by Carla Whyte | Mar 23, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
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Let\’s get your taxes ready!
I hope you’re staying healthy and happy! This is such a weird time for all of us, and I just want you to know that I am here for you in whatever capacity you may need me. Whether it be just to talk, to bring you any necessities you may need, or to continue with your organizing project. Yes, you heard me! We can actually organize virtually using Zoom! 🙂 With everyone home now, the clutter situation around the house may get a little out of hand. I’d love to be there with you to (virtually) hold your hand, and help keep it under control. I will walk you through how Zoom works (it’s easy!), and then we can work together on whatever area of your house you’d like!
This month, my focus is on making sure you can find your tax papers. Even though tax payments and filings have been extended to July 15th with no interest or penalties (which is awesome!), it\’s still a good idea to get started on them. By organizing virtually with me, you are carving out the time to do it (just like you do when I come in person), which is what most everyone says is the key. Meaning, no one wants to do this by themselves! 🙂 We will go through your files, discard what you don’t need, and relabel them if necessary. I can print out labels for you and mail them to you! Not only will we find what you need for your 2019 taxes, but you will also be able to find what you need for your 2020 taxes much quicker and easier!
Who will be my first virtual client? 🙂 Virtual rates are lower than my in-person rates, and I am offering an extra 25% off the first session to the first 5 people who contact me! And remember, we can work on any area you’d like. Can’t wait to hear from you!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
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6 steps to organize your tax documents
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If it is time for It pays to stay organized when it comes to your taxes. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your documents in order—here’s what you can do today and every day until next tax season!
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by Carla Whyte | Feb 27, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Who loves to read?
It\’s Library Lovers\’ Month and I love this topic! It’s crazy how emotionally attached we are to our books! From childhood favorites to books we’ve acquired and totally forgotten about, to old textbooks (how many of you are cringing right now and saying, \”Oh geez. That’s me!”?). Books are one of the hardest things for people to let go of, so read this fabulous article to get some amazing, totally doable, ideas!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
How To Actually Get Rid Of Books,
Because You Really Can\’t Hold On To Everything
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If it is time for you to get rid of some books, check out this article from one bibliophile and her harrowing journey of literary purging.
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Not sure what to do with old books? Here are the most up-to-date places and organizations you can go donate your lightly-used books.
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If you want to really up your home library organization game, why not create a custom library to house all of your books? The team at Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets will work with you to create the perfect space for your books so that you can enjoy them to their fullest!
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by Carla Whyte | Jan 30, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
2020 is your year to get organized!
Happy New Year! It’s the time of year when lots of you have made New Year’s Resolutions and I hope yours was to make your home a beautiful, calm and organized place to live. 🙂 It’s also the time of year when resolutions have already been broken. :/ Don’t give up! Read on to get the encouragement you need to keep going!!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
17 New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Get Organized
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Every time the calendar flips from one year to the next, millions of us resolve to lose weight, quit smoking or reduce debt. But have you given much thought to getting your house in order? Are you tired of staring at all of those boxes crammed with clothes you haven’t worn in 10 years or with toys your kids haven’t touched in five years?
Here are 17 tips to help you get your New Year off to a well-organized start.
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I am participating in a fun vision board event next month! All supplies included. I will be one of about 12 coaches who will be on hand to help with your vision for the year in different life-goal areas. I hope to see you there!
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by Carla Whyte | Dec 16, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Tips for Holiday Houseguests
I love the holidays! Getting together with friends, feeling the good cheer (most) everywhere, and sometimes having family come and stay with me. I like to reduce my holiday stress by starting to get my house in order at least two weeks before the family comes. The first article has some tips for getting your house guest-ready. I also thought it would be a good idea to remind ourselves of some common courtesies to extend to our hosts when WE are the guests. Pretty eye-opening I thought. Let me know what YOU think! 🙂
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
Plan your peaceful Christmas: guest-ify your home
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Are you having house guests for the upcoming holidays? ‘Tis the season for crowds, and while you might not be ready for handling your relationship with the in-laws, you still need to prepare your home.
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13 Things a House Guest Should Not Do
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Have you ever been the host of rude houseguests? Or are you the houseguest who has family members and friends running in the other direction when they see you coming?
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by Carla Whyte | Nov 25, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s Thanksgiving time, and I want to let you know how grateful I am to have you in my life! Because of you, I celebrated my 10-year anniversary this month! 10 years of creating order and peace in people’s homes, and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!
I hope your holidays are joyful and spent with the ones you love, and that you’re not stressed about being disorganized, or about all of the yummy food you’re going to eat! 🙂 I know that’s easier said than done, so keep reading, take a deep breath, and just ENJOY!!!!!
Carla Whyte
Embracing Your Space
14 Tips to Organize Your Pantry
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Keeping your pantry organized will help with menu planning and shopping. A quick glance will tell you what you need and what you have space for.
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7 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
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While the average person gains only 1 pound over the holidays, research shows that most of us never lose that pound. So by the time we’re in our 40s or 50s, we may weigh a lot more than we like. Holiday weight gain, sadly, is like getting a really bad present with no gift receipt.
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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
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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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