by Carla Whyte | Feb 27, 2020 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
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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
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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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20 Places to Donate Used Books
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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.
Donate Your Books
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Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets
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 | 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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This luggage rack features metal tubes & heavy-duty nylon webbings, durable and sturdy. Keep your luggage case off the floor and make packing neater, easier, and energy-saving, especially for the ones who have difficulties bending down. When not in use, just fold it up and tuck it away.
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?
Being a houseguest carries some responsibilities that you need to understand. Bad manners will keep you from being invited back.
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Shawn Parola, All the Buzz
All the Buzz is your gift solution! Any occasion, any budget, they are your answer to beautiful, high quality, personalized gifts. You won\’t believe how easy it is to give the perfect gift! So if you are going to be a houseguest this holiday season, don\’t arrive empty-handed! Grab a great hospitality gift from All the Buzz and impress your hosts with your thoughtfullness.
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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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Ellen Lovelace, A Balanced Table
Ellen Lovelace is a holistic nutritionist, wellness educator, and functional health practitioner and provides nutrition, health, and wellness services. Her work is focused on optimizing health and wellness through the use of a nourishing whole foods-based diet, supplements, and focused lab testing (where needed).
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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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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!
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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 | Aug 31, 2019 | Home Organizing, Uncategorized
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
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.
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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.
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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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