I was looking for a place to store my wrapping paper in my home. While my house is not large, I wanted a place out of the way, like maybe behind a door in a basement closet. In there, I could have a place to store all the things I've used recently over the door, […]
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How to Make an Easy Fall Flower Arrangement
Each fall, I like to make a simple DIY Fall Flower Arrangement. There are so many fall flower arrangements that are just beautiful but cost a fortune for a few months of pleasure in your home. I am here to say; you do not need to spend lots of money on a lovely flower arrangement […]
A Fun Oui Jar with Jute DIY Project
An easy way to organize is to upcycle food jars you already have in your home. Soup cans, yogurt jars, and lots of other things can be used to organize your small things. Today, I am going to show you a cute Oui Jar with Jute DIY Project so you can manage your small things […]
12 Essential Container Types For Your Next Organizing Projects
There are numerous container types available for purchase these days. From dollar store finds to expensive boxes at an organizing store, different container types can help for various purposes. You can use individual containers for the refrigerator, but other bins wouldn't work in the fridge. Some can be stored in the basement, but others will […]
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, […]
Two Calendars Busy Moms Need for Optimal Productivity
As working moms/dads reassess what didn't work and prepare for another school year, time management is at the top of their list. Reconfiguring the personal planners and calendars will help them feel less overwhelmed and more organized. Today, I will share two calendars, a wall-mount family calendar and a personal calendar for Working Moms (Dads) […]
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 […]
Why You Should Not Store Bed Linens in a Bathroom Closet
Many people think a linen closet or a bathroom closet should store bed linens. I am here to tell you that this is not a wise assumption. A linen closet is primarily used for things you would use in the bathroom if it is located in the bathroom. If the linen closet is outside the […]
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 […]
How To Reduce Academic Stress For Middle Schoolers
I remember speed walking (because you couldn't run in school) around my large, donut-shaped three-story middle school, worrying that I wouldn't have time to get to my locker, retrieve my books, and arrive at class on time. It was three years of this emotional rollercoaster ride since the locker wasn't anywhere near my classes. Middle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
24 Useful Items For Your Family's Organized Car
Recently, I organized my car again, and I shared my tips on 6 Great Ideas To Organize The Car post. It has helped tremendously in those trouble spots in my vehicle. But what about the other items? And how should I organize them? First, I asked myself, Why do I need to organize the car stuff? […]
Repurposing Doily on Canvas Wall Art Craft Project
I love reusing other people's crochet doilies. I do not crochet, but my daughter and grandmother did. So, when I can get a hold of some doilies from a smoke-free home, I can't wait to create a Doily on Canvas Wall Art project. Today, I will show you this super easy DIY project that I […]
15 Garage Items to Toss for a Stress Free Place and a Garage Organization DIY Project
We walk into the garage, probably daily. Placing items in there to get them "out of the house." The piles and piles get larger while the garage gets smaller and smaller. But where do we begin when clearing out the garage? The list below will guide and motivate you to clear the clutter and make […]
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 […]
How to Update an Outdated Serving Tray
Getting a cheap tray for a coffee table is a great way to hold items and beverages while keeping your table clean. I bought this tray over ten years ago. It is out of date. I decided to update it so I can use it in my newly painted living room. Here's how I transformed […]
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 […]
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 […]
20 Personal Important Documents to Keep Safe
Have you ever looked at an important document and, while looking for it, felt anxious and stressed, and asked yourself, "Where did I put that paper? I can't believe I can't find it! I need to organize these documents and keep them in a safe place!" And, after the situation passes, you never get around […]
A Well Organized Vegetable Raised Bed Garden with Example
A lush vegetable garden can be intimidating when you're just starting. The thought of transitioning from creating a garden to planting a seed packet or small plants and harvesting a bounty of delicious, healthy produce is overwhelming. I know that feeling, I felt that way, too. I have been backyard raised bed gardening since the […]
The Ultimate Guide to College Life: Your Complete Resource Roundup Tips for College Life
Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with the proper organization strategies and preparation, you can set yourself up for success from day one. I had two children who went through college. Over the years, I've shared dozens of college success tips from our experiences, and today I'm bringing together the very best resources to help […]
How to Prioritize Your Tasks to Get Everything Done
You can take several steps to enhance your time management skills. Reducing the number of steps to do a project is just one of them. Another way to improve your time management is to prioritize the tasks that must be completed. But have you ever wondered what the best way to improve time management is? […]
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 […]
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 will be able to 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 […]
A Creative Way to do a Stone Wall Hole Repair DIY Project
Recently, I updated my post about how we transformed our small family room into a focal wall with ample storage. I wanted to share with you the update we made because the heater stopped working. Rest in peace. We relocated the heater to the other wall and installed a split unit, which is now vented to […]
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 Awaken from Clutter Blindness - Part 1
Are you wondering where the clutter is in your home? Have you ever walked around your home and couldn't find clutter you didn't want or need? Have you ever walked around your house and not seen the clutter? You could be walking over things without realizing it. This is clutter blindness. Indeed, it is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Organize An Elementary School Student
Elementary school can be stressful for your little student. But it doesn't have to be. To help you, as a parent, organize an elementary school student, I've compiled my favorite tips and had my fellow Professional Organizers community share their thoughts as well. I hope it helps your child feel less stressed on their first […]
Amazing Toy Organizer Ideas to Get Your Playroom Organized
Climbing over mounds of mixed toys can be dangerous, and just looking at them can make you feel overwhelmed. Stepping on those dreaded Lego pieces can also be painful. Plus, your kiddos may not even know what to enjoy. So, keeping the playroom organized is essential. This post will share ten unique toy organizer ideas […]
The Complete Organizing Kids Sports Equipment Guide
If you have kids, like me, you will likely have a lot of sports equipment in your home. You know the items I'm referring to - the knee pads, uniforms, shirts, and pants. Items specifically for sports, such as tennis balls, baseball gloves, shin guards, baseball bats, cleats, and helmets, can be challenging to find […]
Teen Academic Planner To Master Time Management
I have looked for a teen academic planner for years. I would get so frustrated because I couldn't find the right type to keep myself organized. So, when my kids started high school, I wanted them to be more in control of their time. This academic planner did the trick! I am so relieved because […]
The Best Way To Label Mason Jars
You think it should be easy to mark mason jars, right? Over the years, I tried everything to label mason jars. I found whiteboard markers that worked, but would rub off if you held the jar a certain way and dragged your finger across it. I tried labels that would fall off when I laid […]
Clutter-Free Ways To Splurge On A Hobby
If you are like me and many others, you enjoyed buying all sorts of things to add to your hobby supplies. We add new stickers, cutouts, and papers for our scrapbook hobby. We purchase supplies and tools for our photography hobby. We buy music for our music hobby. We buy gear for our exercise hobby. […]
How to Make a Two Tier Raised Garden Bed
If you've followed me for a while, you know that I love gardening from spring to fall. I live in Pennsylvania, so we have true seasons here, and when it's time to go outside, I'm ready for the fun my garden brings to my family and me. I have three gardens on my property. All […]
Super Easy Ways to Use Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Over the years, my favorite DIY organizing projects are the ones with peel and stick wallpaper or a self-adhesive shelf liner. Today, I am going to show you several different ways I used these products to upcycle and improve the items in the home after organizing a space. Feel free to come along for the […]
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