Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Simplify the holidays

Simplify whenever possible. 5 Ways to simplify:  Reduce the number of people to whom you give gifts and the number of presents you give to an individual. Buy gifts that don’t require wrapping (especially for adults) for example: gifts of experience, donations to non-profits in the receiver’s name, gift cards, cash.  Send an E-card instead […]

What’s your favorite Halloween candy? I’ve always been a Snickers lover, but my new favorite is Dark Reese’s Thins. They’er the right balance of chocolate and peanut butter. Yum! Hope you have a sweet Halloween.

Once the sugar rush fades, the year-end holiday season begins! Below, you’ll find some helpful holiday travel tips, and be sure to check out my upcoming Tips of the Month on my website for more holiday organizing advice.

Use Holiday lists

Utilize lists and timelines to make responsibilities easier to remember. 5 Helpful lists to use: Shopping list for food, table settings, gifts, and decorations  Gift list for current year and past years Travel packing list & check list for leaving home Delegation list for dinner prep, clean up, and other tasks Timeline for meal prep

Mailing list removal

Unsubscribe from as many mailing lists as possible. Doing so reduces both paper and electronic clutter, cuts down on daily decisions, saves time, and minimizes the effort needed to organize your mail. Here’s a broad list of the kinds of mailing lists someone can unsubscribe from (both paper and digital): Paper Mail (Postal Mail): Catalogs […]