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    Client Valuation Services: Ca$h For Your Used Clothing

    Before you file your taxes you MUST purchase this booklet -- it will definitely $ave you money on your tax return - now!!

    WOW! This is absolutely a most INCREDIBLE resource! Having just recently moved I went through the usual "purge 'n pack" procedures. You see Professional Organizers really do practice what they preach. Anyway, something prompted me to diligently list each & every item I was donating.

    I have been on the mail list for Client Valuation Services for quite some time and I figured it was high time I investigated their product more thoroughly, so I sent away for their booklet. I was sure glad I did, because when I received the "Ca$h For Your Used Clothing" booklet I was AMAZED at the value of items I was donating which were eligible for fantastic tax savings I never dreamed of!

    Now, most people just calculate the "number of bags or boxes" they donate during the year and usually claim a nice round figure of $100 or $200 for their donation on their itemized income tax.

    YIKES!!!! HOLD ON FOLKS!!! Did you know that Client Valuation Services estimates that more than $13 million in taxes is seen in savings by all the people utilizing this booklet?

    The "Ca$h For Your Used Clothing" booklet provides an incredible wealth of categories to pick from:

    • clothing of all sorts for ALL family members
    • books and music
    • electric appliances (small + major)
    • sports equipment
    • linens
    • furniture
    • kitchen miscellaneous
    • bathroom accessories
    • even mileage for charitable purposes!
    • and MORE!!!
    "Ca$h For Your Used Clothing" has done an excellent job. They even meticulously broke down the value$ of your donations according to the type of condition of the item!! (Good, Fair or Poor)

    Wait! There is even MORE!! These folks assure you that anyone who itemizes can $ave at least $200 on their tax bill. Not only that -- this company will pay any interest and penalties if the IRS disallows a deduction they have cited. What more can you ask for?

    "Ca$h For Your Used Clothing" is a 60 page booklet, listing over 800 items. The following prices include shipping and handling on a "per booklet basis." For a minimal investment of $25 -- you NEED to make this purchase TODAY.

    Here are a few samples of what you may find in the "good condition" area of your booklet:

    • Women's Dress -- $32
    • Men's Suit -- $75
    • Boys jeans -- $10
    • can opener -- $6
    • stuffed animal-- $6
    Do yourself a favor and order this booklet NOW.

    1998 CA$H For Your Used Clothing Booklet
    (with 1 year Audit Protection)
    $17.95
    1998 CA$H For Your Used Clothing Booklet
    (with Lifetime Audit Protection)
    $27
    1998 CA$H For Your Used Clothing Disk for Win 95/NT/98
    (with Lifetime Audit Protection)
    $42
    1999 CA$H For Your Used Clothing Booklet
    (with 1 year Audit Protection / shipment date April '99)
    $17.95
    1999 CA$H For Your Used Clothing Booklet
    (with Lifetime Audit Protection / shipment date April '99)
    $27
    1999 CA$H For Your Used Clothing Disk for Win 95/NT/98
    (with Lifetime Audit Protection / shipment date April '99)
    $42

    For more information feel free to visit the Client Valuation Services website (Mention PIN #681) ...and be sure to tell them 1,2,3 SORT IT told you all about their stupendous booklet!

    This product may also be ordered directly through 1,2,3 SORT IT or you may contact the company at: (800) 875-5927 -- just mention PIN #681


    Kiplinger's Taming the Paper TigerSoftware:

    Is your mantra: "I know it's here somewhere?" Hmmm, what if I were to tell you there is a product that could help you find "anything" you store in 5 seconds or less? Sound too good to be true? Well 1,2,3 SORT IT found it for you!!!

    Kiplinger's Taming the Paper Tiger software is a "finding system" that enables you to use the powerful search engines and your computer to find anything your store in 5 seconds or less -- guaranteed!

    The software organizes your information numerically, by keyword, location or category. You have the capability to print out reports, file retention worksheets, labels and more. And it's all offered in user friendly, easy to understand windows based format.

    Barbara Hemphill is the author of "Taming the Paper Tiger at Home" and "Taming the Paper Tiger at Work." The Paper Tiger Software comes with a 30-minute CD Rom tutorial by Barbara, which includes information about getting organized and using the software as an organizational tool in your office... just in the nick of time for all our 1,2,3 SORT IT visitor's New Years Resolutions!

    Installing and implementing the Paper Tiger software is easy as "1,2,3". Rather than putting existing files back in the old A-Z filing system, you can incorporate them into the Paper Tiger as you use them.

      Paper Tiger:
    • Eliminates your piles of paper
    • Cross references automatically
    • Makes you more responsive to your customers
    • Transforms your files into a valuable, instantly retrievable resource
    • Eliminates duplication of information
    • Reduces disruption from employee turnover
    • Assures fast reaction to audits or other legal actions
    • Streamlines your office and lower your stress level
    For system requirements and to learn more about the power of using this tremendous tool you can contact a Paper Tiger authorized consultant -- DJ Watson -- directly here on the 1,2,3 SORT IT website!

    Paper Tiger comes with a money back guarantee. Use the Paper Tiger for 60 days and if you don't absolutely love it, return it for a full refund! Getting Organized doesn't get much better than this!!

    The software, shipping and handling can be yours for only $88.90. Paper Tiger may be ordered directly here on our secured server for your convenience.


    EZ Pocket -- 5 Pocket Weekly and Project Organizer

    EZ Pocket is back again folks with yet another truly innovative organizing tool!

    Remember the fantastic vertical bill/mail paying pocket system EZ Pocket created? Well these ingenious folks are at it again!!

    Made especially with the "visual person" in mind, the EZ Pocket -- 5 Pocket Organizer is a great way to keep your project files and weekly files out in front of you in a truly organized fashion. Their new product is a hanging system that actually holds your file folders -- legal size files too!!

    EZ Pocket's clever design allows you to keep your important files in front of you in a vertical manner in order to save on your "prime real estate space" aka: the desktop surface.

    The overall design and simplicity allows you to keep tabs on projects for the upcoming week, thus eliminating all the pieces of paper normally kept out in front of you piled or scattered on the desktop.

    Now you can avoid the "out of sight, out of mind" syndrome. Rest assured that you can find those important documents WHEN you need them!

    As with all their products, EZ Pocket is very well made of a durable canvas, comes in natural or hunter green and is smartly priced at $32.95 (shipping and handling included.) It comes in 2 styles: one for the days of the week and the other with clear plastic pockets to create your own labeling system. Both are great for home or office!

    This product may be ordered directly here from 1,2,3 SORT IT, on our secured server, for your convenience!

    Feel free to visit the EZ Pocket website, or contact Carol Westerman at: ezpocket@compuserve.com or call directly at: (800) 681-8681 ...and make sure you tell them you heard of their fantastic product here!


    Expand-a-shelf

    OK, you've heard me talk about Expand-A-Shelf before in the "Kitchen Recipe" and now there is absolutely no excuse to be without these nifty kitchen cabinet gadgets!

    Expand-A-Shelf comes in 3 sizes to help you attack any cabinet! This innovative tool will actually help you save money, because now you can see everything you have -- so you won't be purchasing duplicates or triplicates needlessly.

    By raising items up where you can spot them on the 3-tiered shelf design, you can spot any storage in the back of your cabinet at a glance! These nifty little shelves will expand to meet your needs -- regardless of how large or small your cabinets are -- now every cabinet can be organized!

    The Expand-A-Shelf comes in:
    Mini:12" expands to 23"3 1/8" deep x 2" high@$ 7.00
    Regular:13 7/8" expands to 27"8" deep x 4 1/4" high@$ 9.00
    Mega:13" expands to 25"11 5/8" deep x 6 1/8" high@$13.00

    Expand-A-Shelf can be purchased at your local Container Store. None near you? Call one of their GREAT service representatives for assistance -- you won't regret it!! (800) 733-3532


    The Incredibly Useful Little Book:
    by Custom Assignments Inc.,

    Alright, be honest now -- can you perform all of the metric conversions? Do you know every abbreviation of the States for mailing purposes? What about what wine to serve with precisely what foods ...in respect to "fullness of body?" Do you know the 800 numbers for major airlines -- or are you calling information? Roman numerals up to 1000?

    Now if you're like me, you know you can locate any of the above information for those "odd requests" -- you just may have to look in 5 different places -- and it may take more time than you care to invest!

    Well look no further! The "Incredibly Useful Little Book" is here! This 3.5" x 5.5" little book can easily slip into any bag or wallet and you'll have those "odd requests" at your fingertips in seconds flat.

    Why didn't anyone think of this sooner? As a lark I carried this book for one week initially to do this review and I was amazed I used it in that short of time! What I loved was it was one less thing to add to my "to do" list ...--getting back to someone with the answer! Viola! I had it at my fingertips.

    Tastefully designed in Navy Lexotone with gold foil stamping and a durable saddle stitch binding, this amazing Incredibly Useful Little Book only sells for $10.95 (shipping and handling included) For order information visit the website or contact the author, Nicola Gelling directly at: (301) 469-6861 or email her at: cai424@aol.com


    The Jewelry Stax System:
    by Neatnix Organizers

    OK folks, here lies "stax" of organized solutions for your jewelry needs!! A true GEM!

    Neatnix Organizers main business focus is to provide "simple solutions to life's little problems," and boy are they doing a GREAT job!!

    Jewelry Stax come in various sizes to help keep you organized, so why not custom build the system you need for all your fine jewelry? Each piece is a modular unit so you can configure the system to your personal taste and requirements. You can even "stack and slide" the units on one another for incredibly efficient drawer space usage. The product design is elegant, sleek and durable.

    These priceless organizers can be found in stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond Luxury Linens, Linens and Things and The Container Store.

    Contact Nick King for more information and tell him you heard about Neatnix Organizers and Jewelry Stax here!

    Nick can be reached via email at: neatnix@neatnix.com or (800) 683-NEAT; or (619)266-1334


    Shelf 'n Store

    Utilizing the similar principles as the "Expand-A-Shelf" as far as "tiering" your cabinet goods, Shelf 'n Store solves one other problem -- what to do with all those packets?

    The convenient divider drawer underneath the tiers is big enough to hold packets for mixes in an organized fashion and eliminating that cluttered look of loose items.

    Keep in mind that you ideally want to be able to open a cabinet and be able to see and reach everything inside easily. You want to keep "dead space" to a minimum as much as possible. With this great organizing tool you can maximize every square inch of available space while creating a pleasingly visible and accessible storage design.

    Shelf 'n Store      10 1/2" x 10" x 6" h    @$ 13.00

    Shelf 'n Store can be purchased at your local Container Store. None near you? Call one of their GREAT service representatives for assistance -- you won't regret it!! If your not on their mailing list you may be missing out on some great "catalog only" items! (800) 733-3532


    Think-Its:
    by At-A-Glance

    Think-Its, when I first saw this product I was absolutely amazed! At-A-Glance, a leader in organizing tools to manage your time and life has a bigger vision, and I am thrilled to share it with you now.

    Think-Its, centers mainly on early education skills integrating hands-on interaction for math, phonics and spelling. Developed by educators, these at home education products are a necessary ingredient for your child's discovery years. And with more and more families turning to "home schooling" the timing is impeccable!

    One of my favorite Think-Its, is the Do-It-Yourself Calendar. This is an outstanding tool to assist kids in planning their time in a fun and playful manner. It's actually designed to stimulate their creativity while reinforcing necessary organizational skills. And these skills desperately need to start at a very young age.

    The Think-Its, Do-It-Yourself Calendar comes in 4 different designs. Each calendar comes with 6 colorful markers and 96 stickers to allow your child to plan their day and special events. It measures 22" x 17" and retails for @ $9.00

    Another favorite is the Magnetic Learning Calendar. Kids learn how to track days, weeks, months, weather and seasons!

    There are 51 magnets for your little one's examining little hands, an activity book, and a write on/wipe off surface. It measures 17" x 14 " and retails for @$14.00

    Now your kids can be just like mommy and daddy and plan their time too -- in a very creative style that suits their adventurous and imaginable age!

    Mom's and Dad's. you'll enjoy the entire Think-Its, product line as a reasonably priced investment in your kids early development. Your kids will love the brilliantly colorful designs, smooth shapes and surface textures. Everyone will enjoy the durable construction materials, able to withstand making this organizing learning tool your child's favorite.

    The majority of my adult clients share their anguish regarding organization skills in this manner: "....I never learned this as a child and it wasn't taught in school -- no wonder I still needed to learn this as an adult!" Think-Its, will assist your child in their developmental years, in ways that were never available to kids before!

    There are 50 different lines of the new Think-Its! They can be found in most office and retail stores near you. Visit the At-A-Glance website for more information on new product lines or call them at: (607) 563-9411

    Think-Its time has arrived! After all, stimulating your childs senses while motivating them in a FUN manner in tracking time, will probably assist them in creating a more positive relationship in dealing with time, in years to come.



    Ultimate College Checklist:
    by Diana Zimmerman President of "Solutions"

    Alright parents, brace yourselves! Many of your young college students will be home for the holidays that are fast approaching. Want to make their holiday departure a little more organized than when they left for their first semester? Now is the time to help your young adults assume a bit more responsibility. Either that or you just may find yourself sending "weekly" care packages, for the rest of the year ...for all the items they forgot! (in your spare time - right?)

    Enter the "Ultimate College Checklist!"

    The comforts of home ...and all the tools, conveniences and cloths that go with it! Remembering the small stuff, can be a real challenge when your young adult suddenly takes off for homelife in a dorm. Yet, this nifty little booklet thought of everything! From extension cords to heaters and duct tape to thermal underwear and much, much more!

    This handy booklet covers the gamut with some very wise tips along the way! Makes a great stocking stuffer, or a survival purchase - NOW! Just think you'll be more prepared for their arrivals and departures for the next four years!

    It's a definite "keeper" and invaluable organizing tool for parents and young adults going away to school or college. Guaranteed to make each departure a bit less chaotic ...so you have more time to do what's really important -- be with your kids!

    The Ultimate College Checklist sells for $6 inclusive of shipping and handling.
    Contact Donna Zimmerman at dfz@prodigy.net or send $6 to:
    Solutions,
    PO. Box 630337
    Little Neck, NY. 11363


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