Jun 22, 2017
Summer Vacation Organization
As personal organizer Helena Alkhas says, “summer vacations require planning and organization.” Make notes on what you want to do and who’s coming along, then pick and research a destination. Make a folder of important documents — reservations, maps, passports, etc. — as you collect them. Then, figure out what to wear; some locales will […]
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Jun 21, 2017
Smart Summer Packing
Traveling with children requires creativity in packing, says professional organizer Sylvia Daoust. It’s a challenge to have what you need when you need it and still economize on space, so make a packing list for your summer vacation ahead of time to avoid leaving something necessary behind or taking too much. Equipped with a list, […]
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Jun 20, 2017
Pack Light for Summer Travel
To ease and organize your summer vacation planning, says the Organized Home blog, pack light! Zipper bags will come in handy: Pack small items in them to organize your suitcases, or use them to pack each day’s outfits for a child. Deliberately underpack if you’re going on a leisure trip, since you’ll probably pick up a […]
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Jun 8, 2017
How to Stage a Winning Garage Sale
Presentation goes a long way toward getting rid of your stuff at a garage or tag sale. Keep like goods together so that buyers know here to look, says Real Simple, and sort and hang better clothing by size so that you don’t need to keep folding and stacking it. Place the most desirable, big-ticket items at […]
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Jun 7, 2017
Signage Makes the Sale
It won’t be much of a garage or yard sale if nobody shows up! That’s why you need signage that’s bright and readable to direct passersby to your location. Show the sale’s address, hours and any major items, and post the signs a day ahead of the sale start so that people can plan ahead to […]
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