Organizing in South Korea
This past spring I spent three weeks in Seoul, South Korea visiting my son, Christian. I knew that I would have a lot of free time on my hands, as he was unable to take time off of work during … Continued
From Psychology Today – Why Mess Causes Stress
Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D.High Octane Women Why Mess Causes Stress: 8 Reasons, 8 Remedies The mental cost of clutter Clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and ourselves. Messy homes and work spaces leave us feeling … Continued
Home Inventory, Part 2
In last September’s newsletter I recounted how the lack of a home inventory made it impossible for me to make an insurance claim for a theft, which happened during my move in November 2014. Additionally, the police were unable to … Continued
School’s out — Organizing Tips for Summer
With the school year coming to an end, here are some tips to help you and your kids get organized during the summer. Clean out the backpacks! Dump everything onto a table and, together with your kids, decide what will … Continued
Professional Organizers and Their Mothers
No tips or thoughts about organizing this month. Instead, in celebration of Mother’s Day, I am honoring my mother, Eva Amalia (1926-1994), by sharing memories of how she indirectly influenced my decision to become a professional organizer. Additionally, fellow professional … Continued
Organizing your office
Spring cleaning doesn’t just happen at home! Enjoy this video from U.S. News and World Report!
9 Tips for Spring Organizing
The arrival of spring signals the start of spring-cleaning, a tradition that goes back centuries. As important as cleaning is, it is more effective if you start with spring-organizing. After all, you can’t get much cleaning done if your … Continued
Organizing Your Budget for Tax Season
I love diving into clutter and transforming my clients’ spaces. However, one job I don’t do is organizing budgets. Fortunately, for those budget-impaired clients, there is a profession that focuses on helping them organize and manage their budgets. Ed Jackson … Continued
Love and Organizing
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
Out with the old, in with the new … Really?
January 2016 I like change; and, for the most part, I look forward to it. I also like “before” and “after” pictures. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see how much better a space looks after clearing out the … Continued