Have you ever sounded like a broken record?

Back up [ from the TV ]. You’re too close.
[ in a sing-song voice ] No, no, no… Drinks stay in the kitchen.
[ gasp ] Watch out!… awwww, crap [ or alternate expletive ]… too late.

Well, I’m not afraid to admit that I have experienced this phenomenon since becoming a mom… However, I recently picked up this really great tip from Keely, one of my “mom friends” from MOPS and owner of BookJingle.com :

Use a small (but not too small) colorful area rug to designate a spot on the floor for your child(ren) to sit while watching TV. The rug is also a great spot for doing artwork or eating a snack.

I have personally used a blanket or towel to serve this purpose in the past, but the area rug’s backing and overall density virtually eliminates any tripping hazard—and, let’s not forget, saves the carpet (or hardwood or tile or whatever kind of flooring you have) from utter disaster!

Plus, when your little area rug gets too grungy (’cause you know it will), it’ll be a cinch to replace!

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The Recipe Nest^® is the perfect solution for those of us who clip (or simply tear out) recipes from magazines, or for those of us who tend to let things stack up in piles before we deal with them months later.

Not only is it ideal for sorting and storing recipes, but the Recipe Nest^® also turns into a fabulous easel (with a handy clip) to hold your selected recipe at an eye-pleasing angle while you prepare it. Add the spill-proof vinyl covering to the trendy color selection, and you’ve got a real winner!

So, what about you? Are you a ‘recipe collector’ like me? What is your favorite way to store recipes? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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[ real neat ] free phone consultation

Think you’re beyond help? Need some reassurance that we can create order out of your chaos? Want a blind date before making a commitment? This is the perfect option for you!

• Assessment of current routines, personal habits, and organizing systems,
• Rough time estimate, plan-of-action, and verbal recommendations, plus
• Free newsletter subscription, access to downloads, and special offers.

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[ real neat ] virtual coaching services

Live more than 50 miles from Georgetown? Don’t have a professional  organizer nearby? Have a phone and/or computer with internet access? This is the perfect option for you!

• Two 30-minute telephone consultations to answer your specific organizing questions,
• Detailed instructions, ideas, options, and product recommendations, plus
• Time-saving one-on-one personalized help and unlimited e-mail support for 30 days.

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[ real neat ] productivity power hour

Overwhelmed? Know you need to tweak something? Not sure where to start? Just need a handy plan-of-action to point you in the right direction? This is the perfect option for you!

• Complete on-site tour and needs assessment of space, layout, usage, and systems,
• Rough time estimate, plan-of-action, and verbal recommendations, plus
• “How-to” organizing principles instruction and product suggestions.

Not only will you learn how to make the best use of your space, but you will also learn how to better manage your time and daily office interruptions including mail, phone calls, and e-mail.

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[ real neat ] hands-on organizing session

Know exactly what you need to tackle? Ready to jump right in and get the job done? Just need an extra set of hands to speed up the process? This is the perfect option for you!

• Define your goals, roll up your sleeves, and get your space organized (with my help),
• Unlimited phone and e-mail support for 30 days following your session, plus
• Complimentary donation drop-off to select local charity—tax receipt mailed to you.

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[ real neat ] home organizing party

Need a girls’ night out? Wish you could have a one-on-one organizing consultation, but stuck with a tight budget? Love to learn and have fun? This is the perfect option for you!

• Organizing seminar tailored to address challenges specific to your home and family,
• Built-in accountability to friends who will continue to motivate and encourage you, plus
• Mini hands-on organizing session that will transform a problem space in your home.

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[ real neat ] home staging consultation

Need a larger house for your growing family? Looking to downsize now that the kids are gone? Want to sell your current home for top dollar? This is the perfect option for you!

• Complete in-home tour and needs assessment of space,
• On-site verbal and written recommendations, plus
• “How-to” decluttering and home staging principles instruction.

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[ real neat ] hands-on home staging services

Need an extra set of hands to speed up the home staging process and get the job done as soon as possible? This is the perfect option for you!

• Declutter, neutralize, and create a “model home” appearance to attract buyers,
• Organize, pack, and store non-essential items in preparation for relocation, plus
• Complimentary donation drop-off to select local charity—tax receipt mailed to you.

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[ real neat ] gift certificates

Looking for the perfect gift for that person who has everything? Or for the one running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Most of us wish for more time and greater simplicity in order to enjoy the people, activities, and things that are most important to us. From the busy executive to the new mother, the gift of organization can be just what they need to revitalize their spaces and their lives.

By giving someone the gift of organization, you may very well inspire changes that can last a lifetime. And, your friends and family will talk about your gift for years to come!

Gift certificates are available in any denomination.

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