{"id":1818,"date":"2011-11-16T06:03:06","date_gmt":"2011-11-16T11:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=1818"},"modified":"2011-11-22T05:42:46","modified_gmt":"2011-11-22T10:42:46","slug":"last-minute-holiday-organizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/last-minute-holiday-organizing\/","title":{"rendered":"Last minute holiday organizing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is here! And so are your guests! Just take a few minutes to do a little last minute organizing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep it simple sweetie.\u00a0 Set a plan in motion and stick with it, whether it is one type of dressing or how you fix the turkey. Last minute changes are what make us crazy. So make a simple plan and stay on course.<\/li>\n<li>Room by room 30 minute decluttering can make a difference. It is a little like sweeping the dust under the carpet, but sometimes all that is needed is a quick once over on clutter. Be sure to have your family redistribute items that are in the wrong rooms.\u00a0 Gather your paper together, place it in your home office and set a date to do paper triage next week.<\/li>\n<li>Freshen up your home with seasonal touches purchased at your grocery store.\u00a0 Fresh flowers, miniature pumpkins and scented candles add warmth to your home.<\/li>\n<li>Delegate to friends and family. Everyone wants to share and contribute. Be sure to share responsibilities with those at your holiday gathering.\u00a0 If no one offers, a polite invitation to help includes everyone.\u00a0\u00a0 Get help with dinner from your local grocery, Sams, Costco or other source.\u00a0 Order your turkey and have everyone bring a side dish.\u00a0 There are many ways to delegate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Remember your holiday is about people and connections, not perfection.\u00a0 Enjoying your gathering is the most important part!\u00a0 Take a few minutes to write down 5 things you are grateful for this holiday. 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