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Organizing your new home
Organizing your new home Moving into new space is a big transition. How do I set up the space for optimal organization? How do I live a more organized life in my new home? What are the systems I should set up? As exciting as moving into a new home can be, the planning and…
Read MoreCloset & Wardrobe Organizing
Closet & Wardrobe Organizing “When I look good, I feel good.” That’s actually the title of a chapter in my book, More Space. More Time. More Joy! Organizing Your Best Life. For that “good feeling” to materialize, you need to have a closet organizer system. Whether you are focusing on a small closet organizer or…
Read MoreHow much does it COST to get organized?
Well, it depends…. “How much will it cost me to hire an organizer for my organizing project?” Well, it depends. One of the most important factors is your location. If you live near a large urban area, there will likely be an organizer nearby. NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, is an…
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 MoreDonating is great. Here’s how to do it thoughtfully and intentionally.
What do I have to donate? If we’re lucky, we’ve all been stuck in our homes for the past few weeks and months. And yes, I said, “lucky”. Because there are millions who are living with housing insecurity and homelessness during this global pandemic. If you’re at home, you’ve likely done some organizing – Google searches for decluttering…
Read MoreYes, Virginia. Santa did bring a lot of new stuff…
Now, what do I do with all this?! Happy December holidays – I hope they were merry and bright. And if you’re like most Americans, the gift-giving season was filled with lots of new stuff. New clothes, toys, electronics, and housewares now fill our already overcrowded and cluttered spaces. In an effort to show our…
Read MoreWhat NOT to organize at the holidays
What’s your holiday “goal”? This year, do you want to entertain family and friends in a calm, peaceful home? Are you looking for more time to enjoy holiday traditions? Is having a more jolly holiday season a goal? Being organized at the holidays can help with all of these. Clearing the clutter that crowds your…
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. …
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Setting goals and getting it done Getting better organized has been a goal for a while but I was having trouble getting started. I won a free assessment gift certificate Your Organized Life had donated to a local charity and took this as the first step to get organized! Lisa was really helpful in defining each organizational space…
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New Space, New Options After a recent move, I needed help in organizing my new home. Normally I would do it myself, but moving is so hectic, I just wanted to start enjoying the new space and to be functioning on all cylinders. I also had some challenging spaces and was feeling kind of stuck. Since a friend…
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