Articles tagged:Betty Brigade

Posted: Wed Mar 28 6 a.m. by Judy DiForte AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Sorting client's memorabilia is reminder that it's people who matter

Fess up, now. Where do you keep all your important family photos and letters? In neatly designed scrapbooks and photo albums? Or are they in more modest trappings... say, maybe like shoe boxes? Don’t worry, I won’t wag my finger. Most of my memorabilia sits in plastic bins awaiting the ...

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Posted: Fri Feb 24 8:49 a.m. by Judy DiForte AnnArbor.com Community Contributor

Most Michiganders know how to prepare the family for a coming winter storm. But don't forget about your pets! Among the many things we do for clients, The Betty Brigade offers pet care. Here are some tips for making sure our pets have what they need during a winter storm:

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Posted: Thu Feb 16 9:30 a.m. by Judy DiForte AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Missed Valentine's Day? There's still plenty to celebrate in February, from spunky old broads to expecting success

If Valentine’s Day blew by you in a blur of lace doilies and truffles, take heart. It's not too late to prepare for other festivities this month. Did you know that February is National Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month? I don't think Hallmark knows about it yet, because ...

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Posted: Wed Jan 11 7:54 a.m. by Judy DiForte AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Organizing tips for people who hate step-by-step tips

"I don’t know where to start. It’s overwhelming!" That’s what most clients say when consulting on an organizing project. It can be daunting, but it’s like any large undertaking. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! No project can be done all at once. But even ...

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Posted: Thu Dec 22 6:48 a.m. by Judy DiForte AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Christmas tree alternatives: Thinking outside the boxwood

photo by Ovation PhotographyLots of folks are caught up in the annual debate over which is greener -- or at least less ungreen: a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? That’s what my last blog was about. But what about other options? Can it still feel like Christmas without ...

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Posted: Fri Feb 5 4:19 p.m. by Sharon McRill Community Contributor

Just like a lot of people, I often have a hard time keeping on top of the goals I set for myself. Whether it’s keeping my business moving forward or eating right, it sometimes feels like I’m paddling up-stream. Since February is often when people start “giving up” on their ...

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Posted: Wed Nov 11 6:42 a.m. by Angela Smith AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist

Is it just me, or do you also feel like the mercury climbs over 100 degrees while you are lugging around your packages and your winter coat while finishing up your holiday shopping at the mall? Wouldn’t shopping be easier if there was a safe place to check your belongings ...

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