Santa came to town -- so now what?

Christmas brought all kinds of wonderful surprises ... and now you're looking around wondering what to do with it all.

The best gift you can give to yourself now is organization. We have the skills and the experience to make any space in your home an enjoyable place for you and your family, once and for all.

Take advantage of our New Year's special -- book an organizing session and save! Call 781-632-4313 or email linearthoughts@comcast.net to schedule a consultation.

5 hours of organizing for $199

Let Linear Thoughts help to make 2009 the year you cut the clutter, clear your head and control your life.

Best wishes for a happy, organized new year!

LT

Organizing Gifts of the Week

Have we moved on from leisurely online shopping to crowd fighting and 10% off coupons? Here are a few ideas for some loved ones on your list. They go beyond stocking stuffer stage, just in case you're fumbling for a knockout gift to put under the tree.

For the woman you love: Here's a perfect way to present that perfect piece of bling: A photo frame jewelry armoire. Fill the photo frames with special moments in your history and she'll think, how sweet! When she opens the door to find a nice sparkly surprise and freaks out, you've done your job. (http://www.shopgetorganized.com/, $59.98) As a bonus, after the holidays, no more tangled chains and AWOL earrings. Her jewels will be safe and organized, hiding behind all those smiling faces.

For the commuter: Help manage the landfill that amasses in the car amidst conference calls, coffee on the road and sales visits. This back seat organizer harnesses the paperwork and keeps convenient all the things a commuter could need to reach with one hand (http://www.organize.com/, $13). For a smaller but powerful help, try the Commutemate cell cup. It keeps the stuff you need the most from rattling around when you need it (http://www.shopgetorganized.com/, $9.98).

For the crafter: New scrapbookers are famous for hauling their scraps and miscellaneous from spot to spot -- and it makes a hot mess when the ric-rac scissors start flying. Help your crafty soul make sense of borders and stickers and photos with the Scrap'n Roll. It keeps all the supplies safe between sessions and keeps work in progress from getting trashed before it's a masterpiece (http://www.organize.com/, $119).

For the frazzled housefrau: Make the schedule go a little smoother and remind her that she's still a hot mama with the Mary Jane Leather Planner. This shiny gem has "organized" written all over it -- and in it, with special notepads and planning sections. She'll never let it out of her sight, guaranteed. (http://www.organize.com/, 159.99)

Come back next week for a few more ideas... 10 shopping days to go!

Happy holidays!

LT

Stocking Stuffers of the Week

So, you're working OT on your holiday list -- let LT help! I know you have people who want to get organized, or maybe you wish Santa would drop some instant org into your stocking. Here they are: LT's Stocking Stuffers of the Week. These products are instant help for the holiday crazies.

For the woman who has everything ... in her bag: The purse organizer. ($19.99 at http://www.containerstore.com/) This fabulous fabric insert keeps track of all things from cellphones to lip gloss and transfers from day bag to night bag without making a landfill on her bureau. It's genius and I wish I'd thought of it.

For the traveling man: The tie caddy. ($7.99 at http://www.containerstore.com/) A plastic cylinder keeps those expensive ties from looking like they've been slept in. They're great for packing suitcases, stashing an extra tie in his desk for lunchtime disaster relief, even for storing them in drawers instead of on those horrible, tie-destroying hooks in his closet. He's so sharp. I love a snazzy dresser.




For the foodie la-la: DaysAgo Digital Day Counters ($7.99, http://www.containerstore.com/) keep track of when something was opened or put in the fridge. Keeps leftovers from going green, which keeps food budgeting on track. Love this one, perfect for a kitchen maven who loves to cook but hates waste.

For the budding genius (high school or college): The Graphic Lap Desk ($24.99, http://www.containerstore.com/) and/or the Mini Mantle ($14.99, http://www.containerstore.com/) are both smart additions to what your student already lugged all the way to school. The lap desk is practical and good-looking, ready to work well into the night. And hardly anyone ever works at those little desks in dorm rooms. The Mini Mantle makes up for not having a bedside table, perfect for holding drinks and glasses right at hand.

For anyone who wants or needs to get organized: A special gift certificate from Linear Thoughts Organizing. We're running a holiday special, just for those who have everything but no idea where to put it all. Five hours of organizing services for just $199. Call LT at 781-632-4313 to order your gift certificates today. We'll make room for more merriment or get your ready to be in control this new year.

Happy Holidays from LT!