Are Personal Concierge Services Worth it?

There is no reason to wait until the next time you’re staying at a luxury hotel to enjoy outstanding concierge service. Many companies around the country offer personal concierge services and the ever-helpful Cranky Consumer column in the Wall Street Journal put a few from all over the country to the test. And with a name like “cranky,” you might assume that there would be some complaints about some of the service they received, but there were really none worth making.

The upshot of their personal concierge trials was that the companies were all very professional and very helpful. They did everything from playing with pets when the owners were out of town to locating kosher caters for an upcoming party. Having a concierge service available is an indulgence, but when life gets busy or stressful, they can accomplish a whole to-do list in just hours. And with rates ranging from $25 to $50 per hour, the tradeoff is well worth it.

Clutter Quickly Grows With Procrastination…And Even Kills!

The most common problem most people have with getting rid of clutter and getting organized is not knowing how to begin or where to get started.

So it gets put off until…later.

Of course, the reasons are usually decent.

For one, there’s a lot going on in our lives. We go in so many directions and there never seems to be enough time to get anything done.

And it’s easier to put organizing off because you think it’ll take up too much time right now.

The other priorities — like eating and sleeping (minor things, right?) of course take first on the list.

But getting organized doesn’t have to take a lot of time every single day.

And if you don’t start getting organized, even just a little bit at a time, there are some very real negative affects that, well, could kill you.

A little drastic… I know.  But the affect clutter and disorganization has on your health is very, very real.  It adds stress to your already busy life.  It sucks away your energy and makes you tired.  In many people, it increases the symptoms of depression. Continue reading

How an errand assistant can make your life easier by giving you the freedom to spend your time doing the things you enjoy….

How many times have you heard yourself say “if only there where more hours in the day” or “I wish I had an extra pair of hands”, with all the tasks that need to be taken care of life can become very overwhelming! A personal errand service can relieve the stress and give you the freedom to spend your time doing whats most important to you.

Take a minute to think about how many errands that need your attention, taking away your time from family and work. Grocery shopping, personal shopping, servicing your vehicles, pet appointments, child care transportation, after school activities, scheduling personal or professional appointments, bill paying, organizing, prescriptions, movies, books, to go meals, dry cleaning and the list goes on! Continue reading

Closet Organization Tips

Chocolates on MY Pillow's Closet Organization TipsMaking the decision to get your closet organized is a step in the right direction. The task can seem like too much in the beginning, but with some helpful tips you will get the job done. The amount of closet space isn’t what is important – how you use it is! Break the entire task down in to small, achievable steps. This will keep the project from seeming like it is too much to tackle. The first order of business is to decide to eliminate clutter from your closet forever.

Remove everything from your closet. Be honest about what you find in there. Analyze each and every item. Getting rid of things if very easy for some people, but harder for others. Why keep dealing with these items each and every time you open up your closet? I understand some articles in your closet may have sentimental value. Store them in an air tight container in another area of your home. Continue reading

5 Steps – Get Rid of Clutter!

A pact, according to Dictionary.com is “a formal agreement…such as one between nations.”

Well, I want you to have A-Pact with your clutter. Although this turns into more of a battle (that you win)…it’s a great way to remember the steps to organization.

Here’s what it means and how it works …

A–>ASK
Ask yourself what you want out of the room or area you’re going to organize. What are the goals of the room? What are you shooting for by getting organized?

And the thing is, you want to dig a little deep into how you want to benefit. This will help you get motivated and work towards the final goal. For instance, if you’re going to start the process of organizing paperwork in your home office, the question is “why do I want to organize this space?” The answer could be “I don’t ever want to have a late bill again” or “I want to find any document in less than two minutes.” Continue reading

Get Organized – Free Your Mind!

  1. Tell yourself that no matter what, some level of clutter with a child is going to happen.
  2. Begin with messes and clutter that you see every day. Organize your kitchen, garage, and family room before your hallway closet.
  3. Use drawer dividers for socks, underwear, lingerie, and tiny items, to keep them separated and organized. Use this same principle to organize your silverware, with clearly defined places for every fork and knife, or drawers for ties and socks or, underwear. Think in this same way for every aspect of your home. This will save many hours of searching for things. It will dramatically cut down on the clutter of items left out “for now” or “until I find a place for it.” Develop a new mantra: everything has its place and a place for everything!
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