Countdown Coming

GET.be.STAY.organized Program. TODAY: Countdown is started. Do the most important remaining holidays projects first. Let the rest go or be put on hold.

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Picture Taking Time

GET.be.STAY.organized Program. TODAY: Get ready for pictures. Buy batteries, get the recharageables charging, and find your cameras and tripods.

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Santa's Workbench

GET.be.STAY.organized Program. TODAY: Clean up Santa's garage workbench for upcoming assembly projects. See www.houseoforder.com for more great hints.

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Refrigerator Cleanout

GET.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Clean out the refrigerator really well to avoid embarrassment as the holidays approach. Then stock it generously.

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Find Entertainment Tools

GET.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Find board games, holiday puzzles, card games, & photo albums & put near family room(s) in your home.

Bathroom Restock

GET.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Stock bathrooms with extra toilet paper, soaps, shampoos, and kleenex for upcoming holiday company.

The Vehicle Needs Your Attention

GET.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Clear out & clean your vehicle to save embarrassment when you give others a ride this holiday season.

Keep a Stranger Warm

A man was standing in the cold on a corner yesterday. It was really, really bitter cold as I drove past in my warm van. I have so much; he had so little. So let's weed out the warmth in our homes and put it in the arms of those who are chilled.

GET.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Keep a stranger warm. Sort through scarves, hats, gloves, boots, & coats and give away to charity.

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Share Your Toys

Get.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Sort through your stuffed animals, kid's games, & toys. Donate unneeded ones to charity. Good job!

Guest Bedroom/Bath Preparations

GET.be.STAY.organized program. TODAY: Set up the guest bedroom/bathroom for company. Clean, restock, make pretty. Add soaps, treats & books.

Update Christmas Gift List

I'm starting up a GET.be.STAY.organized program. Every day I will share a simple project to complete to get, be or stay more organized. Do the project and soon you will feel caught up and capacitated to deal with the many complexities of your life.



TODAY: Redo your Christmas gift list, make sure everyone is included, and finish up your shopping ASAP.