{"id":7305,"date":"2018-03-16T09:03:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T13:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/?p=7305"},"modified":"2018-03-16T09:22:07","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T13:22:07","slug":"get-organized-to-tackle-your-busy-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/get-organized-to-tackle-your-busy-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Organized to Tackle Your Busy Spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Springtime is typically the time to clean out the old, and prepare for the new. \u00a0And if it\u2019s a fresh start you crave, we\u2019ve got you covered with an amazing selection of homes at our new home communities in Whitby<\/a> <\/span><\/b>and Brampton. Origins offers a wide selection of detached, semi-detached and townhomes in Brampton<\/b><\/a><\/span>, and Whitby Meadows is now previewing our wide selection of detached homes in Whitby<\/b><\/a><\/span>, as well as our new release of Whitby towns<\/b><\/a><\/span>, coming this spring!<\/span><\/p>\n

This month, we\u2019ve been sharing our tips for staying organized. \u00a0Whether you\u2019re living in a new home, or searching for one, we\u2019ve got you covered with ways to stay organized and get ahead of the curve this spring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting Organized, and Staying that Way<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\"\"As with most things, the most important thing to do, is to begin. Take a hard look at the tasks to do and pick an easy one. Getting started and accomplishing even a small task will motivate you.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you drink your morning coffee, use this time to sort out your top priorities and write a short list of \u2018must-do\u2019s\u2019. \u00a0Time management experts say to keep it small and achievable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Organize family papers on clipboards hung on hooks on the walls. Designate a clipboard for each family member or task. This keeps a handle on school forms, household bills and shopping lists. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keep the clipboards neat and tidy and try a painted pegboard or cork board to contain them. This way, the look is intentional, not messy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Start with meal planning and the most important meal of the day, breakfast. \u00a0Busy families keep on top of nutrition with meal planning.\u00a0 <\/span>Clean and cut your fresh fruits and veggies on shopping day to have an assortment of healthy snacks all week long. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use a list, or take advantage of grocery delivery services now widely available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Wake up ready to go. Many of us sleep better knowing our \u2018essentials\u2019 are close by. \u00a0Keep your phone, pocket change, watch and daily essentials close to your bed, so they aren\u2019t forgotten when you start your day. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just remember to turn off your notifications for a better nights\u2019 sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Those passionate about home organization get a little extra help from journaling with a pen and paper. There\u2019s something so satisfying about the hand-written journal or note, and the ability to cross-off that \u2018to-do\u2019 with a decisive pen stroke. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bullet-journaling is also very popular now. A bullet journal is a careful reflection of not only your tasks, but also your goals. It\u2019s indexed and can be as complex as you have time for.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With home organization, the sky\u2019s the limit to how you can keep things neat and tidy. When you\u2019re moving into your new home, as you unpack, consider how you can make the very most of the extra closet space and kitchen cabinets, before things get crowded!<\/span><\/p>\n

For information about some of OPUS Homes\u2019 great home designs that include great home organization spaces such as walk-in closets, pantries, storage areas, and extended kitchen cabinets, take a look at our new homes at Richlands<\/a><\/span>, Whitby Meadows<\/a><\/span> and Origins, Brampton<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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