I have a confession to make. I am a Grinch during this time of year. While I do like the holiday music, family time and parties, I don’t like the stress that accompanies the preparations for the festivities. To make … Continued
A holiday with food as the main attraction is my kind of holiday! Sharing it with good company makes it even better. Nevertheless, hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful. To help make your Thanksgiving a less harried one, start your … Continued
Despite all the media coverage on getting organized, many people still don’t understand what a professional organizer really does. Recently, at a networking event, after I introduced myself and described what I do, someone came up to me and said, … Continued
No one is exempt from learning their lessons the hard way, including me. Last November I downsized from a 2,400 sq. ft. house to a 1,050 sq. ft. apartment. Everything seemed to go well — until I realized I had … Continued
Organizing a teen’s room can be a touchy subject. For 12 years the parents have been the ones to decide where to put the child’s belongings and how often to clean the room. However, as the child grows older he … Continued
“I have a room full of stuff that needs to be organized. But, every time I look at how much there is, I close the door and leave.” Does this sound familiar? Sometimes it is just easier to ignore the … Continued
June 14 was Flag Day. If you have an American flag you no longer want, you can dispose of it two ways. If the flag is in good condition, you can donate it to a local VA cemetery where it … Continued
June 2015 Did you know that June is “Professional Wellness Month”? You might be wondering, “What does wellness have to do with organizing?” Plenty! I can’t tell you how often I hear my clients tell me how much better they … Continued
My camera got quite a workout these past two weekends. The first weekend my children and I went away to Lancaster, PA to celebrate my birthday. This past Saturday my daughter graduated from university. Then, on Sunday I celebrated Mother’s … Continued