During the holidays, all sorts of cards and good wishes come from distant friends and family, giving reminders of old times and updates on the latest events. But by the time spring rolls around, it’s so easy to lose touch again. Take the time this week to sit down and write a simple letter, detailing …
Avoid the George Wallet
February 18, 2013On an episode of the TV series Seinfeld, Jerry ribs George about his overstuffed wallet – it’s so full, that George sits on a slant. While it’s generally a good idea to keep receipts in your wallet, there is a limit. Go through your wallet and sift out the receipts you actually need to keep. …
Plan Your Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2013We’re three days away from Valentine’s Day – have you made your plans yet? Here are some things to consider: Surprise – if you’re planning on surprising your romantic interest, be sure to let him or her know beforehand. If both of you plan surprises on the same night, then one of you will go …
Never Be Without a Birthday Card
February 4, 2013Have you ever been on your way to a birthday party and realized that you neglected to purchase a card? Help prevent this situation by setting aside one day each year that you go to the store and select birthday cards for your family and friends. Make a list of everyone and their birthdays, …
Update your Address Book
January 28, 2013How organized is the system you use to keep track of addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.? The address tabs in your planner may need an update, or you may need to freshen up the contacts on your smartphone. Set aside an hour to get things in order so all of the people you care …
Update your Resume
January 21, 2013Many of us are looking to improve our work habits and our career situation. But what happens when a new job opportunity presents itself? Are we ready to put our best foot forward at a moment’s notice? Take some time now and look over your resume. It is up-to-date? Have you added skills that aren’t …
Winter-Friendly Organizing Projects
January 14, 2013The weather outside may be frightful—unless you’re planning a winter adventure. But it’s the perfect time to organize your home. The shorter days force you inside with hours to burn. Why not spend some of that time making sense of your closet, cleaning your oven, organizing your pantry. You may even decide to get a …
Don’t forget to say Thank You
January 7, 2013Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, take some time to write Thank You Cards. In today’s rushed world of emails, Facebook messages, and instant messaging, a hand-written thank you card means a lot. It tells the giver that you cared enough to put the same kind of thought and …
The Eve of 2013
December 31, 2012It’s December 31st, the last day of the year. Now is the perfect time to reflect on the year that was and consider the year ahead. It’s time to set some goals. (Let’s not call them resolutions because we tend to break those.) This year, lets not set goals that are too lofty and too …
Happy Holidays
December 24, 2012From all of us behind the GO Community, Happy Holidays to you and yours. We’re looking forward to seeing you in an organized 2013!
Create a Gift Wrapping Station
December 17, 2012Wrapping a present requires lots of small parts – scissors, tape, ribbon, bags, tissue paper, and the wrapping paper itself. If everyone in your house has gifts to wrap, it won’t be long until these wrapping tools have scattered to the four corners of your house. Setting up a gift wrapping station in a designated …
Make Room for the Feast
December 10, 2012With the holidays come elaborate meals, both the ones you prepare yourself and the leftovers you bring home from work and school potlucks. Throughout the season, take the time to regularly clean out your fridge and make room for the next delicacies. Give yourself a recurring reminder each Thursday, and you won’t end up trying …
Holiday Card Organization
December 3, 2012The first step to tackling your annual holiday card sendoff – make a list. Whether you make a file on your computer or get a designated Address Book that you keep with your decorations, keeping the addresses from year to year will help the smooth out the process.
Shop Online – Save Time
November 26, 2012Last year, a record 226 million people shopped on Black Friday, crowding even the stores that opened Thanksgiving night. The smart shoppers found their deals online, saving gas, time, and their sanity. Take advantage of our Cyber Week Sale – we’re extending Black Friday discounts throughout the week. See Cyber Week Deals Here >
Make Time For Family Traditions
November 19, 2012In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s all too easy to crowd your schedule with school events and holiday party preparations. As you make your plans, make sure to include some unstructured time for your family to have fun and create new traditions. Your spontaneous gingerbread house might end up looking like …
Create A Holiday Organization List
November 12, 2012The secret to success is learning from your past experiences. With that in mind, it’s helpful to create a master list for organizing your holiday season. As you go through the holidays, keep track of tasks and schedules and note what went well. If cramming all the holiday decorating into the day after Thanksgiving left …
Holiday Traveling
November 5, 2012As you get ready to head off to visit family or take a resort vacation this holiday season, it helps to be prepared for travel surprises. According to the Better Business Bureau, many different aspects of holiday travel can have hidden fees attached, from airline pet fees to GPS usage fees in your rental car. …
Daylight Saving Time Ends November 4, 2012
October 29, 2012Don’t forget to “Fall Back” this weekend. Winter is on its way with shorter days and longer nights. It’s time to adjust our clocks to fit Mother Nature’s schedule. We suggest turning all your clocks back before you go to bed, but after your children fall asleep. It will give you one more hour of …
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Oct 22-30 is Red Ribbon Week
October 22, 2012Red Ribbon Week was invented to get your kids talking about a serious topic, and they certainly will talk. The question is will you be the one to provide a parental perspective? Red Ribbon Week automatically breaks the ice—it’s its own conversation starter. Take advantage of it and let your kids know what you see …
Read As A Family
October 15, 2012Want your children to develop a love of reading? Read with them. Even children who are too young to speak or struggle to read can benefit from having stories read to them. It helps them develop language and improve their comprehension skills. Besides that, it’s a lot of fun.
