National Clean Off Your Desk Day is a good reason to clean off your desk today, but there’s an even better reason to remove the clutter and give it a good once-over. According to an American Dietetic Association/ConAgra Food’s Safety program survey, 27 percent of us eat breakfast at our desks, most of us chow down lunch there…
The Christmas shopping season is officially in full swing and if you still have plenty of gifts to cross off your list, some shopping apps will certainly help to keep you organized! Having a list on your smartphone is essential this time of the year. Some like to use paper lists, but when it comes…
Here’s a great little organizing gadget that can maximize space behind the door. The Hinge Hanger is a clean looking hook that fits right into the door hinge pin and can be installed in minutes. It’s sturdy and well made with a nice hook at the bottom to hang a coat, clothes or whatever you…
Before you know it, the holiday season will be in full swing and you’ll be pulled in a thousand different directions. What can you cross of your list now before the craziness begins? Here are a few ideas to help you plan ahead: Order holiday cards: Save money by ordering early, address them now and…
How many extra towels and linens do you keep on hand? Many people struggle with linen chaos because they hang on to linens and keep too much. Do a thorough weed through of your linens and set some boundaries on how much you keep. Here are some parameters: Bed Linens: Keep one full set of…
Planning meals in advance is something that can help you stay organized (and sane) if you have a busy family. Plan ahead and be intentional about meal time together. Knowing what you are going to eat in advance helps to eliminate the chaos of those witching hours when the kids come home from school. When…
If you love shoes, the more storage space the better. Finding good, efficient ways to keep all the different types of shoes accessible–and in the season you wear them–takes a bit of organizational effort. With every unique closet and wardrobe, our organizers find creative ways to maximize shoe storage space. Here are some suggestions: Whatever type…
The biggest, most important part of the organizing process is simplifying, and that means getting rid of what you’re not using. Eliminating can be hard. Wondering if you’ll need it again, not wanting to just toss something of value and of course, the guilt that goes along with dealing with gifts and family heirlooms. But the truth is,…
Do you have a never ending stream of magazines making their way into your space causing clutter and chaos? It’s so easy to subscribe and find new magazines and articles you’d like to read, but how do you manage the continuous organization of it all? Do you have a system for keeping track of, not only…
Keeping up with all the papers children bring home from school can be a full time job. Having a good system to manage homework, artwork and school correspondence is crucial to keeping your child (and yourself) organized during the busy school year. I keep a file for each of my children with a label for…