The best Christmas gifts

If you haven't guessed already, yes - those two beautiful imp's in the picture with me are definitely THE best gifts ever. Or as I tell them, my "precious treasures" which is as accurate as this mom can get. My big girl is thoughtful, loves to write and loves to talk about anything. The little one? Firey, pensive, sweet as sugar when she wants to be. They both adore their friends and anything involving ice cream. With sprinkles, of course. These girls are my world.

As Christmas comes around we have the requisite talks about presents - who wants what & why it's the "coolest thing ever". This year I've chosen to make it a little different. I'm determined to focus on the "giving" aspect of Christmas and teach the girls to look outside of "me, me, me" and instead to look to those around us who truly have a need.

Our Christmas gifts this year will be fewer but more special, more to the heart and more necessary than in Christmas' past. We've all agreed we want to help the folks at King's Ransom Foundation put a roof on the orphanage they are helping build in Belize. Right now they have 40 kids living in a 4 bedroom house. In Belize. We're not talking the south of France here so far as living standards are concerned.

In case you're curious - and I'm assuming that's why you've read this far - we're doing this in two ways. First, 20% of all profits from BellaGia Services is donated to the charity (and 100% of donations go to the needy, nothing taken out for salaries, admin fees, etc). Second, we'll give a portion of the money they receive for Christmas and send it there as well. We're asking folks not to buy us gifts - just use the money to purchase food or a true necessity for someone near (or far).

I'm proud of them both - it's not easy for little ones to give when they are used to receiving but they've stepped up and they have hearts of gold to help the orphans there. You know, most kids do. It's just up to us to direct them on the path that is right for them. They want to help, it's just that they don't really know how.

Today I received an incredible gift that I feel compelled to share. Our newest client - Ms. H in Jupiter, Florida - surprised me with this wonderful testimonial on Facebook. Well, I'll just let her tell it for herself ~

"Hey friends!!! check out Selene's website. I have one word for her....AMAZING! I've had Selene at my house for 3 days decluttering and organizing. I am in awe of her gift. So nice to have everything in it's place. My kids bedrooms and playroom look like something out of a magazine! You can actually find every tool in my garage! I am so happy to come home to an organized home. Give her a call. Let her help you get organized before the holidays. Make room for the new stuff that Santa will bring!"

I was speechless for quite a while. Then joyful. Beaming! There are few gifts greater than this - words of praise and encouragement. Thank you, Ms H, for sharing yours. Totally honored and delighted to work with you!

So tell me...who are going to praise and encourage today? Remember that is one of THE best gifts you will ever give someone (and you won't have to pay Visa interest on it!).

Blessings for this Christmas and holiday season,

Selene Leone

Owner

BellaGia Services

954-663-7307

The Gift that Really Keeps on Giving

It's that time of year - ho ho ho and mistletoe, egg nog and....the crowds, the pushing, the shoving, the shopping - alot of times for things no one really wants or needs - and then there come the credit card bills. Yikes! Is that how Christmas is really supposed to be? Or Chanukah, or Kwanzaa? If you ask me - and you're reading this so you did ask me ;-) - it's not even close. None of these holidays were ever intended to become what we see today. You might agree but maybe you don't know how to end that crazy cycle you and your family are hooked on.

I've got a solution for you. #1 DO THE OPPOSITE. Don't go crazy buying things people don't need - you know Uncle Mike doesn't really want that gift cologne/after shave package from Walmart, don't you? Don't rack up credit card bills you will regret when January comes and you are wondering why you don't have more money in your savings account. Don't get into it with the lady who just grabbed the last Wii for her grandson! JUST STOP.

#2 THINK. Think about what you want. What is the vision you have for this season? Fun with friends? Checking out the lighting displays? Or maybe it's bigger. Maybe you want to help someone but you just don't know how. Here at BellaGia Services we have an idea for you. Check it out -

Instead of buying stuff no one needs and paying for it for the rest of the year while you watch that same stuff end up in your or their yard sale (trust me, that's what I'll be doing in January - getting your stuff out of their house) why not do something worthwhile? Why not give something that will actually make a difference - in your life, in their lives and in the life of an orphan?

This December from today until Christmas BellaGia Services will donate 20% of our profits to Kings Ransom Foundation. www.kingsransomfoundation.org They are building an orphanage in Belize where 40 kids are packed into a 4 bedroom house. We have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than us and we are choosing to step out in faith, help these kids get a new home and help our clients do something truly important this season.

If you want to get your - or a friends or relatives - place decluttered, if you want to have even just a room that is organized so you know where your things are and can find them when you need them (not two hours later!), if you want to help put a roof on an orphanage and you want to have a great time doing it (ask our clients - we always have a blast!) - get your gift certificate ASAP! Let's start 2012 knowing we have made a difference and bucked the system. Are you "in" or are you "out"?

Blessings for this Christmas and holiday season,

Selene Leone

Owner

BellaGia Services

954-663-7307

PS Every call to our office for an inquiry or an appointment will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary vacation!

Totally Radical Offer!

$100 for a half day of organizing - only 5 slots available.

Prepay now and get your organizing done for almost 50% off! THIS NEVER HAPPENS so jump on it if you are serious about starting your 2012 off w/ less clutter, a neater, organized space and more $ in your pocket! Great gift for the holiday season too.

EXPIRES MIDNIGHT and you won't be seeing this offer again anytime soon. And that's the truth!

CYBER MONDAY DEALS FROM BELLAGIA SERVICES!

Yup. That's right! Cyber Monday starts NOW! Until 11am EST Tuesday 11/29/2011. We're going give you a smoking hot deal! Get ready!

We are offering the following discount:

Buy one day of organizing - get a half-day free! Split it with a friend, give it as a gift, ask your honey, parents...for a shower or housewarming gift!...even share it as a bridal or baby registry! That is more than 35% off!

**A one time offer will give you 40% off if you prepay with www.paypal.com

This deal will only last till Tuesday, 11/29/2011 @ 11am EST, so make sure to jump on these ASAP!

Happy Holidays!

Selene Leone

Owner

BellaGia Services

Black Friday got you down?

Black Friday got you down? Don't know what to get your wife (girls, send your husbands to "like" our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/bellagiaservices - so they get the message ;-) Get ready for deep discounts from BellaGia Services this Friday morning. It's that time of year! We are dropping the prices and giving you some super HOT deals! On Friday from 9am to 9pm EST we are offering the following discounts:

Full day organizing services $164.50 (33% savings) - 7 hours
Half Day organizing $117.25 (33% savings) - 5 hours

These deals only last til 9pm on Friday and are only a limited number are being offered, so make sure to jump on these ASAP Friday morning! Prepay for an additional 5% discount!

We're gonna have some more insane deals on Monday morning for you as well, but you're gonna have to wait until then to find out what they are ;)

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

Come Back to this Come Back to this page on Friday, November 25th at 9am EST when we will reveal the featured services and be prepared to save up to 33%!

All of us here at BellaGia Services want you to get some great deals to decrease your clutter, add peace to your space and make your dollar go further. That’s why starting on Friday, November 25th at 9am EST until 9pm EST we are going to give you, our valued clients, some insane deals.

This is your chance to give yourself the gift of an organized space or get a gift for friends or family that will make a difference in their life. Don’t be suckered in by the retail machine and purchase things you don’t need. Make an investment in a gift that will help you increase the time you have to yourself, get rid of the stress of not being able to find what you need, create a more peaceful and comfortable space, acquire new skills, enhance your relationships (less stress = happier family!), and prepare you to start off right in 2012!

Just think, you won’t have to spend the night in line, battle the crowds, or fight for that new TV or game console. We are going to offer our services at a significant discount for one day only on Friday, November 25th from 9am to 9pm EST. These deals will only last for one day so make sure to jump on it ASAP Friday morning! Prepay for an additional 5% discount!

We ARE going to have some more insane deals on Monday morning for you starting at 9am EST, but you’ll have to wait until then to find out what they are. We’ll keep you posted.

MOPS special & links

BellaGia Services MOPS special

MOPS mom's, our standard rate is $30/hr. with a special for first time clients - 1^st visit $120 for 5 hours.

MOPS SPECIAL is 5 hrs at the rate of $20 = $100.

A 20% savings!

This special will only be available to a small number of new clients and must be booked w/i 14 days of meeting. The special is valid for the first session.

Our "Grooming the Next Generation" Life Group based on Dani Johnson's book of the same name begins the end of March at the Life Center. See http://www.gochristfellowship.com/ and click on "connect" and "life groups" then "find a group" for more detailed information. To purchase the book or home study go to http://www.danijohnson.com/.