What to Purge Before You Move

Recently I have done a lot of moves and there are so many things you can get rid of before you move. Here are a just a few things to think about:

• Kids toys
• Pantry
• Kitchen: dishes, pots, pans, cups, etc.
• Garage: paint, junk, non-working tools, etc.
• Cords & cables
• Paperwork - junk mail, old catalogs, credit card offers, etc.
• Unwanted furniture
• Cosmetics and toiletries
• Kids art
• Kids trophies
• Towels and linens
• Collections you may no longer want
• Clothes, shows, lingerie
• Office supplies no longer needed or working
• Old electronics
• Old VHS, DVDs, CDs
• Books and magazines

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Made in the USA: Kristin Ess Beach Wave Hairspray

The more that I do my hair on a regular basis, the more I use hairspray. I first heard about this hairspray on Instagram. I went to Target to pick it up and found out it was made in the USA! YES! So far I like it and may try some other hairsprays from this brand later on.

Do you have favorite hairspray you use?

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Eco Modern Concierge on Padron Marketing Podcast #StandingOut

In July, I was interviewed by Katrina with Padron Marketing about business for her podcast. In August, it went live. Go check it out here -----> http://bit.ly/2fsdmql Also, check out the other podcasts on the site from other business leaders.

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Hurricane Harvey Donations

As many of you know Hurricane Harvey destroyed many parts of Texas. It is has been just a tad bit over a month since it made its way to Texas and caused so much flooding in and around the Houston area. My beloved neighborhood was no exception.

The outpouring amount of help, donations, and kindness from others has been beyond amazing. We have a neighbor who set up a little "store" where neighbors and workers can come get supplies, eat, take a break, etc. It has truly been amazing.

In order to help the neighbors and friends in our community a little more I started an Amazon wishlist of supplies that they will need in the coming months because this is an ongoing process. If you care to donate here is the link: http://a.co/gOeJ1JA any and all help is greatly appreciated! THANK YOU!!!

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9 Tips to Getting Organized This Fall

Since fall is approaching many people are hiring professional organizers to help them get organized for the fall and upcoming holidays. I usually get an influx of client requests because the looming holidays is stressing them out. Here are 9 things you can do to help you get organized this fall.

Purge. Get rid of holiday items you do not need. You can do this at the end of each holiday season too. Purge any summer and winter clothing you no longer wear. Also, purge any kitchen items you know you don't need.

Organize and switch up closet. If you are the type that puts their seasonal clothing away or puts it in a different area of your closet, now is the time to make the shift. Switch your clothing.

Schedule. I don't know about you, but for me and many of my clients the fall is basically non-stop from October 1st - December 31st. Make sure your schedule is intact so you have everything written down on a calendar or electronically. This helps so you don't overbook yourself. Use different pen colors to prioritize and keep it fun.

Plan. The key is to plan ahead. Make sure to meal plan, plan your projects you have coming up, plan for the holidays, etc. Planning will help you be more productive and save so much time.

Clean. I know you have heard of spring cleaning and in the fall you should do the same thing. Get that house nice and clean for the holidays.

Make lists. Make lists of everything you need to do and want to do. This can include household chores to fun things to do.

Organize and clean the garage. Fall is the perfect time to tackle that garage. Depending on where you live, it usually isn't as hot as the summer and the crisp air helps you feel motivated.

Prep the outdoors. If you have summer furniture or activities outside, clean them up and store them.
Split your firewood and prepare to use in the fireplace or a fire pit.

Organize your entryway. As you walk into your house make sure there is a place for coats, boots, bags, keys, etc. This will especially help you be organized and ready to walk out the door on time.

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Made in the USA + Eco: BEST Mosquito Spray

I have been a long time fan of milk + honey and have blogged about it several times before. Their mosquito spray is the BEST eco one I have found. I have given constantly as gifts and it is an essential if you live in Houston.  Plus, it is made in Texas! Owning a concierge company, I am always looking for great gift ideas and this is perfect.

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My Fall 2017 Bucket List

I love the fall time and from the time October hits it is non-stop go, go, go until the end of the year for us. This year is particularly busy with music festivals, weddings, bachelorette party, etc. etc. Here are some things on my fall bucket list. By creating a list I hope that it helps me stay more organized and plan my down time wisely. 

Toast pumpkin seeds. Every year we get real pumpkins and last year we toasted pumpkin seeds with cinnamon and they turned out SO good. I really want to remember to do that again this year.

Host an outdoor movie night. We used to do this a lot more, but it has been almost a year since we did an outdoor movie night, so I hope to do another one.

Go to a new dog park. Our sweet dog, Rothko, LOVES going to the park and for walks, so I want to take him somewhere new.

Run more. I hate running in the summer, which I did more this past summer than normal, but I really like running in the fall / winter because there is something refreshing about running in the cool air. Plus, I need to do more cardio.

Weekend getaway. We have a few weekend getaways planned and are going to some new places, which I am really excited about.

Open the windows. I don't know why I don't do this more in the fall, but this year I really need to remember to open the windows throughout the house more, turn off the a/c and let cool air in.

Finish our sunroom. So this has been a goal for a couple of years and something we started last year, but this year WE WILL finish that dang sunroom.

Host a dinner party. We LOVE hosting and having people over, so I really want to host a fun dinner party this year sometime in the fall for friends and neighbors.

Go on more bike rides. We love going on bike rides and I really want to bike Buffalo Bayou since it has been renovated. I did once in May, but fall is a great time to check out new bike trails.

Finish holiday shopping early. This may be wishful thinking, but I really want to have most of my shopping done by December 1st.

Organize the garage. This is totally my husbands domaine because I have organized the garage I don't know how many times, so I have finally pretty much given up, but hopefully it is something we or he can tackle this fall.

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