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Blog: Organizing for Boomers
 There's Still Time to PACK & PLAY
I know the calendar shows summer is waning and school bells
are ringing everywhere, but that doesn't mean you couldn't fit in a short trip
while the weather is still grand. (Labor Day Weekend is a week away!) Now I
recognize this depends entirely on the rest of your household and how many
players are still living there. But just in case you are in charge of your
universe, here are a couple of thoughts on the topic.
Don't think big, think small. How about a short get-away from
your regular routine? This could be as simple as calling a girlfriend and
seeing about a one to two night sleepover at her house or a more elaborate
hotel/bed & breakfast routine if your pocketbook can swing it. The idea
here is to go for some escapism.
To recharge our batteries we don't necessarily have to plan
and execute a trip around the world. Often, it's enough just to get outside
ourselves to a different environment for some much needed replenish time.
Whether you plan a short trip or a long one, packing can be
one of the not-so-pleasant tasks depending on how you approach it. There are
some key elements that are essential, regardless of length of time you'll be
gone.
- Pick a
clothing color scheme. Look at your closet. Hopefully, your clothes are
already arranged by color. This makes putting together various outfits so
much simpler than hunting all over the place. I'm not suggesting always
wearing tops and bottoms of the same color (though that does work from
time to time); instead, help your brain to visualize you wearing various
color combinations.
- Color
scheme, Part II: Pick a base color for your trip. Black, brown or navy
could be your base. Bring along the shoes for the ONE base color you
choose. I often chose black, but have used each of the other two base
colors as well.
- After
your base color, now think about what color makes you sing, makes you feel
radiant, something you reach for in your closet no matter the mood and it
makes you happy. That can be your accent color. Look at your tops, any
scarves, belts, jewelry, and jackets that have that color. Lay these out
on the bed along with your base color.
- See
how many combinations you can make with the fewest number of pieces.
- Think
layers – what can be added; what can be subtracted during the trip as the
weather fluctuates. Layers are the key.
- TWO
nights before go through your "going to bed" routine and leave out all the
products and items you use. Look at the containers they are in. If you are
traveling by plane, you must check these or get them into teeny, tiny
plastic containers inside a quart-size ziplock.
- The
following day complete your "morning" routine the same way. Think through
what you could leave behind and still enjoy the trip. For example, hair
dryer-where you are heading may very well have one, so check before you
give up vital real estate space in your bag for this.
- The
day before the trip (if not earlier) purchase any toiletries you noticed
you didn't have, such as contact lens solution, etc.
- Be
sure you have caught some of the weather reports during the week before
your trip. This will help you to start to visualize you in that specific
weather climate.
- Something
for the hostess? If you took my suggestion you contacted a girlfriend and
will be staying at her place. What could you bring her since you called
her about your escape plans? Can't think of anything or it won't fit in
your bag? Not to worry. While there, something will come to you that would
work perfectly for her or you can treat her to a meal out at one of her
favorite restaurants.
NOW that you are all packed---
Go
and PLAY!!
Until Next Time
Making Your Space a Special Place
Sue
posted on: 8/23/2008 4:47:39 PM by Sue Crum
category: Special Populations
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About Sue:
Sue Crum knows and understands the life of a Baby Boomer all too well. Having served as the filling of an Oreo cookie for many years, she has reinvented herself in San Diego as the owner of The R.E.D. Team, Reinventing Everyday Designs, doing professional organizing, real estate staging, and interior redesign. Sue's Website:
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