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Mother’s Day Gifts Ideas, non-clutter

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Mother’s Day is in two days. If you haven’t gotten her a gift yet now is the time. My weekly decluttering newsletter addressed the issue of gifts that don’t add clutter.

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Happy Mother’s Day

Janice Scissors https://cutclutterwithscissors.com

 

 

Decluttering Tips Newsletter
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Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday. Have you bought her a gift yet?

Mother’s Day is one of the most commercial holidays in the United States. Lots of cards and gifts are given on this day to honor our mothers. The problem arises when these gifts add to the clutter of their homes. When celebrating the holiday this year think of all the things you can give or do that don’t add clutter. Here is a list of ideas.

You may want to pass this list to your own children and/or spouse and ask them not to buy you anything that adds to your clutter. It’s the thought that counts. And even more important it is to honor mothers for all they do.

  • Give flowers. They are beautiful to see first thing in the morning and last about a week.
  • Take her out to eat or have her over for brunch. Spending this precious time together is what counts.
  • If you want to buy a gift make sure it is one she either wants or is something she can use up. Bubble bath, candles, or lotion would work.
  • If she likes candy but is watching her diet than look for a small but special candy she wouldn’t buy for herself.
  • You can give her a gift card for a play or movie. No clutter there.
  • You can print out gift certificates for services you can do for her. You can promise to wash her car or trim her hedges. Make it things you can easily do for her when she turns the certificate in for your service.
  • You can buy a gift certificate for a day spa so she can pamper herself.

There are lots of things to do or give your mother without adding clutter. The best thing you can give her is your time.

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April Holidays

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April has a lot of holidays and event weeks ranging from Earth Day, to Administrative Week, to Turn Off TV Week, to the Jewish holiday of Passover. I have included the dates and links for more information on the these holidays and more in my April 15th newsletter. I have posted it below.

If you would like to have the newsletter sent to your email on the 1st and 15th of every month then please sign up for it. The sign up form is on the sidebar to the right. Since this newsletter has timely information you will receive it in time to plan ahead and mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on the events.

Janice

April 15, 2008 Newsletter

The second half of April has a few National holidays and many minor holidays that you may or may not be familiar with. The latter part of April also brings the warmer weather to most areas of the country. Little league baseball has started and the garden centers a filled with blooming flowers.

April 13-19 is Environmental Education Week. If you have children in grades K-12 then you are probably aware of this week.

April 19 is the first night of Passover. The Seder or festive meal is where Jews read the story of how they escaped from slavery in Egypt. Special foods are served at the Seder and for the whole week. Most foods symbolize different areas of the story. If you celebrate Passover it is time to plan out your shopping, cooking, changing dishes, and all the other things you need to do to prepare for the holiday.

April 20-26 is Administrative Professionals Week. This week came out of National Secretaries Week starting back in 1952. Administrative Professionals Day is Weds., April 23. If you have any Administrative Professionals working for you please don’t forget about them. These people are the backbone of most businesses and deserve to be recognized for it.

April 22 is Earth Day this year. There are lots of activities plan in most communities through out the country. If you have children then this site will give you ideas of what you can do to get them involved in Earth Day. Check out your local city website or newspaper for events taking place in your town. I know my city is having a recycling day including hazardous waste drop off. This is a good time to clear out those items laying around because you couldn’t put them in the trash.

April 25 is National Arbor Day. Most states have different days according to the best tree planting time. Check out your state to see when it celebrates Arbor Day. Planting a tree with your children teaches them to plan for the future of the earth.

April 21-27 is TV turn off week. This week is geared toward schools and children. It’s a chance for families to do other things together besides watching TV. With the weather better late in April and it being light later this would be a good time to take some family walks around your neighborhood.

April 24 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day. This is a chance for a child to see what their parents really do at work. In most cases children will have a better understanding about what you do and why you may be so tired after work when they are expecting your attention.

April 27-May 3 is National Volunteer Week. If you’re a volunteer you are probably aware of this week. If you are not a volunteer then it may be time to recognize the volunteers you know and thank them for giving of their time. Whether it is the room parents at school, the volunteers at the local hospital, or all the fundraiser’s and event workers, they all help make our world a better place. Thank you.

There are a lot of holidays and events taking place this month. Check out the links to all the sites and learn more about them. Get involved whether you have children or not. These events can enrich your life. Just remember to mark your calendars for the ones you want to partake in.

Janice

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Travel Plans: Maybe?

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I plan on traveling to Chicago from St. Louis tomorrow morning on American Airlines. At least that is the plan. So far my flight is not canceled and all I can do is keep my fingers crossed. I would hate to miss my sister’s 50th birthday party on Saturday night.

Traveling in today’s world isn’t what it use to be. With all the security, airline cancellations, and restrictions on what can be in carry on luggage, traveling by plane takes a lot of planning. If you are not sure what you can pack in your carry on luggage then check out the TSA website. I’ll be back on Sunday, again keeping my fingers crossed that it goes as planned.

Next week I will have a sign up form on this blog so you can receive the Organize by the Month Newsletter in you email box. That will be more convenient than remembering to check the blog on the 1st and 15th of each month.

I also plan to have my website up and running sometime next week. I will be publishing lots of articles on organization and decluttering. I will also be publishing some eBooks in the near future on various topics about organizing and decluttering. I will let you know when the site is ready.

If you have any questions or topics in the above areas that you would like to see an article about or an eBook, please let me know. I love sharing my knowledge but if it is something I don’t know about I love to do research and can share the results with you.

Have a good weekend.

Janice

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April 1st Newsletter

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The newsletter is now posted. Click on the April 1st newsletter on the right sidebar to check out the ideas and suggestions of things to do in the next two weeks.

Through my research I have found out that there are all kinds of “holidays” going on during the month of April. There is National Kite Flying Month and Car Care Month and National Library Week. Check out the newsletter for more links on holidays.

I hope to have my website up and running in the next couple of weeks. At that time I will have a place to sign up and have the newsletter sent to your email address twice a month.

If you have any suggestions about what you would like to see in the newsletter, please let me know. I am having fun researching all these different holidays and events that take place during a particular month and would love to learn about any ones you are involved with.

Janice

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April Fools Day Tomorrow

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Tomorrow is April Fools Day. Although a lot of people get into the fun of the day I usually look at April 1st with the idea of warm weather, flowers and sunshine arriving. April Fools Day has some interesting history. Check out Wikipedia or National Geographic if you want to find out more about this unofficial holiday.

“April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty four.” ~Mark Twain, Pudd’nhead Wilson, 1894

When thinking about warm weather, flowers, and sunshine my thoughts turn to gardening. This year has had a slow start due to cool and rainy weather. With the ground so saturated I don’t want to walk in the flower beds to clean out around the perennials. Walking on wet soil will compact it and make it harder for the roots to grow healthy. It is better to wait a few days for the soil to dry out some.

If the weather is still not right for working in the garden where you live you can still work on seed planting and cuttings inside. It is not too late to start many seeds indoors. Check the seed packet to make sure you still have time. You can also repot root bound houseplants at this time. Put them in a pot that is 1″ larger than what they are in now. Most houseplants will start their new growth spurt soon and it is better to let their roots get adjusted to a new pot before that time.

I was reading that from March 29th to April 30th is “National Kite Flying Month” . Go check out this link and find out about flying kites and events taking place all over the country.

After today there are only 15 days left to file your taxes. If you haven’t done it already today would be a good time to start. Remember, you have to file your taxes by April 15, to get your Economic Stimulus Payment if you qualify.

Janice

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