As we gather I am reminded of so many things for which to offer up thanks: Family that cares enough about each other to make the effort to gather Our health Our friends Our environment – we will be in a beautiful part of the country Our jobs and ability to get up and do things Our spirit Our love Our homes Our pets Laughter Wonderful food Being wholly in this wonderful day May we all take time to give our thanks on this special day. Jonda S. Beattie Professional Organizer #

I always start the process by reviewing my vision for the area I am tackling. Has anything changed with my vision since I last worked here? For my living room I still entertain, eat, read, listen to music, and work on some projects. Nothing major has changed in my vision since last year. I want this room to feel inviting, comfortable, and unwinding to my friends who visit as well as when I am alone. I want the room to be embracing. I want to be able to exhale when I walk thro

Today there are so many options on how to celebrate the day. In my family, the tradition has changed from going to grandmother’s house, to going to mother’s house, to going to a restaurant, and this year – going to my sister’s house in Florida for a combination Thanksgiving/Family reunion. My sister has stated that this day is beginning to have the feeling of a flash mob as I think she is now beyond 30 to feed and sleep. Relatives are coming from as far away as Washington sta

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