If you have a smartphone, get to know it well so you can make use the terrific functions it can perform. Here are a few ways you can use Siri (or Android voice commands) to get organized.With Siri, hold down the home key and talk. Here are some things you can say to help your efforts…
Here’s a super simple tip to help keep your closet organized and efficient. Remove those dry cleaning bags promptly. It’s harder to see your clothes when they’re covered up. Your closet is also much cleaner looking without the clutter of bags in the way. Some also say that keeping clothes in the dry cleaning bags…
Here’s an item that’s super handy when you’re putting away things on different levels. I always put stuff on the stairs and keep the policy that if there’s something on the stairs, don’t walk up without bringing it (although the kids are really good at walking past). This basket is a nice holding zone, but beware not…
We all need to do our part to help keep the earth clean and green now and for the future. Each and every one of us can do our share to help the environment. Something as simple as having good organizational systems in place can help sprout eco-friendliness. Here are some ways you can get…
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…