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the goop podcast

Gwenyth Paltrow, the GOOP Podcast & me

April 2, 2020

Why decluttering and creating a schedule can help kids NOW Do you feel disoriented, stressed, and overwhelmed by what’s going…

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ask for help

Ask for help – we’ll answer the virtual call!

March 31, 2020

A little help to organize your space and time to be most productive… By now, many of us are settled…

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How can I serve myself right now?

March 24, 2020

How can I use my time at home most effectively? We are in unprecedented times.  Apart from those days following…

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living room clutter

Is Clutter Weighing You Down?

February 25, 2020

Why clutter feels heavy. Hello, 2020!  Firstly, a big “thank you” to 2019 for always being there for me, day…

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memorabilia management

“Insuring” your memories

February 21, 2020

What’s important to you? Your family.  Your home.  Your car.  Your things.  Are these things important to you? If so,…

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is your stuff your frenemy?

Is your stuff your FRENEMY??

February 7, 2020

Hello, Mean Girls and Frenemies. You know who they are.  The negative people and emotional vampires that drain you physically…

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relationship with our stuff

What’s your relationship with your stuff?

February 4, 2020

Wait.  Is that a thing? It’s February.  And we can’t escape the talk of Valentine’s Day and the emphasis on…

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organizing your winter gear

Mittens, Mittens Everywhere

January 27, 2020

Welcome to mid-winter (almost) It’s less than a week to Groundhog Day.  And regardless of what that pesky groundhog declares…

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piles of files

No more “file piles”

January 17, 2020

Start fresh for 2020 It’s your mid-winter organizing check-in.  How are your intentions going for 2020?  We all start out…

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Setting your 2020 Vision

January 10, 2020

How am I using this? Nothing happens without a plan.  Do you have a plan for organizing your space in…

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analog clock

Do you want more time?

January 3, 2020

Organizing isn’t just physical –“where should my stuff go?” Organizing is really how we spend all of our resources –…

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pile of Christmas gifts

Yes, Virginia. Santa did bring a lot of new stuff…

December 27, 2019

Now, what do I do with all this?! Happy December holidays – I hope they were merry and bright.  And…

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decorating christmas tree

What NOT to organize at the holidays

December 18, 2019

What’s your holiday “goal”? This year, do you want to entertain family and friends in a calm, peaceful home?  Are…

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enjoying the winter

Ready for your Winter Wonderland?

December 6, 2019

It’s here…… Winter doesn’t officially arrive for another couple of weeks but you wouldn’t know that here in the Northeast. …

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Organizing Your Thanksgiving

November 20, 2019

Ready to celebrate? When we think about the “holidays”, it’s generally the big ones in December that bring on stress…

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Life is a highway….

October 31, 2019

On the road again I recently did a social media post on keeping your car uncluttered.  And it got a…

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messy junk drawer

Something in, Something out

October 31, 2019

What, exactly, is this? Have you ever opened a drawer, closet or bin and wondered “what the heck is in…

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winter wreath

‘Tis the Season (almost)…

October 30, 2019

Halloween is already in the rear view mirror.   Which means that Thanksgiving, and then THE holiday season is right around…

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30 Expert Tips to Get Organized

May 21, 2019

Who doesn’t need a little help getting organized?  While I hardly consider myself an “expert”, I am thrilled to be…

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Tips for Staying Organized This Holiday Season….

November 27, 2018

Here are some tips for putting a little more merry and a bit less stress into your holiday season…..here’s to a…

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prioritizing time

Taking off the “badge of busy”….

April 12, 2018

But it’s a good busy… Do you ever run into a friend or acquaintance and when you ask “How are…

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by giving something up

What’s the real value of your time?

March 7, 2018

What are you spending your time on now? As an organizing coach, I help my clients rewrite the stories of…

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hidden storage spaces

Where can I hide this?

February 27, 2018

Finding good hiding spots… Do you think finding good hiding spots is all about playing “hide and seek” or having…

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winter snow flakes

No two snowflakes are alike….

February 8, 2018

Why your organized home isn’t like anyone else’s… As no two snowflakes are alike, no two organized homes are the…

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messy files

What works today may not work tomorrow…

January 31, 2018

Why is this system no longer working for me? One of the first messages I share with an organizing client…

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do not disturb sign

Distractions, Distractions…How’s your adult ADD working?

November 14, 2017

Minimizing Distractions What is your biggest distraction?  Is it the phone, email, social media, constant interruptions from others?  Managing and…

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bathroom cabinet do not enter

Medicine Cabinet Mayhem       

November 8, 2017

How did it get this way? Quick, name the one space in your home that is REALLY disorganized and in…

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Where the heck is that thing??

October 19, 2017

Now, where did I put that? The average American spends 40 minutes a day trying to find something that is…

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Social Media and the great “time suck”

October 16, 2017

I’ll just check Facebook//Instagram/Pinterest for a minute… Social media, in all of its manifestations, is a daily part of our…

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You’ve Got Mail….Lots of it!

October 3, 2017

In this day and age, who doesn’t have an overloaded inbox?  Even when we have a personal email (or two…

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