Interview on Connecting Women
4:11 PM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Here is my interview from last night's Connecting Women show. I start about half way through. I stayed up late for this one so hopefully I don't sound too tired! The best part was when a guy I went to high school with posted the most amazing comments in the chat room. I was completely shocked when he announced who he was. It made me feel so great that he would take the time to listen to this show and then surprise me with his kind words. Thank you Don!
Get Your Question in My Next Book
9:19 PM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
So I've been working on my next book and I need your help. If you have an organizing question that is related to a child's education I would love to hear it. It can include anything from toddlers to college students. What are the best ways to store children's memorabilia from school? How to manage papers that come home? Efficient ways to organize a dorm room? Ask away!
Tuesday Tips
8:17 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
T Holiday greeting cards don't HAVE to have the perfect family portrait of you and your family dressed all in matching outfits sitting around the Christmas tree. Take the pressure off yourself by using one or more of your favorite photos from throughout the year. This way you can get them done NOW and mark them off your list of things to do!
My New Favorite Photo Organizing Tool!
10:56 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
I am constantly being asked for tips on organizing photographs. Plus, with a growing family I have TONS of photos myself. It is practically a part time job to keep up with all of them. I have to take the pictures, upload them to my computer, edit them, delete the ones I don't like, send them out to friends and family (usually via Facebook, order them and then finally when I have some extra time put them in the photo album. Who has this kind of time?? One day I said to myself "There has to be an easier way that won't take so much time"! So I started researching online tools for making photo books. I wanted a one stop shop where I could make the photo album, order it and share it with loved ones. Many of the tools I found were either:
- too complicated and required installation of more software onto my computer
- too time consuming (uploads and editing had too many steps involved)
- too expensive!
Then I came across Mixbook! Mixbook offers EVERYTHING I need. I am totally in LOVE with this tool so I had to share it with all of you. Here are some of the reasons why I love this product:
- Fast AND Simple
- NO software to install
- With a click of a button I can share the photos I am adding with friends and family on: Facebook, Photobucket, Flickr, Yahoo and More!
- You can add up to 20 photos to one page! Many of the other programs I found would only let you add 6 or 7 so that you would have to purchase more pages to get all of your photos in!
When you are done you have a beautiful, personalized photo album that will last forever! For those scrapbookers out there, I have to say this is WAAAY better! You can work on it whenever you have a few minutes without having to pull out all the materials and clutter up your house.
I was so excited when I started using this tool that I HAD to email the company and ask for a coupon for my readers. Not only were they more than willing to do so they even offered to give away a FREE $50 Gift Card for one lucky winner!! (see how to win below) The coupon is good for 15% off! Just use ORGLIFE09 for your code. But hurry it expires on December 31st, 2009.
I especially LOVE the Year In Review theme. It is a beautiful way to capture all the best memories of the past year. The theme already has all the major holidays and events built in!
You know how I LOVE Chirstmas. So I really love their Merry Christmas theme too.
Enter To Win:
It's simple. Just add your comment here with one (or both) of the following:
-Your favorite tip for keep your holidays organized
-Your favorite tip for keeping your photos organized
-Please link back to this contest from your own blog! And don't forget to tell us the name of your blog :)
Easy & Inexpensive Gift for Your Clients This Season
9:07 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Calling all realtors and professionals!
Would you like to give your clients a "Thank You for Your Business" gift this season?
Do you want an inexpensive gift idea that is still a unique way for them to remember you?
Consider this: give the gift of Organization!
Who doesn't long for a little (or a lot) more organization in their life?
I am offering a special promotion to all realtors/professionals this season:
Discounted signed copies of Organize Now: a week-by-week guide to simplify your space and your life. Not only will this book help keep your clients' property and life neat, organized and clutter free, it will be a gift that they will hang on to. (Unlike that annual poinsettia you drop off that will die in a few weeks)! The longer they hang on to it, the longer YOUR name will stay on their minds in 2010! And the best part is I will ship them for you! One less thing for you to have to worry about this year.
1. Send me an email of all the clients you would like to give this gift to. Be sure to include your clients’ names and shipping addresses. (100% confidential).
2. You can also include a personal message on your email to me. I will be sure to include this in the front cover of each book. If you would like a business card included, please let me know and I will give you the address to mail them to.
3. An invoice will be sent to you via pay pal. Price is $15.00 per book (which includes the shipping and packaging fees!) Normally the book itself is $15 so this a 50% discount for you! Note: MINIMUM ORDER TO RECEIVE THIS OFFER IS 5 BOOKS.
4. We ship for you! You won't even have to leave your office. We will ship each client's book DIRECTLY to them.
5. All copies will be personally signed by me: Jennifer Ford Berry-author. Check this "To Do" off your holiday list-it's this simple!
6. A confirmation email will be sent to you when the books are shipped to your clients.
Happy Veteran's
6:00 PM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Thank you doesn't seem like enough. God Bless each of you!!!
Start Organizing for the Holidays
7:19 PM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Well, as I mentioned last year...I LOVE this time of year! Why? Because Christmas is not far away! I love the tradition, the hope, the love and the time spent with family and friends that this season brings. Since it IS my favorite time of year I like to enjoy it as much as possible. The only way to do this is to be organized so that my long list of things to do doesn't rob me of the fun! The two things I have in my favor for this time of year are: I am not a procrastinator and I love a plan. Procrastination can really stress out your holidays. It seems like I hear A LOT of people complaining about the holidays instead of treasuring them because they have "so much to do"... I look at it like this: the more I can get done early, the more free time I will have closer to Christmas to enjoy the things that matter, like spending time with family and friends and forming traditions for my children. Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try there are always those last minute "to dos" that slip in but at least the majority of my work is done.
Shop Early!
I am THAT person. The person that shops for Christmas presents year round. If I see something someone on my list would like in July I buy it. Why wait? I drive my one sister nuts because I am asking what her family wants for Christmas in August! (she does not like plans) My other sister is actually starting to follow in my foot steps and start early too but August is still pushing it a bit for her. Oh well, I love the feeling I get when I open the closet in November and see that I have half of my shopping done! Make sure you carry a list with you so that you will know what you already purchased.
Do it Differently!
I stopped pressuring myself along time ago to get the "perfect" family Christmas photo for the holiday card. Instead I form a collage of some of my favorite photos from throughout the year.
Plan Ahead
Don't wait until the last minute. Decide now! How, When and Where you are going to spend your holidays and let your family know. That way you won't feel pressured to spend it the way someone else wants you to at the last minute.
Same goes for meals. If you are hosting a holiday celebration at your home plan now for meals and groceries.
Wrap A Little At A Time
Again, if you shop early you can start wrapping early. I have a friend that gets completely exhausted every year trying to wrap all her presents on Christmas Eve! Every year I say "Why do you do this to yourself"? Wrap 5-10 presents a day until you're done.
The Yankees Win the World Series!!
9:34 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Well, if I haven't mentioned it before everyone in my family are HUGE and I mean HUGE Yankee fans!!! So it is only appropriate that I mention that we are very excited and SO PROUD this morning! What a great game and a great year. Although I personally wish they would have left the old stadium, it is pretty amazing that we can say The Yankees won the World Series the first year the new stadium opened. Great job guys!! Check out the memorable clips below. I love the second one because it is raw footage :)
A "Craig's List" For Organization!
9:22 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Tuesday Tips
10:22 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
I have decided to declare every Tuesday: "Tuesday Tips". This means that every Tuesday I will post some kind of tip. The tips will mostly have to do with: organizing, improving your life, family, writing or resources.
Today's Tuesday Tip:
T This is the time of year when local food pantries start collecting. This means this is a fantastic reason to clean out those cupboards. Not only will you be doing a good deed, your cupboard will be clutter free when the relatives come over during the holidays!
P.S. Do you have a question about organizing or writing a book? Feel free to post your questions and I will be happy to repond!
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