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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Amazing Games to Help Kids Understand How to Organize
Many games can teach kids many lessons. They can teach them how to analyze situations, do math, distinguish between colors, strategize, etc.… Below are fantastic games to help kids understand how to organize. These games would also be great for gifts. Amazing Games that Show Organizing Skills The Pickup Sticks game It shows fine motor […]
How to Combat 'What If' Excuses That Stop You From Decluttering
Excuses are ingrained in us from childhood. We create reasons that stop us from taking action. By not taking action, we never move forward from our current situation. The excuse we are talking about today is the 'what if' excuse or 'just in case' excuse. These excuses stop us in our tracks when decluttering. They […]
The Ultimate Guide To Organizing Herbs and Spices
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I do a quick dinner recipe once a week. So, my herbs and spices are key to keeping my space organized when cooking. This post will share tips for organizing herbs and spices to speed up your cooking and reduce the risk of accidently […]
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 […]
Great Gifts for Dads to Get Organized
Dads usually work outside the home and don't have time to organize their home spaces. Whether your husband or father travels a lot or works two or more jobs to support the family, let them know how much you care about keeping their spaces organized. They all need respect and honor this, and every month. […]
31 Days to An Organized Life
Are you looking to get your life organized right now? This 31 Days challenge may be just the thing! Here is the entire list for your review and sharing. The rules are simple. Organize one area each day for 31 days. And, wait and see how your life will be transformed into a well-oiled machine. […]
Let's Get Organized This Year {Obstactles of Getting Organized}
Clutter and disorganization can zap your energy and create unwanted stress. It can disrupt your daily routine, keep you from finishing things, and leave you with 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 […]
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 […]
How To Jump Start Your Goals This Year
Welcome to the new year! I'm genuinely excited to kick off this January challenge with you. If you're like most of us, you're starting this year with a mixture of hope and maybe a tiny bit of skepticism-because let's be honest, we've all been here before. We've made grand plans, set ambitious goals, and then […]
An Entire Year of Taking Action Challenges
We made it through another year, organizing our lives and home. If you haven't been following me, you may not know that I do challenges at the beginning of most months to help you jump-start organizing your life. Taking Action Challenges helps when we don't know where to start. It's like doing a 30-day photo […]
15 Organizing Tasks that take 15 Minutes Each Day
We are all so busy these days. With work and shuttling kids around taking up most of our day, our organizing tasks are usually lumped in with every other chore. However, organizing doesn't have to happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You need to change your habits and make organizing a priority. […]
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 […]
9 Ways to Use Mollie Ollie Mimmo Caddy to Organize Your Life
Ivy is the founder of Mollie Ollie, who created this adorable and sturdy Mimmo Caddy! This was designed to organize baby supplies. It measures 14.5 inches (36 cm) long, 9.5 inches (24 cm) wide, and 7.5 inches (19 cm) high. However, it's not just for baby supplies; it can also be used to organize various […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Ways to Maximize Wasted Space in Kitchen
Wasted space in the kitchen can make time-consuming extra steps each day. The best way to improve the functionality of your kitchen and maximize your wasted space is to identify these areas and reorganize them so you can utilize what you have to its fullest potential. Below, I will share seven ways to waste space in […]
How to Do the Tidy Up Fast Method
With a busy mom schedule, I have perfected the "Tidy Up Fast" method over the years. When my family sees me do this, they often mention that it looks like I am a tornado taking out all the clutter from a room. It's quite a scene. This method will give you a home that is not only […]
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 […]
How to Make a Fabulous Beverage Station that will amaze your entire family
Having a beverage station in your home will organize all your drinks and glassware, allowing for an easy and relaxing morning routine. Let's create a beverage station in your home. I love this idea! We have one in our home and use it frequently. The kids love it! It doesn't need to be big. It just […]
12 Organizing Tips I Learned as a Kid
As back-to-school has begun, I wanted to share a post about what I learned as a kid about organizing. My immigrant parents were wonderful people and were entrepreneurs, but organizing wasn't their strongest trait. So, as a kid, I had to figure out for myself how to organize my space. I was a fan of […]
The Ultimate Bathroom Organization Roundup: Transform Your Space from Chaos to Calm
If you've been following my bathroom organization journey, you know I'm passionate about creating functional, beautiful spaces that make your daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. Over the years, I've shared dozens of tips, tricks, and DIY solutions to help you maximize your bathroom storage and organization. Today, I'm bringing together all my best bathroom […]
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 […]
Useful Children's Books About Organizing Their Lives
While raising my two children, I struggled with the lack of resources to help them understand the importance of organizing their lives. As a Professional Organizer, I know firsthand how it can transform a person when they become more organized. While my kids are young adults, their organizational skills have progressed nicely, having overcome many […]
How to Transform Your Home to an Organized Space
Do you feel stressed and out of control in your own home? Do you want to escape chaos and achieve a calm state of mind? We will discuss how to transform your house from a chaotic mess into a serene and quiet place to live, day in and day out. Come along for the ride […]
Critical Tasks To Do Before Starting High School
This week, I will be speaking with the teens who are visiting my blog with their parents. There is a slight shift in my focus on helping teenagers directly, as they need to become more independent as they embark on their new high school experience. So, parents, hand over the laptop and allow your students […]
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 […]
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 Start Downsizing Your Life
Are you planning on downsizing your life? Just thinking about it is scary for most people. If you are considering downsizing your life, this post is for you. The benefits of downsizing your life may outweigh the cons of taking on this significant challenge. I have listed the primary benefits below to convince you that […]
Student Backpack Organization Tips Made Easy
Student backpack organization is key to success in school, especially for older students. I'm going to show you how I help my child organize their backpack for easy access. Note: This involves paper management and will help them if they have finals or midterms and need to reference these papers. I'm going to share how […]
Vacation Tips to Make Any Family Vacation Happy
Summertime is the most popular time for vacations. That being said, it can also be the most stressful time. Lots of people are traveling here and there. There is a lot of waiting in lines at various popular locations. Lucky for you, I created this post just in time for your family vacation. Here are […]
7 Ways to Bring Usability Back to Your Kitchen
Walking into your kitchen, you wonder, "What should I make? Do I want to bake, cook, assemble, or make a salad?" Pondering over this, you glance at the clutter, get overwhelmed, and give up and go out to eat instead. Is this you? No judgment here. I am right there with you. You are not […]
Easy Steps to Arrange Photos For Better Theme Placement
Are you looking for theme ideas for your priceless artwork and photos? Well, I have one post plus several more arranged pictures for you, and I will show you how I did it in my own home. Follow along and see the difference. Photo Gallery Themes Ideas First, let's look at the options for creating […]
How To Keep Your Pantry Organized Forever
Does this ever happen to you? Arriving home from the grocery store and placing all the pantry items away, you are so proud of how you organized it. You think to yourself, "This pantry looks great." The next day, you go into your beloved pantry, and there it is, the perfectly organized space you were so […]
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 […]
How to Organize a Large Family Home
Large families are defined as those with three or more children. This could include parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Early on in my organizing career, I worked with several of these large families. They lived in larger homes and had plenty of belongings for each family member. These items were not excessive; they were items […]
The Best Declutter Advice You Were Ever Told
We all get advice for different areas of our lives - how to declutter is one of them. Decluttering can be a significant obstacle for many people and can stop them from even getting started to declutter their lives, resulting in frustration, self-criticism, and depression. Over the 25+ years, while organizing, I have given advice […]
Useful Housewarming Gift Ideas Your Loved One Will Love
Most likely, you know someone who has moved this year or is planning on moving. It can be challenging to find the right gift. Instead of buying them a useless gift, why not buy them a gift that they can use that helps them stay organized? Practical housewarming gifts are especially appreciated when they are […]
How to Create an Organizing Tool Box
Feeling overwhelmed when decluttering and organizing your home? Can't find the tools you need to get things done quickly and easily? It may be time for you to create an organizing toolbox. When I organize any area of my home, I take my handy-dandy organizing toolbox with me so I don't have to run around the […]