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Happy New Year! It's a New Year, New Organized You!
New Year, New Organized You! With the new year comes a fresh start. Of course, everyone sets New Year’s resolutions but not many people can follow through. The major reason we fall short is lack of organization. Crazy how fixing one part of your life brings about a flood of positive change. If you’re looking to get it together this year, allow me, the queen of organization, to give you a few tips to carry into 2019. Start Small We all love the idea of jumping into a new lifestyle headfirst but you have to stay realistic. Let’s say you’re looking to lose weight and keep it off this year. You can make a plan to cut sweets, soda and log 2-hour daily gym sessions but the stress from becoming a brand new person may cause you to quit prematurely. Start small with little life changes. Pack a healthy snack in your Bag #7 to avoid the drive-thrus and keep your pre-workout shake cool before your evening jog. Use One Calendar We’ve all at one point overbooked ourselves. The biggest mistake people make is having multiple calendars. Yes, it’s nice to separate work, personal and social calendars but keeping all of the dates in one place rather than having to search for each calendar saves time and helps to prevent double booking yourself. I actually use the calendar in my phone- then I can invite work and hubbs for family stuff. Also, hubbs can see my calendar for kiddo stuff and travel schedule. Then I keep a detailed planner in my Bag #9 with my laptop and a traditional school paper calendar, the thin ones that show the month in full....for visual, but I add all appointments to my phone. Believe it or not, I also store my receipts in a pocket within my planner to help me keep track of extra spending including using my favorite finance apps on the phone so I can be visual and on a realistic budget. Divide and Conquer Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Rather than overload your mind with a major project break it into bite-sized chunks. I keep a master notebook of my list of things to do and I break it down by Work and Personal...nothing makes me happier than crossing things off....so I put everything I have to do on there & obviously keep it in my Bag #8 to have it with me at all times. If you’re thinking about re-landscaping your backyard, section it off. Start with expanding the porch one month and building your dream fire pit next. Not only will your brain thank you for the break from stress but you’ll feel more accomplished every time you mark off another task and move one step closer to completion. Last but not least Prioritize Your List to Do. Mine are FAMILY then WORK. Delegate anything you can possibly delegate and focus on the ones you actually have to do. IE, I use grocery delivery. I go one time per month to the store and stock up on all of the pantry items I might need....the big shop. Than I use delivery for the fresh stuff....saves me so much time. Having your OTG Card Case ready for the quick store run makes paying that much quicker! Efficiency is the key to success! Here’s to less stress, brighter smiles, clear minds and organized living in 2019. Happy New Years! Love, Amie #CelebrateShe
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OTG|247 2018 Holiday Gift Guide | Give the Gift of Organization
OTG|247 2018 Holiday Gift Guide | Give the Gift of Organization The holidays are fast approaching and by now you’ve probably made your list and checked it twice trying to find each person the perfect gift. Let’s face it, some people are impossible to shop for. The hardest part about shopping for friends is that you’ve probably bought them every practical gift in the book. In case you need a little extra help searching out the perfect gift, check out our list of OTG|247 faves because you can’t go wrong giving the gift of organization. It is time to make shopping for your family and friends simple again. I hope you’re ready because it’s time to cross off those hard-to-shop-for family members from your holiday gift grab list. The Traveler If you’re like me, you have at least one travel friend within your circle. That one friend who is always on the move— and I do mean always. Why not simplify their next flight a little? With Bag #4, your traveler can keep germ free on their next trip. This bag is a stylish way to tuck away wipes, tissues, sanitizer, and even medications. Pair it with the ever-versatile Bag #8. This bag is large enough to hold shoes and a change of clothes. Talk about perfect to have on hand in case of an unexpected layover. This bag is waterproof leather so no worries if turbulence causes their neighbor’s drink to spill. Clean up is easy. Top off the perfect traveling trifecta by adding Bag #10. Imagine the look on your favorite traveler’s face when they realize you found a bag large enough to fit their vlogging equipment and planning folders neatly that is also stylish. Talk about an unstoppable gift. The Professional Do you know a recent or soon-to-be college graduate? The perfect holiday gifts can serve as the perfect work accessories. One thing I remember about walking into the corporate world is that is your feet start to hurt. Prepare your young professional for those walks through downtown for lunch meetings by gifting them Bag #8. This stylish bag is the perfect place to store an emergency pair of flats, extra pantyhose, and hairbrush. This holiday season you can even help protect and store their major files while they are on the go with Bag #10.. Carrying around large manila folders and briefcases are the things you see in 1980s films. OTG|247 Bags are how those who live in the current manage business professional living. Save them the pain of chunky laptop cases that throw off the fun and carefree style by adding Bag #9 into their box. This bag easily stores a laptop, tablet, iPad, and Kindle. What’s even better is that it comes with a removable strap perfect for adding a fashionable crossbody look. The Parent Parents need a break. With all the purchases they make for their kids, it’s critical that they at least receive gifts to help ease the parenting process. Give the mom in your life Bag #7 and they will be thanking you into the new year. This bag is perfect for storing snacks, baby bottles and drinks for kids and “mommy juice” for mom. The sunken zipper adds for maximum insulation and the waterproof lining makes for easy cleanup. Handing out snacks on the way to afternoon activities has never been so easy or looked so good. Speaking of activities, Bag #8 is perfect for the on the go parent to store sports gear for the kids. Know a new mom? This bag is also a stylish way to store diaper changing kit. No doubt this bag will get through the tough years of parenting— and there are indeed some tough parenting years. Make those tough moments a little easier with Bag #6. No, it won’t make them listen, but it’s a great way to store distractions like action figures, race cars, crayons, and paper. Anything to help a mom keep her cool while raising her little ones. And it converts to a cross body for running errands. The Girly Girl Do you have a tween or makeup lover on your hands? Bag #2 is the perfect stocking stuffer. Not only is it able to hold makeup touch up must-haves and extremely cute but, it also is easy to wipe clean. That’s a major lifesaver when it comes to dust from eyeshadows and power foundations. Pair it with a #5 Bag and the girly girl in your life will be able to carry her #2 bag along with her charger, headphones, selfie stick, and even perfume. The Dog Lover Being a dog mom is all fun and games until you’re trying to hold on your Old English Sheepdog while trying to pull out doggie mess bags and pull out treats from your pocket. There are never enough pockets on workout tights to fit everything you need for a long dog walk. This holiday season, gift the dog owner in your life with Bag #1. This bag makes it easy to keep key, cards, cash, chapstick, and dog bags on hand. The attachable straps means both hands are free. The #2 Bag makes storing dog treats easy and mess-free. Clean up is as easy as wiping out the crumbs. They will be forever grateful and their dog will be excited to get on with the rest of the walk. The MAN Men are easily the hardest to shop for and that is crazy to believe since they are pleased with the most simple of gifts. No need to pull out the tech magazines because there are OTG|247 Bags for the modern man. Bag #4 in black is the perfect pocket accessory for any man as it takes on the look of a sleek wallet. The man in your life can store his money clip and shades. Bag #10 is perfect for the athlete. This bag comes in a cool black and is a perfect fit for him to store wraps and gloves for kickboxing or even a change of shoes for the gym. The defined corners will help pull together his outfit while giving a masculine look. The Wino For the wine lover in your life, there’s not much you need to do other than buy Bag #7 and pair it with two of their favorite wines. This insulated bag will help keep chilled wines cool while they travel from party to party. Yes! That means no more of their wine sweating in the purse. The 48” removable straps make for easy hand free movement. Your friend will be glad you gifted them this cool bag, especially when they realize it’ll be perfect to keep their soups and to-go containers warm also. The no-worry easy wipe clean bag means there’s no sweat if there’s a leak or spill. Talk about a win-win of a gift. Organization is the gift that keeps on giving! EVERYONE NEEDS OTG 247| Give the Gift of Organization XOXO ❤️ OTG|247 Girls
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