Posts by Jill Annis | Simply Organized
[Day 2] Top of Fridge: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Do you have clutter on the top of your fridge? It’s really hard not to use that space for storage clutter. It’s a flat surface, out of the way, and perfect for the stuff you can’t fit into a cabinet. Unfortunately, once we put stuff up there, we tend to forget about it. Has…
Read More[Day 1] Fridge Door: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
I’d love to help you get your kitchen in order with my series—31 Day Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. I will focus on one, very small, kitchen area, every day. Once you have read the daily post and decide it’s an area that needs de-cluttering, simply set an alarm for 30 minutes and follow my…
Read More31 Day Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Can’t stand your cluttered kitchen? Beginning October 1st, 2013, I will post daily tips that will help you clear out lots of kitchen clutter. You will be organized and ready for holiday baking, entertaining, cooking and feel comfortable hosting dinners and gatherings. Our kitchens take a beating. They are the center of many activities…
Read MoreExperience freedom from paper piles!
We all have too many papers. If you suffer from paper paralysis, you are not alone! I’ve seen client’s who have papers on every service including the floor. It’s time for you to get help and eliminate those stacks and piles of papers in your home. I’m hosting a paper organizing challenge, on-line, via facebook.…
Read MoreWarning: Kitchen Gadgets can be Addictive!
Are you a kitchen gadget addict or collector? Kitchen gadgets can be an addiction. They are given to us as gifts (by other addicts), we inherit others and even purchase some on impulse. These gadgets are touted as life enhancing products but instead of enhancing or simplifying life they may be sitting idle and…
Read More5 tips to simply make back-to-school time as painless and budget friendly as possible
Back-To-School! You’re either super excited to have the kids back in school or wishing summer vacation was much longer. This time of year is also rough on your budget, isn’t it? I’d love to help you save some money and simplify your back to school season with 5 of my best tips. 1. Hold off on buying new…
Read MoreOrganize your home for a new puppy.
This is our new pup, Scout, who is a black Labrador. Scout has added a mixture of hilarity, frustration, exasperation and irresistible cuteness to each day. Since we haven’t had a puppy for 8 years, I forgot how labor intensive these little creatures are. It helped that we were organized and ready for…
Read More5 Ways Organization Reduces Anxiety
Do you feel anxious? If so, I can totally relate to those feelings. I’ve had anxiety for as long as I can remember but I am certain my anxiety would be much worse if I wasn’t organized or if my environment was cluttered. If you suffer from anxiety here are 5 ways to reduce it…
Read MoreFather’s Day Gift Ideas that are Clutter Free
Want to honor a special dad but don’t want to add clutter to his life or give him something he doesn’t need or want? Here are some ideas for clutter free gifts. Gift card for golf course Golf lessons Fishing guide service Take him fishing Oil change gift card Wash his car or give gift…
Read More7 Steps to a Clutter Free Car
My car, filled with a client’s donations headed to Goodwill. Do you have to move clutter out of the way in order to fit passengers into your car? Have you envied people who drive around town without fast food bags, smelly shoes, jackets, dry cleaning, toys, cups/water bottles, papers, items to return,…
Read MorePerfect, Clutter-Free Mom’s Day Gifts
If you want to honor your mom, grandmother or someone who has been “like a mom” to you, there are some wonderful, meaningful options that will not add clutter to their lives. First of all, consider the following: Has she dropped gift hints? If so, then at least you know she wants the gift and…
Read MoreOrganizing a Basement Storage Closet
My husband, Doug, enjoys hunting, fishing and camping. Can you tell by his storage closet? He is fortunate to have this large space in our basement to hold his equipment. Doug is an organized guy and he has creative ideas for storing his equipment. You can see in the two “before” photos that he knows…
Read MoreToo many donation requests from charities?
If you have donated to charitable organizations in the past you probably receive several donation requests in your mailbox every week. Did you know some charities sell, share or rent your information with other charities? It’s confusing and time consuming to keep up with the solicitations. You wonder, didn’t I donate to this charity already?…
Read MoreIs your collection meaningful or a burden?
Most of us have collected one thing or another during our lives. Our collection grows, sometimes out of control, once we tell someone about our collection. We receive pieces to add to our as gifts than we may have intended to collect. What do you collect? I was a collector, until I outgrew my collections.…
Read MoreStrategies for Success
How can you achieve success? What are some tips for success? What is your definition of success? I’m a guest blogger this month on the topic of Success at the Organized Assistant Blog Carnival! Specifically on overcoming overwhelm and moving forward. Other guest bloggers covered different angles of success. From helping ADHD students achieve to…
Read MoreOrganizing the dining room so you may dine
Has your dining room become a room to dump items you bring into your home, items you recently purchased, or a room for projects? When was the last time you dined in your dining room? Even if you rarely this room, wouldn’t it be nice to have it organized and clutter-free? Set up containers for…
Read MoreDe-clutter your way to organization
De-cluttering your home will result in a more organized home. We all have too much stuff. Even the professional organizer has too much stuff! I’m constantly de-cluttering and putting things back where they belong to maintain an organized home. Just imagine if we pared down our belongings by a third! We will have less to…
Read MoreWhat’s in your wallet?
Have you ever had your wallet or purse stolen? If this has happened to you, you know it’s more than an inconvenience. Your first thought, after you get over the shock is, “oh my gosh, all my credit cards were in there!” How many of us remember our credit card account numbers, which cards we…
Read MoreCloset Tips Galore!
It’s National “Get Organized” month. Is your closet full of clothing you don’t wear? Is it unorganized and uninviting? Hop on over to this month’s Blog Carnival featuring closet organizing tips from professional organizers–including ME:) Now is the time to get your closet in order so you may get dressed…..not stressed! Start with these closet…
Read MorePantry Organization to Simplify Meal Preparation
Find the ingredients you need to prepare dinner in a snap with an organized pantry! Imagine how much time you will save. There are 5 steps to organizing your pantry (or food cabinets). 1. Remove out dated and expired food. Toss it, even though it seems like a waste, but if it is way past…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
Happy New Year from my family to yours! I wish you a year full of blessings, good health, and organization.
Read MoreOrganizing tips for baking Christmas cookies
Do you love to make cookies and other baked goods, especially at Christmas time? I do too. Sometimes it feels like more work than fun. Here are some tips to help you stay organized and enjoy the task with your family. Choose recipes; ask your family for their favorites and add your favorite. Do you…
Read MoreLet go and simplify your holidays
Are you stressed about the holidays and getting “everything” done on time? Want to change it up this year and enjoy the holidays with as little stress as possible? All right then, the first step is to let go of perfection. You don’t have employees like Martha Stewart Inc. does. I certainly don’t have the…
Read More5 Areas to Edit and Create Space as a Result
There are 5 key areas in most homes that become overstuffed and need regular editing or purging to keep them organized and to create space. Editing on a regular basis will prevent you from out-growing your space. 1. Files: Open your file drawers, glance at the files, look for the thickest files. Pull them out,…
Read More5 Items to Purge from Your Pantry
If you have a pantry in your home that has become cluttered and out of control, it’s probably time for a pantry purge. You will free up space for the important items and not have to search through clutter to find ingredients for dinner. 5 Items to Purge from Your Pantry 1. Expired food items: …
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