Return to o-Tips Archives Thanksgiving Wishes Volume 2 Number 10 November 2004   Holiday Issue It is the time of year for giving thanks. I would like to give a personal thank you to all my clients, friends and family who have been a part of the growth of Get It Together LA! the past four years. Helping others achieve goals and become more productive is the reason I enjoy my work. Thank you for allowing me into your homes and offices this past year. May this holiday season be the most joyous and organized yet! -Chris McKenry Organizing Tips in this issue   Space Planning is an Important Consideration Holiday Cards Buy In Bulk? Holiday Cards Sending and Receiving Hallmark conducted a survey in 2002 and discovered that 87% of consumers would not stop sending cards over the holidays. It is an important part of building relationships we hold dear. Review last year's list and be sure contact information has not changed. Then add your new acquaintances from this past year. It will be helpful to categorize the list by friends, family, and business associates. When you receive cards, confirm that you have the sender's correct mailing address. You might want to cross reference and be sure you they will receive a card from you this year. Display your cards and enjoy them during the season. Remember, in January cards become clutter and should be discarded. For the rest of the year... Keep extra cards available for birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, anniversaries, etc. Have them categorized in a container for easy reference. In the front of the container keep your "date list" categorized by the months of the year. Keep stamps in the container and you will be ready for any occasion. For Tips from Hallmark click here Buy In Bulk?   "When I go to the warehouse store I come back with so many of the same items. Where should they all go?" This question was asked at a recent workshop. The answer is to not waste your "prime real estate". If you purchased a 10 pack of clear tape, keep one at your desk and store the others in your supply area. Have supply areas throughout the home. Keep extra bath supplies in the linen closet. For can goods, a couple of cans can be kept in the pantry while the extras can go in out-of-the way cabinets. Do you need help getting organized? Closets by Get It Together LA! Ready For Your DREAM Closet?   Professional Design Hangers Hampers and All Finishing Touches Quit wasting time in the morning. Let Get It Together LA! give you the new closet your clothes deserve. Your Get It Together LA! Closet is a click away or call 323-525-0678 Client Trading Post Knabe Piano $1,500.00 Client moving this week. Good condition, ready to sell. Contact Chris McKenry at 323-525-0678 if interested. Kenmore 80 series Washer/Kenmore Elite Dryer $150.00 set Client moving this week. Good condition, ready to sell. Contact Chris McKenry at 323-525-0678 if interested. This is a service to Get It Together LA! clients. Get It Together LA! is not responsible for merchandise posted. Space Planning is an Important Consideration   There are many ways to provide more room for storage without tearing out walls. One of the easiest is to bring dead space to life. Does your storage room have only low cabinets or shelves? Are you using cabinets only because you have them and not because they are needed? Consider the equipment (computers, copiers, faxes, etc.) needed in the area and the items to be stored (paper, coffee center, supplies) and create a unified storage system that utilizes vertical wall space. Having multiple shelves will keep items from being buried. Use plastic containers to keep small items together such as rubber bands and paper clips. Measure, and then measure again. Do not rely on guess work. Draw your new ideas to scale on paper. Proper planning will assure you have room to grow. Organizing Calendar November Pursuit of Happiness Week - November 8-14 American Education Week - November 15-21 Thanksgiving Day - November 25 Buy Nothing Day - November 26 December Hoilday Shopping and Stress Relief Hanukkah - December 8 Christmas - December 25 Kwanzaa - December 26 Make Up Your Mind Day - December 31 Services of Get It Together LA! Closet & Wardrobe Organizing Kitchen Organizing Office Organizing Moving Services Speaker Contact Chris McKenry   Chris McKenry will create a presentation for your group or business. Christopher Radko Ornaments to benefit PAWS/LA Join our mailing list! email: chris@getittogetherla.com phone: 323-571-2134 web: http://www.GetItTogetherLA.com   Post Holiday Organizing   After the holidays let Get It Together LA!...   take down decorations provide necessary containers safely package collectables organize for easy access for next year Schedule for your post holiday organizing needs today. Make Life Easy, Get Organized. Get It Together LA! Click here or call 323-525-0678