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Rules for getting organized by Rowena List Professional Organizer and Speaker

Have you ever wished for a set of rules that would help keep your family organized? Look no further.

This short video discribes 4 simple rules for getting organized and staying organized.

Why not print them out and put them on the fridge for the whole family tofollow. Once they start to follow these rules you might like to get my audio CD. This CD is loaded with tips, ideas and suggestions on “How to Get Organized and Stay Organizied”. Once you have signed up for my newsletter you can get it at 50% off. Now that is a deal!

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your home in 15 minutes or less.

By Rowena List|2020-06-07T20:52:50+00:00December 15th, 2011|Organizer|0 Comments

5 Simple Tips to Getting Great Family Photos

Will you be seeing most if not all of your family over the holidays?

Is it time to take a group shot?

Would you like the inside scoop on the perfect snapshot? Keep reading.

Every few years it is a nice idea to take a family portrait. I’ll bet you think of this great idea once everyone is sitting down to turkey dinner. But, by then it is too late to get everyone organized.

Check out these 5 simple tips from Getting It Together and make taking great family photos fun and memorable.

Tip #1: Send out the memo. Yes you heard me correctly; you’ll want to get an email out to all the people who will be in the family photo. In this email explain what you would like everyone to wear.

The best choices for clothing are neutral ones, nothing with a pattern, really bright, nor white. So for example you might have a few people wearing navy blue, a few in brown and the rest in taupe. This brings the eyes to all the different people and not at the tops they are wearing. If you are a casual family, ask that everyone wear casual bottoms like blue jeans or cotton pants. If you are a more dressy family, ask everyone to wear black pants and/or skirts.

Tip #2: Hair. Best if everyone wears their hair the way they normally do. For example, you would not go get a fancy updo if you normally wear your hair down or in a pony tail.

Be as natural as possible; just make sure to give it a good brush and little fluffing up. I recommend brushing the kid’s hair seconds before you take the picture.

Tip #3: Make-up. Stay away from anything shiny. The sparkly or shiny makeup casts a glare on the camera lens and then shoots light back. It will appear in the print like you have lights on your face. Keep your makeup “flat”. You might want to hire a professional makeup artist to do everyone’s makeup. This is a fun treat for the ladies.

The number one key is to make sure you have concealer on under the eyes. Those darn dark circles tend to really show up in photos. Lipstick and mascara are also a must.

Tip #4: Setting. A nice backdrop in a natural setting is a must. You don’t want anything distracting in the background that will take away from everyone’s face. Good lighting is also key.

Have you ever seen a photo where it looks like a tree is growing out of the person head? Be mindful of the surrounding objects.

Tip #5: Smile. Be as natural as you can with your smile. Most of all, be sure to have fun with the family photo shoot. By having fun it will show on your faces.

Are you ready to take some great family photos?

With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time. Contact me today for a 30-minute complimentary no-obligation phone consultation.

During the consultation we will discuss makeup application, price and availability.

For every 4 faces that you book for makeup application, I will do the 5th face for FREE. That is a savings of over $50.00!!

Here’s to your success!

Rowena@gettingittogether.ca
604-520-9550

www.gettingittogether.ca

By Rowena List|2020-06-07T20:52:50+00:00December 12th, 2011|Organizer|4 Comments

Getting Your Cosmetic Bag Together

Have you ever wondered about getting your cosmetic bag together?
Is your make-up bag lost in the 70’s?

Is it time for a new look? Go grab your cosmetic bag and have some fun with this video.

You will learn the top tips to getting your cosmetic bag together.

What is the oldest cosmetic item you found in your cosmetic bag?

Did you have a good laugh or were you grossed out?

How would you like a new look? Contact me today and book an appointment for a makeover. You will learn the lastest of make-up styles that work best for you. You will learn how to use everything that is in your cosmetic bag.

You will learn that getting your cosmetic bag together is as easy as one two three.

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your homein 15 minutes or less.

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By Rowena List|2020-06-07T20:52:51+00:00January 31st, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments

How to organize a Medicine Cabinet

When was the last time you thought about how to organize a medicine cabinet?

Most medicine cabinets have everything shoved in them.

There are many items that have expired.Many items that are no longer needed by you or your family members and many itmes that have spilled over.

That is the sticky yukky stuff that is on the medicine cabinet shelf.

Check out this short video on how to organize a medicine cabinet.

Be sure to leave your comments in the box below.

I like to collect funny stories and I am thinking you might have one.

Not wanting to face your medicine cabinet alone………contact me for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation. I’ll walk you through the steps on how to organize a medicine cabinet. What to keep, what to toss and how to put everything back in it’s right place.

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your homein 15 minutes or less.

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By Rowena List|2020-06-07T20:52:52+00:00January 31st, 2011|Home Organization|0 Comments

Holiday Travel Tips. How to be organized and ready to go at the drop of a hat.

Do you love to travel?

I sure do.

That is why I created this short video on holiday travel tips.

I want you to be organized and ready to go at the drop of a hat.

Many of you know that I love to travel. I have been blessed to travel with my golf clubs. I have been blessed to travel with my skis. This type of travel requires good organizational skills.

This is a funny picture of me after skiing all day.Then we came across a golf course. If I had my clubs I could have done a round!

For more holiday travel tips please contact me.

I provide a 30 minute FREE phone consultation to give you up to 5 holiday travel tips. You will be the envy of your Friends.

By donnap|2020-06-07T20:52:52+00:00August 23rd, 2010|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Helpful moving tips – part 1

How would you like some helpful moving tips?

Are you one of these people who likes to move? OK, I need to meet you because I have yet to meet anyone who loves to move. I moved after 22 years in the same place. I actually did not mind moving…………but that was because I was organized! You knew that was coming.

Why not check out this short video on helpful moving tips.

I’ll bet you will really like these tips and will use one or 2 of them on your next move.

If you are still not getting excited about packing and moving I can come to the rescue.

Call today for a FREE phone consultation. We will discuss your move, packing and downsizing. I even work with some excellent moving companies. You could go away and have your new place all put back together. Now that is stress free moving.

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your homein 15 minutes or less.

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By donnap|2020-06-07T20:52:52+00:00July 8th, 2010|Home Organization, Organizer|0 Comments

Under the Kitchen Sink

Under the Kitchen Sink

You might think you have everything including the kitchen sink in your home both literally and figuratively.

So whether it is the top of your sink or under the kitchen sink, Getting It Together will provide you with 5 Top Tips to get it organized and stay that way.

#1. Make sure your kitchen sink is clean and shiny before going to bed. There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning and facing a sink filled with dirty dishes. This will put you behind for your new day. It will take less than 15 minutes right after dinner to do this task.

#2 Have a container by your sink for all of your cloths, brushes and soap. It looks messy if they are just hanging around by the side of the sink.

Better yet put them under the kitchen sink if you have room…which you will have by the time you have finished organizing under there!

#3 Getting It Together under the sink is a 15 minute task. Pull everything out onto the kitchen floor. Make sure your children are out of the room.

#4 Give it a good scrub under the sink. Check for any leaks or rusty pipes. Be sure to call your plumber if you find any.

#5 Get a container for all of your cleaning supplies. Put back only the ones that you use, like, and have enough product in them to make it worth your while. Toss the rest. Have another container for your rags and one for any miscellaneous items. Set up a good system for your garbage and recycling. Keep it small and compact so you can empty it often. This really cuts down on any odors in the kitchen.

If you have small children at home you may choose to put your cleaning supplies up in a higher cupboard. If this is not possible then be sure to use a safety lock on the cleaning supplies cupboard door.

For more detailed information or to book Rowena please contact https://www.gettingittogether.ca/

Have you taken advantage of your FREE session yet?
20 minutes to clearing the clutter freedom is waiting for you. It is a phone call away.

By donnap|2010-05-26T11:09:48+00:00May 26th, 2010|Home Organization, Organizer|0 Comments

Keeping track of Receipts

How would you like to find a sure fire system for keeping track of receipts?

Are you self employed? Do you have bags and bags of tax receipts?

Can you guess what the number one thing people avoid doing when it comes to their business?

Check out this video on keeping track of receipts and I will share it with you at the end of this text.

Whew! Are you ready to tackle your receipts? I can help.

Simple contact me and I will support you in setting up a sure fire.system.

I promised you my secret. Well almost all the houses that I do hands on organizing in have not filed their income taxes for years!. Yep, years. You do not want to be one of them. That is to much stress.

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your homein 15 minutes or less.

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By donnap|2020-06-07T20:52:52+00:00April 30th, 2010|Organizer|0 Comments

Special Collections and how to organize them

Special collections.

We all have them. What do we do with them?

Check out this video on special collections and how to organize them.

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What collection do you have?

Did you start it or did someone else start it for you. Do you wish you did not have that collection?

Collections that were once important and special in our lives may not have the same purpose later on in life. It is okay to pass those collections on. Just ask yourself the question “what is the purpose of keeping this collection?”

Please share your best collection story.

I have a few. One of my clients had hundreds of salt and pepper shakers. They were EVERYWHERE in her kitchen. Can you imagine the work in keeping them dusted?

Good thing I know how to sell my clients “special collections.” Do you have one you would like to sell?

Contact me for more details.

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your homein 15 minutes or less.

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By donnap|2020-06-07T20:52:52+00:00April 20th, 2010|Home Organization, Organizer|0 Comments

1 – 31 Organizing System

Many years ago when I started in the Direct Selling business I created a system. This system was to be used to keep track of all my contacts, my follow up leads, my bill payments, Birthday invitations and so much more.

I have been using the 1-31 Organizing System ever since.

It has been over 3 decades with the exact same binder.

I can proundly say I have never lost a contact or piece of paper.

Check out this video for more details on the 1-31 Organizing System

Could you see yourself using this system?

They are available on my products page. Ease on over and gets yours today.

If you like this video, click the “like” button and then share it with your friends. And if you’re not in the “Getting it Together” community, head on over to gettingittogether.ca and get on the list. You’ll get instant access to a free ebook that outlines a simple 10-day plan for organizing 10 different areas of your home in 15 minutes or less.

By donnap|2020-06-07T20:52:53+00:00March 29th, 2010|Organizer|0 Comments