How does your home office look right now? Whether you have a small home office or a large one, you will benefit from clearing out the workspace occasionally. Today, we're sharing fifteen things to add to your home office to make it a stress-free workspace. However, first, let's discuss the benefits of having a stress-free […]
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Cinnamon KETO Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe {Sugar Free, GF}
Making desserts is more complicated when following a Ketosis Diet. I can attest to that! I've been looking for dessert recipes for a while. Lucky for you, I modified this classic Gluten-Free Streusel coffee cake recipe. There were some interesting things I had to do to make it keto-friendly. Read on to discover how I […]
Easy Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Taking care of yourself should be a year-round thing. But, it can be quite difficult for all of us in November and December. We sleep less, eat what we don't normally eat, play more, and plan more. And all of this can have a major effect on us by the time January rolls around. So, […]
Take Care Of Yourself Challenge
Are you ready to take care of yourself more consciously? This month's challenge will not be about giving gifts to someone else, but to yourself. This gift is the gift of self-care. We will embark on a journey to determine your favorite way to take care of yourself and to get the activity incorporated into […]
4 Areas of an Organized Closet Made Simple
How well-organized is your closet? Making an organized closet takes different areas all working together to allow you to access all your clothes quickly. If one of these areas is omitted, you will be short of space for your items and need to find alternative storage places, like a chest of drawers outside of the […]
The Adventures of Bob The Bin - A story to share with your kids
I'm taking a break from all tips this week to write this story about The Adventures of Bob the Bin. I hope you enjoy it. This story was written and shared on this blog over 10 years ago, and it is special because it was written when my kids were younger. However, being that they […]
The Best Times In Your Life To Get Rid of Clutter
We decided to replace our daughter's carpet with cork flooring while she was away. To prepare for this renovation, she and I began clearing the unwanted clutter in her room. Usually, it would be a torturous event where she would argue with me that she wanted to keep everything, and I would explain, to no avail, […]
Confessions of an Organized Mom
As a mom, organizing your family's life and your own can be done in many ways. Not every family or parent is the same, so is the variety of solutions to keep you organized. Above all else, we decide what we prioritize and what we do not care about. But, everyone knows that something has […]
8 Important Benefits of Getting Organized
Many people believe that spending time organizing is too time-consuming, stressful, and unlikely to improve their quality of life. I am here to tell those people, that there is some work involved in organizing, but the benefits outweigh not making a system at all. Here are three essential benefits of getting organized. BENEFIT #1: You […]
How to Take Care of Clutter in the Home {Part 2 of the Awaken to Your Clutter Blindness series}
After awakening to clutter blindness, it's time to take action on the lists and tasks you made and eliminate the clutter in the home. Here is the link if you missed it: awaken to your clutter blindness in your home. In this post, we will discuss resources you can use to eliminate the clutter. Fill […]
How to Sort Kept Items {Part 3 of the Awaken to Your Clutter Blindness Series}
Last time we talked about how to take care of the clutter that you woke up to in the home. In part 3, I will discuss the sorting process to help you when reviewing the items kept. This part of the process will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. The […]
How to Organize Every Area of the Kitchen Challenge
How's your kitchen? Does everything have its place? Well, this month, your challenge is to get your kitchen organized! I mean organized, not just cleared countertops. First, review the following Areas/Zones in your home with a fresh eye. Pretend you are a stranger who was staying in your home and wanted to make dinner. Will […]
4 Important Benefits of Living in a Small Home
There are many shows about how to get a smaller home. From designing and converting school buses into homes, turning transforming shipping containers, and creating homes that can travel like some of the homes in Tiny House Nation. Being an avid fan of these houses, I believe there are many benefits to living in a […]
4 Areas of Your Garage to Keep Safe and Organized
The garage is a tricky place to organize. Some people become overwhelmed by the numerous items that need to be included and the placement required to keep young children and pets safe from hazardous materials. This week's challenge involves the garage. If you wish to go further and clear out the garage, these tips will […]
The Best Advice You Were Told About Taking Care Of Yourself
There are many tips about how to take care of yourself. Eat well. Do exercise regularly. Stay positive. Practice moderation. All of which are great reminders for everyone to practice daily. Since this month's challenge is about taking care of yourself, I asked my fellow Professional Organizers to answer this question, and here are their […]
How to Make Repurposed DIY Day of the Week Closet Dividers
Whether you call them day-of-the-week closet dividers, closet dividers, Monday through Friday clothing organizers, or anything else, these little day-of-the-week closet dividers are so useful to help you manage your daily clothing. I am going to show you how I made these in just an hour of your time. What inspired me to make these […]
Helpful First Time Off Campus Apartment Tips
If you have a child going off to college, you may have some mixed feelings and worries about what they need and where to buy them. If you are visiting our site for the first time, I have been going through the college experience for the last three years with two kids and have shared […]
Tons of Motivating Organizing Challenges to Get Your Home Organized
Are you overwhelmed about where to start when decluttering and organizing your home? I understand. I find myself thinking the same thing. Over the years, I have created numerous organizing challenges to support people who feel overwhelmed and help them get motivated to make a change, even if it is just a little movement forward. […]
How to Get Rid of Household Electronics
We use many electronic devices in our homes. From TVs to cables, these items can pile up over time. Today, we are discussing ways to get rid of these household electronics and giving you some inspiration on where to donate them. I hope this helps you get rid of your unused ones. Let's define home electronics. These […]
Tons of No CLUTTER Gifts Ideas Your Loved One Will Enjoy
When giving gifts, it's essential to consider the person's needs and wants. They may want something that will not clutter their home. Whether you need to bring a hostess gift or want to purchase presents early, here are some fantastic holiday gift ideas that will not clutter your loved one's home while also showing how […]
Powerful Professional Organizer Advise For New Organizers
There are so many organizers out there these days. It was not like that when I started in the early 1990s. So, I am here to say it is possible to be in this industry for over 25+ years and thrive in it. This post is mainly for new professional organizers seeking advice on making […]
False Assumptions About Professional Organizers
What is your first thought when someone says, "I am a Professional Organizer?" Do you have some preconceived judgment about them? Do you think they were too perfect? Here are some false assumptions about Professional Organizers and the reality of what we do and who we are. To show you I am not the only one who […]
How to use a color coding system to organize your home or office
I'm a big fan of color coding in an office, but it can also be easily used to organize the home. I found that if everyone knows the system (or their assigned colors), they can see what they are looking for quickly and easily. They do not have to ask anyone for assistance finding their […]
Let's Get Organized This Year {Obstactles of Getting Organized}
Clutter and disorganization can zap your energy and create unwanted stress. It can mess with your daily routine, keep you from finishing things, and result in several unfinished tasks. Today, I will share some obstacles, tips for getting organized this year, and my previously written posts to help you overcome these issues. January is Get […]
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself In 20 Minutes
Do you have time to take care of yourself regularly? Not many people can say "yes" to this question because they are busy doing tasks for others. I know that I will take care of myself better some days than other days. I am trying to change this, make better choices, and choose myself first. […]
26 Days of Your Favorite Things Challenge
While thinking about November, one word comes to mind-gratitude-being grateful for the things we have and the family and friends around us. Since gratitude challenges are common and can be found anywhere, I decided to add a twist to this Your Favorite Things Challenge. You are probably asking, "Why should I do this?" Well, the […]
43 of the Best Small Gift Ideas to Minimize Clutter
I love it when I can give something to someone that they want, can enjoy, and will not become cluttered in their home. Today, I want to challenge you to look at gift-giving differently. Let's start by minimizing how much we give one another and, in the process, help our loved ones reduce clutter in […]
The Most Important Places to Clean In The Office
Offices can harbor many germs. When I started working after college, I was located in an office adjacent to an automobile shop. Though the office ceiling had a drop ceiling, the office would constantly get dirty from the auto service center. It was as clean as an auto service center could be, but with all […]
DIY Lift Top Coffee Table Makeover
The trend in furniture is lighter-toned wood. In my house, my furniture was always dark cherry. Instead of replacing my coffee table, we decided to go a different route and update our coffee table. This post will show you how I updated my furniture color to match the end tables and the entertainment center. Follow […]
A Professional Organizer's Guide to a Successful College Life
Soon, college students will be heading back to school. Emotional and physical health is essential, especially in their freshman year. As a Professional Organizer, I love sharing tips on time management and space planning this time of year for successful college life. I am going to share with you tips to help students succeed under […]
7 Creative Ways of Organizing Your Kid's Closet
Planning a child's closet can be tricky. For most people, raising a child is tiring enough, and after running around trying to keep up with them all day long, it can be exhausting to go through hundreds of tiny pieces of clothes and toys in an attempt to organize their closets. So, to make your […]
24 Unique Items to Get Rid of NOW to Clear Clutter Fast
How often do you pass items or a pile in your home and say, "I need to deal with that"? We all have an area or more in our home that becomes our catchall area. And, since we do not have time to spend a little time on it, it grows until it gets so […]
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 to 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 access them, are […]
How to Determine Your Definition of Clutter
Each person can handle clutter in different ways. One may be able to function with clutter around them. Piles and piles of stuff. Only they know what is in them. Others may be overwhelmed with a bit of clutter lying on the floor in the bedroom or living room. And even other people may fall […]
The Reasons I Love Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planner
I have been an Order Out of Chaos (OOOC) academic planner affiliate for six years! My son was starting high school, and my daughter was finishing middle school when they began using these excellent planners. Today, I will revisit those posts where my kids and I explored using these academic planners. Follow along and see […]
Organizing Issues Experienced By A Professional Organizer
We remodeled our kitchen. So, being the professional organizer I am, I decided to collect lots of stuff that would help me organize my kitchen precisely the way I wanted it. Well, I think I overdid it! I returned what I could. After the organizing was complete in the kitchen, I decided to keep the […]
Transforming coffee table with gray chalk paint
We are in the process of updating our family room. First, we painted the room a beautiful yellow, which brightened it up so much that we can now leave the lights off and still see. Then, we got rid of the old furniture. This post is about how I am transforming a narrow table into […]
Extensive List of Used Book Donation Places and Tips
While we all love books, sometimes we do need to declutter them so that we can buy more books. We only have so much room in our homes, right? This post shares a detailed list of Used Book Donation Places and tips. Plus, how to organize the treasured books you have left. Read on, and […]
How to Make Chalk Paint Days of the Week Clothing Organizer
If you don't know by now, I love to use a closet organizer to organize the week's clothing. I'm about to show you another set I made for my child's closet. These Chalk Paint Days of the Week Clothing Organizers are super easy to make, and I only needed a few things to make them. […]
An Entire Year of Taking Action Challenges
We made it through another year, organizing our life and home. If you haven't been following me, you may not know that I do a monthly challenge at the beginning of most months to help you jump-start organizing your life. Taking Action Challenges helps when we just don't know where to start. It's like doing […]
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself in 20 Minutes on Busy Days
Let me ask you a few questions: How well do you take care of yourself? Do you do it consistently? How do you feel after you take care of yourself? We are told to take care of ourselves, but what does that really mean? For me, it doesn't mean a grand gesture; it means those […]
One Year of Monthly Organizing Challenges
To help you throughout the year, this post comprises of 12 monthly challenges to help you declutter and simplify your life. It is super easy to do; all you need to do is visit each post and do the challenge, and by the end of the year, you will be well on your way to […]
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