6/28/10
6/20/10
6/20/10 Happy fathers Day Guys...........
Happy Father's day to my Dad Fred Wessels of Danbury, My hubby Jason Wheeler & my Brother (nLaw) Eric Nunley of Danbury.
You are all wonderful men and the kids are so blessed to be loved by you all!
You are all wonderful men and the kids are so blessed to be loved by you all!
6/19/10
6/18/10
6/18/10 Server Re-Vuu ~ Brittany @ IHOP
IHOP
202 Highway 332
Lake Jackson, TX 77566-5682
(979) 285-0606
www.ihop.com
Ok so we all know about IHOP. Well tonight my hubby 3 kids and niece went to eat there for a late dinner. To our pleasant surprise we happened to come in on a special. From 4pm-10pm All kids eat free with an adult entree purchased. This was great.
WHAT was even better was our server Brittany. She was young (maybe mid to late 20's), positive, upbeat and GREAT with the kids.
When we got in I asked out oldest to ask for a table outta the way and let them know we had a loud bunch of kids tonight so we got the back section LOVED IT!
Brittany took our drink and kids orders and turned them in first so they could be ready ASAP then she brought out a "Snack platter" for the kids. Saltine Crackers and 2 tiny cups of chocolate chips and 2 tiny cups of cherries. The kids loved it.
She was so nice and happy about her job it seemed it was contagious.
I enjoyed the service and her happiness.
Once we were about to leave she came to me and said that since i had tomatoes with my meal she wanted to see if i would like their new oven roasted tomatoes and brought me a couple. I thought that was a nice touch. and yes i did like them very tasty.
She said she works most all week-ends and gets there about 3pm. She has been there 5 years and it no wonder why.
Now FYI...if you are a "LONER" person who likes to be served and never thought of again till the end of the meal then Brittany is NOT for you. i dont mean that in a rude way but she IS a people person and loves to help & serve.
IF you are in the are please check her out, tip big and tell her Melissa sent cha. i told her (Afterwards) that i would blog about this.
Till Next time
Melissa
202 Highway 332
Lake Jackson, TX 77566-5682
(979) 285-0606
www.ihop.com
Ok so we all know about IHOP. Well tonight my hubby 3 kids and niece went to eat there for a late dinner. To our pleasant surprise we happened to come in on a special. From 4pm-10pm All kids eat free with an adult entree purchased. This was great.
WHAT was even better was our server Brittany. She was young (maybe mid to late 20's), positive, upbeat and GREAT with the kids.
When we got in I asked out oldest to ask for a table outta the way and let them know we had a loud bunch of kids tonight so we got the back section LOVED IT!
Brittany took our drink and kids orders and turned them in first so they could be ready ASAP then she brought out a "Snack platter" for the kids. Saltine Crackers and 2 tiny cups of chocolate chips and 2 tiny cups of cherries. The kids loved it.
She was so nice and happy about her job it seemed it was contagious.
I enjoyed the service and her happiness.
Once we were about to leave she came to me and said that since i had tomatoes with my meal she wanted to see if i would like their new oven roasted tomatoes and brought me a couple. I thought that was a nice touch. and yes i did like them very tasty.
She said she works most all week-ends and gets there about 3pm. She has been there 5 years and it no wonder why.
Now FYI...if you are a "LONER" person who likes to be served and never thought of again till the end of the meal then Brittany is NOT for you. i dont mean that in a rude way but she IS a people person and loves to help & serve.
IF you are in the are please check her out, tip big and tell her Melissa sent cha. i told her (Afterwards) that i would blog about this.
Till Next time
Melissa
6/17/10
6/17/10 Today Take 15 mins...
Today: Take 15 mins and Go thru your purse...
Trash old wrappers,old food receipts, items U don’t need. You'll need your wallet, phone, small camara, make up bag & coupon book.
HINT: A purse w/ a DIFFERENT color interior lining (not black) will B easier to find things in. Purses w/ black lining R difficult to find ur ite...ms. Most "purse items" R black (wallet, phone)
I favor RED, Pink or Turquoise linings.
Till NExt Time,
Melissa
Trash old wrappers,old food receipts, items U don’t need. You'll need your wallet, phone, small camara, make up bag & coupon book.
HINT: A purse w/ a DIFFERENT color interior lining (not black) will B easier to find things in. Purses w/ black lining R difficult to find ur ite...ms. Most "purse items" R black (wallet, phone)
I favor RED, Pink or Turquoise linings.
Till NExt Time,
Melissa
6/16/10
6/16/10 UPDATE regarding how to Dispose of your Meds....
OK here it is: I called the medicine shope and spoke at length with David (Spence I think he said) his first comment was "DO NOT FLUSH" the expired medication. YES Medicine Shoppe in Angleton DOES have a contract with a company that take the old meds and properly disposses of it for you. The contract is with Sharps and they haul it off to Houston... See More, Texas once it is full.
David Said there is NO charge for this service and the meds DO NOT have to be purchased from there to use this service. He also said there had been a big write up int he local paper on this some time ago. So thank you Teresa & Becky for your comments PLEASE pass along to others.
Angleton Medicine Shoppe
2301 East Mulberry Street
Angleton, TX 77515-3804
(979) 849-9391
Below you will find a link on an alternative that is being offered.
http://www.sj-r.com/business/x1394807144/Program-allows-consumers-to-dispose-of-unused-prescription-drugs
David Said there is NO charge for this service and the meds DO NOT have to be purchased from there to use this service. He also said there had been a big write up int he local paper on this some time ago. So thank you Teresa & Becky for your comments PLEASE pass along to others.
Angleton Medicine Shoppe
2301 East Mulberry Street
Angleton, TX 77515-3804
(979) 849-9391
Below you will find a link on an alternative that is being offered.
http://www.sj-r.com/business/x1394807144/Program-allows-consumers-to-dispose-of-unused-prescription-drugs
6/16/10 Take Time Today
Today: Take 15 mins to go thru your medicine cabinet (if you dont finish leave it and come back to it after the kids have gone to bed)!
Trash all the stuff that has Expired
Combined like items (you know those 2 advil bottoms one has 10 pills the other one has 2)
Get meds in 1 CENTRAL location & high so lil hands wont get to it!
Check in if you and toot your own horn once you have done this!
Till Next Time,
Melissa
Trash all the stuff that has Expired
Combined like items (you know those 2 advil bottoms one has 10 pills the other one has 2)
Get meds in 1 CENTRAL location & high so lil hands wont get to it!
Check in if you and toot your own horn once you have done this!
Till Next Time,
Melissa
6/15/10
6/15/10 Why the "Chamber of Commerce?".....
Recently I sent in an online application for my business to join the "Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce” I wasn’t really expecting to hear much back to be honest with ya. I thought perhaps they would mail me some info in a few days.
Well I received a call last week from Tonya Visor who serves on the board of directors at the Angleton Chamber of Commerce. I was to be honest, impressed. In other circumstances when you fill out an online app you have someone from a "Call Center" call you and half listen to what you were "inquiring about" as they smack gum and file their nails.....So I was pleasantly surprised to hear from Ms. Tonya.
We spent a while on the phone talking about all the benefits to being a member of the chamber...it was a whole lot more than I was aware of. She was so helpful and patient in answering all my questions. What I appreciated the most was her "realness" and sincerity in talking to me, her interest in the kind of business i was starting, her excitement in telling me everything she thought I needed to know, her respect for the Chamber and our Community as well as the fact that she was NOT at all aggressive or pushy about me needing to "JOIN NOW NOW NOW". I felt like i was talking to a friend not a sales person or anything like that. FOR me that kind of thing is priceless!
We met today so we could go over some more info and sign some forms. I will share with you just SOME of the benifits to being a Chamber Member....
NETWORKING
Monthly Member Luncheons
2 listings in the membership directory
Advertising on their website
New members mentioned in their newsletter
Volunteer opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities
Committee meetings
Use of their conference room at discounted rates
Referrals from the Chamber and soooo much more!
This is how I have always seen it.... The Chamber is the heartbeat of any city, it is the first place new people call, the first place to get a vibe on what the city is all about and being a part of it gives the shopper a sense of accountability.
So Why join the Chamber of Commerce as a small business owner? The real question really is WHY WOULDNT you?
Till NExt Time,
Melissa
http://www.angletonchamber.org/
Well I received a call last week from Tonya Visor who serves on the board of directors at the Angleton Chamber of Commerce. I was to be honest, impressed. In other circumstances when you fill out an online app you have someone from a "Call Center" call you and half listen to what you were "inquiring about" as they smack gum and file their nails.....So I was pleasantly surprised to hear from Ms. Tonya.
We spent a while on the phone talking about all the benefits to being a member of the chamber...it was a whole lot more than I was aware of. She was so helpful and patient in answering all my questions. What I appreciated the most was her "realness" and sincerity in talking to me, her interest in the kind of business i was starting, her excitement in telling me everything she thought I needed to know, her respect for the Chamber and our Community as well as the fact that she was NOT at all aggressive or pushy about me needing to "JOIN NOW NOW NOW". I felt like i was talking to a friend not a sales person or anything like that. FOR me that kind of thing is priceless!
We met today so we could go over some more info and sign some forms. I will share with you just SOME of the benifits to being a Chamber Member....
NETWORKING
Monthly Member Luncheons
2 listings in the membership directory
Advertising on their website
New members mentioned in their newsletter
Volunteer opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities
Committee meetings
Use of their conference room at discounted rates
Referrals from the Chamber and soooo much more!
This is how I have always seen it.... The Chamber is the heartbeat of any city, it is the first place new people call, the first place to get a vibe on what the city is all about and being a part of it gives the shopper a sense of accountability.
So Why join the Chamber of Commerce as a small business owner? The real question really is WHY WOULDNT you?
Till NExt Time,
Melissa
http://www.angletonchamber.org/
6/11/10
6/11/10 What is your Clutter WORTH......
Since we all know money talks lets talk organization (or lack ther of) and money...how do the 2 relate to you?
Lets take the following numbers and see how much you are spending on the clutter in your home.
Avg. Home priced @ $150,000.
Avg. sq. Ft of home 1,700
DIVIDE
= $88.24 per Sq. Ft
Sq. Ft of a room with clutter 10x10 (multiply = 100 Sq. Ft.)
MULTIPLY BY $88.24
= $8424.00
You are paying $8,424.00 for "storage" a year in your home that comes out to 6% of you MORTGAGE ...Did I mention this breaks down to $702.00 A MONTH?
So is it time to call in The Organizer yet?
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Lets take the following numbers and see how much you are spending on the clutter in your home.
Avg. Home priced @ $150,000.
Avg. sq. Ft of home 1,700
DIVIDE
= $88.24 per Sq. Ft
Sq. Ft of a room with clutter 10x10 (multiply = 100 Sq. Ft.)
MULTIPLY BY $88.24
= $8424.00
You are paying $8,424.00 for "storage" a year in your home that comes out to 6% of you MORTGAGE ...Did I mention this breaks down to $702.00 A MONTH?
So is it time to call in The Organizer yet?
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
6/9/10
6/9/10 How do i know if I need a personal Organizer ~ Take Quiz here
Ok
So we all have had a day or 2 when we feel a little overwhelmed by clutter and such but does that mean you run right out and hire a professional organizer? No but how do you know when that day or 2 has turned into a season and it is time to call in "The Organizer?" Here is an informal quiz to help you clear your head and answer that once and for all..just answer true or false to each of these statements……
1. If you are you TAKING this quiz right now
2. If you are overwhelmed when you are in this room / area
3. If you are embarrassed to have an “Unexpected Guest “ come by and see your room /area
4. If when guests do come by they do NOT have a clean spot to sit in this room /area
5. Items do not have a particular place when not in use
6. If you are unable to be productive in this room / area
7. If you can NOT see the floors in this room / area
8. If you can NOT see the desk/counter tops in this room / area
9. If you can NOT easily and safely move around in this room / area
10. If you are NOT proud of this room / area
11. If you feel negatively when you are in this room / area
12. If all elements in this room / area are not functioning or necessary (Phone, tv, fax, desk, chair ect.)
13. If others can NOT safely navigate in this room / area (Adults, seniors & children)
14. If all items are NOT clearly marked or identified
15. If you have to move stuff off your bed to sleep at night
16. If you or other family members talk negatively about a room / area
Now take a look at your answers if most of these statements are true then it maybe time to call The Organizer and let me help.
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Till Next time
* Resource: Conquer the Clutter:Reclaim your space, reclaim your life
By: Meredith books
So we all have had a day or 2 when we feel a little overwhelmed by clutter and such but does that mean you run right out and hire a professional organizer? No but how do you know when that day or 2 has turned into a season and it is time to call in "The Organizer?" Here is an informal quiz to help you clear your head and answer that once and for all..just answer true or false to each of these statements……
1. If you are you TAKING this quiz right now
2. If you are overwhelmed when you are in this room / area
3. If you are embarrassed to have an “Unexpected Guest “ come by and see your room /area
4. If when guests do come by they do NOT have a clean spot to sit in this room /area
5. Items do not have a particular place when not in use
6. If you are unable to be productive in this room / area
7. If you can NOT see the floors in this room / area
8. If you can NOT see the desk/counter tops in this room / area
9. If you can NOT easily and safely move around in this room / area
10. If you are NOT proud of this room / area
11. If you feel negatively when you are in this room / area
12. If all elements in this room / area are not functioning or necessary (Phone, tv, fax, desk, chair ect.)
13. If others can NOT safely navigate in this room / area (Adults, seniors & children)
14. If all items are NOT clearly marked or identified
15. If you have to move stuff off your bed to sleep at night
16. If you or other family members talk negatively about a room / area
Now take a look at your answers if most of these statements are true then it maybe time to call The Organizer and let me help.
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Till Next time
* Resource: Conquer the Clutter:Reclaim your space, reclaim your life
By: Meredith books
6/8/10
6/8/10 Tip #4 Save time at lunch AND make a healthier choice...
Ok all you salad lovers here is my tip on how to save time as well make a healthier lunch choice.
I Premake my salads on Sun. & Wed. evenings and they last me all week long. I use those containers you can buy from Wal-Mart "Take-A-Longs by Rubbermaid 3.25 Qrt" they are the perfect size.
Go to the store and buy FRESH ingredients in the produce section (I tried the Bag-o-salads with this once and they lasted all of 20 mins lol)
Baby Spinach (Bag is fine)
Romaine Lettuce
Green Leafy Lettuce
Cucumbers
Carrots (I love matchsticks)
Shredded Cheese (or Feta Cheese)
Sunflower seeds
Dried Cranberries
Bacon Bits (In the pouch by Oscar Myere I think)
Rinse all the lettuce/spinach and let dry
Cut up all the veggies and toss in
Seal and let air out of container
Shake up
Now you are set when lunch, snack or hunger sets in go to the salad and add your fav dressing. When I do this I find I eat much better. I will usually make a sandwich and or have a bowl of soup with it as well.
I would add things like shrimp, BANANA PEPPERS, chicken or avocado to it right before you eat a helping not at the same time as the rest of the other stuff is added.
Till next time....
I Premake my salads on Sun. & Wed. evenings and they last me all week long. I use those containers you can buy from Wal-Mart "Take-A-Longs by Rubbermaid 3.25 Qrt" they are the perfect size.
Go to the store and buy FRESH ingredients in the produce section (I tried the Bag-o-salads with this once and they lasted all of 20 mins lol)
Baby Spinach (Bag is fine)
Romaine Lettuce
Green Leafy Lettuce
Cucumbers
Carrots (I love matchsticks)
Shredded Cheese (or Feta Cheese)
Sunflower seeds
Dried Cranberries
Bacon Bits (In the pouch by Oscar Myere I think)
Rinse all the lettuce/spinach and let dry
Cut up all the veggies and toss in
Seal and let air out of container
Shake up
Now you are set when lunch, snack or hunger sets in go to the salad and add your fav dressing. When I do this I find I eat much better. I will usually make a sandwich and or have a bowl of soup with it as well.
I would add things like shrimp, BANANA PEPPERS, chicken or avocado to it right before you eat a helping not at the same time as the rest of the other stuff is added.
Till next time....
6/8/10 Grand Opening Special......
I will be running a Grand Opening Special from 6/9/10 to 7/9/10 for "The Organizer"
Organizer This plan
5 Hours
NOW: $125.00
Savings of $25.00 (= 1 hour FREE)
Movers & Shakers plan
10 hours
NOW: $300.00
Savings of $150.00 (=3.5 hours FREE)
If you have any questions or to set up an in home /office consult please contact me or visit my website
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Melissa R Wheeler
Organizer This plan
5 Hours
NOW: $125.00
Savings of $25.00 (= 1 hour FREE)
Movers & Shakers plan
10 hours
NOW: $300.00
Savings of $150.00 (=3.5 hours FREE)
If you have any questions or to set up an in home /office consult please contact me or visit my website
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Melissa R Wheeler
6/3/10
6/4/10 Tip #3 PRE-Sort your laundry in order to save on time & YOUR sanity...
Ok I think that for most of us we hate doing laundry. I mean it is made up of so many differnt parts...
1. Gather the clothes
2. SORT the clothes
3. Wash the clothes
4. Dry the clothes
5. Sort the clothes again (Sort into pile for each fam. mem...Dad, mom, kids)
6. Put away the clothes
SIX steps to wash a stinkin load of clothes (no pun intended). So today lets get rid of 2 steps! We can work on the rest another day.
If you have side by side washer and dryer THAT are also front load this will be easy. IF you have a good size laundry room this too will also be easy....
1.)
Purchase baskets (one for each color grouping or however much space you have) that are rather large and stand more upright than wide (I bought the ones pictured at Wal-Mart and they are for sale there now!)
2.)
Next make up a tag for each basket (and stick it to the front of the basket) that says (mine say):
SOCKS & UNDIES (whites)
DARKS (Black, Blue, Purple, Red, Pink) ......I wash the last 3 together never had a problem
LIGHT (Gray, Light Blue, Yellow) ........everyday clothes basically
ALL TOWELS
3.)
I also add a Charcoal Box (about 3 bucks at Wal-Mart) in the room between the baskets to help eliminate odors
I write the labels just as shown above bcs like anything else you have to "train" your family how to best help you out.
I use to be of the mind set of "Heck they dont do it how i like it so I will just DO it MYSELF” Well this made for a mad and snappy mom. I (and the family) were tired of that. I am now of the mind set of "Hey they have helped out and that is what matters!"
So with this system each member (except the 4 and 2 year old) help by PUTTING THERE OWN CLOTHES IN THE BASKETS!
This allows for:
1. ALL Clothes in one central location
2. Eliminates orders in the separate bedrooms
3. Teaches each family member how to follow directions
4. Teaches each family member how to chip in
So try this out I hope it helps.
Till Next Time
Why Agonize...Organize!
Melissa
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
YOU can also find me on Facebook with Tips at "The Organizer"
6/2/10
6/2/10 Tip #2 Create an "Ada Girl or Ada Boy" File.....
What is an "Ada Girl / Ada Boy" Folder? Very simply put it's a file, it can be digital or a hard copy, of all the "Way to go", "Good job", "Thought you should know" e-mails, notes, texts or cards you have received over the years from your friends, family or peers.
Ok I know it may sound crazy but in reality is it really? We all have our down days, moments or second thoughts about choices we have made. Instead of beating ourselves up over it why not look at proof that others around you thing that you are Wonderful or a hard worker or a great friend? Words more specifically written words can be a very comforting thing.
Take a moment and collect all your "Ada Girl / Ada Boy" notes and so on. You will be surprise after going thru them and reading them how great you will feel and you may even have a goofy smile on your face.
Take it one step further.....YOU be that "ADA" for someone else. Thing of a person right now that has touched you in a special way, been there for you or just someone you see doing a great job either at the church, in school or where ever. Let them know how they are doing. With only 3 more days of school teachers would love to get those kinds of notes. Teach your child at an earlier age the art of letter writing!
To this day I love sending unexpected notes of love to my favorite people.
Allllllll the well wishes, prayers and kind words I have received over the last day as a response to starting my company have FOR SURE gone in my "Ada Girl" folder! Thank you all very much!
So can you meet this Challenge?
Till Next time
Why Agonize...Organize!
Melissa
Ok I know it may sound crazy but in reality is it really? We all have our down days, moments or second thoughts about choices we have made. Instead of beating ourselves up over it why not look at proof that others around you thing that you are Wonderful or a hard worker or a great friend? Words more specifically written words can be a very comforting thing.
Take a moment and collect all your "Ada Girl / Ada Boy" notes and so on. You will be surprise after going thru them and reading them how great you will feel and you may even have a goofy smile on your face.
Take it one step further.....YOU be that "ADA" for someone else. Thing of a person right now that has touched you in a special way, been there for you or just someone you see doing a great job either at the church, in school or where ever. Let them know how they are doing. With only 3 more days of school teachers would love to get those kinds of notes. Teach your child at an earlier age the art of letter writing!
To this day I love sending unexpected notes of love to my favorite people.
Allllllll the well wishes, prayers and kind words I have received over the last day as a response to starting my company have FOR SURE gone in my "Ada Girl" folder! Thank you all very much!
So can you meet this Challenge?
Till Next time
Why Agonize...Organize!
Melissa
6/1/10
6/1/10 Tip #1 Are you ORGANIZED if a Hurricane comes your way?
I read a post today from a friend & it talked of how she got her Hurrincane Emergancy Kit ready Thanks Stephanie).
It got me to thinking...Do I have my kit ready? Do any of us? Hey what goes in the kit? How much goes in the kit?
So I found a website I would like to share with each of you. I challenge each of you to take the time to:
1. Read it
2. Forward it to a friend
3. Book Mark it
4. DO IT
What I love about this site is that it is easy to read, as many of you may know I DO NOT LIKE to read so this is a big deal to me.
On the home page you will find a ton of valuable info such as the contact numbers and emails to local media, City of Houston, a hurricane tracking chart and so much more.
Also if you go to the link provided about a third of the way down there is a link called:
"Ready, Prepare, Plan & Stay informed"
Click on it and it will take you to a very infomred and easy to read layout if what you need in your kit.
I will be wokring on my kit over the next week or so.
Here it is again......
http://www.twu.edu/houston/6519.asp
Till Next Time
Why Agonize...Organize
Melissa
It got me to thinking...Do I have my kit ready? Do any of us? Hey what goes in the kit? How much goes in the kit?
So I found a website I would like to share with each of you. I challenge each of you to take the time to:
1. Read it
2. Forward it to a friend
3. Book Mark it
4. DO IT
What I love about this site is that it is easy to read, as many of you may know I DO NOT LIKE to read so this is a big deal to me.
On the home page you will find a ton of valuable info such as the contact numbers and emails to local media, City of Houston, a hurricane tracking chart and so much more.
Also if you go to the link provided about a third of the way down there is a link called:
"Ready, Prepare, Plan & Stay informed"
Click on it and it will take you to a very infomred and easy to read layout if what you need in your kit.
I will be wokring on my kit over the next week or so.
Here it is again......
http://www.twu.edu/houston/6519.asp
Till Next Time
Why Agonize...Organize
Melissa
6/1/10 Today is the BIG day
http://www.theorganizertexas.com/
Today is the day I announced my new business. I am so excited. I already have my first client YEA me. Please take a minute to check out my website........I linked it above so let me see if it works!
Remember: "Why Agonize...Organize"
Today is the day I announced my new business. I am so excited. I already have my first client YEA me. Please take a minute to check out my website........I linked it above so let me see if it works!
Remember: "Why Agonize...Organize"
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