Giving Thanks
With the abundance of Thanksgiving organizing tips on the Internet, I’ve decided to forego mine. Instead, given the stressful year that we have been through, I will give thanks for all that is good in my life. I give thanks … Continued
Crafts and Clutter
When I was younger I dabbled in crafts. Then, once I had children and was managing a household, I was bitten by the crafting bug. Craft stores were opening everywhere. A new cable channel, HGTV, featured how-to craft shows. I … Continued
Organizing and Millennials
About three years ago, as I began the downsizing process, I had a Boomer vs. Millennial encounter. I kept favorite clothing my children had worn stored in a cedar chest. One day, while my daughter was home from college, we … Continued
More on Love and Organizing
Remember the “Odd Couple?” Well, here’s a great article about how to organize if there is a Felix and an Oscar in the house! Real Simple brings together a professional organizer, a relationship counselor and a professor of psychology to help this … Continued
Goal Setting Strategies
In my January 2015 blog I wrote about how to turn New Year’s resolutions into goals. I recently came across an interview from Smead featuring Lisa Montanaro, Certified Professional Organizer and Coach. In this interview Lisa gives an excellent breakdown … Continued
Identity Crisis
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
Home Inventory — Don’t Leave Home Without It!
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
What to do with an old flag
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
Organizing for Your Health
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
When love won’t do
February is the month of love — cards, flowers, and candy abound. However, you may not always feel the love if your significant other is disorganized. Here are some suggestions to help make life at home less stressful. • Set … Continued