Signing Today
10:01 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
If you live in Western New York I will be doing a book signing and answering questions about holiday organizing today at Monkey See, Monkey Do at 11am-12pm. 9060 Main Street in Clarence, NY. This adorable store opened last year and is a treat to visit. Great for kids! I would love for you to stop by and say hello!
Happy Holidays!
Thanksgiving Reflection
10:22 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I hope each of you that are reading this have a long list of things to be thankful for today. I know I do. This has been a very exciting year for me! I have been filled to rim with gratitude and I am amazed by God's blessings on my life in 2009. Here are some of the things I am thankful for:
• The freedom to write my thoughts and share my life on this blog.
• The health of my two children.
• Celebrating my 10 year anniversary this year to my high school sweetheart!
• Finding and starting the development of land for us to build on someday.
• The past year with our 12 year old dog Reece, knowing this was his last.
• The support and love of my family and friends.
• The excitement of working on my next book.
• The birth of my new nephew!
• The growth of my businesses: Organize This and Mothertime Marketplace.
• Networking with other women.
• Traveling to promote my book throughout the year.
• Reconnecting with old friends through the power of social media.
• My health and each day that I wake up.
• Knowing that God is by my side in everything that I do.
What are you thankful for?
Tuesday Tip
8:00 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
" Teach your kids the joy of solitude by teaching them to spend a quiet afternoon at home. Set up a regular time in their week where they can be away from the unremitting influence of their peers, as well as away from the pademonium of the electronic age. Fortify them with good books (but no TV) and thoughtful meditative exercises they can do, so they get in the habit of personal reflection, and of seeking answers within their own hearts.
Which One Looks Like Your House?
8:16 AM Posted by Jennifer Ford Berry
The clutter free home of a bird's nest?
Or the clutterred home of a beaver damn?
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!!!
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