Those who are on our regular cleaning schedule, please keep driveways and walkways clear on the days we are scheduled to clean. Marking driveways and salting steps and trouble spots is also greatly appreciated. If your driveway is prone to drifting or you anticipate any issues with us being able to access your home or office, please let us know as much in advance as possible. We make every effort to arrive and clean as scheduled throughout the winter months. … [Read more...]
Tips to Get More Organized in 2022
If your goal is to get more organized in 2022, we've got some tips for you. It's time to get serious and get to work. If you have a tip you'd add to this list, post about it on our Facebook page! Write things down. Don’t try to remember everything you need to do and buy. Get a calendar. Paper, desk, planner, or Google calendar will do. Whatever form, start using one. Make a schedule and try to stick to it. Mobile apps and reminders can be helpful. Explore what works for you. … [Read more...]
How Long to Keep Things You Don’t Seem to Use Much
As you work on cleaning or decluttering projects this winter, you may be wondering "What is the rule about how long to keep something when you haven’t used it in a while?" The answer really depends on what stage of life you are in, your lifestyle, and upcoming events. For example, if you have a punch fountain or lots of folding tables and chairs, but your kids are grown and you rarely host events, they are likely items of which you can easily part and not miss. However, if you have kids … [Read more...]
Post-Christmas Clutter Cutters
Cut the excess "stuff" after Christmas with these easy tips. If you didn't use it to decorate this year, you're not going to use it next year or in the years to come. Don't pack it away for another year. Throw or donate it now. If you're saving special ornaments for your kids or grandkids, give them to them now. Tell them the story behind it, and create a box of ornaments they can take home and use in the future. Now is a great time to go through table linens, trays and holiday … [Read more...]
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What’s in Your Bank Deposit Box
Do you know what's in your safety deposit box? When is the last time you looked? This is your reminder to take a few minutes and review what's in your box and to make a list of what can be found in there. Give a copy of your list to a couple family or friends you trust who would step in and help in an emergency situation. This is really key to having a safety deposit box! So, what should be in your safety deposit box? In a nutshell, anything that is highly important, next to impossible to … [Read more...]
What’s Stressing You Out?
The holiday season is upon us. Do you have your tree up, lights on the house, Christmas meal planned out, house decorated, guest rooms cleaned, and gifts wrapped? No? Good! You don't need to stress about everything all at once, and in fact, try to avoid holiday stress all together. Excess worry and stress zaps the fun out of the season. Instead, try these things to make this time more enjoyable: Make a stress list. What is worrying you right now? What do you usually end up stressing about … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Child
Each year, people all over the world come together to package items in shoe boxes that are shipped all over the world. Operation Christmas Child gives thousands of children an opportunity to experience the love and compassion that Christmas is all about. Do you participate in Operation Christmas Child? Anyone can contribute, individually or as part of a church or organization. Look for posters and information soon around your area, visit Operation Christmas Child online or ask around. Chances … [Read more...]
Freezer Organization
It's time to make room in your freezer! Take a few minutes to look through your freezer and identify things that are freezer burned and need to get thrown. If there's something you bought that your kids won't eat, give it to a friend's kids to enjoy. Eat up odds and ends during meal time in the coming days to make more room in your freezer. Then designate some space to place pre-made meals for the busy days ahead, along with pre-made dishes for your holiday meals and Christmas cookies. This way … [Read more...]
Finding Thanksgiving Deals to Enjoy the Whole Year
Many food staples are on sale leading up to Thanksgiving, most of which are freezer or shelf stable for up to a year. Take advantage of the savings you find to stock your pantry. Here are some awesome tips: … [Read more...]
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