Photos, Memorabilia, and Collections

Take a lesson from one of my clients. Keep your photos, special memorabilia, and collections in plastic containers to keep out water from flooded basements or bugs.

Example, my client lives in a basement apartment. One day the sump-pump didn’t work and the basement flooded about six inches. She had some very precious, can’t be replace (before the digital age) photos that were in a box on the floor that got soaked. Needless to say, the photos stuck together like glue and formed a “brick” of photos. We are now in the process of trying to find a place to restore them, but it is going to be expense and may not even work. Lesson learned, keep things of importance either up high or in plastic bins.

If you keep your photos in a large plastic container, try to sort them out by date or event, and put them in acid free photo boxes(labeled by how they are sorted) and then place them in the plastic container (also labeled with the contents of the box).

Now keep in mind, if there is a MAJOR flood in your region, nothing is going to save these types of items unless you put them in something air tight (like a space bag). This is great for collections (i.e. old items from family members, such as grandma’s high school year book and class photos, your letterman jacket from high school, etc.). If you have the space, some of these items should be displayed, but if you just wish to store them, double protect them by using a space bag and then putting that in a plastic container.

In regards to collections which you don’t have room to display (i.e. grandma’s china set or your shot glass collection), I recommend placing them in plastic bins as well and wrap them up with bubble wrap. If you leave them in a cardboard box and there is a flood, the boxes will breakdown and when you go to lift them up, the collection will fall out and go everywhere (which you don’t want to happen). This will also keep out the bugs that roam in dark places (where you may have things stored). Nothing is worse than opening a box to look at grandma’s tea cups and a hobo spider comes crawling out. Not only is it shocking, but if you get bitten, you can get extremely ill, so why take the chance.

I hope by learning from someone else’s tragedy you learn something on storing valuable items. If you need assistance, call a Professional Organizer in your area for assistance or contact me at 503-481-0779 (if in the Portland OR metro area).

GETTING STARTED ON A MAJOR ORGANIZING PROJECT (i.e. THE ENTIRE HOUSE)

Getting Started on a Major Organizing Project (i.e. the Entire House)

When faced with a whole house organizing makeover, it can seem overwhelming at first. Most people go from room to room, doing small things that do not seem to be making much of an impact. It feels like pure chaos and you are doing nothing more than spinning your wheels.

The answers – take a pad of paper and start at the entry way to your home. Start by writing down everything that is annoying you, what you plan to get rid of, and how you want the space to be once it is organized. Work your way through the home going room by room and include the garage. Then sit down with your list…look at all the items you wish to get rid of, or reorganize, and make a plan of action. When and where are you going to donate these items? OR are you going to try to sell them on Craigslist, eBay, or a yard sale? Remember if you are going to donate these items, you already have them posted on your list so all you have to do is make an annotation of the date and location of the donation for tax purposes. If you are going to sell these items, where is your staging area going to be located? Do you have room for a staging area and are selling the items really worth your time and energy?

Set goal target dates. Example, if you have a pile of clothing in your spare room, make a goal 30 days out to get that room clean and orderly. Start by working in the room 15 to 30 minutes a day and work yourself up to an hour. Before you know it, the mess will be gone and your room will be in the state in which you envisioned it. Set reasonable time lines to all the tasks on your list. Remember you are the “boss” and “project manner” for these tasks. Set goals that are realistic. Don’t try to do everything at once – you will simply overwhelm yourself, get frustrated, and quit. Also, remember everything in your home should have a “place” where it lives. If you have something you can’t find a “home” for, you’ll need to ask yourself if it is worth keeping or not.

Get an accountability coach, such as a Professional Organizer to help you through the process. They can either check in with you periodically at your home or they can e-mail you to remind you of the goals you have established. This is a great way to stay on target because you KNOW someone is going to hold you responsible for the tasks you have set for yourself.

Good luck and happy organizing!

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PREPARING FOR LOSS

On August 4, 2011 I lost a very important member of my family, my ex-husband (my daughter's father).  He was only 48 and he was killed in a motorcycle accident.  Not only was this devastating to his family, he did no planning for his death.  No will, nothing.  After watching what his current wife went through, I decided to put together a check list of things for people to think about in case of their untimely death.  If I can help just one family, it will be worth it.

 

PREPARING FOR LOSS

No one wants to think about death and the loss of their life or the life of a loved one; however, it is inevitable and you need to be prepared NOW (to lessen the burden on those you leave behind). Recommend using the My Family B.R.A.I.N.™ from A New Beginning Organizing, LLC, an all-in-one binder system for your important family documents.

  

Gather all documents to put in the binder and recommend scanning documents to place on a CD to be put in a safety deposit box. Update the binder and make a new CD yearly and place in a fire safe place.

  

FINANCIAL:

• Banks (all checking, savings and review of co-signers of accounts)
• Credit Cards
• Mortgages
• Loans
• Pay Check Stub (if possible use a year-end copy to show gross income)
• Summary of Monthly Income
• Summary of Monthly Bills, Expenses, and Budget

 PERSONAL:

• Copy of birth certificate(s)
• Copy of Marriage license(s) (if applicable)
• Copy of Divorce Decree(s) (if applicable)
• Social Security Card(s)
• Drivers License – Make a copy of the card
• Health Insurance (to include Medicare) – Make a copy of the insurance card(s)
• Professional License(s) (if applicable)
• Military Service Number and any discharge (DD Form 214/DD Form 215) (if applicable)
• Church Records (Baptisms, patriarchal blessings, ordinance records, priesthood line of authority)
• Immunization Records
• Will, Trust & Amendments (give copies to the executor/executrix & list their names/contact information)
• Living Will
• Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), Keep a copy with you, and place a copy of your refrigerator.
• Power of Attorney (Medical if applicable)
• List of Medical Issues, Medications, Blood Type, Allergies, and Medical Providers
• Copy of Past Employers (for possible retirement accounts)

 VALUABLES:

•  Listing of Assets (especially those which may be liquidated for cash or given to others)
• Appraisal, Inventory, and Location of Valuables (i.e. Artwork & Jewelry)

 BENEFITS:

• Insurance Information
• Home
• Auto
• Life
• Health
• Other (long-term care, credit cards, disability, burial, etc.)
• Social Security (If you need an update, call 1-800-937-2700 and ask for a SA7004)

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Emergency Contact List
• Family/friends to contact in case of emergency, list addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail. Recommend at least one out of state contact.
• Full names and birthdates of all people living your household (you can also add family members/friends).
• Important Address Listing (list of family/friends for notification.
• Computer UserID and Passwords (work and home)
• Burial Plans
• name/contact information of mortuary {Best if prepaid in advance to lessen the burden on the remaining family members.}
• If current or former military member, contact the Veteran’s Administration Benefits Section at 1-800-827-1000.
• plan for the body (cremation, embalmed, or immediate burial)
• casket type, vault, urn;
• location of services
• viewing (open or closed casket if applicable)
• cemetery (location of plots)
• Headstone
• Funeral Program (speakers, music, special scriptures/poems, pall bearers)
• Photo for obituary, funeral program, and display
• What types of flowers are wanted (if any)?
• Listing and location of burial clothing and jewelry.
• Obituary information (what are the key elements wanted to be mentioned?)
• Suggested charity donations (if applicable)
• Letter(s) and/or Testimony to the Family (helpful especially if you don’t get the chance to say goodbye) (located in Personal section)

 WHAT TO DO AFTER SOMEONE PASSES:

• Contact someone immediately for moral support!
• Contact family and friends on emergency contact listing. Assign someone the task to contact all the other friends on your “Important Addresses” listing.
• Contact church (if applicable)
• Contact mortuary (located in Miscellaneous section)
• Make plans for the body (also in the Miscellaneous section)
• Contact employer (located in Miscellaneous section)
• Contact school (if applicable) (located in the Miscellaneous section)
• Contact legal council (if applicable) (located in Miscellaneous section)
• Did they leave any letters or testimony to the family? If so, give to family members. (located in Personal section)
• Follow the “Burial Plans” (location in the Miscellaneous section)

 AFTER FUNERAL DETAILS:

• Get copies of the death certificate (most people need at least 15 copies)
• Contact Social Security – 1-800-772-1213
• Veteran’s Administration (if applicable)
• Benefits – 1-800-827-1000
• GI Bill – 1-888-442-4557
• Life Insurance – 1-800-669-8477
• Contact Banks (information located in Financial section) – Notify them of death, review co-signer on accounts)
• Notify Post Office
• Contact credit card companies (location in Financial section)
• Contact all past employers (located in the Personal section) for possible retirement information
• Contact medical insurance company (located in Benefits section) – remove deceased from plan and review survivor’s benefits
• Cancel deceased driver’s license (located in Personal section)
• Make life insurance claims (located in Benefits section)
• Contact lawyer, financial planner, and accountant for assistance (located in Miscellaneous section)

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this check list or items which need to be added, please contact Connie Reineccius at connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com or 503.481.0779.

My B.R.A.I.N.™ Binder System

Need an all-in-one system to keep important documents in one secure location?  If the answer is yes, then try a My B.R.A.I.N.™ Binder System. There are five types of B.R.A.I.N.™ binders. My Family B.R.A.I.N.™, My Tax B.R.A.I.N.™, My Home B.R.A.I.N.™, My Everyday B.R.A.I.N.™, and My Pet B.R.A.I.N.™. Go to http://anewbeginningorganizing.com/products to check them out and to place an order.



My Family B.R.A.I.N.™

“B.R.A.I.N.”™ simply means “Be Ready, Available & Informed Now,” which is a binder system designed to fit your needs to help keep track of important documents. There are five sections to this “B.R.A.I.N.”™:

1) Financial

2) Personal

3) Valuables

4) Benefits

5) Miscellaneous

You can either get a “My Family B.R.A.I.N.™” with the booking of a job, as a referral incentive, or you can purchase for it for $35.00. Each “ B.R.A.I.N.™” (except the "My Home B.R.A.I.N.™”) comes with a flash drive with copies of all the source documents.

NOTE: Each B.R.A.I.N.™ is now made with a 100% recycled binder or a rescued binder, keeping with my "green" practices.

Test Subjects Needed for Book on Staying Organized with Chronic Pain

I am in the process of writing a book on how to stay organized while dealing with chronic pain. If you suffer from any type of chronic pain, please take time to fill out the information below (cut & paste) and e-mail it to me at connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com. Please put "TEST SUBJECT" in the subject line.

QUSTIONS FOR TEST SUBJECTS FOR ORGANIZING THROUGH THE FOG, HELPING CHRONIC PAIN/FATIGUE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE THEIR LIVES.


1. How would you classify your pain/fatigue level? Constant – totally bed ridden, Constant - yet functioning and dealing with it, Intermittent – I have my good days and bad days, Totally Pain/Fatigue Free – fully functioning.

2. If you have constant pain/fatigue how are you coping with it?

3. If you have intermittent pain/fatigue what percentage of your week is spent with pain or fatigued?

4. How are you dealing with your pain/fatigue (i.e. medications, herbal supplements, microcurrent, exercise, etc)?

5. If you still have pain/fatigue, do you just curl up in bed and hide or what do you do?

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being in excruciating pain/fatigue, where do you rate your pain/fatigue most of the time?

7. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being excruciating pain/fatigue, how does your living environment make you feel?

8. What tips do you have for others that you use to stay organized? If you aren’t organized, what is your biggest frustration and what would you like help with to get organized?

9. Do you have a support system? If so, do they help you stay organized and if so, do they keep you in the loop of what they are doing?

10. If you could change one thing to improve your living environment to make it more organized what would it be? You don’t have to have the answer to how do it; I’ll try to provide it in the book.

11. How do you want to be identified in the book – please list either your full name, your first name and last name initial, initials only, or anonymous.

///SIGNED///

Connie Reineccius

Garage/Estate Sale Season

It’s that time a year when the weather is getting better and garage/estate sale signs are popping up everywhere. How do you get your sale to stand out amongst all the others?? Here are 10 simple tips to help you with your next sale!

First – Set a date for the sale a couple of weeks out (it takes time to set up a good sale). Do not schedule a sale the weekend of a holiday (i.e. Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.) as people normally have family plans and don’t do a lot of shopping. Also remember a lot of people get paid around the 1st and 15th of each month, try to schedule accordingly to get the most bang for their bucks.

Second – Start by going room to room with plastic bins or boxes. Start putting items in the bin you wish to get rid of. When it doubt, get it out.

As a guide to getting rid of an item ask you self these questions to help you make a decision:

Do I like it? Is it an acquaintance? Am I dating it? Have I used it in the last six months? = REALLY consider getting rid of the item.

Do I love it? Is it a friend? Am I married to it? Have I used it within the last few weeks to a month or so? = KEEP this item.

Do I hate it? Is it an enemy? Am I divorced to it? Have I used it within the last year? = No doubt, it is ready to go.

As you are going room to room, you’ll need to have a staging area in which to keep all the items you wish to get rid of. Most often, the garage makes the most sense since that is where the sale will be located.

While picking through them items to sell, make sure you wipe them down BEFORE putting them in the bin/box (nobody wants to buy anything dirty which requires cleaning). I also recommend pricing the item at that time (use masking tape or painter’s tape as it is easy to remove with a Sharpie marker). Don’t bother with the stickers you can get at an office supply store as they are often hard to remove from the item and the point is to make it easy for the customer.

Third – Figure out how you are going to set-up your sale. If you don’t have enough tables, check to see if you can get tables from friends, your church, or a local Professional Organizer (who might be able to help you set up your sale)? Having items on tables makes it easier for the customers than tossing them on a blanket on the ground and making people bend down to look at an item.

If possible, clear out your garage and try to have tables set up inside your garage (cover with plastic or fabric if possible). You can go to a party store and get really cheap plastic table covers for just a few dollars, also check your local dollar store as they often carry table covers. Place sheets or fabric over your personal items you don’t want to sell (you can always get cheap sheets at Goodwill or the Salvation Army). Place furniture and large items in your drive way so they stand out to people driving by your location. If you can buy or rent a canopy tent for the day I recommend it to cover some of the outdoor items, especially if you live in an area prone to rain.

Fourth – Pricing! This is the tricky part. You don’t want to price too high, but you can price it a little higher than what you want (not too high, just by a few dollars depending on the amount of the item) and then put up signs that prices are negotiable. People love to haggle over items, so indulge them. Remember, some money is better than no money and your goal is to get money and get rid of stuff. You need to remove “it cost me…” mind set and remember the goal is to get the item out of your home and to get something for it. Never price lower than .25 or .50 cents. Don’t mess with dime, nickel or penny pricing (unless someone wants to pay you with those). I always recommend having a $1.00 bin/table, a .50 cent bin/table and a freebie bin marked one per customer (which is great if you have small kid toys like kid meal toys). If the parents will let their children have one, the children will be ecstatic and make sure each child in the family get’s something (if there is something they are interested in).

When it comes to pricing, try to stay with-in the guidelines of fair market value from the Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/valueguide.htm) (which shows a low to high market value). Granted, if you have a pair of $200 cowboy boots, you may want to sell them at $60 instead of $6.00 (this is where common sense comes in to play), but remember, be sure to price them at a price to move the item and remember, people will try to talk you down, so be ready to sell them for $40 of $50 just to get them gone!

The day before, go to the bank and get $170 in change to divide between two people. Get the following:

$20.00 in quarters
$50.00 in $1.00 bills
$20.00 in $5.00 bills
$40.00 in $10.00 bills
$40.00 in $20.00 bills

Never try to do a sale by yourself. It simply can be too overwhelming and you should have one person to monitor customers (because, yes some people do try to steal), and one to take the money. Then you two can trade off duties when things get slow. Also, having two people working helps when you get really busy as no customer should be ignored.

Instead of having a money box, I recommend going to a hardware store and getting a two pocket utility belt for a couple of dollars so you can keep the money on you. If you get large bills, remove them and store them in a secure location as soon as possible. Also, be ready with a calculator for each person to make sure you don’t get short changed (for you or the customer).

Fifth - Put like items together (i.e., kitchen items, bathroom items, books, electronics, etc.). Remember to have an extension cord ready for people to try electronic items and if necessary for stereo equipment, have the appropriate cables ready (if not set up) before the sale begins. People want to know an item works before buying it. Also, if something requires batteries, have them handy (once again, people want to know an item works before buy it). Then, keep a tape measure handy for large items (you may have to measure to see if it will fit in someone’s vehicle).

Sixth – Assist your customers after a purchase. Weeks/months before your sale, start saving plastic and paper bags, as well as boxes. If you have breakable items, make sure you have bubble wrap or packing peanuts to make sure the items make it to their new home in one piece.

Seventh – Signage to bring in the customers. If you have a yearly sale I recommend making signs you can laminate (so you can use them year after year). You can purchase the standard garage sale sign with a stand, and then get some NEON poster board to cover the original sign. Take time to make brightly colored SALE signs on your computer…add some brightly colored graphics. Make sure you have your address and the date(s)/time of the sale posted in large letters. Also, don’t forget arrows pointing the way to your location. Then once you laminate the poster board, cut the bottom to fit over the purchased signs and then tape up the bottom so moisture doesn’t get in (see samples signs). ALWAYS be sure to check your city ordinances to make sure you can put signs up.

Eighth – Advertisement to get the word out. You can put a simple add in the local paper and I highly recommend putting a posting on your local http://craigslist.com/ with a listing of all your big ticket items (to include pictures). Then go to http://gsalr.com/ and http://tagsellit.com/ to post your sale.

Ninth – Once the sale ends and you still have some items left over, start making a list of items to take to a donation site. E-mail me at connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com if you want a modified Salvation Army tracking log for your donation items.. Simply write down the number of items you have, the price you think they are worth and a total. This way when you take your denotation to the drop off center, all you need to do is get a receipt and staple it to your spreadsheet and you are ready for tax season. In regards to clothing donations, if you have any women’s clothes (professional or casual), check http://www.dressforsuccess.org/dfs_affiliates.aspx to see if you have a Dress for Success in your local area. It’s a great charity and they need clothing to help women who are down on their luck…donate and make a difference.

If you live in the Portland Metro area and need help with a sale, please feel free to call me at 503.481.0779. Also, if you have a tip which has helped you with your sales, please feel free to leave feedback, as I would love to incorporate new ideas in to my “sale tool kit.”  Best of luck and happy selling!

Holding On!!

Are you holding on to items from your past which may be cluttering your life?? It is not uncommon to hold on to precious memories or projects you intended to complete. If you have found that the items you are holding on to are taking up too much room and causing you stress, you need to face reality and start getting rid of some items.


If you have a sentimental attachment to an item I recommend you take a picture of the item, get a photo album with two picture slots per page. Place the picture of your “memory” item in the top slot and then in the bottom slot, take a 3” x 5” card and write down your memory of the item as a keepsake. This way, you still have your memory of the item for your sake, but it can be past down to your family so they can see what items meant so much to you.

Now, when it comes to letting go of the item, this is where it gets tricky. Do you have someone else in your family who may want the item? If so, check with them. If you have e-mail access to family members, send them a picture of the item and then see who wants it. You can either give it to the first person to respond or do it by generation (i.e. siblings first, then their children second, and so forth). The decision will totally be up to you and if you need moral support, work with a Professional Organizer who can talk you through the process. I’m available via phone at 503.481.0779.

If no one wants the item, then you have to decide how to dispose of the item. Do you want to sell it?? Do you want to donate it?? If you live in the Portland OR metro area, there is a great consignment shop call Heart’s Décor, located at 10630 NE Halsey, Portland OR 97220 (Phone: 503.254.0514, E-Mail: info@seniorone.com, Website: www.sosmoves.com). Otherwise if you wish to sell the item(s), there is Craigslist, eBay, or you may want to have a garage sale or an estate sale to liquidate the items. If you wish to donate the items, remember to keep a listing of all your donations for tax purposes.

No matter what you do, you may have some emotional guilt associated with letting go of an item you have been holding on to and believe me, it is totally normal. You have to learn to give yourself permission to grieve over the item and then let it go. You have to learn the world will not come to an end without this item in your life. It is simply an object, it may represent a person, but it isn’t the person. Having the photo album with the picture and your memory will give you the ability to relive the joy the item brought to you and your life.

If you have other ideas on how to “let go” of those treasured items I would love the feedback to share with my clients.

Moving or Downsizing & Need to Get Rid of Some Items???

Moving or downsizing?? Craigslist is a great way to get rid of some of those items you've been holding on to and now want to get rid of without the hassle of a garage sale. Just be careful...if it's a small enough item, meet the person in a public place. If it's a large item, get their name and phone number and do a Google search to make sure there are no major hits on the person. If you can move the item to a garage or entry way, the better off you will be. Try not to let the person in your home as they could be "checking out" what you have. It's worked for me and my clients, so give it a try (plus it's easier than eBay...no shipping involved).


When you go to craigslist.com, locate the city you want to sell in and then go to the upper left hand corner and click on "my account" and set up a personal account. MAKE SURE you have a strong password as some people make it a hobby to hack in to accounts. Always be sure to add a picture of the item for sale. It will increase your chances of a sale.

When setting a price, remember you are only going to get pennies on the dollar for items. It you purchased something for $100, start by asking $75, and then if it doesn't sell, update your post by going in to your account and re-post at a lower amount. Chances are, you will get lucky at about 1/2 price of what you spent on the item new (always put the purchase amount in the description to show what it was worth new).

Craigslist is also a great place to post "FREE" items...those things you just want to get rid of but don't want to drag to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.

If you have a large item, always add a comment that the purchaser is responsible for transportation; therefore, there will be no question as to who's going to do the heavy lifting.

Good luck!!

Taking it One Day at a Time

Whether you suffer from chronic pain or just want to get your home in order, my simply answer to you is "TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME." Trying to rush through something to reach your end goal, can leave you mentally and physically exhausted. Make a plan! Take about 10-minutes to sit down and write down what it is you want to accomplish. Then break down that accomplishment in to 15-minute tasks. If 15-minutes seems to daunting, break it down to five-minute tasks (whatever would work best for you). Then set yourself the goal of working on one task per day, then maybe two tasks per day (and so one). Set a timer (just as you would when trying to get a child to do a chore). Once the timer rings, you are done for a while. If you feel compelled to work a little longer - GO FOR IT! If the task seems too overwhelming at the time, skip it until you are ready to start; however, set a date and time you will start it; otherwise, you'll never start it. If you need couching in getting started, please feel free to contact me at connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com and I'll be glad to help you out. Remember - take life one day at a time and you'll be a much happier person.

Great Expectations

Everyone likes a "great deal" when they find something they think they can use for a project of some sort; however, how many times does the great expectation of the "PROJECT" actually happened??? For some people it can happen right away; however, for the majority of people the "I had an idea of using it for..." never happens and things just keep piling up, and piling up and before you know it you have a room full of "GREAT EXPECTATION" projects cluttering up your life.


Recommendation 1) If you are a great deal=great project idea person, finish the project first and then you can bring in the next great deal project item. Too many unfinished projects can scramble your thought process and simply overwhelm you. Plus it creates chaos in your home with all the "STUFF" cluttering up your life.

Recommendation 2) If you haven't completed the project within a six-month to a year period of time...LET IT GO nor DO IT!! If you don't have time to do it, get it out of your home.

Clearing the project clutter will help clear your mind and give you more space in your home. Plus it then takes off the pressure of worrying about trying to do the "project".

It's not an easy thing to do and you might have the feeling of remorse that you "lost" something in your life; however, it was just an idea and once you finish all your other projects, you can maybe go back and try to do that project again someday. Bottom-line, learn to let it go. Mourn for the loss and then get over it and remember, clear space, clear mind and a better feeling of calm in your home.

Contact Information

My company is based on the belief that my customers' needs are of the utmost importance and I am committed to meeting those needs. I welcome repeat customers and offer special incentives for booking referrals. I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.


A New Beginning Organizing, LLC
Connie Reineccius
Professional Organizer/Owner/Coach/Speaker
Gresham, OR 97080
Cell: 503.481.0779
Office/Fax: 503.465.8350
E-Mail: connie@anewbeginningorganizing.com
Website: anewbeginningorganizing.com

Service Area:
Portland Metropolitan Area
Vancouver/Southern Washington
Willamette Valley

Office Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointment Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Memberships

Connie Reineccius is a member of the following organizations:

Time Management Tip

Time slipping by and you are spinning out of control? Are you trying to keep up with all your commitments? Well if you receive text messages you are in business and won't be late to any appointments anymore. Try using cozi.com. Not only can you set up a family calendar and flag each family member for appointments, you can set up to do lists, grocery lists, and family journals. It's an amazing program and when you set up your calendar you can set up a reminder text from five-minutes to one-week before the appointment. It's a great way to keep the family organized and on time.


Also, remember try not to over schedule yourself or your children. Studies have shown that children involved in too many activities or over-scheduling can lead to increased stress, anxiety and physical ailments. (Go to on-line article The Overlooked Side Effects of Over scheduling Kids, Families, By Jan Dehner, 08/01/02 at http://www.hyper-parenting.com/sioux.htm.)

Want more time management tips, feel free to contact me at 503.481.0779 to schedule an appointment.