Furniture Donation and Sales Options (This document covers the North Shore and Chicago Metro area Primarily, as it was prepared for a client in that area) There are similar options throughout the Chicago land area. (Prepared by JB Organizing 12/19/17) Possible Places to Sell the Furniture (that will pick up the furniture) https://www.marketsquarehome.com/sell-furniture
We are Not Alone. After a really bad (challenging) evening last night on the home front, I was listening to the news this morning and heard a story that struck me. A Mother and Father were on TV pleading for any information on the disappearance of their 21 year old, senior in college, son. They
JB’s Must Reads Business Boutique By Christy Wright JB’s Thoughts: A great read for anyone who is thinking of building their own business, is currently building a business, or even has a vague dream of someday possibly doing something on their own someday. It is an easy, clear read with wonderful, practical advice. The
This day after Mother’s Day…..Remember…. Not every day is full of celebration like Mother’s Day, but every day your work as a Mom is very, very important. Just because it isn’t always acknowledged on other days of the year, it is still invaluable. So……… Continue On A woman once fretted over the usefulness of
JB Organizing’s: Mother’s Day Tribute Series. “As My Mom Always Said….Quotes from Mom….” Here are some fun quotes from Mom (actually many Moms 🙂 See if you remember any of these! Please share your favorite “Mom quotes” below. Thank you “Moms” for all your advice!#jborganizing #jborganizingmothersdaytributes#jborganizingmomquotes “ Do Your Best” “All you can do is
JB Organizing Spotlight Tips: Clothes Closet 5 Principles of Organizing Small Steps – Break everything down into small steps. Decluttering (Give away, Throw away, Put Away, File Away, Hide Away) Condense – Put like items together into one area. Contain – Put categories of items into a specific container. Label – Be clear and specific
JB Organizing Spotlight Tips: Kids’ Artwork and School Papers What do you do with all of the wonderful artwork and projects your kids bring home or create at home? How do we keep all that paper under control and still enjoy the gifts from our kids? Keep a couple things in mind:
JB Organizing Spotlight Tips: Shoes Keep It Simple! My number one tip for people who have kids is for them to keep it simple. Kids and many adults are more likely to throw shoes into a basket (when they walk in the door) than they are to line them nicely on a shoe rack, put
Organization Spotlight Tips: Makeup Organization How often should you replace make up? Mascara – 3 months Eyeshadow – 2 years Foundation – liquid = 6 mos to 1 yr ; powder = 2 years Lip Stick – 6 months Eye Liner – 1 year How often should the brushes be cleaned? Once a week
JB Organizing’s 15 for 30: Destination # 4 Remember this is just a suggestion. If you would rather start somewhere else that is fine!! It isn’t so important where you declutter, just that you use the 15 minutes and begin decluttering somewhere. Location: Family Room/Playroom Starting Spot: Game Cabinet Goal: Declutter one spot where