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Michelle Lehman
 

Getting Your Finances Organized | March 10, 2010

With the economy in the state it is in, now is the time to get your finances under control.  Start off with a budget; you can utilize several free online services such as:  www.Quicken.Intuit.com, www.mint.com, www.myspendingplan.com, www.BudgetTracker.com along with several others.  Look at their demo’s to see what works best for you.

Now that your budget is established let’s get your bills organized so you can pay them on time and avoid any late payment fees.

1.   Organize your papers in a binder or start with a filing cabinet. Using the hanging folders, separate all of your bills into a to … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

When Does Make-Up Get Bad? | February 11, 2010

Okay…since we exposed ourselves about styling products now would be a perfect time to go over our make-up. We all have a pile of makeup in our drawer that we ’sometimes’ use, just like the styling products!

Cosmetics do have a shelf life, however, and chances are that blue eye shadow you bought in the 80’s has long expired. Here is a quick guide on the shelf lives of typical beauty products. Keep in mind if you bought any cosmetics with an SPF in them please read the expiration date on the bottom of the bottle.

· Cream & gel cleansers 1 … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Organizing Winter Gear | February 10, 2010

I thought today would be a great time to make a quick inventory of what you may need for next winter season.  I don’t know about your house, but almost every hat, glove and pair of boots are drying out in my laundry room from sledding this weekend.  Since the kids (most of the kids) are at school today, why not take a moment and go through your winter gear.

It seems as though my boys feet grow by leaps and bounds every season.  If you had to smoosh a couple of feet into boots this weekend or if some gloves … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Styling Products To Keep or Not Too Keep | February 8, 2010

Let’s be honest here for a moment, I know I have spent a ton of money on every frizz fighting product known to women!  I have Rosanna Danna (Saturday Night Live) hair or if you don’t know her I have Chia Pet Hair.  When the humidity levels rise, I sing the song “Cha Cha Chia”  my hair grows 12 inches wider!  It is beautiful, trust me…NOT!

In my years of searching for the greatest frizz product available I tried this product called Living Proof (and it works, halleluiah!!) from Sephora.  What I love about Sephora is that they give you samples … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

In With the New, Out With the Old… | December 30, 2009

Something new you may want to try this year is a “things to remember list” for next Christmas that you can place in with your decorations.  Basically it is a list of things like desserts everyone loved/hated, buy a bigger turkey for next year, don’t invite so and so again unless you are mentally up for it!!  This list will help you take the guess work out of next Christmas.  Don’t forget to add to this list, “make sure there are enough batteries on hand”, nothing is worse than getting a new toy for Christmas that needs batteries and you … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

The Children will be Home Soon! | December 16, 2009

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but next week is the last week you have before the kids are out of school.  YIKES! I realize you have 100+ things left to do on your to-do list but maybe we could rearrange some items to take advantage of children being at school.

Try to get as much done next week that is secretive such as; wrapping their Christmas presents, making sure Santa has gotten everything on their list, stocking stuffers and even if you have a return or two to make because you decided on something else for your … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Organizing Your Spending | December 10, 2009

Yes, I am going to try and organize your spending.  I know, I know I have gone over the line this time but if someone doesn’t cross it you maybe wondering how to organize your budget after the first of the year.

First of all, find all of your available balances on your credit cards and your interest rate.  If you don’t have to use them great, but just in case, let’s try use the credit cards wisely. I would use the card with the lowest interest rate and leave the rest of your cards at home so it will be … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Organize Toys Now, to Make Room for More Toys?!?!?! | November 20, 2009

No, I am not kidding…have you looked around your house?  The toys are taking over your entire home and Christmas is right around the corner. How will all the new toys fit into their bedroom or playroom? They start out in a bedroom or playroom and before you know it, they’ve spread to every room in the house. It’s almost as though they multiply or come to life at night like Toy Story and invite friends to come for a sleepover!

If you take the time to organize the toys now, this will help give you some gifts ideas for Christmas … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Organizing Your Kitchen for the Holidays | November 12, 2009

Here a couple of quick tips on getting your kitchen ready for the holidays. Its a good idea to have your kitchen organized especially if you are entertaining. This is a great time to clean out that plastic food storage cabinet.  Just locating all the lids and bowls will be a task!

Gather them all on the kitchen counter and start matching lids and containers. Set aside all of the plastic containers that you do not use or are missing lids.  Now place all storage container with lids back in your cabinet or drawer.  Use the containers you don’t want for … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Organizing Your Gift Cards | November 2, 2009

Holiday shopping is right around the corner.  So many of us will go out and purchase gift cards to save time and we hope that the person receiving the gift card will love it.  But did you know that 49% of Americans have an unused gift cards worth an estimated $8 Billion?

Nothing is worse than being at your favorite clothing store when you realize you left your gift card at home, or you just went to pick up your dinner “to go” and can’t find the gift card when we need it. This is why so many gift cards go … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 

Organize Your Home 10 minutes Each Day | October 19, 2009

Are you over whelmed by paper and clutter?  Clutter can make you feel as though you are suffocating in your own home.  I don’t know about you but I feel out of sorts when things are out of place.  I realize that I am a Professional Organizer and you would expect nothing less, but if you are honest with yourself…don’t you feel better when everything is put away? I think you owe it to yourself and your family to make your home a safe haven for all of you to enjoy and relax in.

Each day, time is lost searching for missing … Read More »


 

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Jennifer Taylor
 

Sanity and Shopping Tips for Parents of College-Bound Kids | August 14, 2009

It’s what you’ve been simultaneously dreading and looking forward to for years – the day your teenager leaves for college.