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How To Deal With Outdated Prescription Eyewear

Do you have an Elton John collection of eye glasses?

Have you got eye glasses all over the house?

Most homes I work on have several pairs of outdated glasses. The owners think they might reuse the frames one day or might wear them if their current pair breaks. Is that you?

That’s great except you won’t be able to see with them if the prescription is old so why not donate them?

Watch this very quick video on

How To Deal With Outdated Prescription Eyewear

Then package all your old pairs and get them to your local optical store.

Now that was easy!!

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By organize|2023-04-25T16:43:28+00:00April 25th, 2023|Self Care Organization|0 Comments

How To Deal With Expired Prescriptions and Vitamins

Have you every wondered what to do with all of your outdated/expired vitamins and prescriptions?

Super easy.

Check out this short video on “How To Deal With Expired Prescriptions by: Getting It Together.

Now that was easy wasn’t it?

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By organize|2023-01-30T19:11:41+00:00January 30th, 2023|Home Organization, Self Care Organization|0 Comments

A Professional Organizers Junk Drawer

Rarely do I see a home that doesn’t have a junk drawer.

Why is this?

Because we have items, we don’t know what to do with or where to put them so we put them in the “junk drawer.”

Pens, paper, elastics, take out menus, batteries that need to be recycled, the list goes on and on.

If you follow these simple rules by Getting It Together, you can eliminate the junk drawer once and for all. Or at best you can have a very organized one.

Check out this short video on A Professional Organizers Junk Drawer, then read on for the Top 3 Tips.

Tip #1. Sort through all the things in the junk drawer and ask yourself “does this belong here?”, “do I really need to keep it?”

Tip #2. Have some dividers in your drawer if you need things like pen and paper in your kitchen.

My kitchen is small and very close to my office; therefore, I keep those items in my desk.

Tip #3. Every quarter clear out the junk drawer of all the items that have ended up there. It happens. Kids toss things in the junk drawer, maybe your housekeeper or spouse does, and maybe you are even guilty of tossing the spare packets of soy sauce in there.

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By organize|2022-11-28T20:35:58+00:00November 28th, 2022|Home Organization, Organization Tips, Organizer|0 Comments

Time Management 101

What is the most important thing you can do today to make tomorrow better?

Examples: Make your lunch for tomorrow, prepare for tomorrow’s dinner while preparing for todays. Clear your desk off. Put away your clothes etc. etc.

Check out these Top Three Tips on Time Management 101 by Getting It Together:

Tip #1: Delegate. How many of you have a hard time delegating? How’s that working for you?

It’s time to release full control of everything wouldn’t you agree?

Delegate what you can and give yourself the gift of my time. Start by delegating housework. Delegate all of your travel needs to a trusted travel agent. I have the best if you don’t.

What else can you take off your “to-do” list?

Tip #2: Be mindful of what you are saying “yes” to. For every “yes”, there is a “no.”

For example: “Yes” to babysitting your grandkids full time means no time for you in your retirement, saying “yes” to every Zoom work meeting that’s not necessary for you to be on means less productive time at work, saying “yes” to every social event even if you are tired or need some “white space” means less freedom.

Tip #3: Automate. Bill payments, auto delivery of pet food, and groceries. What else?

Most importantly, “If you don’t take the time, time will take you.”

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By organize|2022-09-28T17:07:17+00:00September 26th, 2022|Time Management|7 Comments

How To Attend A Potluck by Professional Organizer Rowena List

Do you love potlucks? Most people do because of the variety of foods…….. unless you end up at an all dessert one and you’ve just come from a massive workout ready to eat your right arm.

Check out this short video by Rowena List of Getting It Together

Then read on for the Top 5 Tips on How To Attend A Potluck

Tip 1: Bring a substantial dish of food. Keep in mind there could be several people at this potluck and how nice to be able to leave leftovers for your Hostess.

Tip 2: Bring the appropriate serving utensils and make sure they have your name on them.

Tip 3: Be sure to take all your belongings home with you. The last thing your Hostess needs is extra serving dishes that she has know idea who they belong to. Go one step further and wash up all the dishes that don’t belong to your Hostess, that way all the guests can leave with clean bowls etc.

Tip 4: Try to bring something that doesn’t require going in the oven unless you have confirmed with your Hostess that hers works and will be on. I attended a potluck where many people brought things for the oven and it caused chaos in the kitchen.

Tip 5: Be mindful of bringing flowers unless you can take care of putting them in a vase for your Hostess. It’s one less thing she has to deal with.

Above all, have fun and be the best guest you can be.

PS: Keep in mind I do food prep and cooking for my clients now.

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By organize|2022-05-30T19:51:20+00:00May 30th, 2022|Organization Tips|0 Comments

Decision Fatigue by Professional Organizer Rowena List

Did you know we wake up every day with a certain number of decision neurons in our brain?

Can you believe we make approximately 35,000 conscious decisions a day?

This applies to all decisions whether they are big or small. Important or not. Try to make major decisions first thing in the day.

Are you wasting these precious neurons on trying to decide what to wear, what to eat, where is my phone, where is that important document?

These simple decisions are robbing you of precious time, energy and the ability to make bigger decisions later in the day.

Causes of decision fatigue. Stress. Clutter. Overcommitted. Workload.

Signs of decision fatigue. Tired. Brain fog. Drained. Procrastination.

The number one way to combat decision fatigue. Clear the clutter.

Another way to combat decision fatigue is to stay focused.

A simple way to combat decision fatigue is to simplify meals.

Did you know we make about 226 decisions just on food each day? Keeping your meals simple and healthy are key.

Keeping clothing decision simple will also help with decision fatigue.

Check out this fact filled podcast with Kim Acedo and myself on Decision Fatigue

Kim Acedo, MS, CHWC
Midlife Women’s Wellness Coach
Transformation Wellness For Women
Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Podcast

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By organize|2022-03-23T19:09:02+00:00March 23rd, 2022|Self Care Organization, Uncategorized|0 Comments

How To Create A Functional Spare Room

Is it time for a fresh start?

What a perfect opportunity to clear the clutter in that spare room which has become a dumping zone. Wouldn’t you agree?

Not sure where to put it. Dump it in the spare room.

Don’t have a proper storage system? Dump it in the spare room.

This will keep happening until you have a purpose and function for your spare room.

Would you like it to be a “play zone” for your kids?

Would you like space for your craft projects?

A reading area?

Or all three?

Decide on the functionality of the room and then create the systems.

Check out this video on How To Create A Functional Spare Room by Getting It Together.

Then get ready to purge all non-essential items.

Donate. Toss. Sell.

Then set up your systems for keeping yourself organized with the items you need, want and use.

Final step. Enjoy your new spare room.

To your success and safety, Rowena

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By organize|2022-02-15T19:54:11+00:00February 15th, 2022|Home Organization|0 Comments

How To Organize A Classroom & Home Office

There are people who homeschool their children by choice and then there are many of you who have been forced to homeschool your children over the past couple of years with all the school closures.

Either way, it is a big commitment to support and educate our children of the future.

Quite often when I’m out in nature I see young children. I suspect they are being homeschooled and getting their physical activity at the same time. Here we are at Alexander Falls just before Whistler BC. Aren’t they stunning?

Check out this podcast on How To Organize A Classroom & Home Office.

https://www.educate.today/edvideos/getting-it-together-a-conversation-with-rowena-list
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classroom-matters/id1470443550
https://open.spotify.com/show/6Dl4CVI3g9EBJJqwAlR1bW

Thank You to Kristy Houle for having me on your podcast

Educational Outreach Coordinator and Podcast Host
Educate.Today
https://educate.today/edvideos/classroom-matters-with-kristy-houle
https://educate.today/
(314) 807-3818

Stay safe and healthy.
To your success , Rowena
www.gettingittogether.ca

By organize|2022-01-18T18:03:04+00:00January 18th, 2022|Home Organization, Organization Tips|0 Comments

How To Organize A Ski Bag

How many of you love to ski?

It’s a great sport since you can do it well into your 80’s. Yes, I’ve met many a super seniors out on the slopes. So inspiring that’s for sure.

I like to have my bag ready to go at all times.

Check out this short video on How To Organize A Ski Bag. Then read on for more Getting It Together tips.

One thing I didn’t mention in the video was snacks.

I always have a protein bar in my pocket. This is important in the event you run into trouble and need a little energy boost.

I also keep a tea bag in my pocket. That way, I can stop and get hot water for free. Not only are you getting organized but I am helping you save money.

What could be better?

My ski pass is always in my ski jacket pocket. You’d hate to stand in line only to find out your pass is in your wallet or different jacket.

Hope to see you out on the slopes.

PS: No matter what time of the season, be sure to wear sunscreen. Your face will love you for it.

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Happy, safe, healthy 2022!
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By organize|2021-12-14T23:15:06+00:00December 14th, 2021|Travel Organization|0 Comments

How You Can Feel Lighter, More Energized And In Control In 15 Minutes A Day

Interview with Rowena List of Getting It Together and Lynne Wadsworth:

Author of “Conquering Migraines: Your Guide to Life Without Pain” and “The Ultimate Migraine Handbook: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief”

Podcast: Living Life Naturally
Holistic Health & Wellness, LLC
Valrico, FL 33594

Check out this video to learn more about going from overwhelm to calm.

Get the tips on what to keep and what to toss. Plus, learn how to declutter your mind, release emails and healthy eating.

WOW!! It is a power packed interview that you will not want to miss.
https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/episode-63-rowena-list-how-you-can-feel-lighter-more-energized-and-in-control-in-15-minutes-a-day/

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By organize|2021-11-16T17:18:40+00:00November 16th, 2021|Self Care Organization, Time Management|0 Comments