Spring Cleaning: Items you Forget to Clean Pt. 4

It is spring time and here are some things we commonly forget to clean. You can check out posts from years past here, here & here.

• Door frames
• Pet supplies
• Under and behind the toilet
• Sink plug
• Dryer vents
• Shower drain
• Legs of furniture
• Coffee maker
• Garbage disposal
• Sunglasses
• Garage door opener
• Key fobs

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NAPO Conference Packing Tips: From NAPO Houston Members

Next week a whole bunch of Houston professional organizers are headed to the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) conference in Fort Worth, TX. We have about 30 or so Houston members and business partners going and this may be the largest amount to have gone because it is only a 4 or so hour drive from Houston to Fort Worth. A whole bunch of us are super excited. I personally can't wait to catch up with colleagues, meet new people, learn and have fun! Will you be there? Here are some tips from our members on what you should bring:

Adonna Braly of Clutter Roundup: "Comfortable shoes!....lots of walking going on there!"

Ann Zanon of A2Z Organizing Solutions: 
"-a pen or marker that writes on shiny business cards. 
-a sweater or large scarf for the cold rooms
-reusable water bottle (remember Pittsburgh with the dixie cups?)
-small snacks if you are a snacker" 

Naomi Kealy of Charming Spaces: "I was planning to bring business cards, a notebook and pencil, and probably my phone charger."

Susan Wade of Sunflower Strategies: "Highlighter for handouts, rubber band for all the biz cards you'll be getting, 2 binder clips in case your room faces East and the drapes don't close all the way (past experience) lol, ribbon or something to tie or clip or your conference bag since they are all the same"

Ellen Delap of Professional-organizer.com: "Sweater or shawl. It’s cold in there"

Michelle Smithpeter of Pretty Practical Spaces: "I appreciate all the tips! It is my first NAPO Conference.

I will bring my own tote bag to haul the daily take + session prep materials."

Mary Jo Contello of Organized by MJ: "A notebook for all your notes or print out the session handouts to write on as they do not give you copies. And a reusable cup or water bottle as mentioned above. Never leave without a sweater or light weight jacket...it is freezing. Since we are mostly driving lots of snacks and your favorite adult beverage!"

Tiffany Mensing of Space and Serenity: "Tissues for when they talk about the community partner 😭"

Gayle Goddard of The Clutter Fairy: "My favorite conference helper is an office supply - a clear, pleated, zippered pouch. I use it to capture all my receipts while I'm there, plus all the business cards I get from organizers and vendors both. There's always some coupon from a vendor or small info sheet to keep track of - it's the perfect way to capture all the little papers you need when you get home!"

Amy Vance of Eco Modern Concierge: "I agree with everyone else, but also want to add. Bring cash for tipping if you go out or need it unexpectedly, medicine / vitamins to stay in tip top shape like emergen C, multivitamin, etc., swimsuit if the hotel has a pool or hot tub, portable charger, if you are driving or bring in wine or beer, don't forget the opener ;), and the list goes on..... "

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A Houston Professional Organizer / Concierge's Fave Product PT 1

Do you have favorite product? I have so many and will need to start featuring more on here. 

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10 Things that Currently Make me Happy: February 2019

February was a fast and furious month full of fun & travel.

1. Celebrating my brother's 21st birthday in Austin, TX with Bryan, my cousin Megan and his friend.
2. Visiting friends in Sedona, AZ for a surprise birthday party. 
3. Snowboarding at Snowbowl in Flagstaff, AZ
4. Working for my non-profit client and having National Concierge Association of Greater Houston members volunteer at their event.
5. Rodeo cook off.
6. Starting my rodeo shift and hanging out with my team members. 
7. Making the steps to finally update my website. 
8. Getting a new corporate client.
9. Watching the Super Bowl at a neighbor's house.
10. Celebrating my mother in laws birthday.

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Happy 1st Day of Spring & Spring 2019 Bucket List

Happy 1st day of Spring! Warmer temps are on the horizon and here is my Spring 2019 bucket list

Go on at least 3 or more walks / park visits a week with our sweet dog. This used to be such a regular habit that we got out of doing in the colder months.

Try a new salad recipe. I have a salad recipe book my mother in law gave me years ago and want to try something new.

Outdoor yoga. I NEED more yoga in my life.

Go to the drive in movie. We haven't been in so long and I would love to go again.

Long bike rides. I love riding my bike.

Go to a new date spot with Bryan. We tend to go and do a lot of the same things that we like and we need to try something new.

What is on your spring bucket list?

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Client Downsizing Couple: Pantry Organization Before & After

This couple was semi downsizing and we helped them get organized in their new place. It was 2 organizers and we helped line all of the shelves in the kitchen and bathrooms with shelf liner and helped them get organized and set up in their new home. If you are moving and have considered using a professional organizer, I highly recommend it. If you are in the Houston area looking for a professional organizer we would love to help you. 

Below are some before & afters of this pantry organization project. Here are some products that we used in this project. 

White bins

Can riser

Shelf liner

Lazy susans

Oxo containers

Label maker

Before:

After:

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2019 Houston Earth Day Events

Earth Day is next month, but there are all kinds of events that are already planned all over Houston. Including events next week.

March 23 Woodlands GreenUp
March 23 Kids Market Day 2019
March 30 Earth Hour
April 1 Earth Day run/ walk Challenge
April 6 Pearland Clean & Green
April 6 Bayou Greenway Day
April 6 Earth Day Family Picnic and Festival at Hope Farms
April 7 Chefs in the Field Earth Day Supper
April 13 Sugar Land Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rock
April 11 - 14 Galveston FeatherFest
April 13 Urban Harvest Dig It Day 
April 13 Aquarium Houston Party for the Planet
April 14 Earth Day Houston
April 14 The Parish School's Earth Day Spring Fling
April 16 University of Houston Sustainability Fest
April 18-21 Earth Day at Moody Gardens
April 20 Houston Arboretum Earth Day Celebration
April 27 Pearland Earth Day Celebration
May 4 Armand Bayou Earth Day Party for the Planet
May 18 Bay Day

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