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 In This Issue: 
 
Greetings!
  • A Note From Anne
  • Holiday Shopping and Gift Giving Strategies
  • Residential Recession Organizing Relief!

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 A Note from Anne
 
Greetings!  

We're just a few days away from the Christmas holiday. If you still have shopping on your list, the article below offers some insight to holiday shopping strategies as well as simple, yet clutter-free gift ideas.

Have a wonderful holiday,

Anne
 
Holiday Shopping and Gift-Giving Strategies
 
Holiday gift-giving doesn't have to be a pain! Follow these tips to save time and money.
 
  • Holiday shoppingShop early and record gifts in your planner or a small notebook so you don't forget what you purchased. Store those gifts in a central location so they're not scattered throughout your home. If you want to keep track of your holiday budget, write down the amount spent on each gift. Actually knowing what you have spent will keep you within your budget.
  • Shop alone. Research shows that you'll spend more if you shop with friends, children, or your spouse. And shop with a purpose. Avoid aimlessly wandering the mall by preparing a list of appropriate gift ideas. Leave your credit cards at home and pay with cash instead.
  • If you find a great gift, buy it for multiple people on your list. And buy a few general presents - scented candles, restaurant gift certificates, stationery sets - to give to those unexpected guests who come bearing gifts.
  • Avoid lines by shopping on weekdays, preferably early in the day. Or avoid all lines by purchasing online or from catalogs. Avoid the post office on Saturdays and during lunch hours. Purchase stamps online at www.usps.com.
 
Then, help your family and friends stay organized. This year, give gifts that don't add clutter to your loved ones' homes. Here are some ideas to fit a variety of budgets.
 
  • Bird feeder and seed
  • An assortment of stamps, note cards, and pens
  • Movie passes or museum membership
  • Romantic meal-in-a-basket: a jar of pasta sauce, a box of pasta, a bottle of wine, and a classical CD
  • Gift CertificateGift certificate for session with a professional organizer, personal coach or Feng Shui consultant
  • Tickets to the local chamber orchestra or upcoming play
  • Gift certificate for a movie rental, plus popcorn and candy
  • Coupon good for babysitting or a homemade dinner
  • Cooking lessons at a local cooking school
  • Homemade jams, salsas, or soups in pretty Mason jars
  • Homemade compilation CDs burned from your favorite tunes
  • Memories: make a memory book containing your thoughts on a special person in your life. Or tell your life's story and lessons. (This is great for grandparents to give the kids.)
 
We can help you with your last minute organizing, errands, and clearing out the clutter after it's over. Contact us for help in keeping your holiday organized and peaceful.
 
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  Residential Recession Organizing Relief
 
On the residential side of our business, www.ResidentialOrganizing.com, we've been busy organizing kitchens and pantries getting people's homes ready for entertaining. If you are a little too tired out after the holidays, we'll organize all the holiday clutter back into storage, so next year starts out more organized.
 
gift certificate
Need an idea for a gift? Give the gift of organizing! Buy blocks of time and spread out to your friends and family! Residential Recession Relief... Purchase $50 increments for only $40 (A 20% Savings!!) Purchase price good till December 31, 2009. No minimum. (You can use these for yourself too!) Contact us by email or call 303.778.0588.

About Anne:

Anne McGurtyAnne McGurty is CEO of Strategize & Organize, a company devoted to training individual's to be more effective with the tools and resources to be productive in their work environment.
 
If you liked today's issue, you'll love Anne's transforming productivity training and organizing products to help you organize your business -- and yourself -- ranging from productivity consulting for individuals and executives to small business coaching programs to keynote speaking (note this is a new website!) and corporate training programs to improve efficiencies in the workplace and improve productivity.
 
While Anne's best known for her expertise in productivity and expert office organizing, her clients share that her biggest impact comes from her philosophy of "personalizing her programs to fit the needs of her clients so they can streamline more efficiently with existing processes" - ensuring to create a sustainable work environment. This, Anne says, is the most important key to bringing an individual to personal freedom with time and organization.
 
You can learn more about Anne and her services, programs, and products for small businesses at www.StrategizeAndOrganize.com. For residential organizing services, please visit www.ResidentialOrganizing.com. To hire Anne as a speaker for your next event, please visit, www.AnneMcGurty.com.
Strategize & Organize
460 S. Marion Pkwy., #955B
Denver, Colorado 80209
 
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