The Joy of Organizing

Practical organizing tips and tricks for busy families from The Joyful Organizer®.

House Guests December 20, 2008

Many of us have houseguests during the holiday season.  Some are expected, and some are unexpected!  Either way it is important to get prepared.  If you use air mattresses, blow them up and make sure they don’t leak.  Also be sure that any sheets you for guests are clean.  Take a minute to dust the guest room, and fluff the pillows and curtains.

A few minutes of preparation will give you piece of mind for the season!

 

Christmas Cleaning December 18, 2008

Although we are strapped for time during the holidays, its a perfect time to do a little cleaning at your home.  For mot people, having a clean home takes away stress and makes the holidays more enjoyable.  As a Christmas present to yourself, consider hiring a cleaning service for the commonly used areas like bathrooms and kitchens.  Then take the extra time to tackle items like curtains that need to be washed, replacing air filters in your home, or filling hand soap dispensers.  Attention to the details will make your holiday season go much smoother!