This month, I turn 55. And like any good professional organizer, I couldn't just celebrate without reflecting, sorting, and making a list. I've been organizing people's homes and lives since 1997, and before that, I was organizing my own bedroom as a kid with immigrant parents who were brilliant entrepreneurs, but let's just say, organizing […]
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How I Organized a Messy Boy's Bedroom in Just 2 Hours
Over the years, I have written a lot about organizing kids' rooms. Recently, I worked with a client to arrange a boy's room. The room was quite a mess, and there wasn't a place for many of the things the boy played with. Boys' bedrooms are often easier than girls' rooms, but they still need […]
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 […]
How to Use Self-Watering Inserts in Narrow Window Boxes
Self-watering pots have come a long way since I started looking at them years ago. Narrow window boxes are beautiful, but their slim profile often means the soil dries out quickly. They are especially helpful for outdoor plants, so you do not need to water them every day. But finding the right size and not […]
How to Organize Socks Once and For All {Sock Organization Options}
A well-organized sock drawer can shave minutes off your morning routine, end the daily hunt for matching pairs, and stop you from buying socks you already own. Guess what, you can transform even the messiest drawer in about 30 minutes for under $20, and keep it that way with just four minutes of folding a […]
Low Carb Greek Egg Muffin Recipe Your Family Will Love
These Greek-Style Egg Muffins are the perfect high-protein, grab-and-go breakfast. Packed with Mediterranean flavors like salty feta, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh spinach, they are as nutritious as they are delicious. Check out how I made my version of these low-carb Greek egg muffin recipes. If you want to check out my other versions, feel […]
Student Backpack Organization Tips Made Easy
Student backpack organization is important 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 […]
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 […]
How to Organize Your Pantry to Cut Your Grocery Bill
If your grocery bill feels higher than it should be, your pantry might be part of the problem. Most people aren't overspending on groceries on purpose. It usually comes down to not knowing what they already have. When items get pushed to the back, expire, or get forgotten, it leads to waste and duplicate purchases. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
15 Expired Items to Toss from Your Medicine Cabinet Right Now
Did you look in your medicine cabinet and feel like you are looking at a graveyard of good intentions? The hydrogen peroxide was three moves ago and never used. The thermometer still has dead batteries in it. And somewhere behind the floss you forget to use sits a tube of ointment with an expiration date. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]