In addition to hands-on organizing with my clients, my other life-long passion is nutrition and working out. I’m not talking about hardcore, sweat-fest workouts (I don’t like to sweat) but workouts that keep me strong and healthy. My office is also my workout space because I find it more convenient. I don’t have to… [Read More]
Tips to make your grocery shopping a more pleasant experience
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If you arrive home from the grocery store with bags full of food, but there’s nothing in the bags that will help you put together dinner, perhaps these tips will help you. A trip to the grocery store without a list, AKA winging it, will undoubtedly cost you more time and money. I promise… [Read More]
Things to do before your baby moves in
September 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Organize and prepare your home a few weeks in advance of your baby’s arrival so you’re able to snuggle with your new family member as much as possible. Shop early for essentials — delivery dates are only an estimate. If you’re a mom-to-be in a nesting phase, use it to your advantage instead of wasting… [Read More]
How to simplify your laundry routine
September 8, 2017 by
Laundry … it’s tedious and non-ending and the last thing most of us want to do on a weekend. If it accumulates quickly, change your routine in order to keep up with the piles rather than catching up on weekends. Here are some tips to simplify and streamline laundry: Maybe life has thrown you the… [Read More]
Good reasons for not buying things ahead of time
August 18, 2017 by
We all have things in our home that we have purchased for the future. These may be items for a new home, a project, or future children. They were probably on sale or simply caught your eye. It’s OK to think ahead and prepare for the future but sometimes we can get carried away and… [Read More]
It’s not the stuff in life that matters
August 4, 2017 by
“All you need is love,” according to The Beatles. It’s not the stuff that matters. In fact, owning less stuff will positively change your life. Short on time? Save time, shop less. Stop acquiring more things that need to be laundered, dusted, organized, etc. Short on space? Make space by decluttering and donating your excess…. [Read More]
How To Responsibly Donate Your Things To Charity
July 14, 2017 by
When I work with my clients, we come across many things they no longer want but aren’t interested in selling. I encourage clients to donate as much as possible to local charities versus throwing usable items into the trash. Since 2002, I’ve become more familiar with the items charities accept and the condition they should… [Read More]
Do this before leaving for vacation
June 23, 2017 by
Vacations are much anticipated and often necessary to recharge and reboot. It can be stressful to prepare to leave, especially for adults with homes. There’s a lot to remember to do in order to ensure your home is ready to be unoccupied, yet appear occupied for a time period. Remove some of the pre-vacation… [Read More]
What does a professional organizer do and when should you consider hiring one?
June 16, 2017 by
Some people aren’t sure what professional organizers do. In short, get started organizing, make decisions when you’re stuck, and keep you focused. We won’t force you to throw anything out, and we don’t judge you. Bottom line, we help you accomplish an overwhelming task you may have been putting off for years. I enjoy my… [Read More]
Lego Organizing Tips To Keep Them Off Your Floor
June 9, 2017 by
The iconic Lego bricks have been a long time childhood staple and provide hours of entertainment for kids of all ages. On the flip side, bare feet dislike them and they can be a bugger to organize. You may even feel guilty asking your kids to clean them up when they are in the middle… [Read More]
Consider Eliminating These 5 Perfectly Good Things
May 26, 2017 by
You own some nice, perfectly good stuff which translates into “super hard to part with.” If we hang onto every single perfectly good, useful item, even when they haven’t proven useful to us, our spaces will lose their spaciousness. A house filled with good stuff leaves little room for friends, family, and relaxation. Here… [Read More]
Untangle and Organize Cords for Your Electronics
May 12, 2017 by
If your electronic cords and chargers are a tangled, unorganized mess you know how downright infuriating it can be when you need to find one. Sorting out the snarl every time you need to use one is also a big time waster. Take the time to label the end of every cord with the name… [Read More]
A Peek Inside My Home Office {Video} How to Find Your Ideal Work Space
April 28, 2017 by
Can’t see the video? Click here to view it. As a professional organizer, I’ve worked with clients who have called a variety of spaces their home offices. Common spaces like kitchen tables, nooks in bedrooms and sofas tend to be used more often than a spare room equipped with a large desk and shelving…. [Read More]
Weekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Electronics Backup For Peace of Mind
April 21, 2017 by
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home. If the… [Read More]
Organize and Tidy Your Bathroom
April 7, 2017 by
How did the bathroom counter become so cluttered? The cabinets and drawers a jumble of personal care items? Your bathroom is a heavily used room and in some homes, it’s small, with little storage. Our bodies require some upkeep, but let’s be real about how many products we need and use. Old products and… [Read More]
How Timers Can Help You Organize
March 24, 2017 by
My colleague, Ellen Delap, incoming president of the National Association of Professional Organizers is a guest blogger for this post. Thank you Ellen! My Organizing Obsession: Timers It may not surprise you about my obsession with timers. A timer is a vital tool for time management. It’s a monitoring device as well as an accountability… [Read More]
Weekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Create Space For a Home Workout
March 18, 2017 by
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home…. [Read More]
The Less Obvious Costs of Clutter
March 4, 2017 by
Clutter is costly, especially if it has caused you to lose checks/gift cards/money and resulted in added late fees. These are the more apparent monetary costs of clutter. There are other costs that are less obvious but still harmful. A poor credit score due to a late or missed bill payment. Switch to automatic bill… [Read More]
Weekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Spice Storage
February 18, 2017 by
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home…. [Read More]
Weekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Belts
February 4, 2017 by
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home…. [Read More]
Weekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Plastic Food Containers
January 21, 2017 by
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle nudge? Simply subscribe to my blog to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable and will focus on decluttering a tiny area of your home…. [Read More]
Learn How To Start Organizing Now With This Step By Step Tutortial
January 21, 2017 by
Learn how to get organized with this 4-part video series I created. Each video is less than 4 minutes because I want to provide you with enough guidance to encourage and motivate you without risking information overload. You’ve been meaning to get organized but you struggle with or even resist starting. Where do… [Read More]
Who Hires Professional Organizers?
January 14, 2017 by
Who hires a Professional Organizer? Have you wondered this? Maybe you’re hesitant to make that call for yourself because you think “I should be able to do it.” That’s a normal response, but I want you to stop beating yourself up! We all have our strengths, mine just happens to be organization Watch… [Read More]
Help Your Kids Edit Their Stuff Before the Holidays
December 7, 2016 by
The holidays are a fun time of year. Giving and receiving presents can be fun, but it can also add stress and clutter. It doesn’t have to be stressful if you are mindful about giving, and do a little editing of your children’s belongings before the onslaught of receiving. Over the next couple of weeks,… [Read More]
12 Days of Clever, Meaningful Gift Ideas
December 1, 2016 by
Gifts can be meaningful and fun without adding more stuff to the recipient’s life. If this is important to you but you need some inspiration, use this list. As a plus, many of these gifts can be purchased on-line. 12 Days of Meaningful, Clever Gift Ideas A one-year membership to Amazon Prime for the music,… [Read More]
