Sunday, September 12th is the “National Clean Out Your Garage Day?” Think about the hazardous items you have stored in your garage, the tools you go to reach for and can’t find and the clutter that just plain gets in the way. The transition from summer to fall means putting away lawnmowers, yard tools, bikes and fun in the sun items.

Donate or Throw Away

Go through all of your summer equipment to see if it works. Place labels on each item so you know which items you plan on donating or throwing away. 

Lighting

Add work lighting which makes life a whole lot easier when trying to find an item. Labeling boxes is great but won’t work unless you can see what you are organizing.

Prepare Before Storing

Equipment that will go unused until next summer needs to be cleaned before storing for the season. If you live in a cold climate area, check cans of paint that should to be stored in a frost free area for the winter.  Throw out old cans of paint and pesticides.

Organize

Organize and store small, loose items, store sharp tools and pesticides out of reach of children. Designate areas, a garden section, automotive section etc. Make time to organize and save time when you go to reach for something!

Sometimes life can be overwhelming.  Focusing on what is most important gives a good balance between work and family. Why hire an errand/concierge service?

• Busy Lifestyle
• Travel for Work
• Snowbirds
• Illness
• New Parents
• Disability
• Post Surgery
• Need Party Assistance
• Need an Occasional Helping Hand

If you had just a few hours a week to yourself how would you use that time?  

• Work out at the health club after work instead of grocery shopping.
• Spend time with your family on the weekends instead of running errands.
• Enjoying holiday parties instead of shopping for holiday gifts.
• Lunch with a friend instead of waiting for the repairman.

Why do people hire me?  I am resourceful, professional and make life a little easier.

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Life is so much easier when you are organized.  For both business owners and busy families life can be overwhelming. 

Using an online calendar system is an alternative way to keep on track with your day.  Keeping on task with your “To-Do” list is easy.  I also use a traditional calendar that I keep in my car when out and about.

Appointments, birthdays, work out at the gym dates, scheduled meetings, Jason’s soccer games, vacation details and more can be stored on your computer as an extra reminder for each day. With today’s technology gadgets there are many ways to keep a log of priorities and have your own personalized reminder service. 

No more excuses, staying organized is easy and time saving. 

One of my previous business ventures years ago was online care packages. I enjoyed supplying parent’s great selections of care packages for their college student or a child going to summer camp.  When my son’s went away to college I would send fun care packages every couple of months.

While buying pre-package gifts online is convenient, it can be pricey.  Every Mom knows the feeling of sending their son or daughter off for the first year.  You want them to have that connection from home and know that you are thinking about them, which is the way it should be.  Here are some tips from what I learned and remember boys get just as homesick as girls and like hearing you!

Personalized College Care Packages (alternatives to buying a pre-packaged online gift):

Package your own care package with snacks your student likes.  Soups, hot cocoa, tea, healthy granola bars etc.

Use light weight tissue paper to keep the package weight down and save on shipping cost. 

Gift cards for local supermarkets, health food stores and restaurants are a great addition to your package.  You can package a gift card along with food items or send it in a “Thinking about You” greeting card with the gift card.

Girls love a stuffed animal included in a few packages.  Maybe put a bag of Hershey Kisses in with a stuffed bear or puppy.  Candy might not be an item you would send often but this is a creative way to send love from home.

It’s About Time (Errands & Personal Assistance) is here to help.  When life is busy, give us a call.  We can pick up items for your College Care Package, package it with all the finishes touches and send it off, saving you from running around. 

It’s About Time knows just how to send love from home.  Call or email to find out details on making your life a little easier.

It is that time of year again. Are you busy getting ready to send your son or daughter off to college? Save time and money, we can help! Send us your shopping to-do list and have it delivered to your door. 

Let's get started:

Buy an inexpensive Rubbermaid storage container and fill it with what your student will need to get started. School supplies, cold & flu medicines, pre-packaged comfort foods, adhesive hooks, power strips, laundry bag, laundry supplies/rolls of coins, sewing kit, toiletries etc.  

We shop the sales at Target, Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Bed Bath & Beyond and more!  Call now, get it done, relax…

603-472-8422

Limiting you’re shopping to the perimeter of the store and avoiding the aisles will give you a head start on losing those extra pounds.

Most grocery stores have aisles filled with convenience processed foods, canned goods, meals in a bag, frozen boxed dinners that are loaded with fat and calories. The perimeter of the store offers fruits, vegetables, lean meats and other healthy meal choices.

It’s important to be aware of food labels and find foods with the fewest amounts of ingredients -- three to four instead of six to eight. The top five ingredients listed make up the food, the rest are preservatives.

The center aisles do have some healthy foods, if you look carefully and are selective. Some items such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, and some spices are healthy additions to your food pantry.

If the majority of your foods are from the perimeter of the grocery store you are eating healthy.  Adding your own spices into foods you prepare, helps you control the calories in your daily diet.

Walking through the grocery store in today’s world can be difficult for seniors.  Grocery stores are super size, pushing a grocery cart or carrying a shopping basket takes strength some seniors don’t have. Another issue many seniors confront is some only get paid once a month, meaning meal planning has to be well thought out. 

It’s About Time is here to help, we will work with the individual to plan the weekly food/household supply needs, do the shopping and put away items.  It’s About Time offers weekly or bi-weekly grocery delivery service at a discounted rate for seniors.

If you know of a senior neighbor in need of assistance or have a long distance family member that could use a helping hand, give us a call for more information.  We make life a little easier.

603-472-8422

Introducing “Groceries to Go”

Summer is officially here and the kids are out of school! Introducing It’s About Time’s new weekend getaway delivery service.  "While long vacations are great, sometimes it is fun to pack a few things and take off on a weekend adventure.

Groceries to Go is a time saver when you are planning a weekend away with family or friends.  Whether you are heading to the lakes region, renting a place at the beach or going camping with the kids, we are here to help you start out on the right foot. It’s easy, convenient and can make your life a little easier.  Serving the Greater Manchester, NH area.

Orders are placed on Wednesday with delivery on Thursday to ensure plenty of time before you leave on your weekend getaway! Call Monday-Friday for more information on how to place your order. Ask about our introductory discount!  603-472-8422.

Did you know that It’s About time helps people nationwide?  We received a request from New York for a Father’s Day gift delivery to a Dad in New Hampshire.  Birthdays are special.  We had a request from North Carolina to deliver a jewelry gift we were asked to purchase for a family member here in New Hampshire on business on her birthday.  If you have family or friends here in New Hampshire and need a gift delivery, a grocery order or maybe a family member in need of assistance, please give us a call or contact us at www.ItsAboutTimeNH.com  we are here to help!

Do you have a senior parent that could use some assistance with their weekly errands or household help? You have come to right place.The strain of balancing your job and family while helping your parent can be challenging. 

Employing a professional service a few hours a week or month can be helpful.  It’s About Time does everything from senior companionship, grocery shopping, laundry to pharmacy pick ups and so much more. 

We give you peace of mind and make life a little easier… Call today to discuss your personal needs.  603-472-8422

Shopping at a farmer's market means that you will get the best, freshest produce available, while at the same time you are supporting small local farmers.

• Locally grown food is generally more nutritious.
• It tends to be less expensive because there are fewer shipping costs involved.
• Buying food locally supports your local economy.
• Buying food locally promotes eating seasonally, which makes food shopping less expensive.

Try Something New Each Week

If you're lucky enough to have a farmers' market in your town with a selection of unusual produce, why not try one new food each week. At best, maybe you'll discover something new to bring to your table.

Contact It’s About Time today @ 603-472-8422 for more information.

Life is busy!   

Why not have your recipes right at your fingertips when making out your grocery list. This can save time and money. One method that makes my life easier is by placing all my favorite recipes in binders. Just purchase four inexpensive binders along with a small box of clear sheet protectors to start. Label each binder as follows: Hot Meals, Cold Meals, Appetizers and Desserts.

Place your favorite recipes in the appropriate binder. You will have all your ingredients for all your favorite recipes when you are planning your weekly grocery list. Shop smart, you will be amazed at the savings!

My tip for the day. I place my green leafy vegetables, baby carrots and peapods in clear Ziploc containers and find they it lasts twice as long. Send me your tips!

Check out this article on preserving fruits and vegetables.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1153

TARGET WEDNESDAY - Errand Special

We shop at Target every Wednesday.  Give us a call and let us know what you need.

Discount delivery rate of $15 no matter how many items you would like us to purchase.  Who can benefit?  Busy families, new moms, busy professionals, senior citizens.

NOTE: We do not deliver heavy or oversized items such as furniture, large rugs etc.

This year my husband and I spent a month in Florida to be near family who had recently moved.  We needed a way to receive our mail while renting a Florida home and the Snowbird Mail service from “It’s About Time” came to mind.  Jane Heacock offers a weekly pick-up, sort and send of important mail to her clients’ vacation locations.  The Snowbird service takes the worry out of being away from home for extended periods and potentially missing receipt of important documents. 

Jane’s Snowbird Mail service allowed us to pay our bills on time, respond to inquiries and generally have the peace of mind of knowing we were on top of things.  My husband and I highly recommend the service from “It’s About Time” to all our traveling friends and family.