This month we are focused on reducing and recycling to maximize space and save money. Often our clients keep boxes of stuff they no longer want but do not know options for disposal. We have some solutions to share with you in this newsletter.
Last month in March I presented two workshops at IKEA Dallas  called Closet Talk. I showcased the PAX system and gave insider tips on organizing closets. During my talk, Frisco Style Magazine came by and did an interview with me that is in their current online issue. They also interviewed one of our clients as well for the article and she gave us a rave review.
Personally, I enjoyed a lazy spring break at home and at our family property where our car got stuck in the mud and we ended up walking the rest of the way in the middle of the night to our cabin. We felt a little like the folks from the Walking Dead show.
Read about our upcoming events below and if your group is looking for a speaker, I'd be honored to talk about getting organized! |
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Upcoming Events
April 9-Paper Clutter at Euless Public Library 2:00-3:00 p.m.
April 10-Employee Training Day at IKEA 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Look for Get Organized! employees in their brown t-shirts. If you see one of us, say the secret word "De-clutter" to receive a gift card! We will have 10 cards to give away that day.)
April 17-Senior Downsizing at Krum Library 11:00 a.m.-noon
April 18-Keep Texas Beautiful Day-many cities will be hosting hazardous waste collection and on-site paper shredding to safely dispose of your clutter. May 9- De-cluttering for Downsizing at Senior Fest in Plano. Two workshops: 10:50 a.m. and 1:50 p.m. |
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Home Recycling Holders
Recycling in the home is easy when you have good tools. Here are a few products made just for holding paper, plastics, glass, and metal recycling items until you take them to the curb.
This Rev-A-Shelf Pull-Out  double trash can holds trash in one side, recycling in the other. Alternatively, it can hold recycling in both bins to make sorting easier. The high-quality system easily installs in existing kitchen cabinets and uses standard 35-quart trash or recycling sacks.  These sturdy stackable bins are perfect for the garage and especially useful if you have to sort materials in a number of bins. They also save floor space since they stack vertically.  If you would rather have a smaller, stand-alone recycle bin in your kitchen, here is a two-sided stainless steel model that holds a total of 12 gallons and features a fingerprint-proof finish and quiet closing lid.
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Recycling the Hard-to-Recycle
Get organized with your recycling. You will find that not all items are allowed to be put out for curb-side recycling. For those hard-to-recycle items, here are some solutions:
Do you have old, unneeded electronics? This type of clutter collects quickly in a home if not disposed of when it no longer serves a purpose.
In Texas, the law requires that any manufacturer selling new computer equipment must also provide a free and convenient way to collect and recycle the consumer's old equipment. Here is a list by brand for computer recycling, including laptops, keyboards, and mice. Additionally, Staples and Best Buy recycle most electronics when you bring them to the store. Remember to remove all personal data from your devices before recycling. If your medicine cabinet is cluttered with expired medications, the DEA and many communities no longer run drug take-back programs. We did find one resource at Walgreens that you purchase for $3.99 and add water which n eutralizes virtually all drugs. Usually your safest and most convenient way to dispose of old or expired drugs is by taking the pills or liquids out of the bottles, mixing them with used coffee grounds, kitty litter, or other unappetizing waste, placing them in a sealed bag or container, and throwing it out with the regular trash. |
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Kitchen Composting
If you recycle vegetable peels and similar  items from your kitchen to put in an outdoor compost bin, you may want a container like this that holds food scraps neatly and odorlessly until you take them out to the backyard compost pile. For more information on making compost for your garden, see this handy information sheet with instructions for setting up and maintaining a compost pile.
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Closet Space-saver
Are you weeding out your wardrobe to get ready for spring? If you need new hangers, these fuzzy Huggable Hangers® have a narrow profile, giving you more closet space. The texture also stops clothing from slipping off and falling on the floor. Plus, their neutral color conceals dust so your closet stays neat looking. Finger clips for skirts and cascading hooks are also available. Many stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond sell a generic brand which works and looks the same, but saves you money.
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The Brain Dump
Do you do a daily brain dump? It is a great habit that helps busy people get things done. Using a bound notebook, make a list of all the things that you want to do, short-term or long-term, no matter if you will do it yourself or delegate it. Write down everything that comes to mind to clear out mental clutter.
Next, look at your calendar and begin plugging things in. Use a pencil on a paper calendar or use an electronic calendar on a large screen so it will be easy to move items around and see the big picture all at once. If you do this on the small screen of a phone, you may struggle with organizing your listed items.
Each time you add something to the calendar, think of what else needs to be done with it. For example, for a wedding you will need to buy a gift or take a suit to the cleaners. Schedule these accompanying tasks on your calendar at the same time, counting enough days backward to give yourself adequate time to complete. You will be amazed at how much less frazzled you become by doing this.
Do a brain dump daily. Keep in mind that it is a work in progress, and your list will gradually get shorter as you get caught up. Soon you will be able to go to bed at night with less stress and more confidence.
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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. If you live in an adjacent state, contact us to see if we are ready to expand to your area.
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Savvy Ways to Save
Stop Unwanted Mail
Is paper junk mail cluttering up your mailbox? Try using PaperKarma® to eliminate the mail you don't want while still receiving the mail you do want. Download the free app, take a picture of unwanted mail, press send, and this app will contact the mailer and remove you from their list. You can also opt to receive electronic mailings from the company instead of paper (great for catalogs). Works on Windows, Android, and Apple phones.
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Packing/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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Senior Downsizing
Get Organized! works directly with seniors and their families to help reduce what they have and get them organized.
We work with those downsizing or staying
right where they are.
We organize all areas including papers, shop
for products if needed and create additional storage space.
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partner for the services
listed below, and we proudly recommend
them to our clients.
Carpet, oriental, and area rug cleaning, tile and grout cleaning and sealing, carpet repairs and stretching, leather cleaning and repairs, upholstery cleaning, 24 hour water damage restoration, and
pet urine removal and treatment.
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