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Organizing 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…
De-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…
What’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…
Closet 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…
Pantry 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…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from my family to yours! I wish you a year full of blessings, good health, and organization.
Organizing 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…
Let 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…
5 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,…
5 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: …
Fall Maintenance Checklist Part 2: Indoor Tasks
Fall is a fun season with apple picking, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, and bon fires. It’s also a time to prepare for winter. I’ve put together an indoor home maintenance checklist for fall. Clean carpets if needed. Clean wood floors. Change furnace filter. Have furnace inspected and tuned up. Have your chimney swept if you…
Fall Maintenance Checklist, Part 1: Outdoor Tasks
Fall is a beautiful time of year. Colorful trees, cooler temps and apple pie! It’s also time for certain maintenance chores if you own your home and live in the northern half of the U.S. Here is a checklist to follow as you prepare for winter. Winterize sprinkler system, if applicable. Bring in garden hoses…
