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Organizing Podcast with Sara Barba

March 8, 2016 by XOXOblog in General Organizing, Self Organization, Tips

Click here to listen… This is my first public interview- I hope you enjoy it. Of course, I can’t bring myself to listen to it. Hahaha!

What to Wear to Holiday Parties

November 16, 2015 by XOXOblog in General Organizing, Self Organization, Tips

I love getting invited to holiday parties, but the fear of the dress code kills me! I’m always second-guessing myself. I want to wear the exact right thing, so I use Real Simple as my guide on dress-code etiquette:

Black Tie= Old Hollywood glamour
Cocktail= An elegant party dress and a killer pair of heels
Festive= Razzle-dazzle
Business= Office appropriate
Casual Chic= Dress-up/dress-down hybrid
Come as You Are= Not really-LOL-you better step it up a bit more than how you really are

To read the entire fabulous article at Real Simple, click here.

How to Respond to a Party Invitation

November 9, 2015 by XOXOblog in Self Organization, Tips

Here’s what to do if you receive a party invitation via:

TEXT MESSAGE: RSVP within 1-24 hours. A text message invite is so casual that the party is probably only days away. This type of invite may not even require an RSVP, but it’s always polite to let your host/hostess know so they can be more prepared. B.Y.O.B.!

EMAIL: It would be polite to RSVP within 1-3 days. Alcohol will be the perfect party gift.

PHONE CALL: A phone call invite might make you feel obligated to say, “YES” on the spot. It’s better to check your calendar first so you don’t double-book yourself. Respond via phone call or give an in-person response no later than 24-72 hours. Offer to cook or bake something you’re stellar at making.

SNAIL MAIL: (I love snail mail! It’s my favorite.) Make sure to RSVP no later than the RSVP date. If they have included a response card- BE SURE not to lose it! Sometimes sending it back to the sender right away is the best way not to lose that tiny little card. Take your host/hostess something they would use in their home. A bottle of nice wine is best if you don’t know them that well.

[ VIDEO ] Best Calendar Practices

October 26, 2015 by XOXOblog in Calendaring, Productivity, Tips

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How to Find What You’re Looking for… in 10 Seconds

August 31, 2015 by XOXOblog in Self Organization, Taking Care of YOU, Tips

The number one client complaint is, “I can’t always find what I’m looking for.”

I have a suggestion on how to find anything and everything in 10 seconds (or less)!

STEP 1: Before you buy something and bring it home, think of where it will live once you get it there. A good way to find a place for everything is to think of other like-items you might have that are already stored in your home. For example, you might want to store your extra shampoos and conditioners with loofas and extra soaps.

STEP 2: When you buy the item and bring it into your home, put it away immediately. Don’t let things pile up or you’ll be overwhelmed later.

STEP 3: Be sure you have a mental inventory of your cabinets, drawers and closets by actively making it a priority to open doors and drawers so you always know what you have. This will keep you from buying multiples of things.