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Friday, June 29, 2012

Organizing The Fridge: When To Toss Condiments Out!

My Dad used to have this condiment table on his fridge. However, he was known to throw things out before they expired. Milk, eggs and anything left over a day was sure to get tossed. I ended up adopting this method.

Rachel Seavey, Professional Organizer
I am located in Pleasanton Ca, and serve the San Francisco Bay Area.
I specialize in Hoarding Disorder, Chronic Disorganization and helping the overwhelmed with clutter. I love what I do, and I provide realistic expectations and timelines. Don't suffer in chaos any more. Every breath is a new beginning! Please visit my site at www.collectorcare.com
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Monday, June 11, 2012

3 Healthy Tips To Help Stop Shopping From Home

Do you spend a lot of time inside tempted by QVC, home shopping networks, and the internet ?

Resist the urge by taking a walk. This provides energy and clears your mind for a while. When you go back home or to work, try and align your space with your renewed positivity. A clear mind is the best way to start clearing your personal clutter.
Budget. Leave no room in your budget for unnecessary items. Think about your future, and your retirement. How important will this stuff be to you when you need money the most?
Change the channel. Don't paruse your TV or the internet for shopping sites. There are hundreds of other shows you can watch that don't involve you spending your money.

Shopping addiction is a real issue folks. Try your best and and don't be hard on yourself. Every day is a new beginning, and you will face many challenges along your journey. Best of luck.

If you feel you need some more help, this site offers a support group that looks promising.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/shopping_addicts/

Saturday, June 2, 2012

3 Tips On Organizing Your Summer Closet

Summer is here and you can't find anything cute to wear in your overstuffed closet!
It's much easier to know what you have in your closet without bulky sweaters and snow gear taking up space. Below are some things you can do to free up space and see what you have to wear!

Pull out all of your clothing from the closet.
Sort between warm and cold wear.
Place all bulky items into clear plastic bins marked "Winter Gear".

Now you should be able to see what you have to wear this summer, instead of going out and buying more.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Tri Valley Bark For Life!! Collector Care Sponsors Event!

This Saturday folks! Sponsored by Collector Care!

Building Trust While Decluttering

After four weeks of clutter busting a home, I was finally allowed to work on my own! Now that is awesome!
It's really hard for my clients to let people into their homes, nonetheless touch their stuff unsupervised.
I promise I will not throw anything out behind their backs, and I know that at this point they believe me.

Don't procrastinate any longer, give me a call and we will work through this together!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

3 Tips On Staying Organized While Traveling

Staying organized while traveling? There is such a thing.

Have your toiletries in a separate bag within your luggage to avoid unwanted spills, and a reusable shopping bag for dirty clothes or wet swimsuits.
If you are staying in a hotel unpack right away to avoid frustration later. Always triple check for hidden belongings when leaving.
When traveling with children, pack an additional bag specifically for them, so all of their items are right at your fingertips when you need them.

Take a little stress out of traveling by thinking ahead. Vacations are supposed to be fun! Don't spend the whole time searching for your child's bear or what you want to wear that day. By unpacking upon arrival you avoid these extra annoyances.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Closet Organizing - Before And After Photos

Everyone loves before and after photos! However, most of my clients do not like me to publish them. I am very grateful for having the go ahead to post these.

This is a fairly common closet job. I began by pulling everything out. Donating clothing to a great cause allowed my client to feel better about himself and allowed us to have some working space. I had a contractor come in and build some easy closet shelving so that my senior client could easily access his wardrobe. We finished purging and and he will take time each day to put everything back. (Practice makes perfect!)