Posts by Lisa Dooley
In the season of MORE, what about LESS?
It’s that time of year. A time of excess, buying, and spending. But in this season of more, I’m here to make a strong argument for less. Less personal debt. Less stress. Less “stuff” cluttering up our homes. Less “trying to keep up with the Joneses”. Americans are a nation of consumers. We buy when…
Read MoreREDFIN BLOG
REDFIN BLOG: While the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bedroom is the place to find real tranquility. I’m excited to be included in this great article on “How to Declutter Your Room: 12 Tips for Managing Bedroom Clutter Once and For All”.
Read MoreMindBodyGreen
MINDBODYGREEN: It’s finally spring and it’s a great time to get organized. I’m excited to share my favorite ways to get organized for spring.
Read MoreOrganizing your pantry for healthy eating…
Everyone wants to eat healthier. Organizing your kitchen and pantry makes this process more doable. Check out these tips to get started. Invest in your wellness. Get the highest quality blender/food processor you can afford. If wrestling with a subpar blender or food processor makes it difficult to make a healthy smoothie or prepare ingredients,…
Read MoreREAL HOMES
REAL HOMES: With the busy real estate market, decluttering and staging for sale is even more important. I’m excited to be included with these tips for getting organized…
Read MoreKitchen Spring Cleaning
Everyone wants an organized kitchen. But one of the greatest obstacles to keeping that space organized is the sheer volume of stuff there. Between the appliances, large and small, dishes and glassware, and all the foodstuff, there’s a lot to maintain. Get a jump on your kitchen spring cleaning by focusing on these critical areas. …
Read More7 Steps to Get to Your “Happy Place”
Want to make your home more joyful and less chaotic? Start by following these simple steps to declutter your home and enjoy your space more… 1. Start in the kitchen, bedroom, playroom – whichever room feels most impactful for you. 2. Set the timer on your phone for 30 minutes and…
Read MoreNY Metro Parents: 9 Easy Ways to Organize Toys
NY Metro Parents: One of the most common questions I’m asked is “How do I organize all these toys?” Just in time for spring cleaning, I’m excited to be included in this great article on 9 Easy Ways to Organize Toys. Read on…
Read MoreThe story of the stuff
Why am I holding onto this? This is one of the most frequent questions I hear when I work with clients. “Why am I stuffing my already overcrowded drawers with my child’s outgrown ballet outfit?” “Why can’t I let go of Grandma’s china set, although many of the pieces are broken or missing?” “Why am…
Read MoreOutwit Trade: Stories on the Benefits of Minimalism
Outwit Trade. I’m often asked about minimalism vs organization and how they’re related. And no, you don’t have to be a minimalist to be organized – you just have to be able to find your stuff when you need it; that’s organization. You can read more about this interesting topic on Stories on the Benefits…
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