Organizing Clothing and Shoes

Get rid of the item if it does not:

• Fit you now (not whenever you hope to lose weight)
• Make you look good
• Make you feel good

Get rid of the item if;

• It is beyond repair
• It has not been worn in the last year
• it is difficult to maintain (expensive to dry clean, must be hand washed or laid flat to dry)
• it does not reflect your current style
• it (accessories and shoes) does not coordinate with at least two outfits

Freezer Dos and Don'ts

Freezer Dos

Label items before adding to the freezer. Saves time trying to guess later.

Squeeze excess air from freezer bags before sealing.

Store similar foods together.

Freeze foods in individual portions. You can thaw only what you need and
thawing time is shortened.

Freezer Don’ts

Don’t choose containers that are too large for the food.

Don’t take up freezer space with your baking dishes. Line dishes with foil before assembling a casserole. Wrap and freeze the finished casserole and then lift from the dish and store in a resealable freezer bag.

Don’t fill containers to the brim when freezing soups, stews and sauces. Leave one inch of space to allow for expansion during freezing.

The Children Whine "I'm Bored!"

Solution: Create an “I’m bored” activity box.

Fill a container with craft items and projects that your kids can dig into anytime you hear “I’m bored” or “I don’t have anything to do.” Here are some supplies to get started. The idea is to let their imaginations run wild!

Empty jars
Paper-towel rolls
Popsicle sticks
Index cards
Duplicates of family photos
Paper cups
Straws
Buttons
Thread spools
Marbles
Shells
Scissors
Glue
Tape
Paper
Cardboard
Markers
Cotton balls
Bean seeds

Less Chaos for New Employees

Less Chaos for New Employees. Even the best new hires may flounder if they walk into a chaotic environment.

1. Discuss and set goals with the new hires and meet with them daily for the first few weeks.

Have them shadow a co-worker.

If you have various departments in your business, have them attend staff meetings or spend some time in each department so they can see the big picture.

Provide written procedures for repeated tasks.

5. Let them know who to go to for help if they are in a pinch or overwhelmed.