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If not, Let us help you prepare for this crazy holiday season! We want to make sure that you feel less stress and more joy during this time of year!

Letā€™s face itā€¦ we could all use some help when it comes to getting ready for the holidays. As soon as December rolls around, it feels like thereā€™s not enough time in the day.…Can I get a “Raise Hand” on this one!

Let this be your year to take control of your budget and your time so you can enjoy what matters mostā€¦ your loved ones!

Peace ā™„ Harmony

How To Stay Organized This Holiday Season

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3 WAYS TO STAY ORGANIZED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The holidays can be a joyful time of fun and cheer, but the season can be stressful and exhausting too. Between shopping, entertaining, decorating and celebrating, it can be hard to stay on top of all your to-do lists. Having your home organized ahead of time is a great way to eliminate some of the . . . shall we call it, festive frenzy!

  1. Making a List & Checking it Twice. One of the most important things you can do to keep your holidays organized is to have a list of all the big and little things, such as, cleaning, shopping, meal preps, activities, and decorating. A list not only ensures you donā€™t forget, but checking each item off the list gives you a feeling of achievement and that you have clarity in the holiday chaos. Next, add all items to your calendar so you donā€™t overlook anything. Guests arriving? Holiday music concert? Holiday work dinner? Add it to the calendar. Many families find an electronic calendar that can be shared with family members keeps everyone on the same page. An organized holiday is a Peace & Harmony holiday!
  2. Do a Deep Clean & Pre-Decor. Before bringing out all the holiday decorations, do a thorough pre-decor cleaning. Itā€™s so much easier to clean before you pull out the holiday decorations and make getting ready to entertain all that much easier. If your home has already been deep cleaned, it shouldnā€™t take long to run the vacuum and dust off the furniture before guests arrive. Perform a quick home walk through and jot down all the rooms that need to be cleaned and what needs to be done specifically in each room. This is a great time to enlist the help of your family or to hire a cleaning or concierge service for a one-time cleaning. Got clutter? Nowā€™s a great time to sort through the piles and move out anything preventing you from properly cleaning and organizing. This includes mail piles, counter clutter, kidsā€™ toys, and clothes, decide which items to donate or toss.
  3. Meal Plan & Prep is a Must. Whether youā€™re hosting big holiday meals or events, doing holiday baking or having guests stay with you during the season, plan out all the meals youā€™ll be preparing. Donā€™t forget to count quick breakfasts, snacks, and lunches along with the main holiday meals. Add these meals to your main checklist and note the foods youā€™ll need to purchase (especially if there are allergies). Print off any recipes youā€™ll be using to have them at quick reach so you can cross-check the ingredients needed against your shopping list. Double-check your pantry and freezer to see what you already have so you donā€™t buy double. This is a great time to clean out, clean and organize your fridge and freezer to make room for incoming holiday foods.

Peace Harmony & Being Organized!

XO Cheryl

 

Quick Guide: Planning The Awesome Holiday Office Party

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Office-Christmas-Party8 Simple Secrets to planning an Awesome Holiday Office Party

If the thought of planning the holiday office party has you hoping that the Grinch DOES steal Christmas – Just hang on, I can help you out along with taking away all the stress of planning.

 

  1. Get Organized – Recruit a couple of Elves (your teammates) No one should do it all on own! You can create a list of tasks and then delegate to your Elves (teammates)..
  2. Get Ideas – First, you need to get ideas for the party from the employees. There are two ways I have done this, that’s by setting up an online questionnaire, I use Survey Monkey . The setup is easy, but since you are delegating task this is a good one to give to your Tech Department Elves. The other way of collecting ideas is a simple Suggestion Box (they still are the best)!
  3. Choose a Theme – After, you have collected all the ideas, now choose a theme for the party. If you usually are partying around all your daily equipment-desks, computers,xerox machine, itā€™s kind of hard to get into the Festive Holiday Spirit. Think of unique and different options – Here is a short list of suggestions: Art Galleries, Museums, Wineries, Country Inns, Community Barns are fun, you can create a New England Christmas in Connecticut feeling!
  4. Donation Area – Tis’ The Season For Giving. Employees love to give – set up an area for your employees to bring a non-perishable food and/or Toy. Choose 2 charities, arrange to have items picked up the night of the party by a certain time. Announce that the items need to be in the boxes by 7:30 pm for example. What a great way to spread some Holiday Spirit and Magic!
  5. Hire Music – Hire a live local band that you know does a Unique Christmas Repertoire or hire a DJ that will keep the party in a positive party vibes.
  6. Make it Night-Time – Make the party an evening event, this way the employees can invite a guest, their spouse, or family.
  7. Designated Driver – Set up with Uber night of party, if anyone needs a ride home (paid for or discount) or with your Employees, create a designated driver program, they can earn merchandise or money.
  8. Give Real Gifts – As a meeting service concierge I have cleaned up after many of company Christmas parties – I had observed my first year that employees would leave behind the box or bag with the certificate and card. You know, the one you have to go online and order your gift for a certain value. I have seen employees leave certificates worth $1000 and over. They want the Real Stuff – The gift they can take home and share with their family.The gift that when they look at it makes them feel good that their management took the time to think of them.

Enjoy!

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

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How To Use Elephant Skin Color To Stand Out

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TREND COLOR SPOTLIGHT: ELEPHANT SKIN

byĀ Quinn Larson

A neutral not to be ignored,Ā Elephant Skin PPU18-16Ā takes center stage this fall as our November Trend Color Spotlight.

Elephant Skin is a versatile color that is easily coordinated across whites, pastels and saturated tones alike.Ā  Use this warm, midtoned taupe as a feature color on all your walls or as a simple accent.

A little known secret, the richness of color in this neutral comes through beautifully when used in a higher sheen. Try painting it as an interior door or trim color in satin or semigloss for an understated and elegant look.

Featured Colors: Wall and Trim-ULTRA PURE WHITE, Door-Ā Elephant Skin PPU18-16

 

D*I*Y Holiday Gift Idea:

https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/diy-winter-scene-shadow-box/#more-14753

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

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Peace & HarmonyĀ  ~ Cheryl

How To Add Luxury To The Basis . . .

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I get some great ideas from Denise – recreate it – Make it my own!

I’m not here to reinvent the wheel . . . Just repurpose it! ~ Me

I like how Denise takes basic products from say the Dollar store or Walmart and turns them into Luxury! We all can do this, I challenge you to find a simple product from the Dollar General, or Walmart, or Target, or wherever you shop – take a picture of it – then, turn it into a creation of Luxurious Charm and BeautyĀ – post the finalize product. Then, pay it forward – give it to someone that would greatly appreciate some real Beauty in their life this Holiday Season.

Enjoy . . . Her DIYs are very simple – can be done in an afternoon.

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYJPnrSnbRPuPyO49HeCZA

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

Would you like to get Organized? If you’d like to schedule a 30+ minute consultation with me to learn how a Home Concierge / Organizer can help you get a life that is more productive and organized – Call me: (860)961.6824 or Email me: cchomeconcierge@gmail.com.

 

 

From Our Table To Yours ~

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Camacho’s and CC Home Concierge Company (CCHC)

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Thank you to my clients for choosing CCHC to support you in your journey to a less stressful, hectic lifestyle. Thank you for trusting me to help reach your goals. Thank you for your resourceful and invaluable ideas and feedback – it only makes CCHC’s organizational and concierge systems better.

Have a lovely and Yummy day with your Family & Friends. Remember, it’s not what’s on the table but who is around it!

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

 

Gluten-Free Eating. . .

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Pumpkin Riccota LasagnaPumpkin Ricotta lasagna

Recipe by Lori Hirsch Stokoe – Found On: glutenfreeliving.com

Ingredients

  • Ā¼ cup fresh sage leaves, chopped, plus more whole leaves for garnish
  • 2Ā teaspoons butter
  • 15Ā ounces ricotta
  • 10Ā ounces pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs,Ā beaten
  • Ā½ teaspoon salt
  • Ā¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Ā½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • BĆ©chamel Sauce aka White Sauce
  • 4Ā tablespoon butter
  • 4Ā tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • 2Ā½ cup milk,Ā warmed
  • Ā¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS
  1. First, prepare the Pumpkin Ricotta Mixture: Fry the sage in butter until crisp. Remove to paper towel. Then combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Next, make the BĆ©chamel Sauce aka White Sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to cook the flour, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and continue to stir. Bring to barely a boil then immediately turn down the heat. Cook, whisking until thickened for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread Ā½ cup of the White Sauce over the bottom of a greased 8-inch-square (2-quart) baking dish. Place 2 sheets of no-boil lasagna noodles atop the sauce in a single layer.
  4. Top lasagna noodles with a third of the ricotta mixture. Layer with a quarter of the mozzarella. Then top with a third of the remaining White Sauce. Top sauce with 2 more sheets of lasagna noodles to build the second and third layers the same way.
  5. For the top layer, place last 2 sheets of lasagna over the White Sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  6. Bake at 375Ā° F for 35 minutes, covered with foil. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbling hot and the top is browning. Remove from the oven and let sit at least 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fried whole sage leaves.

https://www.glutenfreeliving.com/ – I live on this website!

I live gluten-free, I am a #Hashi (Hashimoto autoimmune disease) I was diagnosed in 2014 – I have been living gluten-free since then. I went from a size 16 to size 6 / 200 Lbs to 130Lbs – My overall physical and mental health taking a more positive turnaround is priceless. If you would like help to start living a gluten-free life, contact me via email (cchomeconcierge@gmail.com) and I will try to answer any questions you may have or I will find the answer.

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

 

The Pains of Holiday Preparations, especially when you’re already stressed for time

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CCHC can help with event planning & coordinating for a dinner party at home for 6 or a gala for 600 – No detail overlooked!

We can set up a planning session after the initial free consultation to organize everything from birthday parties, family reunions, corporate events, a dream wedding, children’s parties, every kind of event imaginable. We will help you coordinate every detail to produce the most amazing event. CCHC works alongside the trusted professional caterers you hire – we are there with you from conception to completion.

Would you like help with your Event Planning? If you’d like to schedule a 30+ minute free consultation with me and learn how Event Concierge Service can help you plan the most extraordinary experience. Call me (860)961.6824 or Email me: cchomeconcierge@gmail.com

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl