As always, I planned my holiday shopping and decorating to be finished by the second week of December so that I could fully enjoy the remaining weeks until Christmas. I may still have a lot on my plate right now, but I have scheduled it on my calendar at a reasonable pace. I've also included some new activities this year: a live Nativity, seeing the play The Christmas Carol, and taking a wagon ride with my family through the streets of Christmas lights at the Deerfield Estates. I recently spoke to a woman about the yearly task of having my husband put up our exterior Christmas lights. He dreads the additional work during a busy time of year, but I reminded him that our 16-year-old son wanted to put the lights up with his dad. Instead of feeling like this task is a chore, he realized that he is creating a memory that will long be remembered. There is certainly no purpose in using time and energy if those involved have a poor attitude. Remember that the reason for the season includes a joyful spirit to prepare for the birthday of our Savior. It is true that work is not always fun, and even work that is supposed to be fun may sometimes be inconvenient. Use the Christmas season to show your children that working together with family can be fun-filled and create lasting memories. Parents should model a positive attitude as children learn from what that see and hear. The night of Christmas lighting brought father and son together learning about extension cords, placement, how to fix strands of lights, and creating a lasting memory. We have a saying in our home, "No joy, fail." Merry Christmas and may you have true joy. |
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Hire our Elves
Our elves are booked solid this December for decorating o ur client homes for Christmas, BUT you can schedule them now to take your decor down and organize it to be put away.
Plus, you might have some organizing projects around your home that we can whip into shape or some areas of your home that need staging or decorating.
Contact us at Info@GetOrganized.ws to get on our January schedule in celebration of National Organizing Month.
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"I've Lost My Keys Again!"
Save yourself some time and frustration by purchasing these catchy clips for the inside of your purse, backpack, or briefcase. These colorful magnets are super strong and can hold your keys and/or store cards. Catchy Clips make great gifts or stocking stuffers for Christmas.
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CatchyClips
Magnetic Key Chain, Credit Card, and
Accessory organizers.
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Packing up the Decorations
 Decorating for the holidays always comes with great anticipation. The house is buzzing with excitement as you retrieve boxes from the attic, closets, or storage units, make decisions on where to put everything, and set the mood with cookies and eggnog just for this occasion.
But what about when it is time to take the decorations down after Christmas is over? Most of us consider this a challenging and unexciting chore. However, packing up your decorations correctly will help you find what you need quickly and easily next year. Below are a few tips to help make the process less stressful.
Before you begin the decoration removal, take pictures of your spaces. This will make it easier to put up your decorations next year. Make note of any damaged items you might want to replace through after Christmas sales or pre-Christmas sales next year.
If you are keeping light strands that only partially light up, place them in a separate bag and tag it "spare parts". Make sure breakables or small items are in their original boxes, and if the original box has been tossed, you can use a plastic shoe container.
After taking down hanging decorations, keep specialized hooks with their item and general hooks in a plastic storage container.
An easy way to store wreaths in the attic or another storage area is to place a wire clothes hanger through the wreath. Cover the wreath with a trash bag to protect from dust and then hang from a nail or other hook for storage.
For more information on how to store your decorations, you can read this article from last month's newsletter.
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Customer Reviews
We are hearing some great comments from our clients about their experiences with Get Organized!.
A recent packing job was completed for Krista, and she reports, "Your greatest asset is your customer service and thorough communication. You are very responsive, quick with information, and offer many options to choose from."
Thanks Krista, we are happy to serve!
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Having trouble finding the right gift for all the people on your list? Here are a few helpful hints to finish your shopping for family, friends, kids of all ages, co-workers, and even your White Elephant Parties.
Land of Nod can give you some great ideas, or may help you stir up some of your own!
What about stocking stuffers? Here are some crafty ones. Small creative kits can be something fun and different for the kids. Small games, cards, or puzzles are simple yet enjoyable. Small cars or nail kits will pass the time. How about a small bag with a decorative ribbon of candy, gum, or mints for the occasi on. Gift cards from a favorite toy store is always a winner.
Why not make an impression ornament of a new baby's hands or feet. This is a great way to share the new addition with the family including those who live out of town and cannot be present at this holiday with you. Toddlers would love a grow chart they can hang on the wall in their room. Boys of many ages would enjoy this top secret spy kit. Every little girl loves dress up clothes, shoes, hats, purses, and make-up if you are brave enough to pick them out! Teenagers on your list might like a CD of their favorite music artist.
While you are shopping and thinking of your family this Christmas, don't forget the real reason for the season. God gave us the greatest gift of all! "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten (chosen) Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life"
John 3:16. Take some time to reflect on this historical event with your family this season
by reading it for yourself from the Bible. It is located in the book of Luke in chapter 2.
Remember, you can receive this gift from God by asking Jesus to be the Lord of your life. Blessings from us to you and your family this Christmas!!
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Become a Professional Organizer through our
Affiliate Program
Get Organized! is interested in connecting with individuals throughout Texas who are naturally organized, creative with space planning and organizational systems, have business smarts, self-motivation, and an understanding of the importance of excellent time management. Organizing skills are often learned or enhanced through tasks and hobbies you have done both in the corporate world and in your own home. These skills, in addition to the branding advantage and professional training from a successful organizing company, can launch you into a profitable organizing business.
Our Affiliate Program allows you to focus on working as a professional organizer while you save both time and money utilizing the experience, brand recognition, and proven processes from one of DFW's finest organizing companies - Get Organized!. The initial investment includes: your time, travel expenses (for training in the Dallas area), general liability bonding insurance, and insurance for business use of your vehicle. There are no other startup costs.
We look forward to hearing from you about starting your own organizing business anywhere in the great state of Texas.
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Savvy Ways to Save
Trying to save money this Christmas but still want a great gift idea? Why not gather grandma's recipes, copy them, and put them in a nice binder or decorative book. This can be a very sentimental, yet practical gift that will be remembered for
years to come!
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Packing and Unpacking
Services
Our team of professional organizers can de-clutter
before you pack and move
and/or pack, unpack, and organize your entire home once your move-in is complete.
We can also work with your movers for placement of furniture when the truck
arrives at your new home.
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Wall Mount
Need a solution for maximizing space with your new entertainment and gaming consoles?
Use this Wall Mounted Component Shelf to hold two electronic components with the wires tucked directly into the spine of this shelf for a great clean look.
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Cell Phone Holder
Need something to hold your cell phone to your rear view mirror, console, or charging station?
Then order the Bondi.
Bondi is a unique, flexible cell phone holder made of high
quality silicon. It can also hold open a door, keep a recipe book open, or hold other small objects in place.
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Merry
Christmas from the
GO Team!
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