In honor of Cyber Monday, we are offering a one day special. Purchase a 12 hour “Control the Chaos” package and receive one hour of our organizing services for free–that’s a $75.00 value! This deal is good only today, Monday November 26. You can call our office at (847) 825-8400 or click here to purchase…
With the holidays approaching, here’s a gift idea for grandparents and those who are not able to communicate with a computer. Technology has allowed us to keep in touch with emails and photographs like never before. However, if Grandma and Grandpa are nervous around the computer and just can’t open those attachements and jpegs, here’s…
America Recycles Day is a national holiday that helps remind us to do our part to reuse and repurpose what we can. Earth911.com is a great website filled with resources to help you dispose of/recycle to reduce your carbon footprint. You can find recycling solutions for everything from electronics to automotive and just about any…
It’s funny how we know the holidays are coming, but once Thanksgiving arrives, we are stunned that the Christmas rush is in full swing. Plan now, before Thanksgiving to do what you can to lighten the load and make your December organized and enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you prepare: Weed out before…
Laundry is an unavoidable drudgery, so getting it done quickly and efficiently is a must. Here are some tips to process laundry promptly. Sort it out. Rather than putting all of the laundry into one hamper, sort it as you go with these terrific laundry sorters from Sterilite. They’re a great time saver–when one fills up,…
Tomorrow is the end of daylight savings time. As you turn back the clocks, it’s also suggested that you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. In my house, we’ve recently had some issues with our smoke detectors and I’ve learned that they should be replaced every 7-10 years. Not only do the batteries need…
Our fabulous organizers are pro’s at getting you organized, but organization is a constant process. Here are some tips to help you stay organized: Define where to keep things. Having a place for everything is essential. If you have time to tidy up but don’t know where to put things, you’ll waste that time. Finish what you…
With Halloween around the corner, you’re likely to have a few seasonal things lying around that would be good to keep contained during the rest of the year. These 66 quart storage boxes from Sterilite are the perfect solution. Storing all thing related to Halloween in colorful Halloween looking containers is the best option for…
Are books overwhelming your space? Consider the following alternatives if you’re an avid reader with an unending collection that is taking over. Set a read to purchase ratio. If you read 2 books a month, commit to buying no more than 2 books per month–just set limits. Pass books along. Do you have a friend or…
With the change of seasons, the time is prime for making sure winter clothes are out, organized, and ready to wear. Boots can be floppy and messy to store and access. One solution is to take pool noodles and cut them to help your boots stand up nicely. Take a noodle and cut–you can get…