You can get organized by thinking ahead and staying on top of your game.  I started thinking about this because lately I’ve noticed all the merchandise in stores and signs out for Halloween already!  I’ve been thinking, “Come on, we haven’t even gotten the kids back in school yet!”  But it did get me thinking about how important I have always felt it is to plan ahead so you you don’t miss anything important such as events or special occasions. 

Here are a few ways you can make it easy to think ahead:

• At the end of every year, sit down with your new calendar or planner and fill in all the birthdays and special occasions each month.  Make sure you make them noticeable with a highlighter or red pen.
• At the end of every month, look at all the special occasions coming in the next month and make a list of cards and gift that you will need.  Shop for them all at once so you have them on hand.
• Make a note in your calendar several days before someone’s special day with a reminder to mail their card or gift to get it to them on time.
• On Sunday, look at what you have going on the next week in case you need to run out and pick something up or lay something by the door that needs to leave the house with you.

You can get organized by thinking ahead and being ready for anything!

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