This week is National Organize Your Files Week. So how do your files stack up? Are they getting crushed in the file drawer when you try to close it? Are they so stuffed that you can’t add another piece of paper? If so, this is the week to carve out some time to look through…
Do you have cord clutter? Do cords fall behind your desk or counter leaving you searching? Try this trick… Squeeze the prongs of a binder clip to remove and insert your cord through the center of each. Attach them back to the clip and attach the clip to the counter. It has to be a…
If you’re planning a spring break get away, you might want to consider using an app to help you pack. It may sound like too much extra work (and it might be if you’re traveling alone and know exactly what you need). But if you are packing up a family, it may very well be…
Today is the first day of spring and even though the weather is still cold, spring is here and it’s time to think about clearing out and letting go. The process of getting rid of things can be a difficult one, and there are many reasons why we hold on. Here is a list of…
Has this long and very cold winter hampered your visions for an organized 2014? I have heard from several people who have had high hopes of really making some headway and getting organized this year, but the cold weather has left them feeling unmotivated and unorganized. Somehow the cold weather and never ending snow has…
The best way to keep things organized is to have a system that is super easy to maintain. When organizing children, we always find the simplest solution in the hope that they will find it easy enough to create a habit. We adults are really no different. If it’s hard to do, the chances of…
The dreaded tax deadline is looming. Do you start to panic when you think about all the expenses you could have taken if only your receipts and papers were in order? Do you think about it and stress out for months only to put it off until the last minute? We would like to help…
Has your entryway been a victim of this rough winter? Coming in and out of the bitter cold has wreaked havoc on mudrooms and entryways everywhere. Here are some tips to get things organized: Keep it seasonal Keep only the current season most accessible in your entry. Light jackets and items from other seasons should…
Do you sometimes hesitate to create a label on something because you will only need it temporarily? We often hear clients say that they will just add something to a pile because they’re going to use it soon and then it will be going elsewhere. Labels can make all the difference in helping you find…
Today marks the 24th anniversary of Chaos To Order. What an honor it has been to see Chaos To Order reach this milestone. When I began back in 1990, it was simply to help others see the advantages of being organized. Through this journey I have learned so much, met so many wonderful and interesting…