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Simplicity News November 2006 If you are receiving this e-zine, you either subscribed via the Catalyst Organizing Solutions web site, via another web site or you were personally invited to join and you did. If this e-zine brings you value, please forward it on to your friends and associates with all text and contact information intact. And remember... if you are planning to change your email address, we don't want to lose you! Simply UNSUBSCRIBE your current email address, and then RE-SUBSCRIBE with your new email address. You can do both by clicking on the appropriate words above. Remember, when subscribing, you must confirm when you receive the email asking you to, or your subscription will not be processed. Thanks! In This Issue:
Radio Show Topic This Week: Organizing a Successful Holiday Event I am pleased to report that my weekly radio show, Organization Nation is going strong and I just LOVE doing it! A few of the topics I've covered so far are closet organizing, clothing consignment, overcoming procrastination, and many more. Plus, I have guest experts nearly every week, so be sure to tune in for great ideas, inspiration and tips! And, if YOU have an idea for a radio show topic, I'd love to hear it! Be sure to tune in every Tuesday at noon Eastern and 9:00 a.m. Pacific to learn more call in with your questions! This week's topic is Organizing A Successful Holiday Event. I'll be interviewing expert event planner Erica Prewett of A Big To Do events. Don't miss it! What Do You Want? You Asked... When organizing your space, your first step is to frequently evaluate what you own and be sure everything you allow to live in your home gives you value. If not, get rid of it. The second part of organizing your space involves finding a home for everything and for items to be in their homes when not in use. I know, I know, that sounds like a pipe dream, but it's possible if you begin training your kids at a very young age to put things away when they're finished. One habit that contributes to chaos is when kids (and adults!) put things down when they're done with them, rather than putting them away. There's a big difference! Also, as parents, it's your responsibility to establish "house policies" and communicate them clearly to your family. Simple routines, rules and clear expectations go a long way to creating an organized, peaceful house. For example, make kids responsible for as much as possible, as early as possible. Children as young as two can help clean up their toys (hey, I know the Clean Up Song, so I know it's possible!). Kids of five and six can help set the table, clear the table and do dishes. The more responsibility children can take on at home, the quicker they learn the concept of accountability, and build their self-esteem. It also teaches them that living in a society requires give and take, and because the family is the child's first society, it's the best and safest place to learn these important life skills and lessons. And finally... continue reading this article.
November celebrates both Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, which I think is just so appropriate. If you're reading this in the United States, you and I both owe a debt of gratitude to every American veteran who has ever fought to preserve freedom and the American way of life. Freedom isn't something all humans enjoy, and sometimes it's easy to take it for granted. Let's not do that anymore. This month and every month, let's give thanks for those who serve in our armed forces all around the world, and for the abundance and opportunity we enjoy here at home as a result of their efforts. You can say THANK YOU to a veteran by going to this web site and sending a free post card to a serviceman or woman overseas. The mailing of the cards is sponsored by Xerox, so all you have to do is choose a card design, write a message and click SEND. They'll take care of the rest! And I'd like to extend my own personal and heartfelt THANK YOU to anyone reading this who is a veteran, or has ever served in our armed forces, whether during peacetime or war. I appreciate you and am grateful for your service.
Upcoming HGTV Appearances
Episode #609 Home Office Cleanup Episode #702 Reclaiming The Bedroom Episode #513 Multipurpose Activity Room Monica Ricci is an Organizing Expert, Speaker and Author of the book Organize Your Office In No Time. She is the founder of Catalyst Organizing, LLC, an Atlanta based company. You can see Monica on the popular HGTV show, MISSION:Organization and listen to her weekly radio show, Organization Nation online Tuesdays at noon Eastern Time.. For media interviews, appearances, product endorsements, or to schedule Monica to speak to your conference, employees, or association, contact her at 770-569-2642 or by email. (c)2006 Catalyst Organizing, LLC. All Rights Reserved. | ||