Thanksgiving is around the corner, and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank my clients, my family, and my friends for supporting Embracing Your Space for the past TWELVE years! It has been such an exciting and rewarding journey for me, and I really couldn’t have done it without all of you. I had to close down briefly at the beginning of Covid, but after about a month, my wonderful clients started calling again, and have kept me busy these last 18months! I am so grateful!
The topic of cleaning out your fridge may seem silly, but trust me!! You will thank me when you try to find room for all of your holiday food!! Turkeys, all of the fixings, pastries, cookie dough, pies, etc, etc, etc! Have fun!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
The holidays are right around the corner and chances are high that your refrigerator is going to be put to the test with all of the family gatherings that are coming up. Nation Clean out Your Fridge Day on 11/15 is the perfect opportunity to make sure this kitchen powerhouse is ready to be your MVP this holiday season!
Never lose sight of condiments, sauces, and other staples. This Refrigerator Lazy Susan turntable helps organize jars and bottles so they can be brought instantly into view. The stable, non-skid base rotates without sliding. High sides and a rubberized liner help keep contents from tipping over. Everything stays in place. Everything’s always easy to grab. Nothing gets lost in the back of a refrigerator shelf.
Christmas is a busy time, particularly for parents. With school performances, parties, shopping, baking, and decorating on top of the normal busyness of life, many people find the Christmas season to be… overwhelming. With The Nice List bundle, stay on budget, on time, and sane, all while supporting a new, small, woman-owned business!
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Do you have a Go Bag ready?September is National Preparedness Month, and a great time to create your preparedness kit, or update the one you already have. And don’t forget to include a kit for your pet(s)! These articles have wonderful step-by-step instructions and links to the information you will need to make sure your kits are complete. Take a little time with your families to talk about where you will go, and what you will take with you if an evacuation is required.
Carla Whyte
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National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe, so the best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared. Here are simple steps you can follow now to make sure you’re ready before the next disaster strikes
With this essentials emergency survival go bag, you can rest easy knowing you are well prepared with all the premium, basic supplies needed for an emergency. You’ll save yourself time and money in searching for just the right high-quality items, too – instead just purchase one, ready to go emergency go bag!
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Take a stand against plastic!This month is about seeing if you can live without using plastic. When I learned this, I was immediately overwhelmed!! I use so many things that are packaged in plastic, and I chew gum, which has plastic in it!! :/ But this article made me realize that I’m already doing at least 20 things on their list to avoid plastic, which is a pretty good start! The list is long, so please don’t get overwhelmed by THAT. Just read through a few points and see if you can commit to trying SOME of their ideas. It was super eye-opening for me and challenged me to think differently about the things I’m doing and buying. I hope you feel the same way!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
The list is not meant to be overwhelming but simply to show what is possible. Choose a few that seem doable and that will make the most impact. No one can do it all at once. But we can all get started!
The FillerUp Shop’s mission is to reduce single-use plastic and provide products that are good for your body as well as the environment. Bring in your empty, clean containers or buy theirs. They carry body care products and household cleaners along with a wide array of earth-friendly goodies such as reusable straws and produce bags.
For those who rely on the convenience of a slender tube to sip their drink of choice, a simple and affordable way to have your (functional) straw and drink from it too is to keep a reusable one in your bag or pocket.
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Is this the year you get organized?“HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It’s the time of year where a lot of people make New Year’s resolutions, or goals, for the year. (Personally, I always have a hard time figuring out what my resolution should be, as well as sticking with it!) If you’ve decided that getting organized is your resolution or goal, this first article will help you get started. The second article gives great advice about goal setting and achieving. Break goals into smaller chunks, call them “preferences” instead of “goals I should achieve”, and give yourself a break if you don’t achieve them. Love that!!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
There’s something peaceful and rejuvenating about an organized home. And the good news is, you don’t have to feel like a full-time housekeeper to get it! These home organization goals are so easy that anyone can accomplish them.
It’s a new year and that means setting resolutions, right? But it’s not helpful to create a resolution because you “know you should” and then feel bad about not getting it done. Here, a psychotherapist shares their top tips on how to set realistic goals.
This Planner will help you create a vision for your life with monthly vision boards, define and breakdown your short and long-term goals, and incorporate these goals into your monthly, weekly, and daily agenda. Increase productivity by building good habits. Keep a positive mindset with weekly affirmations. And achieve your goals by creating weekly action plans!
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Are toys taking over your home?The gift-giving/receiving season is here, and if you’ve got kids, you know what they’re going to get—TOYS!!!!! I loved getting new toys!! But parting with old ones was hard for me. (I knew I needed to, because I couldn’t stand it when they wouldn’t fit nicely in my toy box (lol), but it was hard!) If I would have known they could go to a good home, it would have been easier. I love these donation ideas for gently used toys, and I also love these storage ideas for the new ones coming in. Happy holidays to you!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
The Toys are a lot easier to manage when everything has its place. Whether you’re dealing with stuffed animals, LEGOs, building blocks, or all of the above, here are the best storage solutions for your space:
Donating gently used children’s toys gives them new life while helping children. And it allows you to declutter your home at the same time. There are many worthy locations just waiting for you to donate these items to children who will love playing with them.
Here are 10 common places that accept children’s toy donations.
This space-saving Kids Toy Storage Organizer with 12 Plastic Bins stores lots of children’s toys in easy-to-see, easy-to-access plastic bins. The 8 standard and 4 large easy access storage containers are removable, making it fun for kids to take out toys, books, and games for playtime and quick to clean up after. This toy storage box alternative helps keep your little one’s room clean while at the same time the bins can teach color identification as well as sorting and cognitive skills.
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The impact of disorganizationOctober is Mental Health Month, and I don’t know about you, but I could sure use a refresher on how to stay clear-headed during these times! 
We’re also heading into the holidays (what???), which can be super stressful, so now is the time to take stock of your mental state (how are you truly feeling?), and the state of your surroundings (is the clutter bringing you down?), and take action! Yes! You can do it! Just setting a timer for 30-60 min, and doing some decluttering every day is all it takes! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a clear mind so you can enjoy yourself, your family, and your home?
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
Got the quarantine blues? Exercise can help manage stress, anxiety, and depression at any time of year, but especially during this pandemic. Primetime Martial Arts and Fitness is San Jose’s premier Martial Arts School for all ages (3 years to 103 years!). Their primary martial arts style is Tae Kwon Do, but they also teach Karate, Kickboxing, Sport Martial Arts, and fitness classes. Let them help you and your whole family gain confidence, increase strength, and have fun in their community!
Good Days Start With Gratitude is a 52 week guide to cultivate an attitude of gratitude! It is a self exploration journal designed to focus on being thankful for what we have, the big things in life, as well as the simple joys. Each well designed weekly spread contains an inspirational quote, space to write 3 things you are thankful for each day of the week, and a weekly checkpoint.
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