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It's time to get ready for Halloween—that's a scary thought realizing that the holidays are right around the corner, and you need to get organized and ready for company! Has your spare bedroom/office/craft room/junk room become haunting? Closet Trends can help get rid of your ghosts and change that creepy room into two rooms, in the space of one! Our wall beds convert daytime living into nighttime comfort. It's all in the design—here's a look at what we recently created for Dorothy and Bill Sauder…

TIS THE SEASON TO BE CRAFTY!

The changing of the season means it's time to create costumes and decorations for all the upcoming holidays. A Closet Trends Craft Cart makes the laying out, cutting out and storing of your materials and fabrics convenient and efficient. Featuring drawers and shelves to hold your tools and supplies, and an expandable work surface 6 ft. long, this handy cart can be rolled out of the way into a 2 ft. X 41" space. Starting at only $389, we can customize your cart to fit your style and needs.

Are your house guests on the way? A few tips to get ready from Wanda Baader, Professional Organizing Expert and CEO of Gotta Get Organized LLC

Well before you know it the weather will cool down and guests will arrive for visits in Tucson to get away from their colder weather. Are you prepared?

Here are some simple tips to help you out:

• De-Clutter the guest room.
• Make extra house keys.
• If you don't have a bed set up purchase an air mattress. Inflate the bed outside before company arrives to air it out. Clean it. Lie down on it and check for leaks.
• Set up a small television (with earphones) or offer magazines and/or books just in case they have problems falling asleep or if they are early risers they will have something to do.
• Clean the guest bathroom ahead of time and layout a basket of sample size toiletries and luxurious bath towels.
• Offer a flat surface or suitcase rack where guests can open their luggage. Provide some hang space for their clothing.
• When your guests arrive give them a tour of your home. Let them know where to find everything that they may need.
• Provide them with information about local attractions and restaurants. If they are driving themselves around town and don't have a GPS provide them with a map.
• Get an understanding about your guest's routines and scheduling. What time do they like to eat? What are their sleeping habits? Are they looking to exercise? Also, speak with them in advance about special events that they may want to go to so that you can coordinate the time and divert miscommunications. If you share a bathroom with your guest make sure to set a schedule for showers, as well.
• If they like coffee or tea be sure to let them know how to operate any special coffee makers or devices and where to find everything.

Knowing that you have everything together in advance will reduce your stress and leave plenty of time for fun with family and friends!

Wanda Baader is a Professional Organizing Expert and CEO of Gotta Get Organized LLC. She can be reached at 520-631-0086 or www.ggorganized.com.

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