by Carla Whyte | Nov 2, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Are you ready for the holidays?
The holidays are upon us… Decorating needs to be done… Food needs to be prepared… Guests are coming! But don’t worry! I will walk you through some helpful tips for an organized, peaceful holiday season!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
5 Helpful Tips for an Organized Holiday
With the holidays, it seems like there’s always enough time until there’s not. I created this handy list to help you plan ahead to make this holiday season a little less stressful.
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Partner Recommendation
Kim Cotton Design
Kim Cotton co-owned a local staging and design company in the early 2000’s. She decided to go on her own to focus on creating joy in the spaces she transforms for her clients. Her goal is to inspire everyone to live in a space they love and call home. Among a variety of design services, Kim offers holiday decorating. So if you would like to have your home decorated by a professional for the holidays, I highly recommend you work with Kim!
Contact Kim at: kimcottondesign@gmail.com
Product Recommendations
Christmas Ornament Storage
This storage box makes it simple to safely pack away your precious Christmas ornaments and know you’ll find them in perfect condition next year. This durable red fabric box is designed with three-layers that can store up to 75 ornaments (not included). Cardboard dividers ensure that each ornament stays securely in its place while you’re transporting them to and from storage. Various sized ornaments can be accommodated by moving the adjustable cardboard dividers. The zippered top closure grants easy access, so packing and unpacking your keepsake ornaments is effortless.
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by Carla Whyte | Nov 2, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
There’s an emergency! What do you do?
In honor of National Preparedness Month, I thought it would be great to remind you to check (or start!) your disaster kits, and to have a refresher (or first!) conversation with your families about what to do in natural disaster or emergency. I know it’s kind of scary to think about, but the more you talk about it, and the more prepared you are, the less scary it will be. This first article has a lot of information for you, so just click on what is most important to you. 🙂 Be safe!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Make A Plan
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
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Emergency Supplies for Earthquake Preparedness
Stock up now on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. These supplies should include a first aid kit, survival kits for the home, automobile, and workplace, and emergency water and food. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days.
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Learn CPR and First Aid
If disaster strikes and someone gets injured, would you know what to do? Getting certified in first aid and CPR could mean the difference between life or death in an emergency situation.
Premium Family Emergency Survival Bag
Sustain Supply Co.’s Premium Family Emergency Go Bag for 4 people lets you take a set-it-and-forget-it attitude to emergency preparedness. You never need to worry if severe weather threatens because you’ve got it covered – everything your family needs for survival is tucked away all in one convenient backpack. Whether you’re in your home awaiting rescue or have to evacuate suddenly to another location, your kit will help you meet your basic needs.
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by Carla Whyte | Aug 31, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
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Who\’s ready for Back to School?
Summer is still here!! ? And I refuse to let it go just yet! Are you like me and squeezing in the last couple of trips of the summer? Enjoy every second!But, we all know that school is just around the corner, and there are some things we can do now to prepare that will make the year go by more smoothly for you and your kids. The first is creating a clutter-free study space that works for your child. The second is purging some of your kids\’ old school work, clothes, and toys to make room for their art projects and other \”stuff\” they are going to accumulate this year.
Remember, I\’m always here to help!organized.
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
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Design a Kid-Friendly Workspace
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One of the best ways to encourage your child to complete their assignments is to create a homework space that\’s all their own.
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Partner Recommendation: Holly Basseri, GET. SMART. NOW.
Would your child love to:
- breeze through homework?
- achieve more and struggle less in school?
- advance academically multiple grade levels?
If yes, then the Get Smart Now program is exactly what you are looking for! With more than 40 years of classroom experience, our teachers will help your children learn to learn.
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Why, How and When To Purge of Your Kids’ Stuff
If you\’re drowning in kid \”stuff\” around your house, this is a must-read! Decluttering tips for moms & how to purge your kids\’ toys and clothes.
Product Recommendations
Expandable Drawer Tray
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Officemate Black Recycled Expandable Drawer Tray has customized compartments with dividers that allows adjustments from 10-5/8 in to 16 in. Dividers allow for custom compartments and hangs on top for additional storage below.
3-Tier Rolling Cart
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Arrange all your supplies in this three-tier cart. It has ample space with removable pieces for you to keep your school supplies organized the way you like! With attached wheels, this cart is perfect to conveniently move to any corner of the house.
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by Carla Whyte | Jul 22, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Back to School already?
Dear Candice,
I hope you’re having a nice summer!! School is still a month away (yay!), but it might be a good idea to kind-of-sort-of start thinking about it a little bit. ? One area that’s fun to think about is your kids’ memorabilia. Sometimes it can get overwhelming, I know, but setting up a system now will help make it more manageable when it starts pouring in! And I LOVE this organizing solution in the following article. SUPER easy to set up and maintain!! I hope you think so, too.
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
A Simple System for Organizing School Memorabilia
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It\’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of those school keepsake papers…am I right? Here\’s a simple system for organizing school memorabilia papers!
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Partner Recommendation:
Melissa \”Apple\” Sioson, Primetime Martial Arts
If you are looking for something fun and different for your child this summer, I highly recommend Summer Camp with Coach Apple and Primetime Martial Arts!
Each day will be filled with karate, games, crafts, food and fun. At least one day per week will be a park day where the campers will walk to La Colina Park and have a picnic lunch and play for the day. Activities and crafts will vary depending on the amount of campers and their ages.
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Product Recommendation: 12-Gallon Plastic Storage Hanging File Box
The KeepBox is a versatile home storage and medium-duty attached lid container. Metal rails included to organize letter hanging folders.
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by Carla Whyte | Jun 24, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Do you know where all of your summer gear is?
Summertime is here, and you are going to be accessing the things in your garage more and more—bicycles, camping gear, gardening supplies, beach chairs….but the question is, can you get to, or even find, any of these things? Are you too embarrassed to even open the door? You are not alone! But wouldn’t it be great to just walk into your garage, grab your beach blanket, chairs and cooler, and simply go to the beach?? This is just one good reason to get control of your garage and get it organized.
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
The Top 5 Benefits of An Organized Garage
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If you\’ve ever looked around to see who\’s outside before opening the garage door, you\’re not alone. This part of the house collects everything from toys and sports equipment to tools and garden supplies—some of which probably haven’t been used in years. Fortunately, garage storage solutions change everything. When you\’re finished organizing, you might even have room inside for your car!
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Partner Recommendation: Alice Riiski, S&S Cabinets
Alice works closely with her clients and shows them how to maximize their living space with beautiful and flexible home organization systems. It starts with a consultation where she takes her clients on a tour around their home and discovers how they are currently utilizing their closets and other storage spaces. She then draws up a plan with 3D design software to show how the space would transform after installation. She is very proud to be part of the team at S & S Cabinets. They are family-owned and operated and work hard to keep their clients happily organized.
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Product Recommendation: Alera 4-Shelf Wire Shelving Rack
Alera Wire Shelving Units offer ample shelving storage for home, business, and even restaurants. The strong welded steel wire construction provides exceptional strength and stability. The no tools snap-together design assembles in minutes and allows for effortless adjustment to create unique and personalized solutions.
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by Carla Whyte | May 20, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Can a clean home improve your health?
May is the month for a number of health-related awareness events including National Mental Health, High Blood Pressure, and Better Sleep Month. And while an organized home might not be the cure-all for any of these issues, it certainly can help! Clutter, and the awareness that something needs to be done about it causes more stress than you might know. Clearing the clutter and living in a beautiful, organized home will reduce stress and allow you to focus on the things that are more important in your life. Let\’s take that first step together!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
How Cleaning and Organizing Can Improve Your Physical and Mental Health
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Piles of laundry and endless To Dos are exhausting, but they can actually mess with all aspects of your life-not just your daily schedule or orderly home. Clearing away the clutter can help you make healthier choices, improve your relationships, and even boost your workout.
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Partner Recommendations
There are many facets to taking care of yourself and of course, a clean and organized home is a great place to start. After that\’s handled, you may find that you need support in other areas. I highly recommend these fabulous women to get you feeling amazing!
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A Balanced Table
Ellen Lovelace is a holistic nutritionist, wellness educator, and functional health practitioner and provides nutrition, health, and wellness services.
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Casab Sports and Wellness Chiropractic
Dr. Jackie Casab wants to help you attain that active, healthy, and pain-free life you deserve by restoring your body’s optimum function and balance.
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Yoga and Pilates with Deepa Dravid
Deepa is a Certified Yoga and Pilates instructor. She has a creative, methodical and holistic teaching style that invigorates the mind as well as body, and her classes are accessible to all skill levels
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Acupuncture with Denise
Denise Renteria treats a variety of health concerns including stress, pain management, and fertility. By accessing the bodies innate ability to heal, acupuncture offers a natural approach to various conditions without the side effects of medication.
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