This presentation has been done several times now at different locations. If you've missed it, I will be doing it again at the Rivers Run Health Fair on Thursday, Oct. 28th. The address is 50 Fairwood Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. The Health Fair will have lots of vendors and will be from 11-4 that day. We haven't set a time for my presentation yet... so stay tuned... I'll let you know. If you want more information about the fair call: 585-292-5440 and talk to Chad. Hope to see you there.

If you live in a small space... its easy to get bored with the same look all the time. This is an easy and interactive presentation to give us all ideas on how to change up the stuff we already have. Quick tips and out of the box thinking. No spending... just ideas.

Baywinde

100-200 Kidd Castle Way

Webster, NY

9/16

3PM

Many thanks to the wonderful staff and members of the Wellness on Wednesdays group at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Webster... They invited me in to do my Bye, Bye Clutter Bye Bye presentation... and what fun we had!!!! We exercised.... We learned.... and we ate a wonderful lunch!!! Thanks especially to Lynn Reville for all the arrangements. And... for Lisa Riggi of LHR Administrative Services for referring me.

Sure, it's late August... you might be smelling the slight aroma of fall in the air... but if you are like me, I want to savor every second of summer. I'm not a real sun person (to fair)... I'm not even athletic, so spending lots of hours outside sweating isn't my idea of fun. But I just love not wearing heavy coats, and worrying about slippery roads. Now... I also have to admit... I like winter. I love big warm sweaters, and warm fireplaces. I know... I'm contradicting myself... It's not that I don't love each season, it's just that I want to hang on, just a little bit longer, to the warm days of summer. There are so many months of cool/cooler/cold /freezing weather.

With that... I want to mention the fall downsizing season. It's such a temptation to put off the de-cluttering until spring. Isn't it? If you are one of those people, please give me a minute to plant an idea: Be kind to yourself. Don't make it worse and keep adding to it. The downsizing project you want to do in the spring is big enough. Even if you grab one box, or one bag a week... and sort it watching the news, it will help you. Try to break your project up into small phases. Really, it helps. By the time spring comes around, you will be surprised and so pleased with yourself at how much you were able to get done.

I've just come from a family funeral in Austin, TX... it was hot. We came from all over the country to celebrate my Mother-In-Law's life. She was 90 years young and just a remarkable woman in so many ways. I will miss her so much.

Needless to say, my own family story helps me appreciate and empathize with the families I work with. Because, while the grieving is going on, there are so many other levels of thinking and planning going on. The family gathers and there are lots of distractions... the pockets of conversations evolve and blend as the time with family grows short and people start to leave. Did we talk about this? Did we talk about that? We need to include this person... don't want to leave anyone out... they might feel slighted... Family dynamics are so interesting... aren't they? Would love to hear some stories of recent dynamics and creative ways to help families communicate. We are all in the same boat.

Rochester, New York has developed some very responsible ways to dispose your waste. Two web sites that give you a wealth of information are: www.MonroeCounty.gov and www.RochesterEnvironment.com . Even, if they don't handle the particular kind of waste you have... they can tell you what to do next.

Other specific options:

Goodwill: Electronic recycling (no TV's) (and will also except most everything else, however old toys can sometimes be tricky because of the lead products that China put in.)

Best Buy: TV's (pay $10 get a $10 gift card)

Home Depot: Fluorescent Blubs

Radio Shack: Re-chargeable Batteries

Auto Part Stores (most): Used Motor Oils, Car Batteries

Old (over the counter) Medicines: 1st Tues each month, 10am-1pm, no appointment needed: 245 Summit Point Dr., Henrietta, NY

I know... I know... all this is an extra step... might even be a hassel... but it sure makes you feel good when you get rid of it the right way. And... by the way... just another reason to hire us... because we will to it for you.

Happy Weekend!!! Theresa

There are sooooooo many reasons to have an organized home and life and business and and and... the list goes on. If you don't know where to start... here are a few tips to get you motivated and get it done:

1. Make an appointment with yourself. Choose a time of day when you are well rested & not hungry. Make sure to dress comfortably for the activity.

2. Ask a friend to help who knows you well. The kind of friend who will keep you focused.

3. Choose your project - make a plan. THEN WORK THE PLAN.

4. Bring the right tools. Plan what you need ahead of time. Jumping up and down to get the tools you need, wastes time and precious energy, and make you vulnerable to distractions.

5. Pick an area of the project that bothers you the most. Do it first. (Quick results motivate you to continue and come back another day.)

6. Set a timer. (Trick of the trade)

7. Empty the space!

• Combine like with like (box it, zip it, band it).
• Choose to keep only what you love and need.
• Give away or discard the rest immediately.
• Distribute what does not belong in that area.
• Clean as you go.

8. Make it fun. (Laugh, compete, sing, play music)

9. Quit BEFORE you get tired.

10. Track your progress and brag about it. Reward yourself.

I know it's hard sometimes to involve your kids... but organizing is a learned process... teach your children the joys of organizing and they will become adults that organize!!!

Best to all, Theresa