Posts Tagged ‘organizing’
NY 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 MoreReducing your footprint
Downsizing your (commercial) space What’s one of your largest business expenses? Salary? Benefits? How about rent? And if there’s one consistent thing that businesses have been grappling with during the pandemic, it’s how and where employees are housed. Traditionally, businesses need office space for workers; and we’ve learned over the last few months that’s not…
Read MoreReadying for Moving Day in the time of COVID
The last push. You’ve planned, organized, and checked (and rechecked) the details. You’ve packed the seldom used, seasonal, and non-critical items. The last boxes on the moving truck or in the pod should hold all bedding and be marked as such (mattress pads, sheets, blankets, pillows). And as soon as the beds are set up,…
Read MorePlanning, purging, and packing during COVID.
Countdown to your move. As you’re planning your move, use this as an opportunity to purge. How much storage is available in your new space? Will all of these items fit? If you’re not using an item now, it’s highly unlikely you’ll use it in your new home so let it go now and save…
Read MoreOrganizing your move during COVID
Start with a plan and a timeline. Moving is stressful. Period. This is one of the universal knowns like death and taxes. Whether we’re downsizing and moving to a warmer climate or going through the transition of divorce or separation, taking some of the emotion and stress out of your move will definitely help, especially with the…
Read MorePlanning your kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovations are disruptive. Plan accordingly… Ready to get started on your kitchen renovation? Vetted and chose a great contractor like Almar Building and Remodeling Co.? Excited about picking paint colors, cabinets, and lighting? Excellent! First, create a plan for how you’ll stay organized during the renovation. Since March, we’ve been quarantining at home and…
Read MoreSomething in, Something out
What, exactly, is this? Have you ever opened a drawer, closet or bin and wondered “what the heck is in here?”. Welcome to the club of too much stuff and lack of organization. In our homes and offices, we accumulate stuff because as humans, we have an amazing capacity to create use scenarios for things. …
Read More‘Tis the Season (almost)…
Halloween is already in the rear view mirror. Which means that Thanksgiving, and then THE holiday season is right around the corner. Yup. I said it. Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year in rapid succession. Do the coming holidays fill you with excitement and joy as well as dread and overwhelm? If you’re like…
Read More30 Expert Tips to Get Organized
Who doesn’t need a little help getting organized? While I hardly consider myself an “expert”, I am thrilled to be included in this list. Check out this link to some great tips – ranging from increasing your mindfulness to creating drop zones and to-do lists. Here’s to your organized life….https://upjourney.com/how-to-be-more-organized
Read MoreWhat’s working?
What works for you? Everyone has that space in their home or office that is an organizing challenge, including organizers! Does your mudroom/transitional space get messy and cluttered quickly and repeatedly? It’s often a struggle to keep basements organized. That large open space often becomes a dumping ground for items we don’t quite know what…
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