Creekside Concept #1
Reduce the clutter and waste in your mail box by visiting www.catalogchoice.org.  You can choose which catalogs you don't wish to receive anymore.

Creekside Concepts #2
Emergency response personnel worldwide have been trained to look for 'I.C.E.' programmed as a contact in cell phones.  I.C.E. is short for - In Case Of Emergency.  In the event that you are injured, emergency response personnel will look for I.C.E. in your cell phone and will contact that person to let them know you are in need.  Program an I.C.E. contact in all the cell phones in your family to keep loved ones safe.  Click here to learn more information.

Creekside Concepts #3
Before your next business or leisure trip, visit www.onebag.com to learn tips on how to pack and what to pack.  It also has a list of prohibited items.

Creekside Concepts #4
Stop those pesky tele-marketers from calling during dinner time!  Register your phone number with www.donotcall.gov to put a stop to this.  Your registration is good for 5 years so remember to update your registration if it has been a while.

Creekside Concept #5
Do you know your credit score?  Visit www.annualcreditreport.com to find out more.  You are entitled to a free credit report annually.  Time this credit review with your tax return filing.  This is an easy and important step you can take to protect your credit.

Creekside Concepts #6
A white board is not just for the office anymore!  It can be an invaluable tool for a household as well.  There are many different types of white boards on the market.  Big, small, some with cork boards attached, etc.  Have a white board as the centralized communication center for the family.  Post activities, to do's, goals, calendar, shopping lists, coupons, etc.  This can be a fun and creative way to keep the family on track.

Creekside Concepts #7
Empower and educate your child to be safe and secure with On Guard, the only personal safety alert system especially designed for a kid’s lifestyle.  On Guard combines a cool looking digital watch, with fun accessories, a piercing 110 decibel emergency alarm and an educational DVD that teaches your child how to use the watch to stay safe everyday.  In the event of an emergency, your child can easily activate a very loud high-decibel alarm that instantly let’s everyone in the area know that they need help.  Visit www.onguardkids.com for more information.

Creekside Concepts #8
Research shows that we only use 20% of what we actually own.  When making purchases ask yourself 'do I LOVE it?', 'is it BEAUTIFUL?', 'is it USEFUL?', 'do I really NEED it?'  If we can become more discriminating when making purchases we can help reduce the potential of clutter from the onset.  Since money doesn't grow on trees, you will be saving money as well.

Creekside Concepts #9
Keep a donation box in the house or garage.  Whenever you come across something that is not useful anymore, put it in the donation box.  When it is full or once a quarter, take it to your favorite charity.  Many charities have pick up service to make it even easier to donate items.  Teach your whole family to do the same!  Your children will learn the art of giving plus your home will not become cluttered with useless items.
 
Creekside Concepts #10
Place a basket near the staircase.  Whenever there are items that need to go up or down, put it in the basket.  Condition yourself to take the basket with you as you go up and down in your house.  Drop the items off at the appropriate place and return the basket to the staircase.  This will help items find there homes easier.

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Many of Creekside's concepts were conceived on the shores of Denny Creek at Snoqualmie Pass.

Contact Kim Miller
Professional Organizer

Phone: 206-226-4833
Email: kim@creeksideconcepts.com

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