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Organizing Your Thanksgiving
Ready to celebrate? When we think about the “holidays”, it’s generally the big ones in December that bring on stress…
Life is a highway….
On the road again I recently did a social media post on keeping your car uncluttered. And it got a…
Something in, Something out
What, exactly, is this? Have you ever opened a drawer, closet or bin and wondered “what the heck is in…
‘Tis the Season (almost)…
Halloween is already in the rear view mirror. Which means that Thanksgiving, and then THE holiday season is right around…
30 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…
Tips for Staying Organized This Holiday Season….
Here are some tips for putting a little more merry and a bit less stress into your holiday season…..here’s to a…
Taking off the “badge of busy”….
But it’s a good busy… Do you ever run into a friend or acquaintance and when you ask “How are…
What’s the real value of your time?
What are you spending your time on now? As an organizing coach, I help my clients rewrite the stories of…
Where can I hide this?
Finding good hiding spots… Do you think finding good hiding spots is all about playing “hide and seek” or having…
No two snowflakes are alike….
Why your organized home isn’t like anyone else’s… As no two snowflakes are alike, no two organized homes are the…
What works today may not work tomorrow…
Why is this system no longer working for me? One of the first messages I share with an organizing client…
Distractions, Distractions…How’s your adult ADD working?
Minimizing Distractions What is your biggest distraction? Is it the phone, email, social media, constant interruptions from others? Managing and…
Medicine Cabinet Mayhem
How did it get this way? Quick, name the one space in your home that is REALLY disorganized and in…
Where the heck is that thing??
Now, where did I put that? The average American spends 40 minutes a day trying to find something that is…
Social Media and the great “time suck”
I’ll just check Facebook//Instagram/Pinterest for a minute… Social media, in all of its manifestations, is a daily part of our…
You’ve Got Mail….Lots of it!
In this day and age, who doesn’t have an overloaded inbox? Even when we have a personal email (or two…
Aretha said “Respect Yourself!”
In the words of the amazing Aretha Franklin, “Respect Yourself!” But what does that mean for anyone struggling with disorganization?…
Home is where the peace is…
Why clutter is adding to your stress. No one should feel stressed when she opens the door to her home.…
Battling that bulging closet…
Why is closet organization important? Who hasn’t struggled at one time or another with a closet that just won’t cooperate?…
Manual Mayhem
This “thing” is not working – now what? Can you put your hands on the manual and receipt for your…
Nothing worth having is easy….
Do you remember the adults in your life saying this to you when you were growing up? Did it mean…
Taming the technology tangle…
What, exactly, is this charger for?? Have you ever picked up a cord or charger and thought “what the heck…
A myriad of memorabilia…
Why, exactly, am I keeping this?? Do you have a box, bin, or closet full of memorabilia that you just…
Got good storage?
What is good storage? Good storage is easy to use, easy to access and meets your price point. I recommend…
What’s new with you?
So, what’s new with you? Do you have a new healthcare insurance provider? Did you make a switch on your…
Your “Forever Documents”
What documents should I keep? Do you know you have documents you should always hold on to? Everyone does. Examples…
Your “Working Documents”
What documents do I really need? Ever tried to find your healthcare forms or insurance policy in a crisis? Can…
Photo Memorabilia Management 101
Okay, I put the photos together – now what? What is your goal for your photo memorabilia? Will you make…
What’s the right way to store photo prints?
Prints, prints everywhere…. Most people have a collection of photos – now both printed and digital – that they don’t…
How do I find more space in my home and in my life?
More space in my space As a professional organizer, I help my clients find more space, more time and more…