magic and you'll look like the hero when he returns.
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Tune in to a new show called North Texas Radio of Kids. It's an on-air guide for tips, resources, and parenting information for kids.
Lorraine was recently on The North Texas Kids Radio Show (KWRD 100.7 FM) talking about "Time Management for Kids".
The show airs weekdays 2-2:30. If you missed the interview with Lorraine, you may click below to hear her interview and get a podcast download.
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As a mom of three sons one with ADD, let me assure you that ADD is real. I fought medication for over 5 years then finally gave in a year and a half ago. ADD either in children or adults can foster an attitude of frustration and low self-esteem. Many times adults with ADD feel that they should be able to do ordinary organizational tasks but find that their attention for doing something else pulls them away.
It's always easier to do something we like rather than something we dread. Who really likes to file or clean out the refrigerator?
Believe it or not, I often find myself jumping from one task to the next. Mainly I believe that I dislike standing still to do something like washing dishes or folding clothes. I enjoy folding a few clothes, then washing a few dishes, then back to folding clothes. I'm not quick to think that I have ADD, but I know how I function and work with my habits and tendencies.
If you have ADD then it's something you are going to have to live with but there are coping mechanisms that can help you stay on track.
When writing down To Do's, make sure you always use a notebook where the pages are together. Don't allow yourself to grab any old piece of paper to take notes on.
Always keep important papers in transparent plastic folders in various colors. By doing this you can quickly see what papers are in the folders.
Have a dry erase board in your bathroom. As you are getting ready, even before you know what's going on that day, you can quickly see what you have to do.
Just remember you won't accomplish your goals and desires with half written songs, uncompleted paintings, and partially completed projects. You get no credit for writing down your ideas if you never complete them. | |
Introducing
"Business SpotLight"
Get Organized! is now offering advertising spots in our monthly newsletter. Each month one advertiser will be featured along with the products or services they offer.
The Business SpotLight for the monthly advertiser will include a short write up about the product or service, one picture, and links directly from our site to yours. Your ad will be also be sent within our newsletter directly to potential clients.
Because "Get Organized!" is dedicated to making the home run more smoothly and at the same time saving families money, we only want to bring our clients products and services that can do just that. So all advertisers that wish to advertise with "Get Organized!" are required to offer a coupon or discount when advertising.
We will work with businesses as to what month their product or service would be more beneficial to families and the design of their ad. Cost for one months advertising is $20.
Space is limited, so reserve your space now!
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Savvy Ways to Save
Last month we gave some great ideas for summertime activities.
So, this month for a Savvy Way to Save we wanted to give you some low cost ways to eat out while you're enjoying all the summer activities.
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This site will give you restaurants by state and city of where kids can eat free. Some of the restaurants include Applebee's and
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Use SendOutCards to send Father's Day, Birthday, You Rock, and Call Me cards.
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She Knows On-line Magazine
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Lorraine Brock Professional Organizer and Family Coach on a few great ideas for staying organized in the kitchen.The article
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