Some time ago, I had reorganized my shoe station for my entire family. Here is the post. The organized shoe station for the whole family needed to include several different areas for everyone's most-used shoes. We didn't have a place in the foyer to hold ALL those shoes so our attached garage was the closest […]
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The Best Ways to Organize Shoes in Your Home
Piles and piles of shoes can be hazardous. The more shoes, the more mess. Today, I will share the best way to organize many shoes. It has been an area that I have done for my own home and several clients. If you are interested in organizing your shoes, read on. Let's find the proper […]
Before and After Shoe Organizers
A family of shoes all in one place can be pretty scary for the novice organizer. But I am here to show you that it's easy to set up a system if you do some planning first. Wow, lots of shoes, I can't believe it! So, I purchased six shoe organizers to organize my family […]
Unique Ways To Organize Shoes
Shoes can easily take over the home. Let's do the math. Say there are four people living in a house. If each family member has seven pairs of winter shoes and seven pairs of summer shoes, that could include snow boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, work boots, sandals, flats, slippers, flip-flops, sneakers, dressy shoes, and high […]
4 Easy Ways to Organize Shoes
Women own an average of 19-20 pairs of shoes. If you have a family of four, you can expect to have between 76 and 80 pairs of shoes in your home. If this is true, they take up a lot of space in your home. So, to combat this, we need to design creative ways […]
Where to Donate Baby Items
Babies need a lot of stuff. From cribs to car seats, parents must purchase the appropriate items for their child's age, which can result in a lot of unused gear that needs a new home. This post will help you find the right place for the baby items you no longer need, plus a few […]
Step By Step Entryway Organization
When you walk in the door, where does everything land? Coat on a chair. Bag on the counter. Shoes kicked off in a pile by the mat. Sound familiar? This post walks you through entryway organization from start to finish, why it's worth doing, how to find the right layout for your space, and what […]
8-Day Clothing Closet Decluttering Challenge
Every time I open my closet and can't find what I need, I know it's time to reset the area. Over the years of organizing my own clothing closets (and my clients' closets), I've learned that decluttering doesn't have to happen all at once. It works so much better in small, focused steps; one zone […]
How to Organize Important Documents in a Fireproof Safe
There are essential documents we all need to keep. From birth certificates to reward cards, we have documents and cards that must be well organized so we can access them in emergencies. But CAN you access them if you need them right now? Do you know where all of them are? And, if you can […]
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Organizing: Eco-Friendly Tips
Most organizing solutions come wrapped in plastic, shipped in boxes twice their size, and designed to fall apart in two years, so you'll buy replacements. But if you plan ahead, you will find you can do sustainable organizing without spending much. It's about choosing quality over quantity, repurposing what you already have, and investing in […]
15 Unique Closet Items to Toss Right Now
After the bathroom, your closet is next. If some of your clothes live in drawers or other rooms, check those spots too - this list still applies. Closets are easy to avoid because they're packed with small stuff: belts, jewelry, and a dozen odds and ends you forgot you owned. In 2026, a fast closet […]
Quick Tasks to Keep Your Home Always Organized
Small home organizing tasks each day will add up over time. If you only do 15 minutes of organizing each day, you will have done an hour and 45 minutes per week; if you do it for one month, you will have done 4.5 hours. If you do it every day for the entire year, […]
15+ Creative Solutions to Hide Things in a Small Home
There are many ways to hide things in a smaller home, apartment, or dorm room to keep the space looking clean and serene. These items are useful and needed; they do not need to be stored out in the open for everyone to see. They can have a home that is easily accessible but hidden. This […]
The Ultimate Cruise Packing List Everyone Needs
Soon, we are going on a week-long cruise. We haven't been on a cruise in over 15 years. Wow, it's been a while. So, to prepare for the trip with my family (a total of 4 people), I started researching what to bring for this "relaxing cruise." So, of course, I had to create one and share […]
How To Use Catch-all Bins When Organizing Your Home
Catch-all bins are an excellent way to organize. They can be used to gather small items together. Keep odd-shaped items from falling off shelves. And of course, keep like items in one place. Here is how to use catch-all bins when organizing. Keep in mind that each catch-all bin needs a purpose and should not […]
How to Easily Pack for a Shore Vacation Without Stress
Going to the shore in the summer is a fun time, especially if you love spending time near the ocean. I'm not a beach person and have had issues with sun poisoning in the past, so I have to watch how much sun I get exposed to in the summer. However, we recently decided to take […]
15 Fantastic Teenager Bedroom Organization Ideas that Actually Work
A teenager's room can easily look like a tornado hit it, and as a parent, you're tired of the daily fight to clean and organize it. I understand. I've worked with moms who are exhausted from nagging about the same messy bedroom, the same overflowing desk, the same piles of clothes. The problem isn't your […]
24 Useful Items For Your Family's Organized Car
I organized my car again, and I shared my tips in my blog post: 6 Great Ideas To Organize The Car. It has helped tremendously in those trouble spots in my vehicle. But what about the other items? And how should I organize them? Today, I am sharing with you my family's car organization stuff that […]
30 Essential Dorm Room Products to Keep Students Organized and On Time
Getting ready for college is one of the most exciting (and overwhelming) transitions you and your student will experience. I know this firsthand. I moved myself into my own dorm room years ago, and I've since helped both my son and daughter do the same. The one thing I've learned through all of it? Being […]
The Most Important Things to Keep in Your Linen Closet
Are you doing some organizing this week? Don't forget your linen closet! This area is one that many of my clients seem to put aside and forget to do. This will leave their family and their home disorganized. You may not want to, but this smaller closet space will help you get your morning routine […]
10 Things to Do to Make Your Moving Process Seamless
There are many reasons why people move - Changing jobs, downsizing to a smaller home, their kids going off to college, wanting to be closer to work, wanting to be closer to their children, whichever reason will be a stressful time - sorry to say. But to make the process easier, I hope to help make your […]
Small Spaces Storage Ideas Made Easy
In small homes, there isn't room for large storage furniture or much stuff. No matter how you try, placing many items in small spaces becomes futile. To make small spaces functional for people, you need to be creative about where to store and display items. Today, we will share various posts on small-space storage ideas. Hopefully, […]
How to Find Wasted Storage Spaces in Your Home
Are you looking for hidden storage spaces in your home? With a small house, I have to be creative in every room. As the kids get bigger and my house seems to get smaller, it is even more crucial that I make my storage space count. This post shares the ways I found storage spaces […]
8 Ways to Organize Your Laundry Room to Make Laundry Easier
Laundry is one of those things that never really gets "done." It just keeps coming back. That's why your laundry room is set up matters more than most people think. If the space is cluttered, awkward, or hard to use, even a small load can feel like more than it needs to be. A lot […]
26 Heirloom Protection Gift Ideas That Guard Family Legacy
That pearl necklace from your great-grandmother sits in a drawer, slowly tarnishing while waiting for the right moment. Most family treasures never make it past the third generation intact. Not because they get lost or stolen, but because nobody protected them from the silent killers like humidity, UV light, acid-based materials, and plain neglect. It's […]
30 Helpful Mother's Day Gifts That'll Save Time
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you want to give Mom something she'll actually use - not another candle or dust-collecting trinket. =) The best gifts for mom are the ones that give her back the most precious thing of all: her **time**. So I gathered up 30 […]
Super Easy Ways for Outdoor Storage Cabinet Organization
It is the end of the summer. How does your outdoor storage cabinet look? Is it organized? Does it need some help? This week's post will help you with some easy DIY organization tips that will get that area shipshape before winter. First, we need to take everything out of the outdoor storage cabinet. Take […]
31 Mini Organizing Projects
Do you have mini-organizing projects in your home but don't have the time to do them? I define mini-tasks as tasks you can do in less than 15 minutes. The tasks below were created for my clients who are too busy to spend even an hour on an organizing project. Doing these 31 mini-organizing projects […]
Organizing a Nursery: From Chaos to Calm in 2 Hours
I worked with a client who had just given birth to her second child. When she went into labor early, the room wasn't organized when the baby was born, so she became overwhelmed and called me for help. This post shares the tips we used when organizing a nursery, based on our practical experience and […]
Small Closet Organization: How I Organized a Tiny Bedroom Closet for Under $50
Struggling to fit everything into a small closet? You're not alone. Tiny closets are one of the most common organizing challenges I see - and after 25+ years as a professional organizer, I've learned a few tricks that make a big difference. In this post, I'll walk you through how I organized one of the […]
8 Areas To Make An Amazing Child Playroom
Setting up a fabulous playroom for the kiddos is the first step if you want your kids' toys and stuff kept in one room. This week, we are going to talk about different areas (zones) that may be useful in your kids' playroom, so they will be excited to play and get off of other devices, like your […]
Best Time to Buy Organizing Products to Save Money
When inflation is up, we don't get as much as we used to from the well-earned money we make. Organizing products is often overlooked during this time, but it can help reduce stress and boost productivity. But there are times when you can strategically buy organizing products to get the best deal. Today, I'll share […]
Organizing DVDs on the Cheap in a Small Home
DVDs have been making a comeback in recent years, so I figured it was time to revisit my older post on how to organize DVDs on a budget for a small home. Below, I show how I organized my DVDs, which I still have, and how we kept them from getting lost after we got […]
11 Ways to Maximize Space in a Tiny Living Room
If you only have one living room space in your home, maximizing it is essential. A small sofa, a TV, and a table are about all that can fit usually in this tiny living room. But, if you maximize this small living room, you can fit so much more. To make your room more user-friendly, […]
Studio Apartment Organization Tips to Maximize Space
Designing and organizing a one-room studio apartment or condo can be difficult. It is such an open space, and if you don't have a vision, it will be a huge and overwhelming task. You will probably not have much floor space. This post will help you get your vision of your new home together and, […]
Coffee Table with Storage You Will Love for Your Small Home
Coffee tables are functional and excellent for various tasks. In smaller homes, they can be a huge storage help. These coffee tables allow you to store items and do many things on them while watching TV or streaming shows. These tables are particularly great for smaller homes, but if you have a smaller den or […]
The Spring Cleaning Guide for Busy Parents and Homeowners
Spring is in the air. Everyone is opening the windows to let in the fresh air. And we are all getting the itch to declutter and clear out the dust in our rooms from the winter months. Spring cleaning is a time to take action to clear those unwanted things and dust under areas that […]
Crafty Over the Door Hanging Organizers to Maximize your Kitchen Space
An organized home is essential. It helps you control your stuff and doesn't allow your things to control you. However, you must be creative in smaller houses or apartments when organizing to maximize your spaces. I suggest that my clients use the backs of wooden entry doors to hang and store small items. It gives the […]
This Year's Recycling and Shredder Events
We challenge all environmentally conscious individuals to purge clutter from their homes in ways that protect the environment. Below are various recycling and shredder events that will help you eliminate these items in the most environmentally friendly way. This page updates periodically, so please return each spring to check for new information. All the events […]
Loves Challenge: Finding Joy in Your Belongings
Struggling to figure out what to get rid of and what to keep? Decluttering challenges are a great way to jump-start your home's decluttering. We tend to get frustrated and blocked from getting rid of things because we just don't know where to start. My Loves Challenge will help you pinpoint the items you want […]
Massive Organizing Gift Ideas Guide for Teenagers
Shopping for Teenagers (Teens and Tweens) this time of year can get expensive. The clutter in a teenager's room can stop you from going out and buying more stuff for your kids. Instead of buying stuff to add to the clutter, why not find items that will assist your child in getting more organized? This post […]
Last-Minute Organizing Gift Ideas for Mom
Are you looking for last-minute gift ideas for Mom? Why not get your mom organized AND give her a great gift for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or her birthday? She will appreciate the thoughtful gift to get organized. Here are perfect organizing gift ideas to help her get organized. Full disclosure: some of the images below are […]