Your home staging checklist:

Are all countertops clean and clear?
Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?
Is the refrigerator free of children's art and magnets? Check the bathrooms
Are the surfaces clean and clear?
Are shower curtains clean and hung properly?
Is the flooring clean and fresh?
Are towels neatly hung? Check the walls
Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
Are the walls free from cracks and holes?
Is there anything on the walls that need to be removed? Check the floors
Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains? Check the windows
Are all the windows clean?
Are draperies and blinds clean? Pet check
Remove any signs that this is a pet's home. Check the aroma
Air out the home prior to showings. Set the mood prior to showings
Open draperies and blinds.
Turn on the radio to a soft music station, set the volume low.
If you have time, bake a batch of cookies or muffins to create a warm, welcoming aroma.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Another class done, now on to editing a non-fiction book about a prodigal daughter and preparing for "Getting Your Spouse on Board" talk.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Interested in a Family Manager Coaching career? Join author Kathy Peel today @ noon Central for a conference call. carip@familymanager.com

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Rejoicing for a CS family who was united with their adopted daughters from Haiti today!
Practical help, dispensed with free coffee and childcare: http://ping.fm/Tb3tf

Friday, January 22, 2010

Nothing like a flight delay & missed connection to remind me I'm not the One in charge! Hurray for charging stations, laptops & BlackBerrys!
Taking care of family in KC. After all, that's what matters most in this world. Who do you need to show how much you love them? Do it today.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Declutter in a Day: 6:30pm @ Connected Cup, Penrose Hospital complex on Woodmen Road x Marksheffel. FREE! More at: thecluttercutters.net

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Three houses near downtown CO Springs for only $250,000? With hardwood floors?http://ping.fm/Qq6qx

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

What's changed for U since destruction descended on Haiti 1 wk ago? Be thankful for what you have & help bring orphans to adoptive parents!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

My father's in a nursing home here. These are other's fathers and mothers.http://ping.fm/WyAd2
Call congress/senate http://ping.fm/mFQ20 Urge evacuation of orphans by H. Clinton & H's Pres.
Tune in to KOAA News Monday for my tips on making worthwhile resolutions that you can keep past January! Then, visit my719moms.com for more!
What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Take one step today toward making that happen. Write it down, along with the "why." Repeat!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

As I ate lunch with my husband, I couldn't help thinking of the Haitians who don't even have clean water today. We Americans are blessed.
Tuning in to KBIQ FM 102.7 in CO Springs to hear author Kathy Peel: The Busy Couples Guide to Sharing the Work & the Joy @ 8:50a.m. local!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Pray for victims of Haitian earthquake! Many orphans live there (appx 15% of all children). Send money to reputable charities if you can.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Studying Acts 6:1-7; read Revelation last night. Glad not to have nightmares after all the vivid images I encountered! What are you reading?

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Excited to start new book study (The Busy Couple's Guide to Sharing the Work & Joy) @ Mardel Thursday. Check my Facebook events for details.
CS housing report for 2009: http://ping.fm/Ndrek

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Q:How many professional organizers does it take to change a light bulb? A:Just one, but that light bulb has got to really want to change.

Monday, January 4, 2010

My Best of 2009 list (at the risk of leaving many entries off, I capped it at 14): http://ping.fm/XRNnZ
Off to Salvation Army with the second load this calendar year!
Is 50/50 around the house possible, or even desirable? http://ping.fm/Ean9D

Friday, January 1, 2010

Up since 2 for no apparent reason, but purged 15% of my clothes closet, plus shoes and jewelry. Head start on 2010 charitable contributions!

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