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 […]
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 […]
No Buy Challenge - Stop spending and start saving
There is a new challenge many people plan to take on this year. It is called the No Buy challenge. This post will explain this challenge and why you may want to do it. Here are some tips for making your No Buy challenge. My Story When I started living with my husband, I found […]
24 Unique Items to Get Rid of NOW to Clear Clutter Fast
How often do you pass by an item or a pile in your home and say, "I need to deal with that"? We all have one or more areas in our homes that become our catchall areas. And since we don't have time to spend on it, it grows until it becomes so large that […]
The Ultimate Closet Organization Tips for Senior Citizens
Closet organization changes throughout our lives. But we may not consider how we organize our closets as important. When we were children, we used the closet (kids' closet organizing) to store toys and memorabilia because it had very little clothing. Then, we become teens and need more space for dresses or gowns. When we start […]
Quick Wins: 30+ Areas You Can Declutter in Just 15-30 Minutes
We've all been there-staring at the clutter in our homes, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff that needs decluttering and organizing. I've heard from several people, especially those with ADHD, that seeing this clutter is so overwhelming to the point of crippling them from doing anything. The good news? You don't need an […]
New Year's Eve Tips To Ring In The New Year Right
New Year's Eve is tonight! Do you have plans? Here is a list of things you can do this evening to ring in the new year with your family and friends. Fabulous Things to Do on New Year's Eve Having a party at home? Going Out with Friends and Family? I hope these tips help […]
What to Keep in Your Organized Closet
How does your closet look right now? Can you find everything you need to wear when you need it? This is one of the most significant issues I encounter with my clients, based on my years of experience. Many of my clients with various closet sizes have asked me this question. "How can I make my […]
Winter Morning Routines To Stay Productive
When the sun rises late and temperatures drop, getting out from under warm blankets can feel like a marathon. I've worked with countless clients who struggle with winter productivity, and the secret isn't willpower-it's creating morning systems that work with the season, not against it. After many years helping busy families and small business owners […]
Great Gift Kit Ideas For Your Loved Ones
We use various bins/bags/boxes to hold groups of items for particular tasks. Why not give a gift kit that houses a starter collection for a specific task or job? In this post, you will discover gift kit ideas you can purchase for your loved ones this holiday season. From self-care gift kits to practical gift […]
10 Affordable Organizing Products to Finish Your Next Organizing Project
Over the many years of working with clients, I found that most of the time, they would have unused organizing products in their homes. We would usually find them in closets, garages, basements, or attic spaces, and they wouldn't need to buy anything to get the room organized. They never completed the process to where they actively […]
Essential Baking Supplies in the Kitchen
For a well-organized kitchen, it's best to organize the areas into zones: the baking zone, the prep zone, etc. Today I am going to talk about one zone that even the kids would like to set up with you - "The Baking Zone" - who doesn't like a sweet now and again? I am not […]
Decluttering Tasks by Season to keep your home mess-free
Organizing your home to keep it clutter-free doesn't have to happen only during life changes, such as a move, divorce, or the arrival of a new bundle of joy. The decluttering tasks can also be completed a little at a time. Seasonal decluttering tasks can be broken down into Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. But […]
20 Signs A Closet Needs To Be Purged
We may not know when to clean our closet until it gets so out of hand that we get overwhelmed looking at it. The piles and piles of stuff can make anyone have palpitations just looking at the mess. To help you regain control of your closet before it gets out of hand, I've created […]
21 Things in Your Home to Declutter and Recycle Right Now
Are you overwhelmed with the decluttering process? Do you wish you could get through the clutter in your home fast? To help you streamline and declutter your home, here are 21 items you can declutter and recycle right now to jump-start your decluttering journey. Let's dive in and also find places to donate these specific […]
15 Things to Toss for a Stress Free Home Office
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 […]
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 […]
15 Minute Decluttering Tasks Challenge - Declutter Your Home in 31 Days with Videos
It's so helpful to have a video that tells you what to declutter each day. This decluttering challenge included a 15-minute task each day for 5 weeks and was featured on our YouTube and TikTok channels. Each video below shows the daily tasks you will work on each week to help you declutter fast and […]
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 […]
The Best Way to Organize Clothing During the Fall Months
From September to November, our closets have mixed clothing from summer through fall and even some winter clothes. But not all closets can hold everything in them and be well organized. Some people need to remove items to make room for the next season. Instead of doing a one-time transition to your winter closet, which […]
20 Perfect Home Organization Gifts Under $25 That Will Make Any Neat Freak's Heart Sing
The holiday season is upon us, and if you're anything like me, you've got that one friend (or maybe several!) who gets genuinely excited about label makers and storage bins. You know the type - they color-coordinate their closets, their spice rack is alphabetized, and they actually enjoy decluttering sessions. As a professional organizer, I've […]
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 often gets overlooked during this time as a way to 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 […]
15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Kids Closet
You are probably getting ready for your kids to go back to school. It's great having them home, but we all know having that set routine each day really helps them and you. To help you get through your kids' room and make it more user-friendly for them, I put together this list to help […]
Easy Organizing Kids' Areas Challenge
Kids grow so fast through different phases and their spaces get cluttered with unused clothes, toys, and anything else that they may own. This month's organizing challenge is organizing kids' areas. Here are areas your kids may have piles of stuff. I included links from other kids organizing posts I created over the years. I […]
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 Store Clothing In Really Small Spaces
Not everyone has large, beautiful, organized closets that can hold all their lovely clothes. And if they have the right size closet, they may not have enough room for all their sweaters, shirts, shoes, dresses, and accessories. Each house, especially if you have a home over 30 years old, usually doesn't have enough closet space […]
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 […]
Back to School Success for Families: Complete System for School-Age Kids
As a professional organizer, I've worked with lots of families to create systems that transform chaotic routines into smooth, stress-free ones. With back-to-school season upon us, now is the perfect time to establish the foundation that will carry your family through the entire school year successfully. These three crucial parts make up the back-to-school success […]
Garage Organizing Challenge
Do you have a messy garage? Does it need order and functionality? This garage organizing challenge is for you! We have done this recently, and I found that many areas in our small garage needed redesigning and reorganizing. While the systems were in place, it was set up many years ago when the children were […]
Eleven Easy 15 Minute Closet Organizing Tasks to clear out the Closet
Fifteen-minute organizing projects are a great way to break tasks into smaller, manageable DIY projects that can fit into any part of your day. We have shared several of these 15-minute organizing tasks over the years. The closet organizing process, with all its areas, can also be broken down. Follow along and see how you […]
Easy Tips When Organizing A Nursery
Recently, 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 […]
29 Days Small Items Big Clutter Challenge
Decluttering is much easier when you tackle small tasks a little at a time each day. As you know, small items in any house can envelop the home if not controlled. Every group in this challenge can quickly get out of hand if not closely monitored and scrutinized periodically. This time, we're sharing a new […]
15 Charitable Locations With a Cause
Over the years, as I worked with clients, I found that people with a charity that offered a cause close to their hearts were more likely to donate their gently used belongings. Whatever the reason, they were happier when they donated the item to a charity they supported than when they sold it. In this […]
15 Easy Tips to Keep Dorm Rooms Clean
Living in a dorm can be cramped, and it can be downright uncomfortable when two or more people share the space with all their belongings. Keeping the dorm room clean is essential for keeping germs at bay and minimizing sickness. Today, we'll discuss 15 easy tips to keep your dorm room clean. Ensure that your dorm […]
Essential Mens Closet Organization Tips
Why not give the man in your life a valuable gift - the gift of a well-organized men's closet? By organizing your guy's closet, you can help him manage his time more effectively in the morning and easily identify what he has and what he needs. I will discuss the most effective way to organize […]
Toss These 105 Items for a Stress-Free Home
Do you want a stress-free home? Are you ready to reduce your clutter and get rid of unwanted stuff in your life? Stuff can accumulate when it becomes invisible. This week's post will give you a list of things to toss in each high-traffic room to create a serene and clutter-free home. But wait, don't […]
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 […]
Incredible Tips on Labeling Kids' School Supplies
If you have been visiting my blog, you know I love labeling everything. It not only helps everyone else know where things go, but it also helps when anyone loses an item. Recently, I became an affiliate with Mabel's Labels, a fun site for labeling kids' school supplies. From my kids' lunch bags, clothing, bag […]