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Who is Helping Out the Parents?

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Take a moment this afternoon – close your eyes listen to the ocean while I tell you about

CC Home Concierge Company . . . Serving Southeastern CT Community

Still have your eyes closed? Okay . . . .

CC Home Concierge Company provides non-medical concierge services that simplify and add to the lives of SEEN-AGERS and their families while promoting independence and dignity. If you’re needing help around the the house – Please reach out to me to discuss your needs.

SEEN-AGER sounds better than – Seniors, Elder or Old!

Some of the services I provide: *Cleaning *Organizing * Errands

I Give You The Luxury of Time!

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Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl  . . . . . . . . . Okay Open Your Eyes!

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Out & About in Southeastern CT

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Where the buffalo roam to the sea from shining sea – a wonderful weekend!

How is your weekend so far?

CC Home Concierge Company back in the office tomorrow – please contact me if I can ease any stress in your life.

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How to find out about working with me

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I am asked this question all the time.

Question: What is the process of hiring you?

Answer: Very Simple!

Our First Visit ~ I am always happy to offer a FREE 45-minute consultation on your Home or Business project or any other service. This consultation allows me to see your space and develop a rapport to ensure we will be a great team.

During our Session, I’ll help you:

  1. Create a clear vision of your project, what service will fit your needs and how it will benefit you and/or your family unit.
  2. Determine what you need to do in order to get your home or business to a place of Comfort, Function and Organization.
  3. Discover what’s stopping you now – Today.
  4. Create an Action Plan for your next steps in creating a Healthy Organized less Stressful lifestyle.

But first I need to know a little more about your Vision.

  1. What kind of lifestyle do you want to create?
  2. What is your biggest stumbling block in creating this lifestyle?
  3. What would it mean to your Home or Business or to You personally, to get your life where there is Comfort, Organization and Functionality?
  4. What would the cost be to your Business or Home Life if you don’t reach the goals you set for yourself and family?

If you are ready for a visit, just answer the last 4 questions and email to: cchomeconcierge@gmail.com / Use the Subject Line: Let’s have our first visit

I will reply as soon as possible to schedule Our First Visit. I look forward to speaking with you!

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

 

 

 

 

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2 Secrets to Speed Cleaning

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Okay, are you ready for the 2-Step process?

EVERY SPACE you walk or reach into has this same process – No matter the size

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  1. Work space ~ Top to Bottom
  2. Work space ~ Left to Right

If you work each space in your house or office with this simple process, you will not be spending all day cleaning. You will find yourself moving through the home or business in a more efficient and productive manner. One last tip; the only thing you should be listening to on cleaning day is your radio – the others are way too distracting.

Enjoy some Clean Therapy!

*This book has been a part of my Business Library since 1987, I was certified in Speed Cleaning for Pros in 1989. The Clean Team training was one of the most organized, best engaged, informative training I have had in my cleaning career.*

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Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

 

 

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3 Easy Steps to Design a Homework Area

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number 1When I was teaching  in preschool, during the summer months we were in our classroom setting up learning stations for the various ages of the students – for some it was their first time away from the Family Unit and others it was their third year in the classroom. Just like a preschool teacher, you will need to set up a homework area that is adaptable for everyone.

 

number 2 Make sure the area has everything the little professors will need to complete their homework and school assignments. Make sure the sharp supplies are up and out of the way of the younger learners. All you need is a table – like the dining room table, enough elbow room for everyone. A bookcase or buffet that holds the school and office supplies. Or a near by closet or pantry that is only being used to warehouse unwanted kitchen purchases. Put the supplies for little learners on the low shelves with picture labels so they can be independent in getting what they need and clean up after themselves.

 

number 3 The final and most important step is when an area is located, the redesign is completed – you must come up with the Homework Area Rules. For example, if the older children listen to music while studying – have them wear their ear buds to not disturb others. If the younger ones are listening to music in the background, play it softly. Place a mark on the volume dial to indicate the music volume cannot go higher than the black mark or write the number of volume level the music needs to stay at while studying. Example of some rules: Be Respectful, Be Helpful, Be Kind and lastly, Clean up for the next person. As a family unit come up with your own rules and have everyone sign off on them, this way when the arguing, crying and screaming starts . . . and it will ~ just point to the rules!

Please comment below if you have your own corner of the home or space as your “Homework Area” Please share with pics – I love looking at others’ designs. If there is anything I can help you with – check out my services. social media buttons 2

 

Peace & Harmony ~ Cheryl

 

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Mistake you’ll never make again

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Enjoy the rest of your day – My East Coast peeps enjoy the low humidity!

Peace & Harmony – Cheryl

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WTH..k! Back to School…..Already

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Are you Ready? If not…..

I have organizing tips courtesy of a former Preschool Teacher Assistant ……Me!

I worked as a Preschool Teacher Assistant for seven years with the public school, one protocol that was consistent – we sent home a LOT OF PAPERWORK! Not only from our own program, but from the school district. If I had one “pet peeve”, it was when a parent would come into the classroom complaining that their child missed a school event or function because they were not notified. I would listen to their concerns and complaints – then ask them “Did you see the notices in ______ backpack?” and they would reply, they seen NO notice! After the parent left the classroom, I would check the child’s backpack and find papers in the folder from months ago!

Moral of the story: CHECK YOUR CHILDREN’S BACKPACKS EVERYDAY!!!!

I had the priviledge of working in the same school district for years, I would see that same child in an older grade – their teacher asking me “how do you get _____ parents to look and respond to notices that were sent home?” I would just SMH! In this case, when they are older students, it could be a “praise note” you are missing, a deadline to a program that would benefit your child, a grant that meets a deadline and you do not want your child to miss that once in a lifetime opportunity because your child followed the example you set of not being organized!

I say it all the time “children are cameras on a tripod” you can talk to them all day, but they are recording your every move – make sure they are getting good, useful footage!

Here are my Teacher Tips:

Transition Time ~ Don’t let the school year sneak up on you – When you are scheduling your end of the summer events, take a couple of extra days to get your house in order for the school year ahead.

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Bedtime bump-up! ~ Beginning in early August, move up your children’s bedtime by 15 minutes a night until you meet their school bedtime, and wake them up earlier.

bump up time

Family Command Center ~ Find an area in your home, maybe clean out a coat closet or your mudroom, to create a space for the kids (not you) to store backpacks, jackets, sports, music equipment and other back-to-school gear. Hang a family calendar in this area, so that everyone knows what is going on in the household.

 

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Streamline The Paperwork ~ Create a system to streamline your child’s important papers as well as artwork. During holiday breaks, go through the folders with your children and keep what’s necessary. At the end of the year, put the files in a keepsake box with room for the upcoming years. A extra little tip for the younger ones: ask your child’s teacher how the students take care of their paperwork at school and streamline that process at home – believe me they love taking ownership of their own belongings!

storage tote for papers                       To Be Signed

School/Work Stations ~ Take inventory of last year’s school supplies to see what can be used for the upcoming school year. Recycle old notebooks, keep any unused notebook pages to use as scratch paper. Then new and old supplies are kept in a storage space/area near where the children will do their homework.

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Let’s be In-sync! ~ Use today’s technology to your advantage. Input all important dates, sporting events, school functions and club meetings onto a compatible calendar, and sync your phone and computers so everyone can see the same schedule. Extra tip: create a digital photo album for each child!

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Help Wanted – Apply Within! ~ Encourage responsibility into the weekend by making chores fun! When your children are at school, they have responsibilities – keep it going at home, it will make your life easier too! Follow Envision-Designs on pinterest imagefor ideas to incorporate a chores system at home and to put routines in place.

I Love Uniforms! ~ When it comes to school systems, I do love uniforms and truthfully …..shhhhh So do the children! But, if your children do not wear uniforms to school, get into the habit of you and your child picking out an outfit the night before. My mother had my brothers and I doing this every school year, you save yourself from the chaos in the mornings.

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Let’s make 2016/2017 The Best School Year for your child and you!

Peace & Harmony, Cheryl

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