Streamlining Your Space

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We live in a land of plenty and for many people ‘enough’ never seems to ‘be enough’. As we enter the warmer season, my challenge for you is to think about what it is that really makes you happy? It seems to me that the road between possessing things and things possessing us, is very short.

Consider for a moment…

1. De-cluttering. Instead of purchasing more, what if you spend some time this week eliminating, sorting and organizing? Each time we help a client do this we discover lost checks, gift cards, cash, and plenty of new items they didn’t even know they had!

2. Creating additional space. Can you eliminate some furniture from your living space or some toys/clothing from your kids rooms? We helped organize a garage in four hours and reclaimed over 400 square feet of space. The comment from our client was, “I wish I would have done this months (or years) ago!”.

3. Re-inventing your existing space. What can you do with what you already own to create a more beautiful, functional space? Consider rearranging your furniture and lowering your artwork to eye level. This simple change can transform a room! De-clutter your space completely, do away with the knick knacks and fill your home with the things you truly love.

Ready to get started?

Digging Out From Under Your Clutter- free seminar

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I’ll be speaking at the Burlington Public Library on Saturday, January 26th from 10:30-11:30am. If you’re looking for some helpful tips and ideas on how to dig out from under your clutter, this is for you!

This is a great deal; there is no admission fee, so bring a friend! If the time or location don’t work for you, check out our classes and workshops for some other options.

Click on the link below for an event flyer.

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Fall 2012

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Fall is in the air!

As summer winds down and we begin preparing for a new school year the pace of life increases. Creating a bit of order now will keep chaos from reigning in your home.

Here are a few of my favorite tips for getting organized for a new school year.

Prioritize: Set goals-what is most important to you, your spouse and your kids? You can’t do it all so determine together what you will do and focus your energies there.

Plan Ahead: We can’t anticipate everything but we can be prepared for so much. School schedules/events, sports, lessons, work, meals, chores, exercise and family time. A little planning and organization can make a big difference as you prepare for fall.

A few things you can do with your kids as summer comes to a close:

  • Sort kids clothing and eliminate anything they don’t like or that no longer fits them.
  • Declutter bedrooms…yours and theirs. Nothing complicates life more than unnecessary clutter.
  • Establish a drop zone for backpacks, sports bags, shoes etc. to keep them from being deposited all over the house.
  • Create a family/life management area (I usually recommend somewhere in the kitchen).
  • Use a bulletin board or magnetic board to track schedules, lists, reminders for each family member.

Play: People often complain that there is little time for fun in their life because so much of life is structured. Remember that you are in control of your schedule and if you don’t like it, change it!

Giving Back!

Blue Skies for Children is a local nonprofit which sponsors enrichment programs and other essentials for homeless, low-income and foster children in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. You can learn more about how they invest in the community by visiting http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/ or calling (360) 756-6710.

Organized at Last Fall Classes

The Simply Organized Home- $95
Thursday, September 20th 9:00am- 2:30pm

Organizing Paperwork Permanently- $45
Wednesday, October 3rd 7:00pm- 9:00pm

Simplifying the Holidays- $45
Monday, November 5th 7:00pm- 9:00pm

Private classes are currently available. Contact Organized at Last to customize a class for you, your friends and family. With 7 guests, your registration is FREE!

Your messiness could win you $100!

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Does a mess like this live on your counter, explode in your closet, or reside in another area of your home?

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Well, your clutter could pay off and win you $100 worth of organizing services! Here’s how it works:

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1. Take a photo of the messiest space in your home. Don’t be scared; we can guarantee you we’ve seen worse.

2. Post it on our business facebook page at www.facebook.com/organizedatlast.

Please describe what is challenging about this area and how your life would be different if you could get it under control.

3. Make sure to submit your entry by the end of June.

We will begin judging and announce the winner on the business page, as well as notify them through a private message.

4. The winner will receive $100 of in home organizing services with the team from Organized at Last.

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Call or email us today for more information. Offer valid in Whatcom County only.

Summer Garage Special

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Does your garage look like this?  

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There’s no better time to organize your garage than this summer,

especially with our special pricing of 20% off! You’ll get:


*1 Hour Garage Consultation, value $100

*3 Professional Organizers for five hours, value $775

            Includes:

            -Clearing space by moving items out of the garage to be sorted

            -Sorting items into appropriate categories

            -Cleaning the space (does not include deep cleaning)

            -Determining appropriate storage solutions

            -Organizing, labeling, and returning items to the space

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*Removal of unwanted items, value approx. $125

(Includes charitable donations drop-off, consignment of household goods.

Income from consigned items will directly benefit the client.

Does not include removal of garbage and recycling)

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 Total value: $1000

Package Price: $800     Save 20%!

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Great Use of a Snow Day

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As most of you know, Whatcom County has been blanketed in snow for the last few days.  I love the snow and am enjoying spending time outdoors on long walks.  I also have enjoyed working indoors on some of my own organizing projects (I never get tired of it!)

One of the things I love to do for myself and for my clients is to repurpose spaces and furnishings that we already own.  I recently moved a book shelf into my bathroom to hold my towels.  I also moved a desk into my spare bedroom to create a nice office space and I added a lamp to my kitchen counter to bring in more style and light.  It didn’t cost me a penny, and I have some great, fresh new spaces.

The OAL team would love to help you do the same!  We are gearing up for our winter quarter classes, The Simply Organized Home, Meal Planning Made Easy, and Organizing Paperwork Permanently.  Come learn some of our best organizing ideas and tips to simplify your daily life.  Visit the Classes and Workshops page on our site for more information.

Also, don’t forget to tune in to A&E’s Hoarders Show on Monday, January 23 to hopefully see the OAL team!  Check your local listing for times for the episode about “Carrie”.